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Music | Mar 11, 2013

Benoît Pioulard's Hymnals of Awe

An interview with Benoît Pioulard and a review of his newest release Hymnal, in advance of his upcoming show at The Hemlock. By Amanda Roscoe Mayo   

The Bay Bridged | Mar 07, 2013

Live This Month: March 2013

Listen to the latest Bay Bridged for a sampling of some great local and out-of-town bands performing this month in the Bay Area. Featuring La Luz, Iceage, Chelsea Light Moving, Wax Idols, Widowspeak, and more.   



Festival Report | Mar 05, 2013

Noise Pop 2013: Days Five & Six

We made it through the whole festival! Six days, many late nights, and a few elbows to the face later, a final Noise Pop 2013 recap. By Sarah Hotchkiss & Amanda Roscoe Mayo   

Festival Report | Mar 02, 2013

Noise Pop 2013: Days Three & Four

Reporting back on music and film from the middle of the Noise Pop festival, featuring Bear Mountain, Doe Eye, Damien Jurado, The SHE's, and The Thermals. Check back for the final installment of our KQED Arts festival coverage. By Sarah Hotchkiss & Amanda Roscoe Mayo   

Festival Report | Feb 28, 2013

Noise Pop 2013: Days One & Two

Reporting back on music and film from the first two days of the Noise Pop festival, featuring Body/Head, Horsebladder, Burmese, the documentary Turning, The Fresh & Onlys, R. Stevie Moore, and Plateaus! Check back for two more installments of our KQED Arts festival coverage. By Amanda Roscoe Mayo   

Noise Pop | Feb 27, 2013

Most Anticipated Records of 2013

Listen to the new Noise Pop mix of their most anticipated records of 2013, featuring The Strokes, Missy Elliot, David Bowie, Youth Lagoon, Phoenix, and The Knife.   



Music | Feb 24, 2013

Why Jazz Clubs in San Francisco are Struggling to Survive

Real estate upheaval, fluctuating audiences pose challenges -- even as new SFJAZZ Center draws big crowds. By Jonathan Curiel   

Festival Report | Feb 22, 2013

A Noise Pop 2013 Wish List

Didn't get tickets to this year's Noise Pop? We've got you covered, with recaps from the pits, crowds, and balconies of venues across San Francisco. First up: our list of must-sees, including local favorites and emerging indie groups from around the world. By Sarah Hotchkiss & Amanda Roscoe Mayo   

Music | Feb 19, 2013

Guy Fox Gettin' Foxy at Rickshaw Stop

Guy Fox bring their best dance party jams to the Rickshaw Stop. By Amanda Roscoe Mayo   

Noise Pop | Feb 15, 2013

February 2013

Listen to the Noise Pop new music mix for the month of February, featuring Tegan and Sarah, Thee Oh Sees, My Bloody Valentine, and Youth Lagoon.   



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