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Nightlife

SF’s electronic music scene remembers essential figure Alland Byallo, 1979-2023

John-Paul Shiver - September 28, 2023

The beloved DJ-producer passed away suddenly, but leaves a long legacy of musical innovation and party breakthroughs

Nightlife

Dance floor to ‘First Floor’: Shawn Reynaldo grapples with electronic music’s slippery culture

Marke B. - September 27, 2023

The longtime journalist's popular newsletter—and now book—captures the fine-grain details of a mercurial scene

Music

Portola Fest founder: ‘We learned a lot from year one, we’re moving in the right direction’

Adrian Spinelli - September 25, 2023

Danny Bell on what to expect at this year's huge electronic music affair—like fewer cell phone problems and a beloved '90s pop star

Music

James ‘Sticknasty’ Small brings beats, and heart, to fore on ‘A Universal Love Language’

Joshua Rotter - September 25, 2023

Berkeley drummer, a force behind major acts, levels up with album forged out of personal change and positivity

Party Radar

Party Radar: Quick ‘n dirty guide to Folsom 2023 parties

Marke B. - September 20, 2023

Disco Daddy, Queerbait, Power Snatch, Horse Meat Disco, Whip Appeal, Sub Mission, Holesome Folsom—these are just a few!

Music

Under the Stars: Catch cool-cat flutist Elena Pinderhughes at her Alameda alma mater

John-Paul Shiver - September 19, 2023

Plus: Dave Aju collabs with his speakeasy-owning dad, and Tunnel records moves in with Four Star Cinema. Music time!

Stage Review

Despite funky promise, ‘Hippest Trip’ plays like Black history written by ChatGPT

Charles Lewis III - September 13, 2023

'Soul Train' tribute at ACT jumps the rails when it comes to representation, power, and even music

Movies

Screen Grabs: Listening to legends of the Bayou with Les Blank

Dennis Harvey - September 11, 2023

'I Went to the Dance' delights. Plus: powerful immigrant saga 'Marisol,' redevelopment dilemma in 'White Building'

Music

Under the Stars: Mt. Tam’s Sound Summit brings golden tunes to the slopes

John-Paul Shiver - September 5, 2023

Plus: A 'High Fidelity' revival, an 'Omakase' of rap, Chaz Bear's limitless euphonic ecosystem, more music

Music

Under the Stars: Swooning to Seablite’s alt-rock album tease

John-Paul Shiver - August 29, 2023

Plus: SPELLLING takes over Children's Fairyland, Shadow returns, and a new Joni Mitchell collection commands respect

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SF’s electronic music scene remembers essential figure Alland Byallo, 1979-2023

Dance floor to ‘First Floor’: Shawn Reynaldo grapples with electronic music’s slippery culture

Portola Fest founder: ‘We learned a lot from year one, we’re moving in the right direction’

James ‘Sticknasty’ Small brings beats, and heart, to fore on ‘A Universal Love Language’

Party Radar: Quick ‘n dirty guide to Folsom 2023 parties

Under the Stars: Catch cool-cat flutist Elena Pinderhughes at her Alameda alma mater

Despite funky promise, ‘Hippest Trip’ plays like Black history written by ChatGPT

Screen Grabs: Listening to legends of the Bayou with Les Blank

Under the Stars: Mt. Tam’s Sound Summit brings golden tunes to the slopes

Under the Stars: Swooning to Seablite’s alt-rock album tease

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