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 Read More
Reviews
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 Read More
Concert Review: Deerhoof at Rickshaw Stop
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 Read More
DJO Electrifies at the Fox Theater
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 Read More
Concert Review: Youth Lagoon at August Hall
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 Read More
Concert Review: Turntable Trio at Grey Area
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 Read More
Concert Review: Kim Deal at The Fillmore
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, Read More
A Night of Bay Area Surf and Indie Rock: Ray & Paul Holmberg at Cornerstone
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 Read More
Concert Review: The Linda Lindas at The Fillmore
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 Read More
Femme Queer Cheer: Pom Pom Squad and Caroline Kingsbury at Rickshaw Stop
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 Read More
Concert Review: Throw Rag at Ivy Room
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 Read More
Rogê brings the warmth of Rio to Berkeley
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 Read More
Martha Redbone’s Songwriting Workshop
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 Read More
Concert Review: Molchat Doma at Fox Theater
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 Read More
Concert Review: Doll Fest 2025 Preparty at Ivy Room
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 Read More
Concert Review: Soccer Mommy at The Fillmore
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, Read More
A Match Made in Music: Jake Minch and Grace Enger at Cafe Du Nord
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 Read More
A Tuesday Worth Staying Up For: Pretty Jane and Night Cap at Cafe du Nord
924 Gilman was ready for the night. Valentine’s Gay, the annual show created by Middle Aged Queers five years ago, was ready to go. The merch tables were strewn with a wide variety of eye-catching items, kids were giggling and Read More
Concert Review: Valentine’s Gay at 924 Gilman
Jamie XX came to the Cow Palace on Saturday night, January 25th, as part of his In Waves tour, performing his third album of the same name. I’ve loved his music since his days with The XX, captivated by his Read More
Concert Review: Jaime XX at Cow Palace
The Freight & Salvage is on a little theater alley in Berkeley lined with the jazz conservatory, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, and a couple other arts centers. It's the East Bay’s Broadway, in a way. The Freight, a non-profit venue, claims to Read More
