The Daily Californian Arts Awards: Music of 2017
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While American politics may continue to divide, music in 2017 amplified oft-marginalized voices, providing a glimmer of hope, however small, for 2018.
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Mind the Gap: Send him something back
Ethan is an average little brother: a sophomore in high school, water polo player, good at algebra, watches Marvel movies, despises emotions.
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Glass Animals unites Greek Theatre under pineapples, joyous dancing
Under the shimmering reflected light of its giant, golden pineapple-shaped disco ball, Glass Animals absolutely commanded the Hearst Greek Theatre on Friday night.
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Picks of the Week: San Francisco, East Bay offers impressive concert lineup
Leaves aren’t the only thing scattered across the Bay Area in late September — tons of fabulous musicians will be passing through on their tours this coming week as well.
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Glass Animals’ Dave Bayley on what makes live shows tick
To start, the indie four-piece’s music is steeped in rich, multilayered musical textures, sound effects and echoey, reverby soundscapes.
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A playlist to get your groove on
An inspiring playlist to get ya moving. Get up, get active, bop around, shake it and groove on, Bears!
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Treasure Island Music Festival takes yearlong hiatus, is set to return in 2018 at new location
Every year since 2007, the Treasure Island Music Festival has set up shop on the man-made island of the same name between Oakland and San Francisco, offering two days of music, food and activities.
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Dancing in the rain: Treasure Island Music Festival 2016
Last weekend wasn’t exactly smooth sailing for Treasure Island Music Festival, its 10th anniversary and last year on the island. Instead of Coachella couture-style bralettes and sunhats, the best-dressed were adorned in flower crowns over ponchos and mud-soaked Wellies. Those who braved an outdoor musical festival during the first rainy
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Tunesday: Frosty synthpop
Now that the holidays are over, winter has settled in. Without the canned cheer of Christmas songs to keep you warm, you might be feeling a little icy. These songs certainly won’t fill your heart with warmth and joy, but they might commiserate with the lonely, frosty feeling you get
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In concert, Glass Animals’ appeal seems crystal clear
Nothing is quite as refreshing as originality in music, and alternative group Glass Animals has discovered its niche originality both in the studio and on stage. The Oxford-based neo-psychedelic quartet graced the Fox Theatre in Oakland on Saturday night with a hazy and intimate performance to begin its 2015 world
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