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  • Blogs

    January 16, 2013

    Vote for Lil B To Perform at the Grammys -- It's Not Like He Could Make Them Worse

    The Grammy Awards will happen Feb. 10, and since just about anybody can get themselves nominated, the Recording Academy of America has opened up the live performance roster, too. Its new "The Gig of a Lifetime" contest offers a chance for one lucky artist to perform in front of an actual live audie ... More >>

  • Music

    January 9, 2013

    Cannibal Ox: Show Preview

    The Grammy Awards will happen Feb. 10, and since just about anybody can get themselves nominated, the Recording Academy of America has opened up the live performance roster, too. Its new "The Gig of a Lifetime" contest offers a chance for one lucky artist to perform in front of an actual live audie ... More >>

  • Music

    January 2, 2013

    Thomas Gold: Show Preview

    The Grammy Awards will happen Feb. 10, and since just about anybody can get themselves nominated, the Recording Academy of America has opened up the live performance roster, too. Its new "The Gig of a Lifetime" contest offers a chance for one lucky artist to perform in front of an actual live audie ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 2, 2013

    Great Insight

    The Grammy Awards will happen Feb. 10, and since just about anybody can get themselves nominated, the Recording Academy of America has opened up the live performance roster, too. Its new "The Gig of a Lifetime" contest offers a chance for one lucky artist to perform in front of an actual live audie ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 31, 2012

    The 10 Best Bay Area Rap Anthems of 2012

    2012 was a fertile year for Bay Area rap, a time when the intellectual, the brazen, the sexed-up, and the chilled-out all took center stage at one point or another. There were songs that inspired dances, songs of Bay Area pride and protest, and more of that straight mack flow that still bumps around ... More >>

  • Film

    December 26, 2012

    "Les Misérables": The Follies of 1832

    2012 was a fertile year for Bay Area rap, a time when the intellectual, the brazen, the sexed-up, and the chilled-out all took center stage at one point or another. There were songs that inspired dances, songs of Bay Area pride and protest, and more of that straight mack flow that still bumps around ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 21, 2012

    The 10 Best Bay Area Hip-Hop Records of 2012

    It's been another big year in Bay Area hip-hop, with one huge collaboration album from two local greats and lots of strong releases from young local upstarts. So before the world ends, let's round up the 10 best Bay Area hip-hop/rap records (including albums, mixtapes, etc.) of 2012. Main Attrakion ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 20, 2012

    DJ ChaunceyCC on the Spooky Side of Hip-Hop, and Stopping with the Stupid Subgenres Already

    East Coast-rasied hip-hop DJ-producer ChaunceyCC began his career in a very straightforward way: "I became a DJ pretty much out of the sheer fact that I can't rap, and everyone else I grew up around could." The observation paid off, as the selecter born Chauncey Johnson has since toured with indie r ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 19, 2012

    Stand Aside, Rudolph

    East Coast-rasied hip-hop DJ-producer ChaunceyCC began his career in a very straightforward way: "I became a DJ pretty much out of the sheer fact that I can't rap, and everyone else I grew up around could." The observation paid off, as the selecter born Chauncey Johnson has since toured with indie r ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2012

    The First Listens of 2012: What We Got Right, What We Got Wrong

    As evinced bu my initial take on Tyler, the Creator's Goblin and my final opinion, a lot happens between one's first listen to an album and their final conclusion after taking it in several times. What I love about writing these features is that you get to read my pure, unvarnished thoughts about a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 13, 2012

    6 Best Moments From the 12.12.12 Concert: Sir Paul and Nirvana, Bruce's Bulge, and More

    Last night a gigantic fundraiser took place in New York's Madison Square Garden to raise money for Hurricane Sandy cleanup and relief efforts. This thing was almost six hours long. Six! We could've flown there in that time! In case you weren't inclined to spend that insane amount of time in front of ... More >>

  • Music

    December 12, 2012

    IamSu!: Show Preview

    Last night a gigantic fundraiser took place in New York's Madison Square Garden to raise money for Hurricane Sandy cleanup and relief efforts. This thing was almost six hours long. Six! We could've flown there in that time! In case you weren't inclined to spend that insane amount of time in front of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 12, 2012

    2 Chainz's 10 Best Song-Stealing Guest Verses

    Atlanta rapper 2 Chainz (aka Tauheed Epps, 35) is no one's sidekick. He sold out his first night as a solo artist at The Warfield on Dec. 15 (tickets are still available for the Dec. 16 show) and has a Gold-certified single ("No Lie" featuring Drake) and a Grammy nomination (Best Rap Album for Based ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 10, 2012

    Big Boi's Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors: A First Listen

    Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors is the title. Why? Does Big Boi even have any enemies? Has anyone ever beefed with him...ever? Who is he referring to, disgruntled Idlewild ticket-buyers? Or is he increasingly in denial that Outkast -- his meal ticket artistically and commercially -- is over? It's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 6, 2012

    T.I. Previews His New Album Trouble Man in San Francisco

    When T.I. took a seat on a couch at S.F.'s Studio Trilogy last night to show guests the short film that accompanies his forthcoming album Trouble Man: Heavy Is The Head (due Dec. 18), he had no idea that he was sitting underneath a photograph of Marvin Gaye, whose own album of the same name was part ... More >>

  • Music

    December 5, 2012

    Hate the Killers? Here's Why You Shouldn't

    When T.I. took a seat on a couch at S.F.'s Studio Trilogy last night to show guests the short film that accompanies his forthcoming album Trouble Man: Heavy Is The Head (due Dec. 18), he had no idea that he was sitting underneath a photograph of Marvin Gaye, whose own album of the same name was part ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 5, 2012

    Back to Basie

    When T.I. took a seat on a couch at S.F.'s Studio Trilogy last night to show guests the short film that accompanies his forthcoming album Trouble Man: Heavy Is The Head (due Dec. 18), he had no idea that he was sitting underneath a photograph of Marvin Gaye, whose own album of the same name was part ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 30, 2012

    Dulc-i-Tone Records: The Longtime Label of Mantles Bassist Matt Roberts

    Name: Dulc-i-Tone, although the label was founded as Yakamashi. Founded: 1998 Owner: Matt Roberts Headquarters: Mission District, San Francisco Label one-sheet: Dulc-i-tone is the current name of Matt Roberts' 14-year-old record label endeavor, which he has dutifully operated throughout many pha ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 29, 2012

    S.F. Rocker Mikal Cronin Signs with Merge Records

    One of the breakout stories in San Francisco rock last year was that of Mikal Cronin, a longtime pal of local garage-rocker Ty Segall, whose debut album blew us -- and lots of others -- away. Well, it looks like Cronin's tuneful songwriting made its way into the ears of some folks over at vaunted in ... More >>

  • Music

    November 28, 2012

    Bass Instincts: How Bassnectar Came to Rule American Dance Music

    Slideshow: Bassnectar in San Francisco

  • Culture

    November 28, 2012

    "You Need to Read Poetry!": Theater in the Rhyme

    Slideshow: Bassnectar in San Francisco

  • Music

    November 28, 2012

    Debating Gay Muppets and Other Topics at Harvey's

    Slideshow: Bassnectar in San Francisco

  • Calendar

    November 28, 2012

    Young at Art

    Slideshow: Bassnectar in San Francisco

  • Music

    November 21, 2012

    New Found Glory: Show Preview

    Slideshow: Bassnectar in San Francisco

  • Film

    November 21, 2012

    "Life of Pi": Irrfan Khan Forges a Cross-Cultural Career

    Slideshow: Bassnectar in San Francisco

  • Calendar

    November 21, 2012

    Go Nuts

    Slideshow: Bassnectar in San Francisco

  • Calendar

    November 21, 2012

    Sugar 'n' Metal

    Slideshow: Bassnectar in San Francisco

  • Music

    November 14, 2012

    Latyrx: Show Preview

    Slideshow: Bassnectar in San Francisco

  • Film

    November 14, 2012

    "Holy Motors": Hark, Behold, Watch the Uncategorizable

    Slideshow: Bassnectar in San Francisco

  • Blogs

    November 12, 2012

    Five Great Neil Young Covers For His 67th Birthday

    Today, November 12, is the birthday of one Neil Young, gifted songwriter, whiny singer, killer guitar player, and longtime Bay Area resident. In celebration of the man's 67th, we rounded up some of the best tributes to him available in the wilds of YouTube. Featuring solo pianos, another titan of so ... More >>

  • Film

    November 7, 2012

    Arthouse Movie Listings November 7-13, 2012

    Today, November 12, is the birthday of one Neil Young, gifted songwriter, whiny singer, killer guitar player, and longtime Bay Area resident. In celebration of the man's 67th, we rounded up some of the best tributes to him available in the wilds of YouTube. Featuring solo pianos, another titan of so ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 7, 2012

    If It Ain't Baroque

    Today, November 12, is the birthday of one Neil Young, gifted songwriter, whiny singer, killer guitar player, and longtime Bay Area resident. In celebration of the man's 67th, we rounded up some of the best tributes to him available in the wilds of YouTube. Featuring solo pianos, another titan of so ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 6, 2012

    Is This the Golden Age of the Amateur?

    It's nearly impossible for me now to pinpoint the exact moment my own dream of pop stardom died. That phase seemed to fade interminably, the way adult contemporary songs do. But I'm sure I've been a better music fan because of it. No longer do I measure my feeble songwriting efforts against my favor ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 6, 2012

    E-40 and Too $hort: Their Top 10 Pre-History Collaborations

    E-40 and Too $hort were both platinum-selling recording artists on Jive Records throughout the '90s and early '00s, but they were always discouraged by the label from collaborating together outside of $hort's appearance on 40's single "Rapper's Ball" in 1996. Now, 16 years later, the two Bay Area r ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 5, 2012

    Thizzler's Bay Area Freshmen 10 Cypher: Local Hip-Hop Tries To Get Its Game On

    By RACHEL SWAN Bay Area Freshmen 10 Class of 2011 Star Cypher Rafael Casal, Richie Cunning, Mike-Dash-E, Show Banga, Young Bari, Damey, Young Gully, Lil Rae, Symba, Cousin Fix, Nikatine Da King, Shady Blaze, Erik Tha Jerk, Mistah FAB, Stevie Joe, Big Rich, Bailey Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012 Brick & Mortar ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2012

    The Top 21 Bay Area Metal Albums of All Time, #10-1

    Our countdown of the best Bay Area metal albums continues today with this installment: the 10 best ever. And guess which band comes up a lot on this one? See also * The Top 21 Bay Area Metal Albums of All Time, #21-11 * The Top 20 Greatest San Francisco Musicians * The Top 15 Most Cocaine-Influence ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 1, 2012

    Top 21 Bay Area Metal Albums of All Time, #21-11

    Thrash. Thrash. Thrash. Yes, thrash is what the Bay Area metal scene is famous for. But it doesn't all begin and end with blistering riffs -- our local bands have churned out plenty sludgy stoner metal as well, and even some very heavy shit that's damn near unclassifiable. It's all here on our list ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 1, 2012

    Aerosmith's Music from Another Dimension!: A First Listen

    It's gonna suck. But contrary to popular belief, Aerosmith is new to sucking. At its best -- "Cryin'," "Janie's Got a Gun," "Dream On," "Love in an Elevator" -- American rock has never been better, bawdier, or more maximal. Aerosmith is like if New York Dolls grew up on Thriller (or helped invent it ... More >>

  • Music

    October 31, 2012

    Early Graves Fight on After a Tragic Accident

    It's gonna suck. But contrary to popular belief, Aerosmith is new to sucking. At its best -- "Cryin'," "Janie's Got a Gun," "Dream On," "Love in an Elevator" -- American rock has never been better, bawdier, or more maximal. Aerosmith is like if New York Dolls grew up on Thriller (or helped invent it ... More >>

  • Culture

    October 31, 2012

    "Strindberg Cycle": Cutting Ball Stages the Chamber Plays

    It's gonna suck. But contrary to popular belief, Aerosmith is new to sucking. At its best -- "Cryin'," "Janie's Got a Gun," "Dream On," "Love in an Elevator" -- American rock has never been better, bawdier, or more maximal. Aerosmith is like if New York Dolls grew up on Thriller (or helped invent it ... More >>

  • Film

    October 24, 2012

    Starship Wachowski Dares You to Leave Your Pod

    It's gonna suck. But contrary to popular belief, Aerosmith is new to sucking. At its best -- "Cryin'," "Janie's Got a Gun," "Dream On," "Love in an Elevator" -- American rock has never been better, bawdier, or more maximal. Aerosmith is like if New York Dolls grew up on Thriller (or helped invent it ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 24, 2012

    Fancy Feat

    It's gonna suck. But contrary to popular belief, Aerosmith is new to sucking. At its best -- "Cryin'," "Janie's Got a Gun," "Dream On," "Love in an Elevator" -- American rock has never been better, bawdier, or more maximal. Aerosmith is like if New York Dolls grew up on Thriller (or helped invent it ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 19, 2012

    Taylor Swift's Red: A First Listen

    Imma let you finish Kanye, but Taylor Swift made one of the best albums of 2010. While indeed beautiful, dark, and twisted, Kanye's forbidding masterpiece didn't get stick it to abusers like "Mean" or "Dear John," get laid like "Sparks Fly," bare its teeth like "Better Than Revenge," marry in style ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 18, 2012

    New Orleans Rapper Dee-1 on Meeting Lil Wayne and Playing Basketball with Master P

    Back when he was in high school, New Orleans rapper Dee-1 was working at a local Circuit City store when Lil Wayne came in and ordered a TV. Dee ended up installing the goggle-box into Weezy's car. These days, Dee himself works closely with Mannie Fresh, the architect of the classic Cash Money sound ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 17, 2012

    Five Musical Couples That Should Collaborate

    Yesterday, we sighed and felt warm and fuzzy inside when angel-faced pixie Brit Ellie Goulding revealed that she'd love to make an album with her boyfriend, Skrillex, with whom she shares a hairstyle. Adorable! We'd like to take a moment to actively encourage both parties to make this happen, not on ... More >>

  • Film

    October 17, 2012

    "Paranormal Activity 4": Tracking the Rise of Found-Footage Horror

    Yesterday, we sighed and felt warm and fuzzy inside when angel-faced pixie Brit Ellie Goulding revealed that she'd love to make an album with her boyfriend, Skrillex, with whom she shares a hairstyle. Adorable! We'd like to take a moment to actively encourage both parties to make this happen, not on ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 8, 2012

    The Best of Hardly Strictly Bluegrass: Saturday, Oct. 6

    It's Red Baraat with the Saturday morning dance party This Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival definitely felt more hardly than strictly. Red Baraat kicked off the party on Saturday morning, and it didn't matter that they were a full-throttle, self-proclaimed "pluralism"-proselytizing funk band, rath ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 4, 2012

    Photos: Pearl Jam, Kings of Leon Rock Oracle Party on Treasure Island

    Pearl Jam Kings of Leon X Oracle OpenWorld, Treasure Island Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012 While you were at home crying over President Obama's performance in the first presidential debate last night, Pearl Jam, Kings of Leon, and X were rocking thousands of Oracle employees and guests at its end-of-confe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 3, 2012

    11 Artists to See at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass

    There are lots of great things about Hardly Strictly Bluegrass -- but one of them isn't having to make the difficult choices that the massive, free roots music festival presents. To help you sort through this year's massive lineup, we've gathered 11 artists especially worth catching at the three-day ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 3, 2012

    Nor-Cal (Green Day) Lands at No. 2 on the Charts, Just Ahead of So-Cal (No Doubt)

    There was a little bit of Nor-Cal vs. So-Cal rivalry on the charts this week, as Green Day and No Doubt, punk-y '90s outfits from opposite halves of the greatest state in the union, dropped their first new projects in a while. And whaddaya know? Nor-Cal won -- at least by the metric of album sales ... More >>

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