Do you sometimes feel there’s a hole inside of you? Do you wish sometimes there was something big to fill it? Well, there is. It’s call “50 Shades! The Musical.” The show, a parody of the bestselling mom’s guide to masturbating “50 Shades of Grey,” came to San Francisco a Read More…
It’s always interesting to hear artists cover the work of their peers, especially when it involves a mixing of genres and a crossing of musical boundaries. Inspired by Vampire Weekend’s recent cover of Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjBhfh909Ww ),” this week I wanted to share some fun indie covers of Read More…
This week, we’re indulging in some electro-soul with a couple of jazzy numbers built on mellowed-down beats and luscious vocals. Some tracks are remixes, some are classics and others are by new artists that I recently stumbled upon. Chill out, wine out and press play for some easy listening. Feist Read More…
When I googled “Ginuwine” this morning, the first article that popped up was, “R&B singer Ginuwine accused of being high on Molly during TV performance.” It was at that very moment that I knew… This week’s topic was meant to be. Ginuwine, otherwise known as Elgin Baylor Lumpkin (yes — Read More…
Editor’s note: We’re publishing this special Thursday edition of Tunesday in honor of today’s fashion editorial. Enjoy! Whether it’s an artist-specific Pandora station or a specially tailored compilation of tracks, there’s a soundtrack out there to go along with every activity you ever do. Raining outside? Beach House. Cooking Indian Read More…
With troubling news being delivered from all around, the chaos of this past week finally caught up to me, and I sought a little respite in my headphones as the world spun madly on. The fact that I’m writing this after watching/sobbing over “Hachi: A Dog’s Tale” (cue the Netflix Read More…
In honor of the July 13 music and food festival Phono del Sol, here are some top tracks from the featured performers for your listening pleasure. Bleached – Dead in Your Head Marnie Stern – You Don’t Turn Down Cool Ghouls – Ballin’ Cool Ghouls by Cool Ghouls Thee Oh Read More…
The Bay Area may be known for liberal politics, an entrepreneurial spirit and hippies, but fashion doesn’t usually make the cut. Just ask Jake Wall, a co-founder of Artful Gentleman, a fashion company based in San Francisco. “Hopeful designers move to New York or LA for that,” he said in Read More…
The media has taught our society that one of the greatest joys in life is pining over someone who doesn’t know you exist. But while you’re salivating over your bearded men rankings and shvitzing at the thought of nice Jewish guys, there is one hottie to rule them all. And Read More…
I don’t necessarily mean to continue on with the rap marathon from last week, but the debut of Jay-Z’s latest solo album, Magna Carta Holy Grail, a few weeks after the premiere of Kanye West’s Yeezus begs an obvious comparison between the two and perpetuates a friendly rivalry that’s been Read More…