Daniel Bromfield

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Daniel Bromfield is a San Francisco native and arts journalist whose work has appeared in the Bay Guardian, San Francisco Magazine, Resident Advisor, and various music sites. He ran the SF Rebirth blog, documenting all-ages shows in the Bay Area, from 2010 to 2013. His work can be found at danielbromfield.com

Music

2022 records that hit just right, from unpretentious ambient to clutter-free folk

January 5, 2023

Big Thief, Biosphere, Drew Daniels, Shinichi Atobe, Florist, Nyokabi Kariūki, and more top sweet spots

Music

Review: Through the screams, indie charmer Alex G’s endless summer lit the Fillmore

October 21, 2022

The Philly songwriter's fans were wildly enthusiastic, but didn't drown out the deadpan humor and relatable warmth

Music

Ready for new music? Ned Raggett, the king of Bandcamp, shares his discovery tips

May 4, 2022

One of the most prolific online reviewers and purchasers tells us how to find worthwhile gems in a slew of releases

Music

Noise Pop diary: Sedate and serious shows can be a blast, too

March 2, 2022

Arooj Aftab, Phil Elverum, and William Basinski grappled with the personal in their fest appearances—but theirs were hardly somber affairs.

Music

Beast Nest’s ‘Sicko’ is a jubilant freak celebration—Bollywood, Kardashians, and all

February 22, 2022

East Bay artist Sharmi Basu calls their new electronic album a 'crazy wet blankie' of comfort and community.

Music

After 55 years, SF’s beloved Audium opens up to ‘New Voices’

February 7, 2022

For the first time, the storied sound sculpture space invites local resident artists to delve into its multidirectional possibilities.

Music

Symphony meets sci-fi—AI and all—in ‘Ligeti: Paradigms’

January 18, 2022

SF Symphony's new streaming production combines digital wizardry and robotics with otherworldly hymns.

Music

20 best albums of 2021: ‘A weirdly liminal year for music’

December 27, 2021

Floating mountains, urgent Urdu, quotidian ambient, fakeout psychobilly, and a synth-drone take on Sun Ra top our charts—Lana Del Rey, too.

Art

‘Experience Leonard Cohen’ offers more than crusty hallelujahs

September 24, 2021

At the CJM, four artists take impressionistic measures of the late musician behind 'I'm Your Man.'

Music

On 50th anniversary, the Residents provoke ‘n roll at Castro Theatre

September 19, 2021

The storied experimental group showed why its imprint has been so lasting, troubling imagery and all.

Daniel Bromfield

2022 records that hit just right, from unpretentious ambient to clutter-free folk

Review: Through the screams, indie charmer Alex G’s endless summer lit the Fillmore

Ready for new music? Ned Raggett, the king of Bandcamp, shares his discovery tips

Noise Pop diary: Sedate and serious shows can be a blast, too

Beast Nest’s ‘Sicko’ is a jubilant freak celebration—Bollywood, Kardashians, and all

After 55 years, SF’s beloved Audium opens up to ‘New Voices’

Symphony meets sci-fi—AI and all—in ‘Ligeti: Paradigms’

20 best albums of 2021: ‘A weirdly liminal year for music’

‘Experience Leonard Cohen’ offers more than crusty hallelujahs

On 50th anniversary, the Residents provoke ‘n roll at Castro Theatre

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