Emily Wells + Sister Crayon @ The Chapel, SF 6/14/13
When Emily Wells plays one of the trendiest venues in the city, you get a lot of magic and a little contention. Take it easy, San Francisco.
“Silver Wilkinson” by Bibio
Perpetually relaxing yet never anesthetizing, Silver Wilkinson is the promise of Bibio fulfilled.
Beach House @ Fillmore, SF 4/16/13
Still in the midst of a never-ending victory lap, Beach House leisurely stormed San Francisco last Tuesday night.
"Ionika" by Metal Mother
Metal Mother, Oakland’s earthy electro-sprite, unveils Ionika, letting us know that even dream pop can have nightmares.
"Afraid Of Heights" by Wavves
Wavves has officially pushed rock’s retro-fixation forward with Afraid of Heights, but at what cost?
Eels @ Fillmore, SF 2/16/13
Mark Oliver Everett and his band of brothers in Eels arrived in San Francisco bearing a gentle yet volatile package, which we happily accepted.
“II” by Unknown Mortal Orchestra
New Zealand-via-Portland’s Unknown Mortal Orchestra do both sides of the Pacific proud with album the second, a succession of perfectly round lo-fi smoke rings.
“Pillowfight” by Pillowfight
Dan the Automator + Emily Wells = 46 minutes of soothing smolder.