Email Author Derek Opperman

2013 Stories by Derek Opperman

• Drink 2013: Dance Music Goes Live at S.F. Clubs

  published March 6, 2013

  DJs may soon need to cede the dance floor — there's a new movement in town, and it's all about playing live. Laptop producers and... More >>

• In Need of Money, Art-Rock Misfits the Residents Decide to Raid the Fridge

  published February 20, 2013

  Not many bands have the bravado to sell a $100,000 box set housed in a refrigerator, but then again, the Residents aren't just any band. In a... More >>

• This Ain't No Disco: How Swedish House Mafia Brought EDM to America

  published February 13, 2013

  June 23, 2012, will likely leave an indelible mark on pop music history. On this day, Swedish House Mafia, one of the biggest electronic dance... More >>

• This Ain't No Disco

  published February 13, 2013

  June 23, 2012, will likely leave an indelible mark on pop music history. On this day, Swedish House... More >>

• Martyn: Show Preview

  published January 16, 2013

  Icee Hot has come a long way since it first began as a monthly workout in the cramped basement at 222 Hyde. Yet even though it now regularly... More >>

• Slam: Show Preview

  published January 9, 2013

  When it comes to contemporary dance music, it would be hard to overstate the influence of Glaswegian DJ duo Slam. As co-founders of... More >>

• The Antacid Crew: Show Preview

  published January 2, 2013

  The recent closure of Deco Bar has caused a stir in local nightlife. One party affected is Haçeteria, the long-running retro rave that's... More >>