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11 hours ago

Sylvia Black haunts the East Village's Nublu with goth funk ahead of Halloween | amNewYork

Singer/songwriter/musician Sylvia Black may have moved away from NYC a while ago, but she left at least part of her heart in the East Village specifically at Nublu, where she played a seasonably spooky set last week. With a fine band that included Ari Bortnik (guitar), Yusuke Yamamoto (vibes), Jacquelene Acevedo (percussion) and Kevin Shea (drums), Black filled out two sets with a mix of originals and covers that was perfect for the days leading up to Halloween.
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fromwww.npr.org
16 hours ago

Parcels: Tiny Desk Concert

Parcels does not shy away from abundance. The Australian quintet's songs often feature a myriad of guitars, rivaling piano and synths, slinky basslines, pulsing drums and four (yes, four) vocalists. But the group opens its Tiny Desk concert with a secret weapon: hauntingly bare harmonies, backed only by gentle keys and guitar, that transform a snippet of the irresistibly catchy "Leaveyourlove" into a solemn oath of devotion.
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fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
1 day ago

Katalyst in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Straight out of Inglewood, Katalyst is a nine-piece, jazz driven collective, who for the last decade has been redefining, refining and putting their thumbprints all over the future of West Coast jazz.
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fromConsequence
1 day ago

Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow's Daughter Joins Band Jade Street for Surprise Nashville Performance

Apple Martin, 21, performed a new song "Satellite" live with Jade Street, signaling renewed musical activity connected to her Coldplay family background.
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fromThe Mirror US
1 day ago

Doechii recovers after falling down slide on 'Life from the Swamp Tour' in NYC

Doechii slipped on a stage slide during her New York Life From the Swamp tour stop but quickly recovered and continued performing without missing a beat.
#lorde
fromConsequence
2 weeks ago
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Lorde's "Ultrasound Tour" Brings Ultra Technical Multimedia Experience to Madison Square Garden: Review + Photos

fromConsequence
2 weeks ago
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Lorde's "Ultrasound Tour" Brings Ultra Technical Multimedia Experience to Madison Square Garden: Review + Photos

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fromFuncheap
2 days ago

C U Next Tuesday: All Trans Drag (Oakland)

All-trans drag evening featuring Florgasm, Mister Peanut, Toxxxin, and Moss Tash with queer vendors, chef pop-ups, harm reduction, and DJ Ka'Lonji.
#sabrina-carpenter
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fromSFGATE
3 days ago

New film chronicles intense fandom around Metallica

Metallica Saved My Life channels Metallica's live-show energy and showcases global fans whose devotion illustrates music's transformative, life‑saving impact.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Fridayz Live Sydney review Mariah Carey is impeccable but Pitbull steals the show

Mariah Carey returned to Australia after eleven years and delivered a vocally impeccable 60-minute set at Fridayz Live despite Pitbull drawing much of the crowd.
#lady-gaga
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fromConsequence
5 days ago
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My Morning Jacket Blur Past, Present, and Future for Z's 20th Anniversary at Brooklyn Paramount: Review + Photos

fromConsequence
5 days ago
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My Morning Jacket Blur Past, Present, and Future for Z's 20th Anniversary at Brooklyn Paramount: Review + Photos

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fromThe Oaklandside
5 days ago

Jazz quintet finds fans in Oakland retirement communities, playing music 'from their era'

Bob Roden Quintet regularly performs live jazz at Piedmont Gardens and other Bay Area retirement communities, engaging seniors with era-appropriate standards and commentary.
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from48 hills
5 days ago

Panic! at the the Autechre disco: Why I couldn't review popular electronic act - 48 hills

A five-foot-two, claustrophobic concertgoer feared Autechre's 80-minute, dark live set despite prior comfort in large crowds and UK electronic music nostalgia.
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fromAnOther
5 days ago

Bar Italia, London's Most Mysterious Band

Bar Italia cultivates mystique, protects lyrical privacy among members, and produces live-focused, melodic art-pop exemplified by the album Some Like It Hot.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Little Simz review hip-hop visionary radiates joy and Gallagher-level swagger

Little Simz's arena performances blend confident swagger, genre-fluid musicianship, and intimate vulnerability, cementing her position at the forefront of Black British music.
fromMedium
2 months ago

I came to Outside Lands tired. I left with a better soundtrack

They're calling it " the coldest summer in San Francisco in decades," which feels about right, but August always drags San Francisco out of hibernation. Outside Lands this year was, as always, a balance between long lines, interesting fashion choices, and the eternal gamble of a porta potty. But the music is always worth Karl's ice-cold mood swings, and this month is for Golden Gate Park. Festivals are funny that way; time slows down, and a great set can carry you through that $15 boba tea.
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fromwww.7x7.com
1 week ago

At the 16th SF Dance Film Festival, movement takes center stage on the silver screen.

SFDFF returns in its sixteenth year with over 90 global dance films spanning documentaries, screendance, music videos, premieres, live performances, and artist Q&As.
#drag
fromFuncheap
1 month ago
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Free "Drunk on Drag" First Thursday Drag Show at Ginger's Bar (SF)

Drunk on Drag is a monthly 21+ drag show at Ginger's with no cover, drinks for purchase, photo booth; doors 5pm, show around 8:30-9pm.
#chappell-roan
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

OsamaSon: psykotic

I observed from the venue's balcony as the Atlanta rapper strutted onstage, pleading for mosh pits and making devil horns with his fingers. "Open that shit up!" Che snarled, over and over again. He was so hellbent on manufacturing the destruction his music encouraged that it soon became obvious he was barely even rapping his songs. After a while it felt awkward, almost like the crowd was meant to perform for him.
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fromConsequence
1 week ago

Hayley Williams Releases New David Byrne Duet "Open The Door," Slams Kid Rock's Dumb Opinions

In another reason why they should just form a dang band already, Hayley Williams and David Byrne have released another new collaboration in "Open The Door." The sentimental, sunshine-laden ballad is from the soundtrack to the new Netflix film The Twits (based on the beloved 1980 Roald Dahl children's novel). In the film, two kids and a "family of magical animals" team up to battle the "meanest, nastiest villains [who] pull a trick to take over their town." Check out the song below.
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fromConsequence
3 weeks ago
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David Byrne Layers Art, Commentary, and Joy into a Magical Night at Radio City Music Hall: Review + Photos

fromConsequence
3 weeks ago
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David Byrne Layers Art, Commentary, and Joy into a Magical Night at Radio City Music Hall: Review + Photos

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fromConsequence
1 week ago

Foo Fighters Play Album Version of "Breakout" for First Time Since 2002

Foo Fighters played the album-length, short version of 'Breakout' at GLION ARENA KOBE, their first performance of the short version since February 7, 2002.
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fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

John Carpenter's Three Favorite Film Scores

John Carpenter transitioned from directing to composing, finding live music performance joyful compared to the stress of filmmaking.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Robbie Williams review tiny Camden gig offers blinding star wattage and a surprising new song about Morrissey

Bounding on stage just as the pubs are closing, a grinning Williams clearly relishes the intimate environment. I'm not doing all that stadium bravado and pointing, he vows, launching into a full, stripped-down run-through of his 1997 debut album, Life Thru a Lens, with lengthy between-song reminisces of the circumstances of its making. These are characteristically candid. His heart firmly on his brawny, tattooed arm, Williams recalls quitting Take That to find himself 300,000 in debt:
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fromVulture
1 week ago

The Uncanceling of Chris Brown

Chris Brown's Breezy Bowl XX tour demonstrates sustained star power, theatrical spectacle, and devoted fan support despite ongoing controversies.
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fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

KPop Demon Hunters Cast Nailed First Performance Of 'Golden'

Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami performed "Golden" live together on The Tonight Show, marking their first full live collaboration accompanied by film footage.
#beatles
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fromBillboard
2 weeks ago

Addison Rae Takes Over New York City With Pair of Tour Stops: See the Best Photos

Addison Rae performed her debut headlining tour's New York stops, promoting her album Addison with energetic sets, collaborations, and continued North American and international dates.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Aftershock 2025: Our favorite moments from metal festival's closing day

The 2025 Aftershock Festival closed up shop on Sunday by delivering another full day's worth of heavy sounds and cool performances. Rob Zombie, Marilyn Mason, Bring Me the Horizon, Mudvayne and In This Moment were among the big-name acts to perform on the fourth and final day of this year's Aftershock Festival at Discovery Park in San Francisco. Here's a look at some of our favorite moments, accompanied with stunning photos from ace rock photographer Chris Riley:
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fromKALTBLUT Magazine
2 weeks ago

Video Premiere: Lucy Dreams - Code To my Mind - KALTBLUT Magazine

In the electrifying landscape of 2025, Lucy Dreams is at the forefront of a revolutionary fusion of art and technology, reshaping the very essence of pop music. With their upcoming LP VVVVV, the band amplifies their iconic identity, combining the warmth of analogue with the cutting-edge pulse of the digital world. At the heart of this project is Lucy, their innovative artificial band member, who enhances their creative journey and challenges perceptions of collaboration.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Dua Lipa, pop's disco sophisticate, rides her 'Radical Optimism' into the Forum

In a pop era where personal messiness is the oxygen of fame, Dua Lipa is the rare unfazed professional. Just as Taylor Swift and Charli XCX's (extremely asymmetrical) feud spilled over the Hot 100 trenches, in comes Lipa's Radical Optimism tour for four nights at the Forum to reassert that it is, in fact, possible to spin off hits while leaving one's personal life unscathed.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

One act continues to shine so brightly at NorCal's best metal party

Gojira frontman Joe Duplantier looked out at the tens of thousands of heavy metal fans stretched out before him at Discovery Park in Sacramento and clearly liked what he saw. It's good to be back to our favorite (expletive) festival in the United States Aftershock, the vocalist-guitarist said. Basically, he summed up what everyone in the house or, umm, field was thinking: It was indeed so incredibly great to be back and rocking to four days of heavy music at the mighty Aftershock Festival.
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fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Standing By for Taylor Swift's Final Showgirl Surprise

Theories suggest surprise events for Taylor Swift's 'Standby' release-week slot: possible live performances, an SNL cameo, or a merchandise drop.
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fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

Free Community Arts Market at Presidio Tunnel Tops (Oct. 25-26)

Community Arts Market at Presidio Tunnel Tops offers free market with 20+ artisan vendors, live performances, wellness activations, and scenic views on Oct 26, 2025.
#stand-up-comedy
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fromPitchfork
3 weeks ago

Tim Heidecker and Gregg Turkington Announce On Cinema at the Cinema 2026 Tour

Tim Heidecker and Gregg Turkington will tour North America in early 2026 with the Certified Five Bags of Popcorn Tour, performing On Cinema at the Cinema live.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Sigur Ros and the London Contemporary Orchestra review crashing waves of refined harmony

Sigur Rós returned to grand orchestral crescendos on Atta and perform seamlessly with the London Contemporary Orchestra, delivering slow, elegant, visually unified concerts.
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fromTime Out New York
3 weeks ago

NYC's highest observation deck will transform into a goth floral wonderland for Halloween this year

Edge at Hudson Yards features a Gothic 'Garden of Shadows' by Fleurs de Villes with florals, live performances, cocktails and candlelit concerts.
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
3 weeks ago

Polo & Pan at Stanford | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Before Polo & Pan existed, the duo, Paul Armand-Delille and Alexandre Grynszpan, knew each other from their separate performances at Parisian bar Le Baron. Sensing synergy, the two musicians joined forces in 2012. At first, they mixed existing songs before producing their own music. This proved the correct move as in the following years, the duo became one of the leading electronic acts in France, echoing the careers of their musical ancestors, Justice and Daft Punk.
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fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

Public Enemy Bring "Fight the Power" to Kimmel

Public Enemy performed a medley on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, revisiting classics while promoting their album Black Sky Over the Projects: Apartment 2025.
fromAtwood Magazine
3 weeks ago

Rachel Chinouriri Is a Garden of Eden at NYC's All Thing Go Music Festival - Atwood Magazine

Everything is listenable and just plain fun, whether you're driving to work or picnicking on a late summer afternoon. When she's on stage, though, something about Chinouriri really clicks. She looks each fan directly in the eyes when she's waving at them. She played air guitar for some songs and triumphantly raised her microphone stand for others. It was almost palpable when the audience saw her; she just has so much energy and true stage presence.
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fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

This Hollywood studio is building a brand that stands for creativity

A24's Cherry Lane Theatre acquisition strategically hedges against AI-led streaming disruption while strengthening its brand through live, irreplicable cultural experiences.
#blues
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

Turnstile's "NEVER ENOUGH TOUR" Is All About Hardcore, Love, and Hardcore Lovers: Review + Photos

Not only have Turnstile become one of the premier artists of the ongoing hardcore resurgence, but they've grown into that role with a noticeable amount of grace. Though born in the punk intimacy of crammed clubs, the Baltimore act has proven over the last few years that they can light up a sprawling festival stage or sold-out amphitheater as efficiently as anyone. Last night in Chicago, at the Huntington Bank Pavilion, they did just that.
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fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Once viewed as a threat to rock 'n' roll, classic '90s act returns to California

The Chemical Brothers remain a dominant electronic duo, attracting massive audiences and sustaining cultural and commercial influence decades after their origin.
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fromConsequence
4 weeks ago

Surprise: Butthole Surfers Reunite for First Performance in 8 Years

Butthole Surfers reunited for a surprise three-song performance at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood during the West Coast premiere of their documentary.
#storytelling
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fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Christina Aguilera gets 'dirrty' at San Francisco's Portola Festival

Christina Aguilera delivered a career-spanning, high-energy set blending pop, gospel, reggaeton, and trademark vocals at Portola Music Festival.
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Maruja: Pain to Power

Onstage, Manchester four-piece Maruja conduct a series of distinct rituals. Like Moses commanding the Red Sea, sax player Joseph Carroll might gesture for the crowd to part down the middle, then join them to kick off the first song. Singer and guitarist Harry Wilkinson will peel off his shirt and pump through a few pushups at the top of "Break the Tension." Drummer Jacob Hayes and bassist Matt Buonaccorsi may wave their arms in slow motion, like mediums leading a seance.
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fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Saturday Write Fever: Insta-Plays Written & Performed | SF

EXIT Theatre hosts a free monthly event where attendees write 30-minute monologues and perform them the same night, casting actors from the crowd.
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fromConsequence
1 month ago

Tool's Adam Jones and Danny Carey Perform at Canelo vs. Crawford Boxing Match in Las Vegas

Adam Jones and Danny Carey performed a 75-second Tool-style intro at Canelo vs. Crawford; Crawford won unanimously; Tool plan Hawaii shows and new-album writing.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Fall into these end-of-summer events in the Bay Area

A variety of family-friendly community events across Silicon Valley include bilingual music, children's storytelling, live comedy, dog activities, crafts, pancake fundraiser, and book sale.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Fito Paez: Tiny Desk Concert

What an honor to host Fito Paez, one of the pioneers of Argentine rock, at the Tiny Desk for the start of Latin Music Month. In 1984, Paez released his debut solo album one year after Augusto Pinochet's brutal dictatorship, joining the swell of Spanish language rock and roll that was growing in Argentina. His lyrical insight was poignant then and resonates now. In this set, his beloved storytelling is on full display as well as his connection to the audience.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guide #208: How theatre is holding its own in the age of artificial intelligence

Live theatre's in-person, emotionally authentic shared experience drives increased attendance as audiences seek real human connection amid pandemic recovery, cost pressures, and AI-driven distrust.
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Watch Mac DeMarco Perform "Shining" on Colbert

Mac DeMarco was the musical guest on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert last night (September 11), where he played "Shining" from his new album . Backed by his four-piece band, DeMarco sang and rocked from side to side as a screen played gentle footage of galloping horses. Saddle up below.
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fromKALTBLUT Magazine
1 month ago

Ivy Rosenauer Unleashes Fierce Anthem "Diva" - KALTBLUT Magazine

Produced by the trailblazing queer British duo Charlie Zlutz and Vascha, "Diva" transcends mere entertainment; it's a movement. The accompanying visualizer features Ivy adorned in stunning gold body paint, juxtaposed against a dark and shimmering universe that symbolises transformation, inner power, and the radiant glow that comes from embracing one's true identity. This vivid imagery captures the essence of owning who you are and shining brightly, even in the shadows.
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fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Portland's Punchlines & Piledrivers Pits Comics Against Each Other for a Wrestling-Inspired Improv Battle

In an empty comedy theater, Mack Lee is strutting around in a diaper. The local comedian moves toward a camera, sipping from a baby bottle filled with champagne. An unlit cigarette rests on Lee's bottom lip. It's 10 weeks until the next installment of Punchlines & Piledrivers, and Lee, who performs as an infantile character dubbed Bad Baby, needs to cut a promo for the pro-wrestling-inspired improv comedy show before an upcoming battle in October.
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fromSFGATE
1 month ago

The reunion no one thought would last brings Los Angeles to tears

Oasis's reunion tour reaffirms them as the planet's biggest band, drawing massive crowds, emotional singalongs, and iconic performances.
fromConsequence
1 month ago

PUP and Jeff Rosenstock's Joint Tour Is a Punk Party with a Purpose: Review

With each subsequent tour, PUP and Jeff Rosenstock's respective scopes continue to grow. Between well-received albums and increasingly dedicated fanbases, both acts have been able to fill bigger venues just about every time they embark on a new run (and deservingly so, might we add). Fortunately, they've also managed to successfully scale their high-energy stage show with each jump, retaining a sense of intimacy even as the crowds grow more expansive.
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fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Mitski Announces New Concert Film The Land

Mitski will release her first concert film, Mitski: The Land, from her 2024 Fox Theatre performances, in theaters worldwide on October 22.
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fromConsequence
1 month ago

VMAs 2025: Ricky Martin Performs His Hits, Receives First-Ever Latin Icon Award

Ricky Martin performed a medley of classic hits at the 2025 MTV VMAs and received the show's inaugural Latin Icon award.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Blur's Dave Rowntree: People think music was better in the old days, to which I say: bollocks!'

Career success and the rise of digital photography diminished enthusiasm for taking photos; film's constraints once enforced a more deliberate photographic practice.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Rock star shares fascinating stories about some legendary musicians

We spoke of Jerry Garcia and Elton John spent plenty of time on the subject of his dear ol' pal Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys and touched upon his days working with such punk acts of X and Fear. He even mentioned that he'd read my recent interview with Robby Krieger of The Doors. Of course, he also talked a ton about Three Dog Night.
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fromeverout.com
1 month ago

The Best Things To Do in Portland This Month: September 2025

Multiple comedic performances are arriving in the PNW, featuring Please Don't Destroy, Charlene Kaye's Tiger Daughter, and Atsuko Okatsuka's Big Bowl Tour.
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from48 hills
1 month ago

Under the Stars: Getting live in September with Sextile, KXSF's seven-year bash, more - 48 hills

Budos Band fuses instrumental psych-funk, Afrobeat, doom rock, and heavy-metal textures into cinematic, horn-driven performances that energize dance floors and inspire diverse collaborations.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Gorillaz review after 25 years, Damon Albarn's cartoon band are still riveting and relevant

Gorillaz celebrate 25 years with immersive exhibition and era-specific shows, reviving Demon Days with expanded arrangements, altered vocal lineup, and renewed mass and drama.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

AG Cook review the hyperpop auteur delivers a thrilling Brooklyn show

Everyone is trying to out-scream and out-diva each other at AG Cook's sold-out Brooklyn Paramount show. Midway through his Friday-night DJ set for his Britpop 25 tour, the producer and moptopped dungeon master of the hyperpop universe has put on his Von Dutch remix, a standout single from last summer's Brat invasion that brings pop princesses Charli xcx and Addison Rae together for some prima donna repartee atop a distorted, industrial production.
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fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Free Outdoor "Little Bears" Kids Music Class at Thrive City (SF)

Weekly children's live music sessions at Thrive City featuring Teacher Barb's rock, country, folk, blues, jazz, and original songs promoting musical skills and socialization.
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