Photos: Alessio Neri SAN FRANCISCO — Australian indie pop sensation Amy Shark brought her strong set to The Independent Wednesday. Most of her songs were lyrically dense yet sonically upbeat, though she wasn’t afraid to throw in a more melancholy tune. For the better part of a decade, Amy Shark’s musical achievements…

Tragedy brings out both the best and the worst in people. From the worst events in people’s lives, there is always opportunity to grow, and to become something greater. In the case of folk singer-songwriter Laurie Anderson, tragedy was her muse. Drawing inspiration from her experiences during Hurricane Sandy, Anderson recruited…

Photos: Jane Hu SAN FRANCISCO – Typhoon gave a heartwarming demonstration of what it means to stay true to one’s own independent roots Tuesday at a packed Independent show. The 11-member indie rock band from Salem, Oregon performed an inspiring show, bringing the audience on a journey through its discography and  focussing on the group’s…