It’s a rare gift in the age of algorithm-driven soundtracks to stumble across music that feels entirely unforced, where the harmonies seem to rise from the land itself, carrying the
OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark) The Fox, Oakland June 15, 2025 Photos by Raymond Ahner Originally announced for 2024, OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark) were unfortunately forced to cancel their
With the announcement of this year's Substance Festival at the Great American Music Hall, we here at SF Sonic wanted to highlight some of the bands and artists playing over
Lake Street Dive Channel 24, Sacramento July 1, 2025 Photos by Paul Piazza Lake Street Dive brought their bold original cross-pollination of soul, folk, jazz, and classic pop to Sacramento’s
Fu Manchu Ace of Spades, Sacramento June 24, 2025 Photos by Paul Piazza Legendary Southern California stoner rockers Fu Manchu recently played a crushing show at Sacramento’s Ace of Spades.
BLACKSTAR Symphony Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco June 26, 2025 For fans of David Bowie, his final album Blackstar was the most bittersweet parting gift that they could
Pierce the Veil Toyota Pavilion, Concord June 25, 2025 Photos by Raymond Ahner There was a palpable sense of excitement as the sold-out crowd at the Concord Pavilion heard “El
Chaz Costello is a man who wears many hats. Best known either as the bassist of Choir Boy or the frontman of his band Sculpture Club, a list of all
Metallica Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara June 22, 2025 Photos by Raymond Ahner After announcing their 21-date M72 North American Tour over 9 months ago, Metallica, arguably still the biggest band
Acid Bath Fox Theatre, Oakland June 14, 2025 Photos by Raymond Ahner After announcing a handful of hugely anticipated festival dates earlier this year, a reunited Acid Bath steamrolled into the
Sleek Teeth photos by Holy Smoke Photography With the announcement of this year's Substance Festival at the Great American Music Hall, we here at SF Sonic wanted to highlight some
Styx Toyota Pavilion, Concord June 13, 2025 Photos by Raymond Ahner On the road and on the 40-date Brotherhood of Rock tour with Kevin Cronin and Don Felder, rock legends
With the announcement of this year's Substance Festival at the Great American Music Hall, we here at SF Sonic wanted to highlight some of the bands and artists playing over
Ministry The Warfield, San Francisco June 3, 2025 Photos by Raymond Ahner For years my wife and I played a game where we would ask each other what the most
Header photo by Sabrina S. Sutherland. Promotional photo of Sabrina S. Sutherland by Patrick Ecclesine Fans of David Lynch are already familiar with Sabrina S. Sutherland, whether they're aware of
Photos by Olivier Gamas With the announcement of this year's Substance Festival at the Great American Music Hall, we here at SF Sonic wanted to highlight some of the bands
Simple Minds Toyota Pavilion, Concord May 20, 2025 Photos by Raymond Ahner Currently out on the road with their biggest US Tour in over four decades, Scottish legends Simple Minds
Golden Road Gathering El Dorado County Fairgrounds, Placerville May 16-18, 2025 Photos by Paul Piazza The Golden Road Gathering has, over the course of its first three years, become a
Gang Of Four The Chapel, San Francisco May 24, 2025 Photos by Tyler King Forty-five years after the release of their debut album Entertainment! in the United States, Gang Of
The Jesus Lizard Fillmore Auditorium May 5/6, 2025 Photos by Paul Piazza The legendary noise rock outfit TheJesus Lizard brought their incredible turbulent and tuneful raucous performance to the Fillmore