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Under the Stars: Band of the moment chokecherry gets a glow up

Plus: RIP Jimmy Cliff, Momoko Gill's massive debut, K-Lone's radiant house, La Luz gets 'Extra,' Davia Schendel crashes, more

Music John-Paul Shiver - December 9, 2025

Fred Again surprised SF with ecstatic ‘USB002’ set—yes, in this economy

Cameras down, hands up, bangers on deck at the UK favorite's Cow Palace reveal. It may have been worth selling that kidney

Music Andrew Brobst - December 8, 2025

Under the Stars: Fresh new music nods to wrap up your year

Bandcamp Friday picks, Tortoise returns, the Beatles' latest, '80s Japanese swagger, SFJAZZ and Castro 2026 lineups.

Music John-Paul Shiver - December 3, 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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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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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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Panic! at the Autechre disco: Why I couldn’t review popular electronic act

Tamara Palmer - October 17, 2025

Experimental UK duo's show takes place in total darkness, which proved to be a lesson in abject terror.

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Under the Stars: Feel the sweet lo-fi buzz of Late Aster

John-Paul Shiver - October 14, 2025

Plus: Stereolab blows into Fog City, Dave Aju's still dancin', Orchestra Gold goes for it, OSEES let it rip, more music

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Live Shots: Polo & Pan’s whimsical Frost Amphitheater takeover

Andrew Brobst - October 5, 2025

Tropical-edged French house duo pulled pulled Palo Alto audience into dreamy space trips and unexpected rowdy blasts.

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Under the Stars: Mae Powell’s doozy of a contact high

John-Paul Shiver - August 19, 2025

Plus: Cindy Blackman Santana bangs the skins, a free Valkyries watch party with great tunes, new Kaytranada, more music

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Under the Stars: Derya Yıldırım’s Anatolian exuberance blazed at The Chapel

John-Paul Shiver - August 14, 2025

Plus: Teen breakouts Horsegirl's upcoming GAMH gig shows what they've learned, Z-Trip's golden hour summer steeze, more.

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Watch: Who we loved (and what we ate) at Outside Lands 2025

Marke B. - August 12, 2025

Our online reporters and food & drink crew were out in full force to capture the tasty musical spectacle.

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Sun Ra Arkestra traversed magnificent orbits at SFJAZZ

John-Paul Shiver - August 7, 2025

As Deadheads grasped for past glory across town, this 19-member orchestra kept blazing into the Afrofuture.

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A long, strange trip from counterculture to $6,000 tickets and fancy hotels

Serena Finney - August 4, 2025

Not the old Dead scene—but the power of the music remains

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Under the Stars: Los Bitchos grooved Great American with cumbia-spiked rock

John-Paul Shiver - July 30, 2025

Plus: Kassa Overall jazzes up hip-hop classics, a double-whammy of drum & bass nights, Cochemea, SadGirl, more music

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Under the Stars: Stepping into the future with Secret Sidewalk

John-Paul Shiver - July 24, 2025

Plus: Outside Lands Night Shows, Madeline Kenney's torch, Sly Stone's Cathedral, Derya Yıldırım's bağlama, more music

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Under the Stars: Giving jazz the juice again, Mr. Peterson?

John-Paul Shiver - July 17, 2025

Plus: Hip-Hop Fest sees RBL Posse's return, 'Woga' lives, Los Bitchos take GAMH—and do we really need a Four Tet Mazzy Star moment?

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Review: A masterful James Taylor invoked familial love at Frost Amphitheater

Lou Fancher - May 19, 2025

Delivering his greatest hits alongside Carole King and Marvin Gaye covers, it was clear: the singer still has chops.

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MTT’s brilliance shone through at final SF Symphony bow

Marke B. - April 28, 2025

A grand celebration in blue bid the maestro adieu—but his decades-long legacy of championing challenging music will linger.

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Music Review

Under the Stars: Band of the moment chokecherry gets a glow up

Fred Again surprised SF with ecstatic ‘USB002’ set—yes, in this economy

Under the Stars: Fresh new music nods to wrap up your year

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

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

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

Panic! at the Autechre disco: Why I couldn’t review popular electronic act

Under the Stars: Feel the sweet lo-fi buzz of Late Aster

Live Shots: Polo & Pan’s whimsical Frost Amphitheater takeover

Under the Stars: Mae Powell’s doozy of a contact high

Under the Stars: Derya Yıldırım’s Anatolian exuberance blazed at The Chapel

Watch: Who we loved (and what we ate) at Outside Lands 2025

Sun Ra Arkestra traversed magnificent orbits at SFJAZZ

A long, strange trip from counterculture to $6,000 tickets and fancy hotels

Under the Stars: Los Bitchos grooved Great American with cumbia-spiked rock

Under the Stars: Stepping into the future with Secret Sidewalk

Under the Stars: Giving jazz the juice again, Mr. Peterson?

Review: A masterful James Taylor invoked familial love at Frost Amphitheater

MTT’s brilliance shone through at final SF Symphony bow

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