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Wallice Delivers a Stellar Performance at Rickshaw Stop
Review by Mia Call, photos by Sophia Risin. It’s not unusual for a line to form outside of the Rickshaw ... Read More

Berkeley-based Indie Rock Outfit Chammeili Turns Introspective with New Album Icy Blue
Album Review by Mia Call, photos by Addie Briggs. If this Bay Area winter has taught us anything, it's that ... Read More

Tegan and Sara Bring Music and Community to the Fillmore
Review by Shae Lake, Photos by Jaida Berkheimer On a cool Wednesday night, The Fillmore was packed, the air tense ... Read More

Snail Mail Interview Transcript
On March 26, 2022 singer, songwriter, guitarist, and frontwoman behind the Baltimore-based band Snail Mail sat down with KALX’s own ... Read More

The Breathing Room at Studio Q
Photos & Review by Olivia Tai. The energy was electric in Studio Q, a small, colorfully lit warehouse in West ... Read More

Magdalena Bay Delivered a Dynamic Pre-Halloween Show
Photos and Review by Jane LaBash. On Oct. 28, the Friday before Halloween, synthpop duo Magdalena Bay took the stage ... Read More

Knocked Loose: Hardcore-Metal at the UC Theater
Review by Sophia Risin, photos by Brian B. Vargas. On Oct. 25, Knocked Loose took the stage at the UC ... Read More

MUNA delivered a so-so-so-solid performance at the Fillmore
On October 23 and 24, Indie pop trio MUNA performed at the Fillmore as part of their 2022 North American ... Read More

Interview Highlight: Jason Becker
A note from the interviewer, John The Reptilian: As a teenager in the 1980s Jason Becker was one of the ... Read More

CUP Interview Highlight
On February 9th, 2020 DJ Velvet Einstein interviewed the duo CUP, composed of Nels Cline and Yuka Honda. Check out ... Read More

Isabella Rossellini Interview Highlight
On February 6, 2020, Sonia Mistry and Chris Michel of Film Close-Ups sat down with actress and filmmaker Isabella Rossellini ... Read More

Show Review: Mattiel @ Cafe Du Nord on 2/2
Missing going to live shows? Us too! Live vicariously through KALX volunteer Lauren as she takes you through one of ... Read More

Albums That Graced the Station in 2019
With hundred of albums circulating through the station every week, the ones that stay get reviewed by volunteers before they ... Read More

2019: A Year in Concerts
A note from the directors: Live music has always gifted a unique experience to every individual in its presence. As ... Read More

Show Review: Black Midi @ Rickshaw Stop 11/21
The tiny dancefloor of the Rickshaw Stop was exploding with energy on November 21st as the four 20-year old British ... Read More

Show Review: Steve Lacy @ The Fillmore 10/25
By Elliot Gross Edited by Tessa Rissacher Singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Steve Lacy stopped by San Francisco for his Apollo ... Read More

Show Review: Caamp @ The Fillmore 10/21
Caamp is comprised of three friends from Athens, Ohio. They describe themselves as a “folk trio... making beautiful noise.” This ... Read More

Show Review: Jordan Rakei Adds the Bassline @ August Hall 10/28
On October 28th, Jordan Rakei shook August Hall with his electronic symphony. Written by Elle Henriksen His lips part and ... Read More

Show Review: Starcrawler @ Bottom of the Hill 10/5
Fresh off their tour opening for Cage the Elephant, Beck, and Spoon, Starcrawler has embarked on a headlining tour of ... Read More

Show Review: Tyler, the Creator @ Bill Graham Civic Auditorium 10/11
Tyler, the Creator makes the EARFQUAKE at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium Written and Photographed by Makaila Heifner Thousands crowded into ... Read More