Matt CrawfordSF Station Writer |
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 | What You Want Papercuts frontman Jason Quever spent his formative years in San Jose before settling in SF 10 years ago and launching his music career. The band released [b]You Can Have What You Want[/b], its dreamy organ-induced third LP, earlier this year and will perform at The Independent on June 25th. Quever, who once claimed skateboarding saved his life, spoke with SF Station about his new album and future projects. More » |  |  | At the Gate With the official release of her debut LP, [b]Charlatans At The Garden Gate[/b], arriving February 1st, Tristen is poised for a potential breakout year. More » | |  | A Subtle Threat After a brief set on one of the side stages at Outside Lands this past summer, the Budos Band brings its heavy instrumental "Staten Island soul" to The Independent. More » | |  | Indie Weekly Moves to Rickshaw As 2011 arrives, San Francisco’s premier party for Britpop, indie rock, and more, is leaving its long-time home at 330 Ritch for new digs at Rickshaw Stop. More » | |  | Born Again With a career that spans more than fifteen years, East Bay rapper Lyrics Born is back this week with his most musically adventurous album to date. More » | |  | Ready for Treasure Island Following its critically acclaimed debut album in January, Surfer Blood finds itself near the top of the lineup at the Treasure Island Music Festival on October 17th. More » | |  | A Damn Good Band After an intimate performance at the Independent to try out songs off [b]Infinite Arms[/b] in May, Band of Horses is back this Friday to see how they sound outside at the Greek Theater. More » | |  | Kiss Them Goodbye… For Now After two years of touring, the XX returns to the United States for a victory lap before heading home to the UK to recharge. More » | |  | Released on 4AD, 8/10/10 Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars.
If you are looking for another summer album about babes, the beach and surfing, the latest release by Oxford’s Stornoway may disappoint. More » | |  | From Oakland to SF Boots Riley, the political rapper from Oakland who fronts The Coup and Street Sweeper Social Club, shares his favorite hangouts. More » | |
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