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Meg Baird: Reinventing Folk & Rock

Folk music has had a long and storied history in the United States. And just like all old things, people eventually get around questioning whether it is still relevant for the
Jay-ann Bonifel
6 years ago
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New Releases

Album Review: Swan Songs III by Lord of the Lost

Lord of the Lost Swang Song III Napalm Records (Buy) Few bands in the metal world are as prolific as Lord of the Lost. Between live releases, studio albums, and
Andy Lindquist
6 years ago
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New Releases

Album Review: Pagan Rhythms by Spirit World

Spirit World Pagan Rhythms In a day and age where most metal sounds overly polished and mechanical, Spirit World set out to prove to the world that real metal is
Andy Lindquist
6 years ago
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Feature Stories

SF Musicians in the Coronavirus Era 3

Everyone in the music world is hurting now. Musicians not touring, not getting together in the studio to work on new material, not working out new songs in crowded rehearsal
Jeff Spirer
6 years ago
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Feature Stories

Pandemic Music at Home Part 2

This week, we continue examining the different ways in which musicians are using video streams and other means to stay connected to fans while they attempt to earn a living
Paul Piazza
6 years ago
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coronavirus
Feature Stories

Musicians in the Coronavirus Era 11

The 2020 mantra: It’s the end of the world as we know it and nobody feels fine. Live music has been crushed. Has anyone been to a show that would
Jeff Spirer
6 years ago
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New Releases

Album Review: Mordechai by Khruangbin

After two albums of mostly-instrumental music, Khruangbin have taken the big leap towards vocals on their third full-length release, Mordechai. For those of you wondering, yes, the results are great
Andy Lindquist
6 years ago
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Interviews

Talking Titans & Testament with The Chief (Chuck Billy)

Not in any of our lifetimes have we experienced receiving new music releases during a global pandemic. We are accustomed to the write, release, tour, repeat cycle in modern music.
Dylan Dominguez Waltz
6 years ago
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Feature Stories

Pandemic: Music At Home Part 1

During the pandemic, musicians and others in the music industry have been one of the most financially impacted groups. With large gatherings remaining out of the question and venues struggling
Paul Piazza
6 years ago
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coronavirus
Feature Stories

Musicians in the Coronavirus Era 10

The 2020 mantra: It’s the end of the world as we know it and nobody feels fine. Live music has been crushed. Has anyone been to a show that would
Jeff Spirer
6 years ago
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Feature Stories

SF Musicians in the Coronavirus Era 2

Everyone in the music world is hurting now. Musicians not touring, not getting together in the studio to work on new material, not working out new songs in crowded rehearsal
Jeff Spirer
6 years ago
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Feature Stories

SF Musicians in the Coronavirus Era 1

Everyone in the music world is hurting now. Musicians not touring, not getting together in the studio to work on new material, not working out new songs in crowded rehearsal
Jeff Spirer
6 years ago
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coronavirus
Feature Stories

Musicians in the Coronavirus Era 9

The 2020 mantra: It’s the end of the world as we know it and nobody feels fine. Live music has been crushed. Has anyone been to a show that would
Jeff Spirer
6 years ago
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coronavirus
Feature Stories

Musicians in the Coronavirus Era 8

The 2020 mantra: It’s the end of the world as we know it and nobody feels fine. Live music has been crushed. Has anyone been to a show that would
Jeff Spirer
6 years ago
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coronavirus
Feature Stories

Musicians in the Coronavirus Era 7

The 2020 mantra: It’s the end of the world as we know it and nobody feels fine. Live music has been crushed. Has anyone been to a show that would
Jeff Spirer
6 years ago
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coronavirus
Feature Stories

Musicians in the Coronavirus Era 6

The 2020 mantra: It’s the end of the world as we know it and nobody feels fine. Live music has been crushed. Has anyone been to a show that would
Jeff Spirer
6 years ago
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coronavirus
Feature Stories

Musicians in the Coronavirus Era 5

The 2020 mantra: It’s the end of the world as we know it and nobody feels fine. Live music has been crushed. Has anyone been to a show that would
Jeff Spirer
6 years ago
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Feature Stories

Concert Photos: Jeff Spirer

The fifth in our series looking back at photos from SF Sonic contributors comes from Jeff Spirer. Jeff has photographed and written reviews since SF Sonic started (and in its
Jeff Spirer
6 years ago
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coronavirus
Feature Stories

Musicians in the Coronavirus Era 4

The 2020 mantra: It’s the end of the world as we know it and nobody feels fine. Live music has been crushed. Has anyone been to a show that would
Jeff Spirer
6 years ago
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Feature Stories

Concert Photos: Ashleigh Castro

In the fourth of our series presenting photography from SF Sonic photographers, here is a slideshow of photos from Ashleigh Castro. Ashleigh has been contributing to SF Sonic and its
Ashleigh Castro
6 years ago
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Lamb Of God’s Bay Area Return Was Worth The Wait

April 8, 2026

Marissa Nadler’s New Songs Haunted A Small Sacramento Venue

March 31, 2026

Black Label Society Slams The Warfield

March 23, 2026

Gogol Bordello Hosts a Party at the Warfield

March 17, 2026

Sun Ra Arkestra Channels the Cosmos at The Chapel

March 11, 2026

Lights Sparkles at Bimbos

March 10, 2026
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