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Under the Stars: Still swooning for Roísin Murphy’s Portola Music Fest booking

John-Paul Shiver - May 25, 2023

Plus: Black Artist Database drops a compilation that predicts the future.

Music

Madison McFerrin reveals 5 albums that inspire her uncrowded artistry

John-Paul Shiver - May 24, 2023

Thrilling to the singer-songwriter's tonal references in advance of her June 2 gig at The Independent.

Music

Under the Stars: Strap in for Madison McFerrin’s utmost soulful singularity

John-Paul Shiver - April 11, 2023

Plus: More upcoming local gigs from Automatic, Vinyl Williams, and Pearl & the Oysters.

Music

Under the Stars: Harping out the genius of Alice Coltrane and Dorothy Ashby

John-Paul Shiver - March 7, 2023

Plus: Angel Bat Dawid and Nabihah Iqbal come through with new albums, Mae Powell glows, more new music

Best of the Bay

Best of the Bay 2022 Editors’ Pick: Stanley Ipkuss

John-Paul Shiver - January 27, 2023

Of the infectious local DJ and musicmaker's energy, we can only say: "Some cats play records, while others be spinnin'."

Music

Under the Stars: Sparking up for Theon Cross and The Stone Foxes’ Bay gigs

John-Paul Shiver - October 17, 2022

Plus: New electricity from Kendra Morris, and Gloomy June puts out the perfect Muni-chasing cover.

Music

Under the Stars: ‘Natural Brown Prom Queen’ Sudan Archives takes The Independent’s crown

John-Paul Shiver - September 27, 2022

Plus: SF Philharmonic meets corridos tumbados, and the gospel magic of Pastor Champion.

Music

Spirit of Sharon Jones lives on at Colemine Records’ raucous return to the Bay

John-Paul Shiver - September 21, 2022

Crowd-pleasing funk and soul took the Independent, courtesy of Kendra Morris, GA-20, and the local Monophonics.

Music

Under the Stars: Afrobeat in the Bay, Lalin St. Juste adoration, more

John-Paul Shiver - September 20, 2022

Gigs and gems galore as we fete "The Gathering" at The New Parish, Elvis Costello at GAMH, Joan Jett Fest, and more.

Music

Under the Stars: Brijean baptizes with the beat, Zyah Belle’s on the rise

John-Paul Shiver - August 16, 2022

Plus: Noriko Miyamoto reissue shines a light on Japanese funk history, and a pit you can't miss.

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Under the Stars: Still swooning for Roísin Murphy’s Portola Music Fest booking

Madison McFerrin reveals 5 albums that inspire her uncrowded artistry

Under the Stars: Strap in for Madison McFerrin’s utmost soulful singularity

Under the Stars: Harping out the genius of Alice Coltrane and Dorothy Ashby

Best of the Bay 2022 Editors’ Pick: Stanley Ipkuss

Under the Stars: Sparking up for Theon Cross and The Stone Foxes’ Bay gigs

Under the Stars: ‘Natural Brown Prom Queen’ Sudan Archives takes The Independent’s crown

Spirit of Sharon Jones lives on at Colemine Records’ raucous return to the Bay

Under the Stars: Afrobeat in the Bay, Lalin St. Juste adoration, more

Under the Stars: Brijean baptizes with the beat, Zyah Belle’s on the rise

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