Naming their sophomore album Developer is a bold move for the still-young band Social Studies. But it is as apt a descriptor as you’re likely to find for how the sound of this San Francisco-based five-piece has flourished, matured, and, yes, developed over the past few years. Following the release

The fine people at San Franpsycho and The Independent are throwing me an epic campaign kickoff party this Friday, July 17th. Get your tickets here. Join us for an evening of music, burlesque, drinking, dancing, and some good ol’ fashioned politicking with a San Francisco twist. Ticket sales directly benefit

22 year-old singer and songwriter Charli XCX’s rise to international pop stardom has been nothing short of meteoric. Charli has toured the globe with the likes of Katy Perry and Coldplay while writing and featuring on some of the biggest songs of recent years — selling over 17 million singles

Every third Thursday our friends at the Contemporary Jewish Museum will be putting on a show.  This time The Sam Chase will be performing live, and it’s all for a mere $5.  Honestly this may be the best deal you’ll get in the city this month. In honor of one of San Francisco’s

Bust out the musical broad stripes and bright stars at any 4th of July party or BBQ with this curated, ready-to-roll playlist of songs specifically naming America, American or USA in their titles. We’ve curated a YouTube set list that you can just pull up and hit Play on whenever

As a displaced Southerner (Proud Charlestonian) living in the North, patriotic holidays are always a bit of a conundrum. With many of our staples not being available above the Mason-Dixon it can be a bit of a bummer. But in 5 easy steps you Yankees can have a Southern style 4th

Rad Upcoming SF Events Tito Puente Jr. THU. 07/02 | 7:30PM @ YOSHI’S OAKLAND The comparison is inevitable. How could it be otherwise? Tito Puente Jr. carries his father with him – imprinted on his physical being and locked in his soul. It’s in his looks, his joy, his music.

  The Boston born, now generally Northeast based, but ever on-the-go Dopapod has come a long way from their college basement, DIY party roots. While maintaining to be as grassroots as their humble beginnings, the group has earned praise from taste making critics like Huffington Post, Jambase, Relix, and The