Valerie Veteto

Album ReviewsALBUM REVIEW: “Robobo” by Wazu
October 30. 2012 | By Valerie Veteto

ALBUM REVIEW: “Robobo” by Wazu

Dark wave, neo-’80s, and dipped in gothic undertones, the Aussie duo have a hit on their hands.

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Live ReviewsLIVE REVIEW: Dinosaur Jr. @ The Fillmore, SF 10/10/12
October 17. 2012 | By Valerie Veteto

LIVE REVIEW: Dinosaur Jr. @ The Fillmore, SF 10/10/12

Known for their loud-quiet-loud distortion and as a supporting column during grunge’s prime, Dinosaur Jr. attracted a varied mix of ages to The Fillmore last Wednesday night.

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Live ReviewsLIVE REVIEW: Raveonettes @ Bimbo’s 365, SF 10/12/12
October 17. 2012 | By Valerie Veteto

LIVE REVIEW: Raveonettes @ Bimbo’s 365, SF 10/12/12

Even though we had been warned of how sonically sexy The Raveonettes can be live, the full performance still blew us away to the cosmic ceiling.

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DiscoveryHEAR THIS: The Ten Thousand
October 16. 2012 | By Valerie Veteto

HEAR THIS: The Ten Thousand

Self-described as, “a musical collective founded by a group of rogue mercenaries stranded in Los Angeles,” The Ten Thousand remind many of when anything other than wild was not an option.

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Free StuffFREE TICKETS: Bombay Bicycle Club @ The Fillmore, SF 10/19/12
October 08. 2012 | By Valerie Veteto

FREE TICKETS: Bombay Bicycle Club @ The Fillmore, SF 10/19/12

It’s wintertime and The Owl Mag wants to take you to The Fillmore.

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Album ReviewsALBUM REVIEW: “Mirage Rock” by Band of Horses
September 18. 2012 | By Valerie Veteto

ALBUM REVIEW: “Mirage Rock” by Band of Horses

Mirage Rock cuts out Band of Horses’ expansive reverb and burrows into Ben Bridwell’s southern roots.

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Live ReviewsLIVE REVIEW: Pains of Being Pure at Heart @ Rickshaw Stop, SF 8/30/12
September 03. 2012 | By Valerie Veteto

LIVE REVIEW: Pains of Being Pure at Heart @ Rickshaw Stop, SF 8/30/12

SF local darlings A B and the Sea and Brooklyn’s fuzz-pop Pains of Being Pure at Heart were about to play to a sold-out show, and it sure as hell felt like it.

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Live ReviewsLIVE REVIEW: Noisette 2012 @ Public Works, SF 8/4/12
August 09. 2012 | By Valerie Veteto

LIVE REVIEW: Noisette 2012 @ Public Works, SF 8/4/12

The first ever Noisette mixed hipster elite with ravenous foodies merging indie bands, DJ sets, and gourmet food from various upscale local restaurants.

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