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Under the Stars: Spiritual Cramp gives a sloppy punk kiss to SF with ‘Rude’

Plus: KeiyaA's atmospheric heft—and 'tis the season for new releases from immortal crews like De La Soul, The Pharcyde, and Lush.

Music John-Paul Shiver - November 26, 2025

Take me to tinsel town: a music lover’s holiday gift guide

Fillmore merch, kaleidoscopic Peanuts Xmas vinyl, books to cheer any genre buff, donations to the arts, much more

Arts + Culture John-Paul Shiver - November 24, 2025

Danny Brown enters his sober era, with wild ‘Stardust’ still intact

Rehab stint led Detroit rapper to hyperpop and 'The Artist's Way'; new LP highlights one of the genre's true originals.

Featured D'Andre Ball - November 21, 2025

Under the Stars: An ode to Edinburgh Castle (RIP), and making big noise in little rooms

The spot that launched 1000 bands and parties is gone—but the vibe must live on. Plus: Indigo Elephant sings and Khruangbin jams.

Music John-Paul Shiver - November 18, 2025

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Brian Jonestown Massacre returns in a psychedelic rush and swirl

Joshua Rotter - November 17, 2025

'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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Marke B. - November 17, 2025

Go see a banging show on us. Here's how to enter.

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Live Shots: JID treated the Masonic to some ‘Surround Sound’

D.A. Mission - November 17, 2025

On his 'God Does Like Paradise' tour, the rapid-fire Atlanta rapper charmed a house of eager fans.

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Roddy Bottum: ‘It felt like a sense of royalty’ to live through SF’s alt-rock era

Joshua Rotter - November 16, 2025

Faith No More and Imperial Teen musician’s memoir 'The Royal We' captures scrappy scene's roots.

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Still hung up on ‘Confessions on a Dance Floor’

Joshua Rotter - November 14, 2025

A very gay ode to Madonna's glitter galaxy of a dance floor comeback, as it hits 20 with a deluxe re-release.

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Under the Stars: Mr. Washington blows into town

John-Paul Shiver - November 12, 2025

Plus: Alice Coltrane live, Fake Your Own Death, Park Shadow, Sessa, and it's 3am in SF—do you know where Lolo Zouaï is?

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A Ghost Ship symphony sets sail

Marke B. - November 12, 2025

Alexandrea Archuleta's 'Symphony No. 1,' set to mark next year's tenth anniversary of the tragedy, will preview this weekend.

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With ‘Dreams on Toast,’ The Darkness still winks and blazes in all directions

Joshua Rotter - November 11, 2025

Glam strut and cheeky twang on new LP, as bombastic UK quartet reaches for the playful and profound.

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Beetlejuice on oboe: Danny Elfman’s shivery Tim Burton scores come to SF Symphony

Joshua Rotter - November 10, 2025

Composer returns with beloved film music—and waxes about '70s group 'The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo.'

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Live Shots: A glamorous trip back to the 1930s with Alex Mendham and his Orchestra

Jon Bauer and Patty Riek - November 8, 2025

The Peacock Ballroom filled with tip-top dancers and nostalgic standards, in a tribute to NBC broadcaster Anson Weeks.

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Win a pair of tickets to see Infinity Song, Cut Copy, Thundercat, Jesse McCartney

Marke B. - November 7, 2025

Go see a banging live show at one of SF's top venues, on us.

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Under the Stars: A sip of Magic Fig’s ‘Valerian Tea’

John-Paul Shiver - November 5, 2025

Plus: A PJ Harvey classic at 25, 37 Houses hit Knockout, Thundercat's Baked Potato, Eris Drew's mighty kicks, more music

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Live Shots: Lorna Shore brought deathcore power and stunning lights to Masonic

D.A. Mission - November 1, 2025

New Jersey quintet tore into favorites like 'To the Hellfire,' 'Of the Abyss,' and 'Unbreakable.'

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Under the Stars: Noise Pop phase one beams in Cali power players

John-Paul Shiver - October 31, 2025

Plus: RIP Ace Frehley, Jay Som swings back strong, Nas knocks with symphonics, Yazmin Lacey's quiet conquest, more music

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Feeling steamy? Coatshek’s ambient poppers tribute dips you in a ‘Sound Bath’

Daniel Bromfield - October 29, 2025

SF producer attempts to 'create the arc of a lovemaking session'—and a brilliant listen comes forth.

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Music

Under the Stars: Spiritual Cramp gives a sloppy punk kiss to SF with ‘Rude’

Take me to tinsel town: a music lover’s holiday gift guide

Danny Brown enters his sober era, with wild ‘Stardust’ still intact

Under the Stars: An ode to Edinburgh Castle (RIP), and making big noise in little rooms

Brian Jonestown Massacre returns in a psychedelic rush and swirl

Win a pair of tickets to ph-1, Danny Brown, Sara Landy, Mills Hoffman, TEED

Live Shots: JID treated the Masonic to some ‘Surround Sound’

Roddy Bottum: ‘It felt like a sense of royalty’ to live through SF’s alt-rock era

Still hung up on ‘Confessions on a Dance Floor’

Under the Stars: Mr. Washington blows into town

A Ghost Ship symphony sets sail

With ‘Dreams on Toast,’ The Darkness still winks and blazes in all directions

Beetlejuice on oboe: Danny Elfman’s shivery Tim Burton scores come to SF Symphony

Live Shots: A glamorous trip back to the 1930s with Alex Mendham and his Orchestra

Win a pair of tickets to see Infinity Song, Cut Copy, Thundercat, Jesse McCartney

Under the Stars: A sip of Magic Fig’s ‘Valerian Tea’

Live Shots: Lorna Shore brought deathcore power and stunning lights to Masonic

Under the Stars: Noise Pop phase one beams in Cali power players

Feeling steamy? Coatshek’s ambient poppers tribute dips you in a ‘Sound Bath’

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