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Matei Predescu on July 11, 2019
Odesza’s arrival at the newly renovated Frost Amphitheatre on Stanford’s campus will showcase the venue’s newly minted facilities and frame the duo’s versatile approach to electronic music. Their use of provocative samples and unconventional production combined with pop-influenced singer-songwriting elements blurs the boundaries between house, techno, electronica and indie rock. The Seattle-based…
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Matei Predescu on July 11, 2019
This eclectic yearly music festival has its roots in the underground techno scene of the mid-’90s. Since its acquisition by LA production company Insomniac, Audiotistic Bay Area has become a staple of the West Coast festival circuit. From hip-hop to EDM to turntablism, Audiotistic curates a diverse palette of music from artists…
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Erika Rasmussen on July 11, 2019
It’s not often that rewatching a sitcom seven times all the way through pays off, but this Saturday is one such occasion. Three rounds of 25 questions surrounding five of the nearest and dearest ’90s pals will test the public’s Friends literacy. What’s up with Phoebe’s mother? How many non-human creatures has…
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Matei Predescu on July 11, 2019
Even without the acclaimed biopic Bohemian Rhapsody, the music of Queen is strong enough to stand on its own. Through a combination of boundary-pushing production and raw talent, the British prog-pop-rockers filled arenas with adoring fans during their heyday. Original members Roger Taylor and Brian May continue to pack stadiums with the…
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Matei Predescu on July 11, 2019
Local guitarist and composer Mason Razavi looms large in the Bay Area jazz scene. His critically acclaimed albums and regular engagements with the San Jose Jazz Festival are a testament to his expertise and sensitivity as an artist. Razavi’s latest project, Quartet Plus, Vol. 2, highlights his creativity as a forward thinking…
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Nick Veronin on July 11, 2019
San Jose hard-blues heavyweights Zed are back with their third full-length effort, Volume. “This album is definitely next level for us,” says bassist Mark Aceves. The group’s new drummer—veteran Bay Area musician Sean Boyles—does more than hammer away on Zed’s latest LP; he helped with songwriting and arrangements as well, which not…
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Matei Predescu on July 11, 2019
This Punjabi pop star made waves in the music industry earlier this year with “Slowly Slowly.” The cross-cultural hit featuring Pitbull became the most-viewed music video on Youtube in 24 hours. Also known for his 2017 hit, “Lahore,” Rhandawa writes catchy multilingual songs while fusing genres like Bhangra and Bollywood. Signed to…
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Matei Predescu on July 11, 2019
It’s been 40 years since legendary Bay Area punk pioneers Flipper kicked off their highly individualistic career—garnering praise from critics around the country and influencing future rock legends as diverse as Kurt Cobain, Moby and The Melvins. Veterans of the old school San Francisco rock scene, these post-punk trendsetters are celebrating their…
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Matei Predescu on July 11, 2019
Championing political activism and social justice through his verses, rapper, actor and philanthropist Common constantly adapts his artistic direction to reflect the changing world. Since his beginnings in Chicago—alongside veteran producer No I.D of Def Jam Records and GOOD Music—his frequent collaborations with icons like J. Dilla, Erykah Badu and Kanye West…
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Mike Huguenor on July 10, 2019
Brad Schultz isn’t supposed to be in Nashville. “We should be on a little run in Europe, festivals and things,” says the Cage the Elephant guitarist, “but our guitar player smashed his knee up pretty bad. He’s actually having surgery right now, as we speak.”
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