Stories about All Ears
All Ears: 17 music releases to look forward to in 2020
Future funk, post-grunge, global Creole, surf rock, avant pop, and more on the musical menu for the new year.
‘American Factory’ a tale of two blue collars: US and Chinese
Obamas' project for Netflix yields an eye-opening doc that shows how one innovative solution to a factory closing went awry.
A tale of 10,000 Maniacs
The folk-rock favorites return, with more jamming and their signature dreamy (and wide-ranging) sound.
The B-52s at 40, still dancing that mess around
Singer Fred Schneider on duct tape, disco shoplifting, phallic MTV hot dogs, and the beloved band's latest tour.
All hail the ‘Timeless’ return of Imperial Teen
Beloved SF band's members now lead lives in different cities, but they're back together with relevant queer spirit and catchy tunes.
Revolution music: What’s soundtracking protests around the globe?
Sudanese rap, Puerto Rican reggaeton, K-Pop in Hong Kong, and even 'Les Miz'—here's what's echoing in the streets.
At 83, piano legend Larry Vuckovich recounts a ‘Fascinating Jazz Life’
Raw garlic, organic greens, and a history playing with the greats: The Bay Area favorite has all the essential elements
Queercore legends Team Dresch return to swing the bat of love
Reissuing their rip-roaring albums—along with a new singles collection—the pioneering foursome from Olympia comes to Bottom of the Hill.
Time is on Passion Pit’s side, as classic ‘Manners’ hits 10
Band leader Michael Angelakos speaks about the terrors and rewards of his acclaimed first album—and the golden age of indie pop.
Please Do Not Fight reunion collects a scattered scene
The Redwood City band is emblematic of a Bay Area moment when rock, emo, punk, and pop combined—and audiences sang along.