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Gilles Peterson

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    December 22, 2011

    The 10 Best Bay Area Electronic Records of 2011

    The year 2011 ought to be remembered fondly by fans of the Bay Area's electronic music scene. It was a year when the stars seemed to align and the city's nightlife seemed to explode around the arrival of new venues that cater specifically to the desires of dancers and partygoers. With these venues c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 29, 2011

    Weekend Party Preview: Dancehall Legend Mr. Vegas in Oakland, Zomby at 103 Harriet, and More

    We might as well just go ahead and label this weekend Decibel South as it's filled by huge parties stacked to the brim with artists en route to the electronic music festival in Seattle. Needless to say, you're in luck if you're a fan of current electronic dance music -- this weekend has something fo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 29, 2011

    S.F. Producers DJG, Dials, and Jus Wan on the Local Bass Music Scene and Their New Compilation

    ​ There really is something in the water here. At least that's what it seems like, judging by the number of San Francisco electronic music producers touring across the Atlantic and releasing tracks on U.K. and European labels. Dubstep and bass-driven club music producers have been especially p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 9, 2011

    DJ Hakobo on Going from DJ to Club Owner, and Prince vs. Michael

    ​Jacobo "DJ Hakobo" Juarez began his DJ career 13 years ago, performing at Berkeley house parties. Love for a large variety of music has been a prime motivator throughout his career: He was a promotional pioneer in San Francisco's party scene and now owns and operates Som Bar. Below, he discusses ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 17, 2010

    Weekend Party Preview: DJs Benji B. and Fil Latorre

    Benji B.​There will likely never be a lack of DJs in San Francisco, and subsequently, there will also probably never be a lack of DJ-fronted club nights. Even if turntables were outlawed and the city's noise ordinance put a stop to all loud music after dark, it's easy to picture the innumerable se ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 2, 2010

    Hey DJ! Friday Q&A w/ Kento Tanaka (BRAZA!)

    ​We're pretty spoiled, living in this city. There are club nights all over town that focus on different areas of the globe (old Jamaican reggae, new Argentinean techno, the best in UK bass music), mixing traditional selections with the latest beats. Add to that list the hottest tracks from Brazil, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 26, 2009

    Outside Lands Trivia Challenge

    Zap Mama​ The headliners for this weekend's Outside Lands festival--Pearl Jam, the Dave Matthews Band, Black Eyed Peas, Thievery Corporation, Tenacious D, and M.I.A.--need little introduction. But what about the undercard? One of the coolest things about this event is the sheer number of acts play ... More >>

  • Music

    December 26, 2007

    Skream signals dubstep's dance with assimilation

    Zap Mama​ The headliners for this weekend's Outside Lands festival--Pearl Jam, the Dave Matthews Band, Black Eyed Peas, Thievery Corporation, Tenacious D, and M.I.A.--need little introduction. But what about the undercard? One of the coolest things about this event is the sheer number of acts play ... More >>

  • Music

    December 12, 2007

    Seventies funk icon Darondo talks limos, ladies, and his Bay Area legacy

    Zap Mama​ The headliners for this weekend's Outside Lands festival--Pearl Jam, the Dave Matthews Band, Black Eyed Peas, Thievery Corporation, Tenacious D, and M.I.A.--need little introduction. But what about the undercard? One of the coolest things about this event is the sheer number of acts play ... More >>

  • Music

    October 12, 2005

    Worldly beats abound in S.F. this week: Halou, Gilles Peterson, One Block Radius, and the Cocteau Twins' Robin Guthrie

    Zap Mama​ The headliners for this weekend's Outside Lands festival--Pearl Jam, the Dave Matthews Band, Black Eyed Peas, Thievery Corporation, Tenacious D, and M.I.A.--need little introduction. But what about the undercard? One of the coolest things about this event is the sheer number of acts play ... More >>

  • Music

    December 12, 2001

    Cold Snap

    British duo Zero 7 rode its chill vibe to the top of the U.K. charts. But will its mellow electronica play in America?

  • Music

    May 23, 2001

    Raw Deal

    On his new album Greyboy ditches the acid jazz scene he helped create -- and returns to his hip hop roots

  • Music

    January 26, 2000

    Riff Raff

    Basuki Bala, Kevin Dabbs, and Jim Ryan

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