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The Strokes

  • Blogs

    March 21, 2012

    Springsteen Says Rockers Are Thieves: Five Songs You May Not Know Were Stolen

    ​Last Thursday, Bruce Springsteen made the keynote speech at South By Southwest. He was funny, he was heartfelt, he was informative and -- dang, Boss! -- he was ridiculously honest. So honest in fact, that he picked up a guitar, played the opening riff from The Animals' "We Gotta Get Out of this P ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 23, 2012

    Live Review, 2/22/12: Young Prisms and Melted Toys Shine Through Their Blemishes at Cafe Du Nord

    Young Prisms Melted Toys Tambo Rays PreTeen Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2012 Cafe Du Nord Better than: You could do. A good vinyl record -- one that is capable of shifting moods and raising spirits -- isn't always glossy or housed in a crisp paper sleeve. A good vinyl record may be warped, its cover sta ... More >>

  • Music

    July 27, 2011

    All Shook Down Music Fest: A Guide to the Artists

    Young Prisms Melted Toys Tambo Rays PreTeen Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2012 Cafe Du Nord Better than: You could do. A good vinyl record -- one that is capable of shifting moods and raising spirits -- isn't always glossy or housed in a crisp paper sleeve. A good vinyl record may be warped, its cover sta ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 6, 2011

    Meet the Bloggers: Alex Hochman

    Jesse HirschAlex Hochman.​You read them here, now find out who the hell they are: We give you the diverse group of men and women who cover the local food and drink scene for you on SFoodie. Alex Hochman Blogs About: Restaurants, kids' food, Jewish stuff, Danny Bowien San Francisco native A ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 18, 2011

    Last Night's VVM SXSW Party: Wu-Tang Packs It, Wild Flag Rocks It, and Yelawolf Goes Shirtless

    Shannon CottrellWu-Tang Clan​Still only on Day 2 of this ridiculous conflagration, last night forced even more torturous decision-making on festival-goers with a crazy-stacked series of shows. (The Strokes even had fireworks!) But the Village Voice Media party at Austin Music Hall, featuring Wu-Ta ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 21, 2011

    Out with the Kids: Dinner at St. Francis Fountain

    Alex HochmanThree-scoop banana split ($8.25), a dinner essential at St. Francis Fountain on 24th Street.​ You'd think the city's oldest ice cream parlor ― a place that's been in the same storefront on 24th Street since 1918 ― would be packed at dinner with families reveling in nostalgia a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 4, 2011

    The Twelves, Brazil's Daft Punk, On Remixing Indie Rock for the Dancefloor

    The Twelves​Who doesn't love a Brazilian? The answer to that question might be "many people." But no matter your preference, you'll agree that even better than one Brazilian is a pair of Brazilians with immense musical talent. From Rio de Janiero, the acclaimed duo of João Miguel and Luciano Oliv ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 17, 2010

    Grand Lake, Ash Reiter, Sunbeam Rd. and Burrows at the Milk-Less Milk Bar

    Grand Lake​Grand LakeAsh ReiterSunbeam Rd.BurrowsSeptember 16, 2010@ Milk BarBetter than: Shows where there aren't pictures of kittens on the kick drum.Maybe it was the waves of dense fog soaking trees and buildings on Haight St. late last night -- making it feel like more the empty dead of winter ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 3, 2010

    Fitz and the Tantrums Play to a Tame Crowd at Popscene

    ​Fitz & The Tantrums @ PopsceneSeptember 2, 2010 Better than: Refusing to allow Thursday to function as the new Friday. Fitz and the Tantrums are an anomaly in the indie music scene. All the super-serious Canadian post-rock bands, shy-spoken Midwestern pretty boys, and unmovable ... More >>

  • Music

    August 11, 2010

    Sound and Vision: The year Outside Lands stumbled

    ​Fitz & The Tantrums @ PopsceneSeptember 2, 2010 Better than: Refusing to allow Thursday to function as the new Friday. Fitz and the Tantrums are an anomaly in the indie music scene. All the super-serious Canadian post-rock bands, shy-spoken Midwestern pretty boys, and unmovable ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 4, 2010

    Disappointing Outside Lands lineup selling lots of tickets

    Christopher VictorioNo, he's not gonna be there this year​ Disappointed Outside Lands fan, we share your woe: The lineup this year -- at least concerning headliners -- just doesn't woo us like it has in years past. Not to slam the bands at the top of the bill. My Morning Jacket, Furthur, Al Green ... More >>

  • Music

    March 24, 2010

    The Morning Benders head east and pair with a Grizzly Bear

    Christopher VictorioNo, he's not gonna be there this year​ Disappointed Outside Lands fan, we share your woe: The lineup this year -- at least concerning headliners -- just doesn't woo us like it has in years past. Not to slam the bands at the top of the bill. My Morning Jacket, Furthur, Al Green ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2010

    Noise Pop Preview: Q&A w/ A B & The Sea

    Helena Price​Guitarists Joe Spargur and Koley O'Brien of the new indie-pop quintet A B & The Sea moved out to San Francisco from Winneconne, Wisconsin at the end of 2008. They came at the suggestion of the Morning Benders to take a serious stab at the music business. It seems to be paying off. ... More >>

  • Music

    April 22, 2009

    In the Red plays favorites — and survives indie labeldom

    Helena Price​Guitarists Joe Spargur and Koley O'Brien of the new indie-pop quintet A B & The Sea moved out to San Francisco from Winneconne, Wisconsin at the end of 2008. They came at the suggestion of the Morning Benders to take a serious stab at the music business. It seems to be paying off. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 15, 2009

    Last Night: Devendra Banhart at the Independent

    Lauren DukoffDevendra BanhartTuesday, April 14, 2009The IndependentBetter than: Paying nearly $300 to bake in the Southern California sun with thousands of other music fans.It feels like there's a defacto music festival in the Bay Area right now as a number of acclaimed and underground bands perform ... More >>

  • Music

    December 24, 2008

    Getting 'Touchy' in 2008

    Lauren DukoffDevendra BanhartTuesday, April 14, 2009The IndependentBetter than: Paying nearly $300 to bake in the Southern California sun with thousands of other music fans.It feels like there's a defacto music festival in the Bay Area right now as a number of acclaimed and underground bands perform ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 11, 2008

    Song of the Day: Megapuss

    Lauren DukoffDevendra BanhartTuesday, April 14, 2009The IndependentBetter than: Paying nearly $300 to bake in the Southern California sun with thousands of other music fans.It feels like there's a defacto music festival in the Bay Area right now as a number of acclaimed and underground bands perform ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 6, 2008

    MP3 of the Day: Albert Hammond Jr.

    Lauren DukoffDevendra BanhartTuesday, April 14, 2009The IndependentBetter than: Paying nearly $300 to bake in the Southern California sun with thousands of other music fans.It feels like there's a defacto music festival in the Bay Area right now as a number of acclaimed and underground bands perform ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 16, 2008

    MP3 of the Day: Adele

    Lauren DukoffDevendra BanhartTuesday, April 14, 2009The IndependentBetter than: Paying nearly $300 to bake in the Southern California sun with thousands of other music fans.It feels like there's a defacto music festival in the Bay Area right now as a number of acclaimed and underground bands perform ... More >>

  • Home Entertainment

    November 14, 2007

    Guitar Hero III Easily the Best Entry in the Franchise

    Lauren DukoffDevendra BanhartTuesday, April 14, 2009The IndependentBetter than: Paying nearly $300 to bake in the Southern California sun with thousands of other music fans.It feels like there's a defacto music festival in the Bay Area right now as a number of acclaimed and underground bands perform ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 26, 2007

    LastNight: Bruce Springteen Turns Bouncer into Fangirl at Oracle Arena

    Lauren DukoffDevendra BanhartTuesday, April 14, 2009The IndependentBetter than: Paying nearly $300 to bake in the Southern California sun with thousands of other music fans.It feels like there's a defacto music festival in the Bay Area right now as a number of acclaimed and underground bands perform ... More >>

  • Music

    September 12, 2007

    The Bravery Far from Bold

    Lauren DukoffDevendra BanhartTuesday, April 14, 2009The IndependentBetter than: Paying nearly $300 to bake in the Southern California sun with thousands of other music fans.It feels like there's a defacto music festival in the Bay Area right now as a number of acclaimed and underground bands perform ... More >>

  • Music

    June 6, 2007

    Scissors for Lefty bring back the fun

    Lauren DukoffDevendra BanhartTuesday, April 14, 2009The IndependentBetter than: Paying nearly $300 to bake in the Southern California sun with thousands of other music fans.It feels like there's a defacto music festival in the Bay Area right now as a number of acclaimed and underground bands perform ... More >>

  • Music

    August 23, 2006

    Bittersweet Symphonies:Popscene's decade of Anglophile adoration

    Lauren DukoffDevendra BanhartTuesday, April 14, 2009The IndependentBetter than: Paying nearly $300 to bake in the Southern California sun with thousands of other music fans.It feels like there's a defacto music festival in the Bay Area right now as a number of acclaimed and underground bands perform ... More >>

  • Music

    August 2, 2006

    Cracked-Up Egos

    Carl Barat settles a score with Dirty Pretty Things

  • Music

    June 7, 2006

    Time for Torture

    The Walkmen struggle for release

  • Calendar

    June 15, 2005

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    The Walkmen struggle for release

  • Best of San Francisco

    May 11, 2005

    Best Classic Music Venues

    The Walkmen struggle for release

  • Music

    April 6, 2005

    In the Year 2005

    Like killer bees and cheap labor, this year's music and fashion trends are charging up from the South (by Southwest)

  • Music

    March 23, 2005

    I, Shit

    You and me and the Bravery, sitting around, full of it

  • Music

    March 2, 2005

    Keeping Up With the Johnsons

    What does an androgynous New York City cabaret singer have in common with the burgeoning freak-folk movement?

  • Music

    August 25, 2004

    Do the Killers

    The Killers aren't reinventing the rock wheel, but they are repopulating the dance floor

  • Music

    July 28, 2004

    Shorties

    EPs are usually ignored by reviewers. Here are a few recent releases worth taking note of.

  • Music

    June 23, 2004

    Pawns in the Sun

    Rock Ninja! encounters the rules of a summer concert at BFD

  • Music

    May 19, 2004

    Return of the Jedi

    Once hailed as the savior of instrumental hip hop, RJD2 is back with his sophomore release

  • Listen Up

    March 17, 2004

    It's Alive!

    Yesterday's scenesters like to complain that S.F. dance music is dead. They're wrong. Here's why.

  • Music

    February 25, 2004

    The Life and Times of an American Remixer

    Oh the challenges of remixing a '60s recording * and the odd ethical conundrums that go with it

  • Music

    December 17, 2003

    2003: Year of the Wonka Record

    For the year's 10 best records, go somewhere else. For the year's 10 best "Wonka Records," you've come to the right place.

  • Music

    November 12, 2003

    Say Hallelujah!

    NorCal expats the Rapture and Out Hud return from NYC with a 20-year legacy in tow. Get ready to dance, punk.

  • News

    October 29, 2003

    Letters to the Editor

    Week of October 29, 2003

  • Music

    October 1, 2003

    House of Tudor

    The Fleshtones were retro-rockin' long before the White Stripes – and they still are

  • Music

    October 1, 2003

    Behind the Music Videos

    There are some pretty cool videos out there, but you won't see them on MTV

  • Music

    September 24, 2003

    Holly Golightly

    Truly She Is None Other

  • Music

    April 16, 2003

    The Kills

    Keep On Your Mean Side

  • Calendar

    February 26, 2003

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    Keep On Your Mean Side

  • Music

    December 18, 2002

    Soft Pink Sleuth

    Matmos' Drew Daniel uncovers the darkness -- and the silliness -- of house music

  • Music

    October 9, 2002

    Sondre Lerche

    Faces Down (Astralwerks)

  • News

    September 18, 2002

    The Sounds of Silence

    Why the Bay Area has stopped producing big-time rock bands

  • Music

    August 28, 2002

    What's the Frequency, Kenneth?

    Can Live 105 become a kool thing again?

  • Culture

    November 7, 2001

    A New Tune

    After September 11, some new songs just don't sound the same

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