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Joshua Rotter

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Joshua Rotter is a contributing writer for 48 Hills. He’s also written for the San Francisco Bay Guardian, SF Weekly, SF Examiner, SF Chronicle, and CNET.
Music

Zines, memories, sonic assault: Mabuhay Gardens’ 50-year SF punk detonation

Iconic North Beach venue hosts day-to-night convergence of unruly local history and modern-day community.
Music

Phil Manzanera shares his life’s sounds, from a Cuban Revolution childhood to Roxy Music

Guitarist sits down for night of reflection, archival imagery, and live performance at Great American Music Hall.
Movies

Swinging ’60s icon Twiggy: ‘It happened so fast, and I was so young’

The model-actor became a cultural phenomenon; new doc at Mostly British fest fills in her complexity.
Music

Cate Le Bon: ‘Leaving somebody you love is a horrifying reality’

Avant-pop singer on heartbreak album 'Michelangelo Dying,' leaning into chaos for inspiration, and 'very special city' SF.
Comedy

Sketchfest stars reflect on wild comedy journeys: ‘I worked at two Starbucks’

Randall Park's odd jobs, Thomas Lennon's Smiths obsessions, Jodie Sweetin's 'Full House' roots teased out at fest.
Comedy

Devo-meister Mark Mothersbaugh’s quirky screen scores come to Sketchfest

Red Room Orchestra pays tribute to the composer, who's tuned up 'Pee-wee's Playhouse,' 'Rushmore,' 'Rugrats,' even 'Thor.'
TV

Thank you for being a friend: Original ‘Golden Girls’ guest stars remember beloved show

40 years on—with tributes everywhere—side characters and bit players recall the landmark's warmth and humor.
Onstage

Hop in the ‘Holiday Gaiety’ slay with Adore Delano and Sasha Allen

Adorable 'Drag Race' and 'The Voice' couple joins SF Symphony for annual musical treat—and radiates deep tenderness.
Music

‘Mood Swings’ crooner Mario: ‘San Francisco has always been supportive of R&B’

The singer talks to us about his new release, whose title pays homage to a time 'when R&B was in your favorite movies.'
Music

Brian Jonestown Massacre returns in a psychedelic rush and swirl

'The key is, I never gave up' says frontman Anton Newcombe of the band's rocky beginnings in SF—and its later triumphs
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