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Grizzly Bear (Band)

  • Blogs

    May 7, 2012

    Live Review, 5/5/12: Father John Misty Skips Right to the Fun at Bottom of the Hill

    Father John Misty Har Mar Superstar Worth Taking Saturday, May 5, 2012 Bottom of the Hill Better than: Five bearded dudes in flannel lulling an audience to sleep in perfect harmony. Father John Misty has two songs left to play. But Josh Tillman (or J. Tillman, or "the former drummer of Fleet Foxes ... More >>

  • Music

    October 5, 2011

    Chris Taylor: Show Preview

    Father John Misty Har Mar Superstar Worth Taking Saturday, May 5, 2012 Bottom of the Hill Better than: Five bearded dudes in flannel lulling an audience to sleep in perfect harmony. Father John Misty has two songs left to play. But Josh Tillman (or J. Tillman, or "the former drummer of Fleet Foxes ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 23, 2011

    Bon Iver Turns Up the Volume at the Greek Theatre

    Joseph SchellBon Iver's Justin Vernon at the Greek Theatre last night.​ Bon Iver Other Lives September 22, 2011 Greek Theatre Better than: Thursday night network TV premieres (but don't forget to set the DVR). The Campanile bells of the University of California at Berkeley, solemnly tolling ... More >>

  • Music

    April 13, 2011

    Meet the New Morrissey: Twin Shadow (Capably) Summons Reagan-Era Pop

    Joseph SchellBon Iver's Justin Vernon at the Greek Theatre last night.​ Bon Iver Other Lives September 22, 2011 Greek Theatre Better than: Thursday night network TV premieres (but don't forget to set the DVR). The Campanile bells of the University of California at Berkeley, solemnly tolling ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 21, 2011

    Phantom Kicks and Holy Spirits Haunt Milk Bar

    Phantom Kicks. Get it?​Phantom KicksHoly SpiritsMutual BenefitSteffalooJanuary 20, 2011@ Milk Better than: Attending a sermon about the Father, the Daughter, and the Holy Sneakers Holy Spirits​What kind of chutzpah does it take to name your band Holy Spirits? A deeply solemn kind, if Aaron Hodg ... More >>

  • Music

    January 5, 2011

    A Postcard from the Future

    Or, how 2011 was the year everything changed in music.

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2011

    In Print: DMX's Personal Struggles, Our Predictions for Music in 2011, and More

    ​In SF Weekly's latest print music section:Our cover story on DMX:  Looking at rapper DMX's life is like watching someone punch himself in the face repeatedly. You can easily picture a cherubic angel sitting atop one of the big black guy's shoulders, telling him not to snort that line of coke ... More >>

  • Film

    December 22, 2010

    Karina Longworth's Top 10 Films of 2010

    ​In SF Weekly's latest print music section:Our cover story on DMX:  Looking at rapper DMX's life is like watching someone punch himself in the face repeatedly. You can easily picture a cherubic angel sitting atop one of the big black guy's shoulders, telling him not to snort that line of coke ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 5, 2010

    Glasser and PVT at Popscene: Fussy Vocals, Fuzzy Post-Rock, and Even A Drum Solo

    Glasser at Popscene last night.​Glasser PVT November 4, 2010 @ Popscene Better than: Xanadu It took me a while to identify what felt weird about the vibe at the Popscene club, tucked away in the dot-com-decadent heart of SOMA: was it the Saved by the Bell diner layout? The outrage ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 6, 2010

    Download: Bay Pop Upstart K.Flay's '2 Weak,' See Her This Weekend

    K.Flay​We really hope Grizzly Bear got some love from Stanford grad and Bay Area pop whippersnapper K.Flay for the obvious lifting of the Brooklyn band's bits for this rather cleverly named free download, "2 Weak." But then, "Two Weeks" makes such a crisp pop background, maybe the band should be g ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 24, 2010

    The xx Pimps out Its Production at the Fox Theater

    Joseph Schell​The xxWarpaintZola Jesus September 23, 2010@ The Fox Theater Better than: Winning a raffle at a fundraiser, knowing full well that you're essentially stealing from those children. It's always couples night when pillow rockers the xx are in town, which only meant o ... More >>

  • Music

    September 22, 2010

    Show Preview: Mount Kimbie

    Joseph Schell​The xxWarpaintZola Jesus September 23, 2010@ The Fox Theater Better than: Winning a raffle at a fundraiser, knowing full well that you're essentially stealing from those children. It's always couples night when pillow rockers the xx are in town, which only meant o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 14, 2010

    Bridge School 2010: Last Grizzly Bear Show for 'Quite Some Time'

    Grizzly Bear has a sense of humor. Witness it soon or wait a while.​Yesterday, we posted the facial-expression-inducing lineup for this year's Bridge School Benefit concert, where Neil Young and Stephen Stills will likely draw thousands of former Bay Area hippies with a Buffalo Springfield reunion ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 13, 2010

    Bridge School Benefit 2010: Buffalo Springfield, Elton John, Elvis Costello, Pearl Jam, Modest Mouse, More

    Buffalo Springfield​LiveNation today announced the lineup for this year's Bridge School Benefit -- Neil Young's annual show for the school he helped found for his son -- and, well, wow: In addition to the regulars, the classic '60s outfit Buffalo Springfield is reuniting for the show, minus t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 3, 2010

    Magic Kids, ZineFest, Prince vs. Michael, Doin' It in the Park, and More

    Magic Kids plays Bottom of the Hill this Sunday​It's Labor Day! Meaning: an extra day to your weekend, 10 percent more texts than usual and even more chances to nurse epic hangovers. Have fun San Francisco, you deserve it. Here's our list of fun things to do this weekend for less than a ticket to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 6, 2010

    Ten Places We're Tired of Seeing Bands Pose For Photos

    Social Studies, A Day To Remember​Rarely are bands' press photos shot on a stage, at a bar, in front of a microphone, or at a stuffy wedding reception. Though these places would seem the most logical place to plaster on a smile -- given that,  you know, that's where musicians play -- the most ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 21, 2010

    Neon Indian's Alan Palomo on Why Chillwave Is Old, and Why His Live Show is Like a Cover Band

    Neon Indian's Alan Palomo​We had a quick chat with Neon Indian's Alan Palomo ahead of his performance this Sunday at SF Weekly's All Shook Down Music Festival. (Which, coincidentally, is the day after Palomo's 22nd birthday.) Palomo told us why Neon Indian's live show is like a Neon Indian cover b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 21, 2010

    Wines That Go Well With Bay Area Bands

    ​You can go to a restaurant and ask the server to offer wine pairings to accompany your fancy-pants menu choice. But imagine you're home and have just reached for the latest album from that hip new San Francisco band. You're all ready to crank up those sweet tunes, but what to drink to compliment ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 3, 2010

    Last Night: Local Natives at The Rickshaw Stop

    Photo by Chris Stevens​Local Natives @ The Rickshaw Stop June 2, 2010 Better than: Cavil at Rest Local Natives might just be the most hyped band since...that last overly hyped indie band. Thanks to a stellar performance at this year's Coachella music festival and media comparisons to Arcade Fi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 24, 2010

    Video of the Day: "Deep Dive" by Wild Palms

    Newly signed to Bjork's label One Little Indian, post-punkers Wild Palms recently released their single "Deep Dive" backed with a cover of "Human Behaviour" and I just can't get enough of it. "Deep Dive" soars with staccato guitars and charismatic vocals, the champion of studio sessions with Garet ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2010

    Last Night: The Tallest Man on Earth and The Nurses at The Independent

    Joseph Schell​The Tallest Man on Earth and The NursesThe IndependentMay 09, 2010Better than: Pie. But not momma's homemade pie. Nothing beats that.Here are a few things fans who came to The Independent learned about The Tallest Man on Earth:- He knows how to make music. From the moment h ... More >>

  • Music

    April 14, 2010

    Yeasayer pushes into new weird pop

    Joseph Schell​The Tallest Man on Earth and The NursesThe IndependentMay 09, 2010Better than: Pie. But not momma's homemade pie. Nothing beats that.Here are a few things fans who came to The Independent learned about The Tallest Man on Earth:- He knows how to make music. From the moment h ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 2, 2010

    It's Time to Stop Hating Hipsters

    Photo from Look At This Fucking Hipster​It seems everyone on the Internet is currently either ragging on hipsters or arguing they don't exist. Even Joe Mande, the Williamsburg comedian whose hugely popular (and hilarious) Tumblr blog, Look At This Fucking Hipster was recently made into a book, got ... More >>

  • Music

    March 31, 2010

    Surfer Blood quits school, gets educated in hype

    Photo from Look At This Fucking Hipster​It seems everyone on the Internet is currently either ragging on hipsters or arguing they don't exist. Even Joe Mande, the Williamsburg comedian whose hugely popular (and hilarious) Tumblr blog, Look At This Fucking Hipster was recently made into a book, got ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 31, 2010

    Last Night: The Morning Benders, Miniature Tigers, The Mumlers at the Independent

    Joseph SchellThe Morning Benders​The Morning Benders, Miniature Tigers, The Mumlers Tuesday, March 30, 2010 The Independent Better than: Overindulgent rock shows.The Morning Benders are in a new musical phase. And if you couldn't tell from the words printed on guitarist Jonathan Chu's t-shirt las ... More >>

  • Music

    March 24, 2010

    The Morning Benders head east and pair with a Grizzly Bear

    Joseph SchellThe Morning Benders​The Morning Benders, Miniature Tigers, The Mumlers Tuesday, March 30, 2010 The Independent Better than: Overindulgent rock shows.The Morning Benders are in a new musical phase. And if you couldn't tell from the words printed on guitarist Jonathan Chu's t-shirt las ... More >>

  • Music

    March 10, 2010

    SXSW 2010 Showgoers' Guide to Bay Area Acts

    Joseph SchellThe Morning Benders​The Morning Benders, Miniature Tigers, The Mumlers Tuesday, March 30, 2010 The Independent Better than: Overindulgent rock shows.The Morning Benders are in a new musical phase. And if you couldn't tell from the words printed on guitarist Jonathan Chu's t-shirt las ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 11, 2010

    The Morning Benders Get All Phil Spector w/ Vanderslice, Girls, & More

    Yours Truly Presents: The Morning Benders "Excuses" from Yours Truly on Vimeo.The Morning Benders are a different class of pop band now that they've recorded Big Echo. The stunning new album, out March 9, was co-produced with Chris Taylor of Grizzly Bear, who helped elevate the local act's sound int ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 9, 2010

    Tuesday's New Music: Class Actress' Journal of Ardency

    ​What started as a solo bedroom project, with singer Elizabeth Harper writing synth-heavy pop songs à la early Madonna, has blossomed into a full-fledged act with the addition of producer Mark Richardson and his wide array of vintage synthesizers. Now, the outfit known as Class Actress, based i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 19, 2010

    Coachella Brings Pavement, Jay-Z, Them Crooked Vultures, Thom Yorke, and Girls Together

    PavementMarcus Roth © 1999​Pavement's first West Coast date of its 2010 reunion tour was announced today, as the Coachella lineup went live with the indie rock giants as Sunday's big headliner. The news will likely send the group's many geeked out fans into organizing the So Cal caravans for the ... More >>

  • Music

    January 13, 2010

    Owen Pallett’s ambitious pop compositions

    PavementMarcus Roth © 1999​Pavement's first West Coast date of its 2010 reunion tour was announced today, as the Coachella lineup went live with the indie rock giants as Sunday's big headliner. The news will likely send the group's many geeked out fans into organizing the So Cal caravans for the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 11, 2010

    New MP3 from 2010's Big Pop Contenders The Morning Benders

    Weston Walker​I got a sneak listen to Big Echo, the new album due out in March from the Morning Benders. And I know it's early, but I already think this record could end up on my best of 2010 list. The group enlisted Grizzly Bear's Chris Taylor as co-producer, and the songs are just slightly weird ... More >>

  • Music

    December 30, 2009

    The Morning Benders

    Weston Walker​I got a sneak listen to Big Echo, the new album due out in March from the Morning Benders. And I know it's early, but I already think this record could end up on my best of 2010 list. The group enlisted Grizzly Bear's Chris Taylor as co-producer, and the songs are just slightly weird ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 19, 2009

    Treasure Island Music Festival, Day Two

    Christopher VictorioThe Flaming Lips​Day Two: The Flaming Lips, Beirut, The WalkmenOctober 18, 2009Treasure Island Music FestivalBetter Than: Being stranded on any other island.Sunday's festival goers had to be a little more hardy and wind-resistant to enjoy day two of the Treasure Island Music Fe ... More >>

  • Music

    September 30, 2009

    Tim Cohen's possessed psych

    Christopher VictorioThe Flaming Lips​Day Two: The Flaming Lips, Beirut, The WalkmenOctober 18, 2009Treasure Island Music FestivalBetter Than: Being stranded on any other island.Sunday's festival goers had to be a little more hardy and wind-resistant to enjoy day two of the Treasure Island Music Fe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 22, 2009

    Last Night: Grizzly Bear and Here We Go Magic at the Fillmore

    Peter Arensdorf Grizzly Bear and Here We Go MagicJune 21, 2009The FillmoreBetter Than: Seeing a unicorn.Instead of simply putting on a phenomenal show, Grizzly Bear -- four sirens disguised as scruffy guys sporting white T's and tight pants -- put on a unique sensory experience that left the beholde ... More >>

  • Music

    June 17, 2009

    Grizzly Bear

    Peter Arensdorf Grizzly Bear and Here We Go MagicJune 21, 2009The FillmoreBetter Than: Seeing a unicorn.Instead of simply putting on a phenomenal show, Grizzly Bear -- four sirens disguised as scruffy guys sporting white T's and tight pants -- put on a unique sensory experience that left the beholde ... More >>

  • Music

    June 10, 2009

    The business of selling used MP3s

    Peter Arensdorf Grizzly Bear and Here We Go MagicJune 21, 2009The FillmoreBetter Than: Seeing a unicorn.Instead of simply putting on a phenomenal show, Grizzly Bear -- four sirens disguised as scruffy guys sporting white T's and tight pants -- put on a unique sensory experience that left the beholde ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 13, 2009

    Track of the Day: Church

    It's hard to separate Church and its state, being that the band hails from Oregon, that bastion of gray skies and bedroom recordings. This Portland trio has a quiet, homespun grandeur that should compel fans of Grizzly Bear's delicate harmonies and whirring electronics. On the track "Hidden Tone," t ... More >>

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