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Manchester

  • Blogs

    May 16, 2012

    The Top 10 Best Music Biopics

    The news that Alan Rickman will be portraying Hilly Kristal in a new CBGB biopic half excited us, then half scared us yesterday. He'll be good, but Lordy, who is going to play Debbie Harry? And The Ramones? Those are big shoes to fill... So we comforted ourselves with this -- a list of our top 10 fa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 28, 2012

    The Dance-Punk Pioneers of ESG Are Calling It Quits: Their Journey Through the Bronx, the Haçienda, Paradise Garage, and S.F.

    It's 2006, electroclash is on its last legs, and Mezzanine is just three years settled into its locale on Jessie street. The buzzword on everyone's lips is no wave, a rediscovered genre of art music from '80s New York that plays with the form and structure of punk, disco, and hip-hop. Looking to cap ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2012

    Q&A: Motörhead's Lemmy Kilmister on Touring with Megadeth and His Forthcoming Solo Album

    Rightfully worshipped by headbangers and punks alike, Motörhead and its iconic founder, bassist and principle songwriter Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister, have been grinding out their influential brand of balls-out rock for nearly four decades. Founded after Lemmy was fired from British space-rock outfit Hawk ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 4, 2012

    Oral Flame-Thrower

    Rightfully worshipped by headbangers and punks alike, Motörhead and its iconic founder, bassist and principle songwriter Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister, have been grinding out their influential brand of balls-out rock for nearly four decades. Founded after Lemmy was fired from British space-rock outfit Hawk ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 13, 2011

    Joy Division's Peter Hook Forces S.F.'s Hacienda Club Night to Change Name

    The original Hacienda in Manchester: No longer to be confused with a certain S.F. club night.​Sorry in advance to all of you who thought a former member of Joy Division and New Order would be, like, cool. But forcing a relatively small club night in San Francisco to change its name because it happ ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 14, 2011

    Night Market, Royal Baths, Morrissey Tribute, Seaweed Sway, Cheese Books, and More

    Royal Baths plays Amnesia this Saturday​San Francisco is obsessed with artisan food. Perhaps the SF Appeal said it best earlier this week with its simple statement; "Things San Franciscans Like: Food." Simple as that. This weekend is bloated with food-friendly events along with the expected (and c ... More >>

  • Music

    October 27, 2010

    Debaser Halloween Party: Show Preview

    Royal Baths plays Amnesia this Saturday​San Francisco is obsessed with artisan food. Perhaps the SF Appeal said it best earlier this week with its simple statement; "Things San Franciscans Like: Food." Simple as that. This weekend is bloated with food-friendly events along with the expected (and c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 25, 2010

    Exclusive Download: Chris Orr's 'Hac Mix' for Halloween Debaser

    Chris BrennanChris Orr​Chris Orr, the U.K. ex-pat and S.F.-based radio host, Public Works team member, acid-house casualty, and veteran DJ, is headlining Debaser's Halloween party this Friday, October 29, at 111 Minna. Before that performance, Orr hooked us up with a stellar mix of classic dance m ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 21, 2010

    Manchester's Delphic: 'With Electronic Music You Can Do Anything'

    ​Manchester quartet Delphic is the latest outfit to be anointed "Best New Band in England" by a British music press notorious for going apeshit over bands that often aren't worthy of the praise, only to knock them down later. Fortunately, Delphic's debut LP, Acolyte -- wherein a New Order hea ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 2, 2010

    Fireworks, Death Metal, Circus Bella, '70s Americana

    Finn Riggins plays El Rio on Saturday​Bust out the barbecue, hoist up the flag and turn up the Americana jams. Yes, Independence Day is here again. Celebrate the founding fathers (and mothers) this weekend without breaking the bank. Here's our list of cheap summer holiday events for less than thos ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 17, 2010

    Bobby Browser Pays Respect to the Past, Doesn't Like Dubstep

    ​ If one thing can be said about producer Bobby Browser (the stage moniker for Andre Ferriera), it's that he knows his dance music history. The statement is somewhat obvious if you've had the pleasure of hearing his vintage-sounding, classic-house-inspired tracks. And when Behind the Beat had the ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 26, 2010

    Looking for Eric

    ​ If one thing can be said about producer Bobby Browser (the stage moniker for Andre Ferriera), it's that he knows his dance music history. The statement is somewhat obvious if you've had the pleasure of hearing his vintage-sounding, classic-house-inspired tracks. And when Behind the Beat had the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 4, 2010

    Free Tastes of New Bonnaroo Ice Cream at Ben & Jerry's

    Mmmm... Kings of Leon​Bonnaroo, the giant Manchester, Tennessee music festival in mid-June, just got a little tastier. You can now count down the days until Stevie Wonder, Jay-Z, Conan O'Brien, The Flaming Lips, and a billion other marquee names take multiple stages down south by licking your way ... More >>

  • Film

    February 24, 2010

    Four books, three films, and one very rotten Yorkshire in Red Riding

    Mmmm... Kings of Leon​Bonnaroo, the giant Manchester, Tennessee music festival in mid-June, just got a little tastier. You can now count down the days until Stevie Wonder, Jay-Z, Conan O'Brien, The Flaming Lips, and a billion other marquee names take multiple stages down south by licking your way ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 24, 2010

    Red Riding Trilogy

    Mmmm... Kings of Leon​Bonnaroo, the giant Manchester, Tennessee music festival in mid-June, just got a little tastier. You can now count down the days until Stevie Wonder, Jay-Z, Conan O'Brien, The Flaming Lips, and a billion other marquee names take multiple stages down south by licking your way ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 15, 2010

    Local Acts on the Big Festival Circuit: Who's Playing Where

    www.joshuabrott.comBassnectar​One measure of musical success is being invited to one of the premiere music fests in the U.S. Among the most established and prestigious, of course, are Bonnaroo, Coachella, and All Tomorrow's Parties, the latter having the added cred of being curated by a different ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 9, 2010

    Openers: Get There Early For Magic Bullets

    David Bornfriend www.davidbornfriend.com​"Openers" researches the best opening bands in San Francisco each week and tells you why it's worth showing up early to catch them. Our latest pick: Magic Bullets. In a non-musical context, "Magic Bullet(s)" can refer to, among other things, a blender-like ... More >>

  • Music

    October 7, 2009

    A new postpunk festival highlights a genre's revival

    David Bornfriend www.davidbornfriend.com​"Openers" researches the best opening bands in San Francisco each week and tells you why it's worth showing up early to catch them. Our latest pick: Magic Bullets. In a non-musical context, "Magic Bullet(s)" can refer to, among other things, a blender-like ... More >>

  • Music

    November 26, 2008

    Oasis’ fallen empire

    David Bornfriend www.davidbornfriend.com​"Openers" researches the best opening bands in San Francisco each week and tells you why it's worth showing up early to catch them. Our latest pick: Magic Bullets. In a non-musical context, "Magic Bullet(s)" can refer to, among other things, a blender-like ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 30, 2008

    SFFS Gets "Cuckoo for Curtis," er, sorry, "Mad for Manchester" Tonight at the Mezzanine

    David Bornfriend www.davidbornfriend.com​"Openers" researches the best opening bands in San Francisco each week and tells you why it's worth showing up early to catch them. Our latest pick: Magic Bullets. In a non-musical context, "Magic Bullet(s)" can refer to, among other things, a blender-like ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 27, 2008

    Peter Hook Q&A

    David Bornfriend www.davidbornfriend.com​"Openers" researches the best opening bands in San Francisco each week and tells you why it's worth showing up early to catch them. Our latest pick: Magic Bullets. In a non-musical context, "Magic Bullet(s)" can refer to, among other things, a blender-like ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 13, 2008

    Last Night: The Ting Tings at Popscene Bonus Interview with DJ Aaron Axelson

    David Bornfriend www.davidbornfriend.com​"Openers" researches the best opening bands in San Francisco each week and tells you why it's worth showing up early to catch them. Our latest pick: Magic Bullets. In a non-musical context, "Magic Bullet(s)" can refer to, among other things, a blender-like ... More >>

  • Music

    December 12, 2007

    Bad kissers and Palm Pilot porn: another night out at Elbo Room

    David Bornfriend www.davidbornfriend.com​"Openers" researches the best opening bands in San Francisco each week and tells you why it's worth showing up early to catch them. Our latest pick: Magic Bullets. In a non-musical context, "Magic Bullet(s)" can refer to, among other things, a blender-like ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 1, 2007

    CD Review: Joy Division -- Expanded Reissues

    David Bornfriend www.davidbornfriend.com​"Openers" researches the best opening bands in San Francisco each week and tells you why it's worth showing up early to catch them. Our latest pick: Magic Bullets. In a non-musical context, "Magic Bullet(s)" can refer to, among other things, a blender-like ... More >>

  • Film

    October 24, 2007

    Unknown Pleasures

    Joy Division portrait proves the exception to the rock biopic drool

  • Music

    October 17, 2007

    SF Weekly Music Awards 2007 Program

    Joy Division portrait proves the exception to the rock biopic drool

  • Blogs

    September 27, 2007

    Sex Pistols Re-Record ‘Anarchy in the U.K.’, Play L.A. For 'Guitar Hero III'

    Joy Division portrait proves the exception to the rock biopic drool

  • Music

    July 26, 2006

    Causing tension with the Buzzcocks; The Cops bring on the fuzz

    Joy Division portrait proves the exception to the rock biopic drool

  • News

    April 5, 2006

    Eject d'Art

    Just when Huck Gee is gaining international recognition for his edgy dolls, this country wants to kick him out

  • Music

    March 8, 2006

    Smash your head on the noise rock; Another! Big! Buzz! Band!

    Just when Huck Gee is gaining international recognition for his edgy dolls, this country wants to kick him out

  • Music

    March 9, 2005

    Doves

    Some Cities

  • Music

    August 20, 2003

    The Hunt Is On

    The clues to Belle & Sebastian's treasure hunt

  • Calendar

    April 9, 2003

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    The clues to Belle & Sebastian's treasure hunt

  • Film

    January 1, 2003

    Reps Etc.

    The clues to Belle & Sebastian's treasure hunt

  • Film

    December 4, 2002

    Reps Etc.

    The clues to Belle & Sebastian's treasure hunt

  • Music

    August 14, 2002

    24 Hour Party Poopers; A Good Haul

    Ruby Skye sucks and blows; a Happy Supply of indie pop

  • Music

    August 7, 2002

    All Mod Cons

    We're gonna dance like it's 1964

  • Music

    June 27, 2001

    I Am the World Trade Center

    Out of the Loop (Kindercore)

  • Music

    November 15, 2000

    House Of Tudor

    Badly Drawn Boy; Squirrel Nut Zippers; Spike & Mike’s Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation; Los Amigos Invisibles

  • Music

    June 30, 1999

    The House of Tudor

    Badly Drawn Boy; Squirrel Nut Zippers; Spike & Mike’s Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation; Los Amigos Invisibles

  • Music

    June 23, 1999

    Reviews

    Badly Drawn Boy; Squirrel Nut Zippers; Spike & Mike’s Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation; Los Amigos Invisibles

  • Music

    June 23, 1999

    The House of Tudor

    Badly Drawn Boy; Squirrel Nut Zippers; Spike & Mike’s Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation; Los Amigos Invisibles

  • Calendar

    April 7, 1999

    Night + Day

    Badly Drawn Boy; Squirrel Nut Zippers; Spike & Mike’s Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation; Los Amigos Invisibles

  • Music

    December 30, 1998

    Hear This

    Badly Drawn Boy; Squirrel Nut Zippers; Spike & Mike’s Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation; Los Amigos Invisibles

  • Music

    November 4, 1998

    Forever Young

    Badly Drawn Boy; Squirrel Nut Zippers; Spike & Mike’s Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation; Los Amigos Invisibles

  • Music

    February 12, 1997

    Recordings

    Badly Drawn Boy; Squirrel Nut Zippers; Spike & Mike’s Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation; Los Amigos Invisibles

  • Music

    July 17, 1996

    Recordings

    Badly Drawn Boy; Squirrel Nut Zippers; Spike & Mike’s Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation; Los Amigos Invisibles

  • Music

    July 17, 1996

    SF Weekly Picks

    Badly Drawn Boy; Squirrel Nut Zippers; Spike & Mike’s Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation; Los Amigos Invisibles

  • Music

    May 15, 1996

    Samples

    Badly Drawn Boy; Squirrel Nut Zippers; Spike & Mike’s Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation; Los Amigos Invisibles

  • Culture

    August 9, 1995

    Compulsive Talkers

    Meteor Girl and How to Become an American reveal the ups and downs of going solo

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