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Music Review | Feb 09, 2013

Video Premiere: Ghosts I've Met, "Metal Strings"

Ghosts I've Met, a Seattle-based band with Oakland ties, premieres their video for "Metal Strings" featuring Sharon Van Etten on KQED Arts. By Amanda Roscoe Mayo   

The Bay Bridged | Feb 05, 2013

Live This Month: February 2013

Listen to The Bay Bridged sampling of great local and out-of-town bands performing in the Bay Area this month, including Foxygen, Shugo Tokumaru, Two Gallants, and The Ruby Suns.   



Music Review | Feb 02, 2013

Two Gallants: Dark and Dirty at The Fillmore

Two Gallants end their U.S. tour at home in San Francisco, promoting their most intense record on the heels of a five-year hiatus. By Amanda Roscoe Mayo   

Noise Pop | Jan 31, 2013

Noise Pop 21 Roundup

Listen to tracks from much-anticipated artists of the 21st annual Noise Pop festival, including Toro y Moi, YACHT, Rogue Wave, Damian Jurado, and The Thermals.   



Music Review | Jan 25, 2013

'Hummingbird:' the Darker Side of Local Natives

Local Natives give KQED a peek into their favorite Bay Area spots and a listen to their brand new record, Hummingbird, out January 29. By Amanda Roscoe Mayo   

Event | Jan 23, 2013

SFJAZZ Center Opens Tonight

Check out KQED's coverage of tonight's SFJAZZ center opening -- and tune in to NPR's Live Stream of the festivities tonight from 8-11pm. By Cy Musiker   

Music Review | Jan 19, 2013

New Year. New Tunes. Three Great Indie Albums Start 2013 Off Right.

A look at new music from Yo La Tengo, Tegan and Sara, and Local Natives. By Amanda Roscoe Mayo   

The Bay Bridged | Jan 17, 2013

Beyond the Bay Area: A Sacramento Mixtape

Listen to The Bay Bridged mix of Sacto bands, including: Fine Steps, English Singles, DOOMbird, Sister Crayon, Sea of Bees, and more.   



Noise Pop | Jan 15, 2013

January 2013

Listen to the Noise Pop new music mix for January 2013, featuring music by Sky Ferreira, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Frank Ocean, IceAge and more.   



Music | Jan 14, 2013

Bay Area's Three Sparkling New Music Venues

Brand new music halls at Stanford, Sonoma State and in San Francisco promise to make the Bay Area an even more powerful draw for artists. By Cy Musiker   



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