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Stand Aside, Rudolph

Beats in Space DJ Tim Sweeney Picks Five Favorite New Tracks

Don't discount the power of radio, or at least, don't in Tim Sweeney's case. The New Yorker started Beats in Space, his now famous WNYU radio show, in the late '90s, and has since developed a fanatical global following of dance music aficionados. His weekly broadcasts offer concise snapshots of diff ... More >>

"Oslo, August 31st": All the Sad Young Literary Norwegians

Don't discount the power of radio, or at least, don't in Tim Sweeney's case. The New Yorker started Beats in Space, his now famous WNYU radio show, in the late '90s, and has since developed a fanatical global following of dance music aficionados. His weekly broadcasts offer concise snapshots of diff ... More >>

Facebook's Top Check-In Spot for San Francisco: AT&T Park

We figured local strip clubs and the proctologist's office probably wouldn't be on list of Facebook's top "check-ins." But you know what is: AT&T Park. In the study released yesterday, Facebook analyzed data from 25 cities, including San Francisco, and found that a majority of their users are ca ... More >>

"Headhunters": Criminal Chase Needs More Meat

We figured local strip clubs and the proctologist's office probably wouldn't be on list of Facebook's top "check-ins." But you know what is: AT&T Park. In the study released yesterday, Facebook analyzed data from 25 cities, including San Francisco, and found that a majority of their users are ca ... More >>

The Internet Kills Babies

This is the most ridiculous thing I have read in the past week. Given that I've been reading a lot about Congress and Mitt Romney, that's really saying something. The argument, by Andrew Keen, basically (and despite Keen's ass-covering caveats) blames the Internet for Anders Behring Breivik's murder ... More >>

Q&A: Waters on Alaskan Fishing Boats, Norwegian Inspiration, and Why San Francisco Is the Best

When local folk-rock outfit Port O'Brien disbanded in 2010 after years of relentless touring, frontman Van Pierszalowski needed to clear his head. So, naturally, he headed to Norway, which promised both the isolation necessary to reboot, and the budding romance necessary to write a batch of compelli ... More >>

Tonight: Psych-Soul Outfit Harry and the Hit Men Perform the 1967 Stax Revue Concert Live

In 1967, iconic Memphis soul label Stax took some of its best artists -- Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Carla Thomas, Eddie Floyd, and more -- on a tour of Europe. The trip put a racially integrated band and some of the era's most feverish black R&B singers in front of mostly staid audiences that had nev ... More >>

Arthouse Movie Listings Dec. 28-Jan. 3

In 1967, iconic Memphis soul label Stax took some of its best artists -- Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Carla Thomas, Eddie Floyd, and more -- on a tour of Europe. The trip put a racially integrated band and some of the era's most feverish black R&B singers in front of mostly staid audiences that had nev ... More >>

Sentimental Journey: Traveling in 1957's S.F. Bay Area

In 1967, iconic Memphis soul label Stax took some of its best artists -- Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Carla Thomas, Eddie Floyd, and more -- on a tour of Europe. The trip put a racially integrated band and some of the era's most feverish black R&B singers in front of mostly staid audiences that had nev ... More >>

Norway's Butter Crisis Is Actually Hilarious, Thanks to This Video

Apparently American comedians are getting lots of material out of Norway's butter products crisis, because a lack of butter is something Americans find hilarious. You can't turn on Comedy Central and not see Dane Cook cutting Norway a new one about their lack of pussycat cakes. Well, Norway's not g ... More >>

Morrissey Defends Oslo-KFC Comparison, World Gives Him the Finger

via Flickr​List of things you don't want to say onstage: "Hello, New York!" when you're in Boston; "How about them Dodgers?" when you're in San Francisco; and "The tragedy is Norway was way less serious than the way fast food chains operate every day" when you're pretty much anywhere. Alas, ... More >>

Netflix Saga: Fight for Your Right to Cheap Video Rentals

​Americans have collectively developed a keen sense of entitlement. That's why so many of us think we have a "right" to undeserved pay raises, undeserved good grades in school, free software, free music, low-priced gasoline; that we have a "right" to act like jackasses in traffic or in Internet co ... More >>

What to Do This Weekend, Mar. 25-27

jrodmanjr/FlickrThe final Outside In party happens Sun., Mar. 27.​Craving more? Scroll through additional listings here. Fri., Mar. 25: Queen of the Sun Filmmaker Screenings Roxie Theater, 3117 16th St. (at Valencia), 7 and 9 p.m. Director Taggart Siegel will be on hand for two screenings of ... More >>

How to Crash the Craft Brewers Conference

agahran/FlickrTonight: Twenty taps of Deschutes at Beer Revolution.​The Craft Brewers Conference ― an annual event that starts today ― is a time to rejoice. Spring is in the air, and brewers from around the world converge in one place for four days of boozy revelry. Unfortunately, sprin ... More >>

Corinne: Show Preview

agahran/FlickrTonight: Twenty taps of Deschutes at Beer Revolution.​The Craft Brewers Conference ― an annual event that starts today ― is a time to rejoice. Spring is in the air, and brewers from around the world converge in one place for four days of boozy revelry. Unfortunately, sprin ... More >>

Scandinavian Muslim in America

agahran/FlickrTonight: Twenty taps of Deschutes at Beer Revolution.​The Craft Brewers Conference ― an annual event that starts today ― is a time to rejoice. Spring is in the air, and brewers from around the world converge in one place for four days of boozy revelry. Unfortunately, sprin ... More >>

Permagrin

agahran/FlickrTonight: Twenty taps of Deschutes at Beer Revolution.​The Craft Brewers Conference ― an annual event that starts today ― is a time to rejoice. Spring is in the air, and brewers from around the world converge in one place for four days of boozy revelry. Unfortunately, sprin ... More >>

Tuesday's Pick: 'Alcoholocaust: Stump the Wizard'

The Wizard hates to lose.​On any given Tuesday, Alcoholocaust provides a boozy chance to recharge old memory centers while simultaneously (and paradoxically) killing a few brain cells: cheap Tecate in fist, you can challenge yourself to recall which vintage metal or classic punk track you're heari ... More >>

Theater Review: "John Gabriel Borkman" at Aurora Theatre

The Wizard hates to lose.​On any given Tuesday, Alcoholocaust provides a boozy chance to recharge old memory centers while simultaneously (and paradoxically) killing a few brain cells: cheap Tecate in fist, you can challenge yourself to recall which vintage metal or classic punk track you're heari ... More >>

The xx Get CHLLNGR's Dubstep Treatment

CHLLNGR is an "Island"​By now the xx's hit track "Islands" is inescapable. You've heard it once, you've heard it a billion times. But there's a reason the song's become such a hit--its cool seduction tactics partner pop subtlety with lyrics about desire taking over. CHLLNGR's Steve Borth (a forme ... More >>

Track of the Day: Beach House's Springtime Soundtrack

Jason Nocito​Last weekend was a beachy one in San Francisco. It finally felt like spring with all that sunshine, the Mavericks surf competition took over a couple bars and many conversations, and fun parties at surfy shops Mollusk and General Store Saturday night only added to the sandy lifestyle ... More >>

Eight New Year's Food Customs from Around the World

In the United States, the new year is usually ushered in by champagne and as many hangover-inducing beverages as we can get our hands on. In other countries, however, hearty food traditions mark the start of the year. Below, some of our favorites.​8. The Christ CakeIn Greece, the vasilopeta cake i ... More >>

Tomorrow's Monk's Kettle Prix Fixe Should Be Nice and Beery. Plus You Can Book a Table

fONfEK/FlickrOne of these babies has your name on it.​Ever tried waiting nearly two hours on a Friday night for some delectable gastropub fare? Tomorrow's six-course beer dinner might be the only way you'll ever be able to get a reservation at Monk's Kettle (3141 16th St. at Albion). And belie ... More >>

Filipino Folklore

fONfEK/FlickrOne of these babies has your name on it.​Ever tried waiting nearly two hours on a Friday night for some delectable gastropub fare? Tomorrow's six-course beer dinner might be the only way you'll ever be able to get a reservation at Monk's Kettle (3141 16th St. at Albion). And belie ... More >>

Norwegian death metal doc aims high(brow) on Until the Light Takes Us

fONfEK/FlickrOne of these babies has your name on it.​Ever tried waiting nearly two hours on a Friday night for some delectable gastropub fare? Tomorrow's six-course beer dinner might be the only way you'll ever be able to get a reservation at Monk's Kettle (3141 16th St. at Albion). And belie ... More >>

O’Horten

fONfEK/FlickrOne of these babies has your name on it.​Ever tried waiting nearly two hours on a Friday night for some delectable gastropub fare? Tomorrow's six-course beer dinner might be the only way you'll ever be able to get a reservation at Monk's Kettle (3141 16th St. at Albion). And belie ... More >>

The Outer Limits

fONfEK/FlickrOne of these babies has your name on it.​Ever tried waiting nearly two hours on a Friday night for some delectable gastropub fare? Tomorrow's six-course beer dinner might be the only way you'll ever be able to get a reservation at Monk's Kettle (3141 16th St. at Albion). And belie ... More >>

Lindstrøm

Where You Go I Go Too (Feedelity/Smalltown Supersound)

Nerd Alert: Your Cyberspace Goes Supernova on Tuesday

Where You Go I Go Too (Feedelity/Smalltown Supersound)

The Thermals Back in SF at Slim's December 5

Where You Go I Go Too (Feedelity/Smalltown Supersound)

Letters to the Editor

Week of 2-7-07

Beat Back

An extraordinary collection of San Francisco avant-garde art is hanging in a Norwegian school. Why not here?

Northern Darkness

Finally, the saga of the Scandinavian metal wars gets its documentary

Reps Etc.

Finally, the saga of the Scandinavian metal wars gets its documentary

The Shining

In the Kingdom of Kitsch You Will Be a Monster

BeatBox

"Bump" offers a reason to get down in downtown; the Blood & Fire Soundsystem makes its Bay Area debut.

Hear This

All-star MCs line-up for the "Cali Comm 2004" tour; Sondre Lerche is one more reason to love Norway

Reps Etc.

All-star MCs line-up for the "Cali Comm 2004" tour; Sondre Lerche is one more reason to love Norway

Reps Etc.

All-star MCs line-up for the "Cali Comm 2004" tour; Sondre Lerche is one more reason to love Norway

Turbonegro

Ass Cobra | Apocalypse Dudes

Aural Borealis

Norway's Röyksopp shines the northern lights on downtempo electronica

Erlend Øye

Unrest

My Way or the Norway

The land of Vikings, reindeer, and church-burning metal bands

Reps List

Film Reps List for 1-23-2002

International Flavor

Language is no barrier at the Euro-San Francisco Poetry Festival

Night + Day

Language is no barrier at the Euro-San Francisco Poetry Festival

Samples

Language is no barrier at the Euro-San Francisco Poetry Festival

Samples

Language is no barrier at the Euro-San Francisco Poetry Festival