K. Flay exclusive interview at Treasure Island
K. Flay performed at Treasure Island Music Festival 2012 in the San Francisco bay. Watch The Daily Californian’s exclusive interview with the artist.
Treasure Island 2012 Part 2
The xx What does it mean to be the closing act at a major festival? It means you’re the shit. The xx came on stage Sunday night to the festivals largest crowd. When the trio took their positions, a giant illuminated plexiglass “X” towered behind them; in front of them Read More…
Treasure Island 2012 Part 1
We look back on our favorite sets from the annual SF musical festival that happened last weekend. Ty Segall Overly distorted guitars, thrashing vocals and mops of hair flying all over the place. This was Ty Segall’s performance at the Tunnel Stage, with the view of his hometown San Francisco Read More…
Treasure Island 2012 Playlist
With the Treasure Island Music Festival fast approaching this weekend (Oct. 13 and 14), Chad Heimann at Noise Pop has compiled a definitive playlist for this year’s many artists. See his picks below. 1. Tycho – Adrift 2. Youth Lagoon – Daydream 3. Grimes – Eight 4. Porter Robinson – Unison Read More…
Local Limelight: The Coup
You know what you need? More politically-charged hip-hop, that’s what. But seriously, if you are a fan of hip-hop that surges with “power to the people” thoughts and protest anthems, look no further than Oakland’s the Coup. The group is fronted by Boots Riley, the smooth talking emcee who is Read More…
Treasure Island Music Festival 2012 at a glance
Now that school has started, the Treasure Island Music Festival is upon us for those of you who are either still in post-Outside Lands glow or are itchin’ for a festival. The two days of music on the not-so-distant island this weekend are days filled with artists ranging from major label Read More…
Local Limelight: Dirty Ghosts
The brainchild of San Francisco’s Allyson Baker, Dirty Ghosts is a fully loaded train of muddy, distorted guitars, shrill keyboards and Baker’s punk-esque vocals. Bits of punk, electronica and Joan Jett style rock ‘n’ roll can be heard throughout the tracks. Baker and her live band have played a variety of Read More…
Land of Plenty: 2011 Treasure Island Music Festival
While October generally means frights, candy, Halloween raves, there’s one show that stands out from the standard fall festivals. The Treasure Island Music Festival is one of the newer annual music festivals to arrive in the Bay Area. Since 2007, the festival has been quietly gaining attention. Now in its Read More…