Broken Social Scene prove their resilience with arms wide open Dylan Medlock October 31, 2017 Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews, Reviews Right now, if I were to mention Broken Social Scene to the friends I listened to music with a few years back, the sad reality is that many would probably dismiss them as a band they “listened to in high schoo...
Big Thief and Little Wings share sincere emotion at Anna Head Dylan Medlock October 8, 2017 Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews, Reviews Playing their first of three consecutive dates in the Bay Area, Brooklyn indie-rock band Big Thief and supporting indie-folk act Little Wings came to Berkeley on Thursday night, playing an emotional concert at ...
(Sandy) Alex G brings house-show intimacy to The Chapel Dylan Medlock June 24, 2017 Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews, Reviews 1 Comment The appeal of (Sandy) Alex G’s music to Bay Area twenty-somethings isn’t too difficult to understand; his unique songwriting and DIY production captures an experimental spirit that’s simultaneously ambiti...
Bonobo brings smooth and invigorating dreamscape to Fox Theater Dylan Medlock April 17, 2017 Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews, Reviews More packed than I had ever seen it, Oakland’s Fox Theater was clearly sold out -- and for good reason. Supporting their lush seventh album, Migration (2017), mastermind of Bonobo DJ Simon Green made sure the...
Sigur Rós illuminates the Greek Theatre Dylan Medlock April 12, 2017 Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews, Reviews Dimly backlit by currents of glowing fog, the three silhouetted members of Icelandic post-rock group Sigur Rós took their time to fade onto the stage, welcoming the packed Greek Theater softly and patiently. A...
BADBADNOTGOOD makes SF move with dynamic performance at The Fillmore Dylan Medlock February 28, 2017 Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews, Reviews While opener London O’Connor’s Casio beats and playfully simple melodies were nostalgic and innocently satisfying, and follow-up act rapper Hodgy (of Odd Future fame) gave an engaging and commanding perform...
Devendra Banhart captivates The Fillmore; calls on SF to “Make More Art” Dylan Medlock February 2, 2017 Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews, Reviews The night opened with San Francisco locals and Devendra Banhart’s long-time friends, Vetiver, who welcomed the audience with a mellow, yet playful indie folk set. Missing their drummer, the remainder of the b...