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Bakar’s Dynamic set captivates San Francisco Audience

July 3, 2024

One of our favorite artists, Bakar, was the second opener for Cage the Elephant, following Willow Avalon, with her country roots. Cage The Elephant’s choice to bring a variety of openers showcased their commitment to offering a diverse musical experience for their fans. Bakar’s performance was a testament to his versatility and charisma. Bakar commanded the crowd with his stage presence, a feat that’s especially impressive when performing solo on a large stage. Known for his experimental indie rock that bridges genre gaps by incorporating rap, rock, and punk elements, the English singer delivered a dynamic and engaging set. Partway through his performance Bakar had to pause to ensure that security attended to someone in need within the immense, packed crowd. The audience patiently waited, understanding the importance of concert-goers safety, even though it meant missing out on one song from his set. Once the situation was under control, Bakar swiftly brought the crowd’s energy back up, closing out the set with his No. 1 hit, “Hell N Back”. The crowd went wild singing along [Read More]

Willow Avalon impresses as opener for Cage the Elephant

July 3, 2024

Last night Cage the Elephant had a stop at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco for the Neon Pill Tour. Opening the show was country artist Willow Avalon followed by Bakar. Willow Avalon’s performance was nothing short of refreshing. Cage The Elephant’s choice to bring a variety of openers, including Avalon with her country roots and Bakar with his experimental indie rock/rap, showcased their commitment to offering a diverse musical experience for their fans. Willow Avalon’s set was a delightful blend of nostalgic old school country with a contemporary flare on classic country. Her captivating and fun stage presence immediately drew the packed venue’s attention. Starting her set off with her popular track, Stranger, she quickly established a connection with the audience. By the time she reached her final song, Homewrecker, the crowd was fully engaged and singing along. One of the standout moments of her set was her performance of Gettin’ Rich, Goin’ Broke which emerged as a crowd favorite. Her ability to merge classic country influences with a modern twist made [Read More]

Philadelphia rockers Soraia are coming to the Bay Area in July

June 26, 2024

Philadelphia rockers Soraia are heading to California next month. The dynamic rock trio is set to electrify San Francisco and Alameda out on their current tour. Soraia’s core band features ZouZou Mansour (lead vocals), Travis Smith (bass), and Brianna Sig (drums). Known for their high-energy shows and raw, edgy sound, Soraia delivers an unforgettable experience with their powerful guitar riffs and captivating vocals. Don’t miss the chance to see them! TOUR DATES Earlier this month, Soraia released a cover of Blondie’s Union City Blue and it is awesome. Check out their video of it, recorded and filmed ALIVE at Boom Room Studios in Philadelphia, PA by Tom Quigley You can also check out one of our favorite tracks, I Seek Fire: Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on the latest news. Informatin & Links: Website: https://www.soraia.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoraiaRocks/ Twitter: https://x.com/soraiarocks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soraiarocks/

PALAYE ROYALE announce new album and release single Showbiz

June 26, 2024

One of our all-time favorite band PALAYE ROYALE have announced their new album Death or Glory. This will be their fourth studio album and is set to release on August 30th via Sumerian Records. You can pre-order the album HERE. PALAYE ROYALE are known for their distinctive blend of rock, fashion and visual art, continually pushing the boundaries of their music. With each new release, they raise the bar, maintaining their signature sound while consistently innovating and introducing new elements. Their evolution reflects a dedication to growth and a fearless approach to musical exploration. The album is set to provide a captivating look into their transformative and majestic journey. It will stand to be a testament to self discovery and resilence. The band comments about the album, “Death or Glory is those split seconds of uncertainty as you are falling to the ground wondering if you will fly or hit the ground. It’s where chaos meets harmony and where we find ourselves struggling between ego and self destruction, success and desperation and last but not [Read More]

Legendary Guitarist Peter Frampton confirms The Positively Thankful Tour

June 25, 2024

Legendary Grammy Award winning guitaritst Peter Frampton has confirmed dates for The Positively Thankful Tour. The soon-to-be Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee will embark out on the tour this September and will include stops at New York’s Beacon Theatre, Washington D.C.’s The Warner Theatre, Philadelphia’s The Metropolitan Opera House and more. Peter comments, “It’s been an incredible year for me and my band so far. First the nomination, then you guys voted like crazy and got me into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Come September, we’ll be back out for nine more shows on ‘The Positively Thankful Tour’! Can’t wait to see you then!” Tickets will be available at 10 A.M. local time on Friday, June 28 at peterframpton.com. See below for full tour routing. THE POSITIVELY THANKFUL TOUR September 8—North Charleston, SC—North Charleston Performing Arts Center September 10—Washington, D.C.—The Warner Theatre September 12—New York, NY—The Beacon Theatre September 13—Albany, NY—Palace Theatre September 15—Westport, CT—Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts September 17—Richmond, VA—Virginia Credit Union LIVE! September 19—Philadelphia, PA—The Metropolitan Opera House September 21—Niagara Falls, NY—Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel September 23—Northfield, OH—MGM Northfield Park [Read More]

SUKI WATERHOUSE announces double album, MEMOIR OF A SPARKLEMUFFIN

June 20, 2024

Exciting news to share! Suki Waterhouse announces release of her new album, Memoir of a Sparklemuffin, her new 18- track double album, out worldwide on Friday, September 13th, 2024, from Sub Pop. Suki is also sharing “Supersad,” the lead single which bursts out of the gate, kickstarted by fast-paced drum fills and garage-y guitars. “I tried to write a nineties song you could hear playing at the mall in Clueless or as an opening track for Legally Blonde,” she smiles. The single was produced by Brad Cook and the album’s Executive Producer Eli Hirsch, and written by Suki with Chelsea Balan, John Mark Nelson, and Lilian Caputo. Also out today is the “Supersad” official video, in which Suki plays a bed-rot protagonist and her game show fairy godmother. The sparkling new visual is from filmmaker and longtime creative collaborator Émilie Richard-Froozan. Suki brought this body of work to life with the album’s Executive Producer Hirsch, as well as Jonathan Rado (Weyes Blood, Father John Misty, Beyonce), Cook (Bon Iver, War on Drugs, Snail Mail), Greg Gonzalez (Cigarettes After Sex), Rick Nowels (James Blake, Lana del Rey), and Natalie Findlay and Jules Apollinaire of the band Ttrruuces (with whom she co-wrote “Good Looking” and “OMG”). The central concept of the album was represented by the Sparklemuffin spider. She comments, “I came across [Read More]

Breakout artist Sarah Kinsley releases new song, Last Time We Never Meet Again

June 20, 2024

Breakout artist Sarah Kinsley has just released her new song, Last Time We Never Meet Again. This is the first song from her new album Escaper which is set to release on September 6 on Verve Forecast – Pre-order/pre-save the album HERE. Self-described as possibly her most vulnerable song on the record, the track takes inspiration from the end of a friendship. “The song is meant to be celebratory,” Sarah details, “but it’s trying to make something that is really sincerely a goodbye—the closing of all these worlds that you inhabit with the people you love. A celebratory goodbye.” Kinsley recently confirmed she’ll embark on a headline tour across North America, the U.K. and Europe in support of the new music, kicking off September 15 and including stops at New York City’s Webster Hall, two evenings at Los Angeles’ Troubadour and more. See below for a complete list of dates. Tickets and more info HERE. We are excited to see a San Francisco date at The Independent. We hope to bring you coverage of that show. TOUR DATES September 15—Hollywood Theatre—Vancouver, BC September 16—Neumos—Seattle, WA September 17—Polaris [Read More]