English singer-songwriter Ella Walker performs under the name WILDES, an adequate premise for the bold music she creates on her…
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ALBUM REVIEW: Gabrielle Aplin Creates Emotional Pop on Phosphorescent
English singer-songwriter Gabrielle Aplin rose to fame with the acoustic covers she would post on her YouTube channel; now, thirteen…
ALBUM REVIEW: SZA Claims Her Place in SOS
Music icon SZA, born Solana Imani Rowe, rose to stardom instantly after the release of her debut Ctrl in 2017,…
The 22 Best Albums of 2022
In every way possible, 2022 was unexpected. With 80s hits rising the charts over 30 years later, emerging indie-rock bands…
PHOTO REVIEW: AFI – Oakland, CA 11/23/2022
AFI is on the tail-end of their fall tour in support of their latest release ‘Bodies’ that dropped last year.…
PHOTO REVIEW: Dora Jar – San Francisco, CA 11/22/2022
Dora Jar made quite a splash over the last couple of years, with her EP ‘Digital Meadow’ garnering quite a…
PHOTO REVIEW: Blu DeTiger – San Francisco, CA 11/17/2022
A major musical discovery of the early pandemic has been Blu DeTiger, breaking through with her single “Figure It Out”…
PHOTO REVIEW: beabadoobee – San Francisco, CA 11/16/2022
beabadoobee has been on tour for much of the year, having performed at numerous festivals, as well as opening for…
PHOTO REVIEW: Lizzo – San Francisco, CA 11/12/2022
Lizzo is currently near the end of her “Special” tour in support of her latest album of the same name…
PHOTO REVIEW: Maisie Peters – San Francisco, CA 11/11/2022
Maisie Peters has spent the most of 2022 on the road performing songs from her debut album ‘You Signed Up…
EP REVIEW: The Rare Occasions – Attaboy is Unrestrained Rock
Los Angeles-based, New England-bred band The Rare Occasions released their self-produced EP Attaboy on November 4, 2022. Brian McLaughlin (vocals)…
PHOTO REVIEW: Odesza – Mountain View, CA 11/05/2022
There was much anticipation for not only the latest album from ODESZA, ‘The Last Goodbye’ that dropped in July, but…
ALBUM REVIEW: Joji’s SMITHEREENS is Melancholic Trip Hop
George Kusunoki Miller started off as a YouTube comedian in 2011, switched to creating comedic music under the name Pink…
PHOTO REVIEW: Noah Cyrus – San Francisco, CA 11/03/2022
On tour for a full month, Noah Cyrus has been on the road in support of her debut album, ‘The…
ALBUM REVIEW: The Backseat Lovers Waiting To Spill Proves Worth The Wait
Born out of Utah, indie-rock quartet The Backseat Lovers, consisting of Joshua Harmon (vocals, guitar), Jonas Swanson (guitar, vocals), KJ…
REVIEW: When We Were Young – 10/23/2022
When the announcement for the inaugural When We Were Young was released, many music fans rejoiced over the lineup that…
ALBUM REVIEW: Petite League Reinvents Alternative in Thrill Seekers
The Scarier Dome, a collective made up of Syracuse University students who dedicated their time to cultivating the arts, was…
PHOTO REVIEW: RÜFÜS DU SOL – Red Rocks Morrison, CO 10/15/2022
In support of their latest album, ‘Surrender’, RÜFÜS DU SOL has been on the road during the second leg of…
ALBUM REVIEW: Zella Day Creates Genre-Blending Paradise on Sunday In Heaven
Hailing from a Bohemian family in the middle-of-nowhere town of Pinetop, Arizona, singer-songwriter Zella Day quickly set herself apart with…
ALBUM REVIEW: Field Medic’s grow your hair long if you’re wanting to see something that you can change is Hard Hitting Folk
Kevin Sullivan, also known as Field Medic, released his fifth studio album grow your hair long if you’re wanting to…
ALBUM REVIEW: Red Hot Chili Peppers – ‘Return of the Dream Canteen’
Red Hot Chili Peppers return with their newest album ‘Return of the Dream Canteen.’ Collectively, the album is as sonically…
ALBUM REVIEW: Being Funny In A Foreign Language is Classic The 1975’s Pop Rock
The 1975, an English pop rock band consisting of Matthew Healy (vocals, guitarist), Adam Hann (lead guitarist), Ross MacDonald (bassist),…
PHOTO REVIEW: Austin City Limits 2022 Weekend One An Experience Of Gratitude And Memorable Moments
The first weekend of Austin City Limits 2022 was a celebration of music while reflecting the recovery from the pandemic…
LIVE REVIEW: Alice Phoebe Lou – Westerly, RI 10/07/22
Alice Phoebe Lou opened with an intimate solo act for Billy Bragg in Westerly, RI at The United Theatre. Alice…
LIVE REVIEW: UPSAHL – Austin, TX 10/05/2022
Fresh off the release of her latest single “Antsy” UPSAHL is currently on the road for her fall headline tour…
REVIEW: My Chemical Romance – Oakland, CA 10/05/2022
My Chemical Romance hit the road in 2022 to anticipation from eager fans busting out of the seams after the…
ALBUM REVIEW: Yeah Yeah Yeahs Cools It Down With Futuristic Rock
Born in New York City in 2000, Yeah Yeah Yeahs took their place in the post-punk spotlight as the genre’s…
PHOTO REVIEW: Portola Music Festival – San Francisco 9/24-25 2022
The inaugural Portola Music Festival in San Francisco over the weekend of 9/24-25 proved that not only is the strength…
PHOTOS: Fred Again.. – San Francisco, CA 9/23/2022
Fred Again..(born Fred Gibson) has seen his profile grow in 2022 exponentially that was highlighted by his performance at Coachella…
ALBUM REVIEW: Maya Hawke Creates An Acoustic Heaven on MOSS
Singer-songwriter Maya Hawke released her sophomore album MOSS on September 23, 2022, under Mom + Pop Music. The Netflix-original actor,…
PHOTOS: Dry Cleaning – San Francisco, CA 9/20/2022
Hotly-tipped London band Dry Cleaning kicked off their fall tour a few days ago and stopped by The Chapel in…
REVIEW: Swedish House Mafia Return To San Francisco With Overwhelming Appreciation, Sept. 16, 2022
With a huge curtain drawn to maintain a level of suspense, the opening moments of “Can U Feel It” by…
ALBUM REVIEW: DECIDE is Djo’s Techno-Rock Masterpiece
Joe Keery, the actor behind the iconic Steve Harrington in the Netflix Original Series Stranger Things, released his sophomore album,…
PHOTO REVIEW: Niki – San Francisco, CA 9/15/2022
Fresh off of the release of her second studio album, ‘Nicole’, singer/songwriter Niki performed the second of two sold-out shows…
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