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.
OUT ON A LIMB: The Mystical Mind of Father John Misty
Josh Tillman AKA Father John Misty is probably just as weird as you think he is. Now let me tell you why you should listen to him.
Band of Horses + Howlin’ Rain @ Fox, Oakland 10/28/12
After the Giants swept the World Series on Sunday, we’re thinking about making Band of Horses shows our new winning post-game ritual.
ALBUM REVIEW: “Negotiations” by The Helio Sequence
The fifth full length record from The Helio Sequence, a band that has weathered a 16-year career won’t annoy you, but it also won’t raise any of your tailfeathers.
YOU GOTTA SEE THIS: “Same Love” by Macklemore + Ryan Lewis
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis attempt to envision a society unburdened by stereotypes and name-calling on “Same Love,” from their upcoming Heist LP.
LIVE REVIEW: King Tuff + Jaill @ Soda Bar, SD 7/28/12
King Tuff and Jaill brought the searing sounds of garage-punk to Soda Bar on Saturday, complete with head banging and audience participation.
LIVE REVIEW: Shearwater + Husky @ Bottom of the Hill, SF 7/17/12
Both Shearwater and Husky’s confident vocal mastery carried this Owl into the nether reaches of fandom.
ALBUM REVIEW: “King Tuff” by King Tuff
Perhaps it’s too soon to call himself a king, as of yet.