Reviews

UK-based shoegaze band slowdive wowed fans of all ages at the Fox Theater in Oakland on Sunday night, May 11th. The band returned to the Bay Area ahead of the May 16th re-release of their first three studio albums: Just

They Might Be Giants (TMBG) returned to the Fillmore in San Francisco on Friday, May 9, to kick off three nights of sold out shows. The alternative rock duo of John Flansburgh and John Linnell (who also moonlight as a

Nestled in the heart of San Francisco’s North Panhandle, The Independent is an unassuming venue hosting some of the biggest artists in today’s music scene. As I made myself comfy near the front of the intimate, dimly-lit space’s stage, I

I hate to tell you this, but if you didn’t catch Deerhoof’s show at the Rickshaw Stop this week, you might’ve missed one of SF’s best shows of the year so far. I must admit, I didn’t know what to

When a theater kid goes into the entertainment industry, they sure do know how to have a stage presence. Despite his Stranger Things notoriety, Joe Keery’s music project, DJO, captivates with a similar genre-bending excitement as he electrified the Fox

Trevor Powers, the artist behind Youth Lagoon, made a stop at August Hall in San Francisco on Tuesday, April 8, as part of his Rarely Do I Dream album tour, his fifth album under the project moniker released earlier this

On the night of Saturday, April 5th, there was no shortage of recommended shows to go see. One of those shows was at Grey Area in San Francisco, home to creative and unique events that cater to electronic and technological

Kim Deal has been in her prime for nearly four decades. From redefining grunge with the Pixies, to delivering rebellious anthems with the Breeders, to the lo-fi brilliance of the Amps, her impact on the alternative rock scene is hard

There’s nothing better than a concert practically in my backyard—okay, maybe a 20-minute walk from my apartment, but close enough. On April 4th, Cornerstone brought together some of the best local and regional talent, with three Bay Area-born bands, Trestles,

The Fillmore functions as a cathedral, in the ecology of bay area live music venues, where bands stamp their mark on having made it in the music world. The brick building on the corner of Geary and Fillmore, a last

Vulture Feather, a third-stage evolution of emo band Don Martin Three and art rock group Wilderness, is a self-proclaimed “post/pre/future punk band from the northern mountains of California.” The trio, composed of vocalist/guitarist Colin McCann, bassist Brian Gossman, and drummer

March 17th, Saint Patrick’s Day, Pom Pom Squad played at Rickshaw Stop with Caroline Kingsbury opening the show. This fantastic show featured two up and coming queer artists and was the best way I could’ve spent a Monday night.  Caroline

Balloons, a loincloth, self flagellation with a belt—this night had it all. While considering going to see Throw Rag at the Ivy Room, I realized it’s been a while since I went to a show that was all dudes on

Rogê came to Ashkenaz in Berkeley, on Saturday, February 22nd, the first stop in his tour to promote his latest album Curyman II. The record was released by Diamond West records and produced by Thomas Brenneck of Menahan Street band

Martha Redbone, a black and indigenous Kentucky-hailing folk artist, walks up the stairs of the Morrison Music building on an unusually warm February afternoon. Sunlight streams through the windows as we gathered for a songwriting workshop hosted by the Berkeley

Oakland’s Fox Theater thumped like a giant beating heart on the night of Wednesday, March 5th, when it hosted Belarusian post-punk doomers Molchat Doma, along with Los Angeles-based synth-punk duo Sextile. I was thankful to have my earplugs in when

Let’s face it: Doll Fest Pre-Party was the party. Doll Fest is a fresh new festival of femme-fronted bands. Thankfully, organizer Maria Chaos (interviewed on KALX on February 26) plans to bring it back next year. I showed up at

Immediately two days after performing her latest single “Driver (stripped)” on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Soccer Mommy (Sophie Allison) took to the stage of San Francisco’s beloved poster-filled venue, The Fillmore on February 28th, as one of the many artists involved

I love it when an opener and headliner just make sense together. That was exactly the case with Jake Minch and Grace Enger at their sold-out show at Cafe Du Nord on February 19th. With his soft-spoken demeanor, nervous giggles,

It's always a good sign when a small venue hosts two indie/alternative pop bands—my favorite genre and a guarantee for a great show. On February 18th, Pretty Jane and Night Cap took the stage at Cafe du Nord, bringing a mix of