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February 10, 2012
Live Review, 2/9/12: Lana Del Rey Impresses Skeptics, Delights Fans at Amoeba S.F.
Lana Del Rey Feb. 9, 2012 Amoeba Music Better than: Going to class, according to teenage fans. "I only sing for you," Lana Del Rey said to the throng of screaming fans at Amoeba Music yesterday evening, during a free performance and record-signing promoting her debut album, Born to Die. Turns ou ... More >>
Blogs
February 8, 2012
Blahna Del Rey or Lana Del Rage? Local Ladies Weigh In on Lana Del Rey
The women of the Bay Area music scene are breaking rules and defying expectations. Lass Out Loud is a new column exploring their lives and work. For an artist who often seems like she's taken one too many valiums, Internet sensation Lana Del Rey elicits a weird range of emotions. First came the emb ... More >>
Blogs
December 1, 2011
Listen to This While High: John Cale's New Extra Playful EP
Listen to this while high: John Cale's Extra Playful EPBehind the buzz: Seeing John Cale's first new release in over a half decade casually racked at Amoeba Music last weekend was a pleasant shock, and the title itself imparts a nice little thrill of suspense at what the fabulously playful art ... More >>
Music
August 3, 2011
Sizzle & Fizzle: Highs and Lows from the Last Week in S.F. Music
Listen to this while high: John Cale's Extra Playful EPBehind the buzz: Seeing John Cale's first new release in over a half decade casually racked at Amoeba Music last weekend was a pleasant shock, and the title itself imparts a nice little thrill of suspense at what the fabulously playful art ... More >>
Blogs
June 22, 2011
How to Navigate S.F.'s Record Stores (Without Crying)
You're new to San Francisco. Or maybe you're not. Either way, we have a ton of awesome record stores that are quintessentially San Franciscan (read: weird) and navigating them isn't always the easiest thing in the world. You're just buying music, right? Wrong! Here's a guide to the finest purveyors ... More >>
Blogs
June 15, 2011
Is There Something Ironic About Buying Vinyl Online?
We use our newest gadgets to buy some of our lowest-tech gear. A colleague today raised this question: Is it ironic, or weird, or even funny, to buy vinyl -- analog music -- online? The issue was prompted by the news of Vinyl Dreams, a new online-only record store started by Michelangelo Bat ... More >>
Blogs
April 26, 2011
Tonight: Free Dengue Fever Concert and Vietnamese Popup
Dengue Fever/Rice Paper Scissors Where: Amoeba Records, 1855 Haight (at Stanyan), 831-1200 When: Tues., April 26, 6-9 p.m. Cost: Free concert; food items priced individually The rundown: Hey, cheapskates: Queue up tonight for a low-cost music and food pairing that's sure to be a win. From 6 to 7, C ... More >>
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March 29, 2011
Extra, Extra: Radiohead Newspaper Giveaway in S.F. Today
Le SighI'm obviously going to regret posting this when I show up at 2 p.m. and supplies are long gone, but so be it: today is the day us kicking screaming gucci little piggies get a free copy of The Universal Sigh, Radiohead's answer to the Panorama (or something). The newspaper, which promises ... More >>
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March 29, 2011
We Got Radiohead's Universal Sigh Newspaper in S.F. Did You?
Got it (happy sigh).At about 1:30 p.m. today, after 40 minutes of waiting on Mission Street, we were handed a copy of Radiohead's much-ballyhooed newspaper, The Universal Sigh. It's 12 pages, with color on the front, back, and middle. It contains a lot of first-person writing, some Radiohead lyri ... More >>
Blogs
February 18, 2011
KUSF DJs Briefly Return to the Airwaves Today at Noon
Chris StevensThe crowd at a gathering to protest the sale of KUSF in January.For three hours today, thanks to Amoeba Music in S.F. and and college radio stations around the country, KUSF DJs will be rocking the airwaves like Jan. 18 never happened.Starting at noon, well-known KUSF DJs like Irwin, ... More >>
Blogs
December 3, 2010
SantaCon, Noise Pop Holiday Shop, Midnite Snaxxx, Menorah Lighting, Violent Anime, and More
Chrissy PiperTim Kerr plays Needles Pens this FridayCan you feel it? The holidays are coming. Well, the oily latke meals of Chanukah are already in full swing, and Christmas decorations began to sparkle throughout the city last week. Want a fine way to celebrate this chilly first weekend of Decem ... More >>
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October 22, 2010
Costumed Roller Disco, Bay Area Hip-Hop Debaser, Shannon & the Clams, Grow Up and More
ShockGDance to tracks by Digital Underground and more this Saturday at DebaserBoo-hoo. It's chilly and raining. But don't cry, everything you want to do this weekend is indoors anyway. So go enjoy all the cheap shows, exhibits, and parties you can pack in. Here's our list of 10 things to do for l ... More >>
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October 15, 2010
Die Antwoord, Gutwrench, Rank/Xerox, Free SF MOMA Admission and More
Jillian WestRank/Xerox plays the Hemlock this Sunday with Toys That KillYou have two major choices this weekend -- high art or low art. There's free museum admission and frolicking dancers. Or grimy South African rap and San Francisco crust punk. Whatever you choose, take comfort in knowing it wa ... More >>
Blogs
March 31, 2010
Post-Punk Cheesemonger Gordon Edgar Reads at Omnivore Books
Chelsea GreenGordon "Zola" Edgar's cheese descriptions in the fromage section of Rainbow Grocery reads like Amoeba Music's staff-selected album notes: well curated, relatable, and deliciously nerdy. But they're just but a brief tease into his recently released and highly praised memoir Chees ... More >>
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February 10, 2010
Prinz’ Perfect Record
Chelsea GreenGordon "Zola" Edgar's cheese descriptions in the fromage section of Rainbow Grocery reads like Amoeba Music's staff-selected album notes: well curated, relatable, and deliciously nerdy. But they're just but a brief tease into his recently released and highly praised memoir Chees ... More >>
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August 12, 2009
Let's Get Groovy
Chelsea GreenGordon "Zola" Edgar's cheese descriptions in the fromage section of Rainbow Grocery reads like Amoeba Music's staff-selected album notes: well curated, relatable, and deliciously nerdy. But they're just but a brief tease into his recently released and highly praised memoir Chees ... More >>
Blogs
March 6, 2009
Mom-and-Pop Record Stores Not Exactly Cheering Virgin's Demise
The Virgin megastore died? Drag. The plaintive statements from city officials when the Virgin megastore announced it was closing shop seemed slightly un-San Francisco. Isn't this the city that hates big box stores with such a vengeance that they're blocked from taking root by anti-corporate ... More >>
Blogs
March 4, 2009
Free Arty Party Friday in Emeryville Celebrates Warhol
The Bay Area Andy Warhol appreciation spreads across the bridge this weekend, when Amoeba Records hosts a Factory Party in Emeryville (1343 Powell St.). The event sounds pretty sweet (especially because it's free, and all ages), boasting two Velvet Underground cover bands, live art making (scr ... More >>
Music
February 18, 2009
Unknown facts about Noise Pop performers
The Bay Area Andy Warhol appreciation spreads across the bridge this weekend, when Amoeba Records hosts a Factory Party in Emeryville (1343 Powell St.). The event sounds pretty sweet (especially because it's free, and all ages), boasting two Velvet Underground cover bands, live art making (scr ... More >>
Blogs
January 22, 2009
Buy "Guitar Hero: World Tour" at Bay Area Amoeba Stores for Ridiculously Cheap
It's hard to speculate why Guitar Hero: World Tour is such a huge cultural phenomenon since it costs so damn much. When the game is bundled with its complete repertoire of fake plastic instruments, it seems like only the overpaid athletes featured in the TV spots (see above) can afford to buy it. T ... More >>
Music
December 10, 2008
Tough economic times hit Yoshi's, VIPs, and your CD collection
It's hard to speculate why Guitar Hero: World Tour is such a huge cultural phenomenon since it costs so damn much. When the game is bundled with its complete repertoire of fake plastic instruments, it seems like only the overpaid athletes featured in the TV spots (see above) can afford to buy it. T ... More >>
Blogs
October 22, 2008
Amoeba Berkeley Hosts 'Guitar Hero: World Tour' Midnight Release Party this Weekend
It's hard to speculate why Guitar Hero: World Tour is such a huge cultural phenomenon since it costs so damn much. When the game is bundled with its complete repertoire of fake plastic instruments, it seems like only the overpaid athletes featured in the TV spots (see above) can afford to buy it. T ... More >>
Blogs
October 13, 2008
Mark Farina Brings Mushroom Jazz to Amoeba In-Store in Oct.
It's hard to speculate why Guitar Hero: World Tour is such a huge cultural phenomenon since it costs so damn much. When the game is bundled with its complete repertoire of fake plastic instruments, it seems like only the overpaid athletes featured in the TV spots (see above) can afford to buy it. T ... More >>
Music
July 16, 2008
Gram Parson’s Nudie Blues
It's hard to speculate why Guitar Hero: World Tour is such a huge cultural phenomenon since it costs so damn much. When the game is bundled with its complete repertoire of fake plastic instruments, it seems like only the overpaid athletes featured in the TV spots (see above) can afford to buy it. T ... More >>
Music
April 30, 2008
Cruising the bargain bins with Vetiver’s Andy Cabic
It's hard to speculate why Guitar Hero: World Tour is such a huge cultural phenomenon since it costs so damn much. When the game is bundled with its complete repertoire of fake plastic instruments, it seems like only the overpaid athletes featured in the TV spots (see above) can afford to buy it. T ... More >>
Music
March 12, 2008
Making a Buzz
DJ MikeBee keeps electronic connoisseurs on their toes.
Blogs
September 19, 2007
High On Fire Pictures: Metal Thunder at Amoeba Records
DJ MikeBee keeps electronic connoisseurs on their toes.
Music
April 12, 2006
Let's get Sic; Riding the Gravy Train!!!
DJ MikeBee keeps electronic connoisseurs on their toes.
Holiday
November 23, 2005
Holiday Gift Guide
DJ MikeBee keeps electronic connoisseurs on their toes.
Best of San Francisco
May 11, 2005
Best Place to Buy 45s and 78s
DJ MikeBee keeps electronic connoisseurs on their toes.
Best of San Francisco
May 11, 2005
Best DVD Selection
DJ MikeBee keeps electronic connoisseurs on their toes.
Best of San Francisco
May 11, 2005
Readers' Poll
DJ MikeBee keeps electronic connoisseurs on their toes.
Calendar
December 8, 2004
Lost? Found.
Video for voyeurs
Holiday
November 24, 2004
DVD Gift Box
Video for voyeurs
Best of San Francisco
May 19, 2004
Readers' Poll
Video for voyeurs
Music
April 14, 2004
House of Tudor
The ResErection, Bunny Jam, and Hunky Jesus can mean just one thing: Easter in S.F.
Listen Up
March 17, 2004
The Good Deed
With the help of local music, Rock Ninja! attempts to inspire Haight Street's hippies to choose life
Holiday
November 19, 2003
Shops and Gifts
With the help of local music, Rock Ninja! attempts to inspire Haight Street's hippies to choose life
Best of San Francisco
May 14, 2003
Best Day to Avoid the Haight
Day of the Haight Street Fair
Music
October 24, 2001
Pop Philosophy
Shop 'til you drop...dead; Maritime on the move
Music
May 16, 2001
Good Things
The Starvations; Blind Boys of Alabama; Dum Dum Project
Music
January 10, 2001
House Of Tudor
Danny Cohen; Laughing Squid's Fifth Anniversary Celebration
Music
October 18, 2000
House Of Tudor
Tour photographs; "Dark Wave"; Sacred steel; Dirty Three
Best of San Francisco
May 17, 2000
Best Record Store
Open Mind Music
Music
May 3, 2000
Riff Raff
Deep Compilation
Calendar
August 4, 1999
Go Wild
Deep Compilation
Music
June 23, 1999
The House of Tudor
Deep Compilation
Calendar
April 28, 1999
Night & Day
Deep Compilation
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February 10, 1999
The House of Tudor
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May 1, 1996
Samples
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