Clap Your Hands Say Yeah brought their self-titled debut album to life at The Independent in San Francisco this week—and gave the kind of performance that felt handmade in all the best ways. by DAVID RABKINContinue Reading

Snow Patrol asks plenty of questions. But on Monday night at The Fox Theater with opener Sorcha Richardson, it also felt like they had plenty of answers. - Ben EinsteinContinue Reading

For a few hours on a Saturday night, everything was alright. Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats brought their signature energy to San Francisco’s Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, delivering a show fit for a stadium. The band, known for their mix of soul, rock, and blues, oozed comfort, skill, and musicality. Rateliffe commanded the stage...Continue Reading

Noise Pop Industries are excited to announce the full music lineup for this year’s 20th Street Block Party, which returns on Saturday, October 15 to a new location in the historic Mission District of San Francisco. Although the all-ages, day-long event will remain admission-free, a limited number of Headliner Experience VIP passes for the Block...Continue Reading

The sold-out Neal Francis show at The Independent was filled with driving bass and drums, extended jams, and blistering solos. The essence of 70s American bands is alive and well. At its core, great musicians playing great music that feels fresh and alive, that makes you want to dance. Alternating between a big sound and...Continue Reading

Since the 2019 announcement of Primavera Sound’s landing in the United States to the celebration of the first edition of Primavera Sound Los Angeles, a lot has happened, perhaps too much. Two years that have seemed like two centuries, but finally the time has come, and Primavera’s excitement about our California debut has only increased!...Continue Reading

Under the Electric Sky, the EDC, come together to celebrate life, love, art, and music on October 22nd, 23rd, and 24th. From the stages and the sound to the pyrotechnics and the performers, so many unique elements go into bringing this world to life. They invite you to wander, explore, interact, and connect. Imagination and...Continue Reading

In today's tips for creatives, Jeff Straw provides three tips for finding motivation for your creative work in the face of slow growth. In the attached video he begins by looking at the myth of overnight success and what that means in reality.Continue Reading

Join Music City SF for the San Francisco Hall of Fame, the largest gallery dedicated to Bay Area musicians. Experience the grand history of Bay Area music by taking an audio tour by local DJ Mike Watermann, check out music from amazing artists, or just enjoy the photographs. The gallery is open indefinitely, every day from 11...Continue Reading

There was a time some years ago where I thought it was flat-out embarrassing or shameful to promote your own band on social media. Not exactly sure why, but those days have gone out the window.Continue Reading

Consisting of three sections, Long Form Live 1 moves from, mellow and exploratory chord structures to more energetic and complex themes. The first track “Searching/Chant/Rise” is impressive in its movement and curiousness as it moves from an introduction, into a complex motif. I personally enjoyed the middle section of the record ”Possibilities Lost/Possibilities Gained” and...Continue Reading

LA-based inspiration, Rivita, has such a gripping, dreamy control of her voice, she’ll pull you into the moment the first note graces your ears. In her track, “Someone Else’s Arms”, she describes the story of a lover whom “[they] always finds a way to make it end”. Their romantic yet heart-breaking embrace grows bolder as...Continue Reading