Welcome Home Karl. 

For those San Franciscans who long for a seasonal excuse to slip into cozy socks and cook Kitchari, the return of Fog this afternoon was a welcome respite.

My new favorite band, Howard, is a perfect complement to SF’s much needed sweater weather. They captivate listeners with polyphonic rhythms that are reminiscent of Radiohead and Eddie Vedder-esque vocals that parallel his expansive “Into The Wild” Soundtrack. Enjoy getting lost in this band’s slow building electronic swirl this Monday evening…

Asgeir is another great choice for this cozy and foggy night. Keep an eye out for a review of their recent set @ The New Parish soon.

Until then…it’s showtime! Literally.

Spring Shows

February 26th: Les Sins @ The New Parish 

The solo project of Chaz Bundick (Toro Y Moi), this upbeat remix of the band’s trademark shoegaze vibe is a welcome new sound. Have a listen to this toe tappin’ single: Why

February 27th:  WET @ The Rickshaw Stop

After enjoying  to this little indie band for the past 3 years, I’m excited to see one of my lo-fi favorites in person. Their simple melodies charm the senses and sound incredibly fresh. The hook on “You’re the best”  @ :45 secs. gets me every time  

March 16th: Warpaint @ Le Trianon (Paris, France) 

Next month my musical adventures will go Euro as I sway alongside Parisian hipsters while listening to this all-female indie folk band. Warpaint has mastered the murky expansiveness and stripped-down arrangements of this genre. Listen to Billie Holiday 

April 2nd: Ibeyi @ The Independent 

This sassy duo of french sisters are doing a crazy awesome afro-funk jam that has me groovin’ in my seat. Enjoy their hypnotic music video: River, Stream their new album here

April 16th: alt-J, Jungle @ The Greek Theater

After two dynamic sets at Treasure Island last Fall, I can’t wait to see both these bands again:

Alt-J has been breaking down indie rock silos for the past few years and audiences can’t seem to get enough of their strange and tantalizing sound, Listen to “Every Other Freckle” to hear one of their best lines  “I want to turn you inside out and lick you like a crisp packet”…

Jungle with animalistic intensity this band integrates funk, rock, and pop into a fluid sound that is both catchy and fresh. Throw in some hand claps and you’ve got yourself a keeper – Listen to Busy Earnin’

April 21st: Slyvan Esso @ Fillmore

Like many lo-fi favorites these days sleepy Slyvan Esso has a sound that sneaks up on you, slowly unraveling itself to the listener who sinks deeper & deeper into their hypnotic musical world.  After getting some hype due to their popular musical samplings on NPR, they released a full album in 2014 to much fan fare.  Now Sylvan Esso have taken their eclectic beats and sultry vocals to the stage and we couldn’t be happier. Listen to Coffee and Dress