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21/06/2024

"CRASH," the new LP by Kehlani, seems set on highlighting the many emotional directions a budding — or fracturing — romance can move in.

21/06/2024

Gracie Abrams had a whirlwind year, and she's showing no signs of slowing down on her sophomore album, "The Secret of Us." Catch her at the Greek in Berkeley on Sept. 8, and opening for Taylor Swift later this year.

Gracie Abrams had a whirlwind year, and she's showing no signs of slowing down on her sophomore album, "The Secret of Us."

20/06/2024

Even if the country aesthetic pops in and out, several of these Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers songs are at least informed by country music, with energy and conviction. And the list of musicians is impressive.

Even if the country aesthetic pops in and out, several of these Tom Petty songs are at least informed by country music, with energy and conviction.

19/06/2024

Kate Nash has a cry, then finds her voice and sets boundaries in an impressive show of self-growth on her new album, "9 Symphonies." It's out Friday on Kill Rock Stars, and Nash plays The Chapel on Nov. 3.

Kate Nash has a cry, then finds her voice and sets boundaries in an impressive show of self-growth on her new album, "9 Sad Symphonies."

18/06/2024

Orchestral funk from Louis Cole with Metropole Orkest, contemplative rap from former Raider Darren Waller, imaginative rock by Etta Marcus, Ok Cowgirl, The Heavy Heavy and Liily, a little folk from Mo Kenney and soul by Jake Isaac.

Orchestral funk from Louis Cole, imaginative rock by Ok Cowgirl, The Heavy Heavy and Liily, a little folk from Mo Kenney and soul by Jake Isaac.

17/06/2024

With "All My Exes' Moms" a smash and new single "Younger Guys" out now, New Jersey's Brooke Alexx is ready to share her "BIG MOUTH" with the world.

16/06/2024

REVIEW: Vampire Weekend brought its "Only God Was Above Us" tour to the Greek, playing songs from its latest album, hits and covers. Mike Gordon opened.
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Vampire Weekend brought its "Only God Was Above Us" tour to the Greek Theatre, playing songs from its latest album, hits and covers. Mike Gordon opened.

15/06/2024

Your kid might become a musician one day, Dad; do your best.

It's Father's Day, but not all dads are worthy of celebration. Some are so unworthy that songs are written about them, like this one by Tupac Shakur.

14/06/2024

"Always centered at night" is electronic at heart, but Moby also pulls from other styles like jazz, rock and R&B while partnering with emotive vocalists like Gaidaa and serpentwithfeet. It's out today via Mute Records.

"Always centered at night" is electronic at heart, but Moby also pulls from other styles like jazz, rock and R&B while partnering with emotive vocalists.

13/06/2024

Guitarist for the legendary Heartbreakers, Mike Campbell & The Dirty K***s, return with their third album, "Vagabonds, Virgins & Misfits."

Guitarist for the legendary Heartbreakers, Mike Campbell, and his band The Dirty K***s return with their third album, "Vagabonds, Virgins & Misfits."

12/06/2024

"Fathers & Sons" is a window into Luke Combs heart over the last few years as he works into his role of being a dad. It’s authentic and beautiful.

"Fathers & Sons" is a window into Luke Combs’ heart over the last few years as he works into his role of being a dad. It’s authentic and beautiful.

12/06/2024

"Duality," by Lindsey Stirling, is less about opposing forces and more about the spaces between them. It’s about moments of world building. The album is out Friday on Concord Records and she plays Toyota Pavilion At Concord on Sept. 6.

"Duality," by Lindsey Stirling, is less about opposing forces and more about the spaces between them. It’s about moments of world building.

11/06/2024

Metal from ANKOR and Klokwise, some guitar-driven instrumentals from LA LOM, a bit of throwback funk and soul from Moonalice and Mallow Hill, and Beauty In Chaos bringing the '80s back with guests Wayne and Cinthya Hussey.

This week we've got metal from Ankor and Klokwise, a fun instrumental tune by LA LOM, while Beauty in Chaos and friends bring the '80s to the party.

10/06/2024

Oregon-born, Nashville-based musician Mat Kearney chats about his new self-titled album and about how different ideas of "home" appear in his songs. Catch him at a sold-out show at The Guild Theatre in Menlo Park and at Uptown Theatre Napa in November.

Oregon-born, Nashville-based musician Mat Kearney chats about his new self-titled album and about how different ideas of "home" appear in his songs.

09/06/2024

Backed by a talented band, ITZY delivered a rich performance that felt more like a rock show at Oakland Arena and Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in addition to sleek pop tunes and fun dancing.

Backed by a talented band, ITZY delivered a rich performance that felt more like a rock show in addition to sleek pop tunes and fun dancing.

09/06/2024

Insert Foot has some thoughts on Disney's newest "Star Wars" show.

Like most of the "Star Wars" nerd nation with nothing better to do in middle age, I watched the first couple episodes of “The Acolyte” last weekend.

08/06/2024

Kamasi Washington brought his big band to The Warfield on Friday, the latest stop on his tour supporting new album "Fearless Movement."

Kamasi Washington brought his big band to the Warfield, the latest stop on his tour supporting new album "Fearless Movement."

08/06/2024

William Anders and his crewmates were the first humans to leave Earth's gravity and orbit another world. In honor of his life, we focus on the moon.

07/06/2024

Pop songstress Meghan Trainor finds fresh perspective in her positive lyrical messages on her sixth studio album, "Timeless." It's out now on Epic Records, and she plays Shoreline Amphitheatre At Mountain View on Oct. 18.

Pop songstress Meghan Trainor finds fresh perspective in her positive lyrical messages on her sixth studio album, "Timeless."

06/06/2024

The vocal problems of Jon Bon Jovi stand out on "Forever," while the songs lack his band's signature kick. He can write, but this isn't it.

05/06/2024

Following a massive gig in San Francisco with Skrillex, Londoner Fred Again.. kicked off a three-night stand at Frost Amphitheater on Tuesday.

05/06/2024

With a delicacy and softness only she can conjure, AURORA ponders when humanity became so insensitive and detached on "What Happened to the Heart?" It's out Friday on Glassnote Records x Decca Records, and she headlines Bill Graham Civic on Nov. 23.
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With a delicacy and softness only she can conjure, Aurora ponders when humanity became so insensitive and detached on "What Happened to the Heart?"

04/06/2024

Napa's La Onda by BottleRock will be back for year two next May 31 and June 1. Limited two-day presale tickets for this year's prices are on sale now.

Napa's Festival La Onda will be back for year two next May 31 and June 1. Limited two-day presale tickets for this year's prices are on sale now.

04/06/2024

Southern rock by Robert Jon & The Wreck, pop tunes by Jordan Suaste and Courtney Farren, Afro-beats (and more) by Leyla McCalla, folk from Amos Lee, alt-rock by Girl Scout and funky R&B by Iamtheliving.

Southern rock from Robert Jon & The Wreck, Afro-beats by Leyla McCalla, pop tunes by Jordan Suaste and Courtney Farren and R&B from IAMTHELIVING.

03/06/2024

Fresh off his appearance at Napa's Festival La Onda, corridos tumbados singer Junior H has announced dates at SAP Center and Golden 1 Center.

Fresh off his appearance at Napa's Festival La Onda, corridos tumbados singer Junior H has announced arena dates in Sacramento and San Jose.

03/06/2024

SHAED has a lot going on as the band prepares to release its third album, "Spinning Out." The familial trio also has a new family member on the way.

03/06/2024

Cyndi Lauper has announced her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour. The 23-city tour, her first extended run in a decade, includes a Chase Center gig. Here's how to get tickets this week.

Cyndi Lauper has announced her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour. The 23-city tour, her first extended run in a decade, includes a Chase Center gig.

03/06/2024

Leave it to British singer-songwriter Charli XCX to go back to her roots while still keeping it sounding completely new on "BRAT." The new album is out Friday on Atlantic Records.

Leave it to British singer-songwriter Charli XCX to go back to her roots while still keeping it sounding completely new on "BRAT."

02/06/2024

Napa's new La Onda by BottleRock celebrated Latin culture and music, with stars like Junior H, Alejandro Fernández, Farruko and Danna, but much more, too.

Napa's new Festival La Onda celebrated Latin culture and music, with stars like Junior H, Alejandro Fernández, Danna Paola and Farruko, but much more, too.

02/06/2024

We're to believe that Jennifer Lopez, the most career-driven human ever, decided she suddenly needs to spend more time with her family? Then what about the Black Keys?

We're to believe that Jennifer Lopez, the most career-driven human ever, decided she suddenly needs to spend more time with her family?