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Music Review

Portola Fest 2023: What worked (and didn’t) in year two of the dance music massive

Adrian Spinelli - October 3, 2023

Underworld rocked, Skrillex blasted, Nelly Furtado delighted, Black excellence reigned—but still a few kinks in the giant event

Music

Beat queen Sheila E. comes back to the Bay—cue this playlist to celebrate

John-Paul Shiver - October 2, 2023

Before free concert, surf the ace percussionist's vast catalog, from duets with her dad to a high-octane Prince performance

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'

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Portola Fest 2023: What worked (and didn’t) in year two of the dance music massive

Beat queen Sheila E. comes back to the Bay—cue this playlist to celebrate

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

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