Sunday, October 21st, 2012 - no responses
It is always a pleasure to see a live performance by free form electronic DJ and producer Lorin Ashton, commonly known as Bassnectar. His accelerated rise to stardom began in junior high while listening to heavy metal and punk rock. A self-taught artist, he eventually transitioned to the addictive, and just as intense, genres of dubstep and drum [...]
Thursday, October 18th, 2012 - one response
“Whatever you do don’t call them a throwback,” says Nick Waterhouse’s publicist Eric Dresner. No, they’re not throwbacks–they’re pioneers. Shaking, rattling and rolling, Waterhouse is paving the way for a 50s style movement with a twist. Already gaining traction, recently selling out the Verdi Club and featured on an Acura commercial, he’s scheduled to perform this Saturday at [...]
Wednesday, October 17th, 2012 - no responses
With a credit list that would make any hip hop elitist wet in his knickers, RZA has done it again. To promote the Quentin Tarantino-directed The Man With the Iron Fist, RZA has recently released previews and singles from the original soundtrack, each track ensuring a classic in the making, with this single “Rivers of Blood” not falling short [...]
Tuesday, October 16th, 2012 - no responses
Mixed in between grungy and disgruntled homeless people on Market St. last night, St. Vincent and David Bryne played to a rapt crowd at the Orpheum Theatre. As a plush theatre intended for musicals and plays rather than concerts, the venue was a huge hindrance. Adoring fans so energized by the show had to take to the aisles [...]
Monday, October 15th, 2012 - one response
While competing with the Nike Woman’s Marathon, two pivotal home sport games, and several other events in the city, Treasure Island Music Festival (TI) seemed to have boasted a larger turnout than the day before. Thousands came to celebrate things that San Francisco natives are truly passionate about- great music, food, local art/businesses, and beautiful weather; which, anyone [...]
Monday, October 15th, 2012 - one response
Another remarkable weekend out at Treasure Island this year. We are both thankful and exhausted. With an unbeatable close-out performance by The xx, and solid performances by M83, Best Coast, with many more, we couldn’t have asked for much more this year. We will have full video highlights, along with a recap and our ‘favorite things’ of this [...]
Sunday, October 14th, 2012 - one response
After one day of great times, this year’s Treasure Island Music Festival is shaping up to be as good as any. With great performances by Grimes, SBTRKT, Toro y Moi, and so much more. This year we are making sure to have plenty of coverage, with full photo galleries for each day, live reviews for each day, and [...]
Sunday, October 14th, 2012 - 5 responses
If you have never attended a music festival, Treasure Island (TI) in San Francisco would be a worthy introduction. Unlike Coachella or Outside Lands, TI has an intimate factor unlike most, but carries a lineup to compete with the best. Additionally, you would be a part of a festival which has been planned extremely well, with impressive attention [...]
Friday, October 12th, 2012 - one response
Fresh on the scene, Scottish electro-pop trio CHVRCHES have been working hard to make a name for themselves. Amongst the array of female vocalized electronic bands such as Purity Ring and Made In Heights, the nostalgic 1980′s pop rhythms of CHVRCHES have worked in their advantage to give them a sense of fresh breath. With the release of [...]
Thursday, October 11th, 2012 - 2 responses
Ben started writing music as a child and originally planned to be a journalist, only to decide at age 21 to become a full time musician. Good decision. His short self-biography reads, “I travel lots, surf when I can, probably drink too much, definitely think too much, and at 22 (he’s now 25) still make irrational choices.” His [...]
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