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 | Weird and Simple After spending most of this year touring the U.S. and Europe and recording new songs, Sleepy Sun vocalist Brett Constantino is regrouping in the shadow of the Sierras, shoveling dirt and working on landscaping projects on his parents’ property. “It’s so beautiful up here,” he says. “It’s a different kind of paradise.” What’s next? More touring this summer, more recording and eventually maybe enough money to afford a permanent residence, Costantino says. But first, a celebration of the official release of the band’s debut album, [b]Embrace[/b], at Great American Music Hall on June 19th.More |  | Just a Little Patience After several years of backing up many of the artists on the roster of Bay Area record label Quannum Projects, Joyo Velarde can finally take the spotlight. The Filipina songstress, who lives in the East Bay when she is not touring and performing with her husband Lyrics Born, released her debut self-titled EP May 26th and her first LP is scheduled for November. She discussed the EP and her experience growing up in the Bay Area during a phone interview.More |  | Rocking Like a Hurricane Rock ’n’ roll is alive and well with King Khan and the Shrines, the Berlin-based outfit that returns to San Francisco with its big-band psychedelic boogie March 28th at Great American Music Hall. Khan spoke with SF Station shortly after his tour started during a phone interview from New York.More |  | Her Heart is in San Francisco Scotland’s Camera Obscura return to the United States this month following the April release of [b]My Maudlin Career[/b], an album full of heartbreak and disappointment, despite a few seemingly upbeat songs. The band stops at the Fillmore on June 8th. Tracyanne Campbell (vocals/guitar) spoke with SF Station during a phone interview from Scotland before her tour.More |  | Looks like Trouble With a list of self-inflicted injuries incurred as a professional snowboarder, Trevor “Trouble” Andrew is trying on a new hat. After several years of recording, writing and gigging, Trouble Andrew released his debut album -- a mix of punk, hip hop and new wave -- in February. He performs at the Warfield, opening for his fiancé Santigold, on March 21st. He spoke with SF Station during a phone interview from New York.More |  | Music is in their DNA After a quiet start in 2009, Portland-based duo The Helio Sequence are back on tour supporting Keane and trying to survive on the road amid rumors of a swine flu pandemic. The band stops at Oakland’s Fox Theater on May 8th. Brandon Summers (guitar/vocals) spoke with SF Station during a phone interview from Portland.More |  | Band on the Run Sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll are part of San Francisco’s DNA, but, as the Black Lips recently found out, those founding principles still meet persistent opposition in distant locales. The Atlanta-based quartet recently fled India under the threat of arrest after a rowdy show caught the ire of local police. They bring their stripped-down (literally) rock to Great American Music Hall on April 30th. Bassist Jared Swilley spoke with SF Station about touring overseas, recreational use of prescription cough syrup and collaborations with members of the Wu Tang Clan during a phone interview from Atlanta.More |  | A Super-Secret Sensation The Vivian Girls have been winning over hearts and minds with a punk-rock aesthetic, girl-group harmonies and a healthy dose of reverb and distortion since their 2008 DIY self-titled debut was re-released by In the Red records after the initial 500 released by the band quickly sold out. The band's second album is set for release in September. The Brooklyn-based trio performs at The Independent April 24th following their gig at Coachella. Kickball Katy (bass/vocals) spoke with SF Station during a phone interview from Tucson.More |  | UK Duo Gets it Started The Ting Tings 2008 trojan-horse debut [b]We Started Nothing[/b], has undeniably started something. The UK duo earned Apple’s approval with a coveted feature spot on a recent iPod commercial, and the band now finds itself looking to upgrade to larger-capacity venues as many of its shows worldwide sell out in advance. The Ting Tings perform at The Fillmore on April 15th before heading south for Coachella. Katie White (vocals/guitar) spoke with SF Station during a phone interview from the road.More |  | A Walk in the Park San Francisco’s folk-rock outfit Vetiver, led by Andy Cabic, returns to SF April 7th to celebrate the release of [b]Tight Knit[/b], the band’s fourth LP and debut on Sub Pop. Cabic emerged with the band in 2004, a few years after moving to San Francisco from North Carolina. He spoke with SF Station during a phone interview.More |
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