Before anyone else gets to say it, yes, supergroups are not always a favorite trend among music fans. However, sometimes decent if not shockingly kick-ass bands— like a little group called Them Crooked Vultures — can sometimes come out of these collaborations. Recently, Mastadon guitarist Brent Hinds announced that Read More…
That’s right. Just because he ran out of characters on “Da Ali G Show” doesn’t mean he’s out of zany, shock-inducing ideas. The ridiculous antics of Sacha Baron Cohen will return for his new movie, “The Dictator.” Poking fun at recent foreign affairs, the mockumentary-star now tells the tale of Read More…
With their recently released album, local group Buxter Hoot’n have explored musical stylings ranging from southern twang to soothing violin melodies. The SF group have been on the road as of late promoting their new self-titled release. Amidst the shows and gigs, the band had a chance to take a Read More…
Yesterday, Bay Area residents flocked to San Francisco’s famous Haight-Ashbury to witness Foster the People play a short yet ecstatic performance at Amoeba Records. The SoCal trio became a five-piece onstage as they ripped through seven tracks, most of which came from their recently released album Torches. Playing tracks ranging Read More…
Folks, it’s that time again. Ready your Molotov cocktails, megaphones and other protest gear because Tom Morello’s folk alter ego, the Nightwatchman, has announced August 30th as the release date for his next album, World Wide Rebel Songs. The musically-inclined activist has been busy lately with a multitude of other Read More…
The new Chiddy Bang mix tape came out last week and not only is it free, but it bumps hard in the ears. The duo of rapper Chiddy and drummer/DJ Xaphoon Jones are back with yet another rap-rockin’ mix tape. The duo broke out with their MGMT sampled track Read More…
It’s been a whole wild decade of Harry Potter films, and while the last installment is set for release this July, why wait for a taste? The trailer just came out last week. The children’s literature series written by J.K. Rowling chronicles the boy hero Harry Potter and his dangerous Read More…