LIVE REVIEW: Refused + Sleigh Bells @ The Fox Theater, Oakland 8/31/12
Refused has more rabid fans; Sleigh Bells has more likes on Facebook. The unlikely tourmates each ignited Oakland’s Fox Theater in their own special way.
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: Geographer with Sister Crayon @ The Lounge at Regency Ballroom, SF 8/17/12
San Francisco’s Geographer moved a little higher up the hometown hero hierarchy after captivating (nearly) everyone at The Regency Ballroom Lounge.
HEAR THIS: Fly Golden Eagle
With the mysterious yet familiar Fly Golden Eagle, you may not know what year they’re transporting you to, but rest assured you’ll be dancing once you get there.
COUNTDOWN: 11 Days to Outside Lands – Big Boi
Big Boi of the innovative and unpredictable OutKast prepares his second first appearance at Outside Lands.
COUNTDOWN: 15 Days to Outside Lands – Yellow Ostrich
The Outside Lands countdown takes a highlighter to the inventive and adventurous Yellow Ostrich.
YOU GOTTA SEE THIS: “Animal Style” by Murs
Murs reaffirms his status as one of modern rap’s best storytellers with the daring and provocative mini-movie “Animal Style.”
ALBUM REVIEW: “Conveyor” by Conveyor
Conveyor’s self-titled debut has its charms, even though many of them have already been perfected by another collective.