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Pulsing with percussive grooves, Brijean swayed the Independent

John-Paul Shiver -
The vibes undulated hypnotically when the once-Oakland duo took the stage, in the wake of new LP 'Macro.'
Music

Sophisti-pop star Joe Jackson serves old standards, joyfully veers at the Curran

John-Paul Shiver -
Who's not still bopping to 'Steppin' Out'? And who'd deny a near-septuagenarian new tricks?
Music Review

Noise Pop rewind: So, how did the giant music fest do this year?

John-Paul Shiver -
Surging local talent, national praise, unusual venues—and a couple suggestions for next year from our music critic
Music Review

Cat Power plugged into Dylan’s electric shocker with pitch-perfect tribute

Zack Ruskin -
Known for her choice covers, the musician recreated 1966's (in)famous ‘Royal Albert Hall’ concert at the Herbst.
Music

Noise Pop report: Chiquimamani-Condori rebuked the algorithm at Gray Area

Daniel Bromfield -
Bolivian American noise artist cut through autoplay BS for adoring fans; UK headliner Actress was not so steady.
Music Review

Noise Pop report: Hailu Mergia shot Ethiopian jazz into stratosphere for adoring GAMH crowd

John-Paul Shiver -
The septuagenarian keyboardist was all but forgotten, driving a DC cab, but he's making up for lost time with fire.
Music Review

Noise Pop report: Diode diva Suzanne Ciani channeled Grace Cathedral’s ambient majesty

Daniel Bromfield -
Kiss the Buchla: One of our most vital electronic music trailblazers took an awe-struck crowd to church
Music Review

Noise Pop report: Seablite grabbed center stage at the Chapel with hypnogogic glee

John-Paul Shiver -
Full of psychedelic alt-'90s energy, the locals perfectly complemented headliner Laetitia Sadier and Broun Fellinis' sax.
Music Review

‘It’s a celebration’: Madonna pulled out all stops on tour through decades of hits

Jon Bauer and Patty Riek -
Firing up Chase Center for a two-night extravaganza, pop's iconic provocateur provided plenty of nostalgia.
Music

Noise Pop report: Tommy Guerrero’s psychedelic vamp at 4-Star Theatre was quintessential SF

John-Paul Shiver -
Noise Pop show put the revival of a beloved neighborhood cinema on display.

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