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Britney blackout: Author Jeff Weiss relives the ’00s pop culture cataclysm

Music journalist's gonzo new book 'Waiting for Britney Spears' dives into the tabloid-strewn wreck of the schlocky decade.
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Under the Stars: Madlib’s sonic crystal ball spins again

Plus: Kendra Morris scores a reggae-tinged 'Flat Tire,' Jay Som rocks back with 'Float,' Directions in Stereo dips into the wax stacks
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Good Taste: An obsessive early guide to the Outside Lands food multiverse

Fun bevs, free samples, fries as meals, super splurges, and more: It’s not too soon to plan your festival menu.
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Unplugging with Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Adding stalwart guitarist Imaad Wasif, the indie heroes hit Symphony Hall to explore their acoustic side—and some new emotional textures.
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‘The most euphoric feeling’: Live Aid music legends look back 40 years on

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As TV docuseries relives epic charitable concert, performers dish about wild moments before 2 billion fans—and backstage.
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See a show for free at the awesome Lost Church this month

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From indie and Americana concerts to sketch comedy and performance art, there's something for everyone. But act fast!
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Under the Stars: Lopsided Australian avant-punk coming to town, prepare for obsession

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Plus: Fresh tracks from Bar Part Time's new label, Private Joy—and a new Talking Heads video starring Saoirse Ronan?
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Under the Stars: Bidding adieu to the Phoenix Hotel (to the rhythm of drum and bass)

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Plus: Trax Records turns 40, Isaac Hayes the American master, Mae Powell's squishy heart, more.
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How Bliss Fest blew the big-budget competition away

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Presidio Theatre's cozy little gathering, starring Martin Luther McCoy and The Seshen. IYKYK.
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Live Shots: Compton, Oakland took the stage at Stern Grove Festival

Andrew Brobst -
Channel Tres and Astu lit up the free fest's 88th season.
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Live Shots: Metallica’s hometown stop on mega-tour left Bay metal fans thrashed

D.A. Mission -
After 44 years, band still has what its Metallica family needs.
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John Cameron Mitchell glories in Bowie devotion at ‘BLACKSTAR Symphony’

Joshua Rotter -
Philharmonic tribute to queer icon's final studio album sets stage for Pride weekend.
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Under the Stars: Ron Trent convenes boogie royalty for ‘Lift Off’

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Plus: A Juneteenth punk party? Third annual Bliss Fest at Presidio Theatre? Plan accordingly.
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Feeling bleak, yet dance-y this Pride? Consider gloomy june your parade marshals

Caitlin Donohue -
Local band celebrates release of debut album at El Rio's Queer Emo Night.
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Remembering Sly Stone: Unreleased album to provide mourners with time capsule of genius

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'The First Family: Live at Winchester Cathedral 1967' shows what we've lost.
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Under the Stars: gyrofield’s drill-adjacent punch is legit

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Ali Shaheed Muhammad gets in his bag, musical folklorist Ben Lamar Gay connects to ancestors—and Dead and Co. line up three nights in GGP.
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Review: Laraaji and Prekop emerged from phaser clouds at Grace Cathedral

Daniel Bromfield -
Two new age greats lock in—could a collab be upcoming?
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Live Shots: Over 60 open-air SF Porchfest acts dispelled the June gloom

Nicole Gluckstern -
Personable flute, Jolie Holland-reminiscent vocals, and tight-knit punkabilly made for quite the Mission District afternoon.
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Win a pair of tickets to see Grace Jones this Friday

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See the legend in all her fierce glory, this Fri/13 at Blue Note Napa!
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