Festivals
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Two days at Treefort Music Fest in Boise
The Treefort Music Festival main stage entrance in Boise, Idaho on March 22, 2019. BOISE, IDAHO — Rain-slicked streets reflected streetlights outside the Linen Building. Echoing through the dark streets just outside downtown, the in-your-face flow of Toronto rapper Haviah Mighty was heard from inside the 100-year-old white brick building…
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Outside Lands Eager Beaver tickets go on sale Thursday
The producers of the Outside Lands Music Festival announced this morning that Eager Beaver three-day tickets will go on sale Thursday at 10 a.m.—prior to the announcement of the lineup. It does not appear that the festival is offering the so-called Leisure Beaver pass this year. Last year, those…
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The 5 best acts we saw in the second half of SXSW 2019
Charly Bliss performs at a Rolling Stone during the 2019 SXSW Conference and Festivals at Native Hostel on March 15, 2019 in Austin, Texas. Photo: Steve Rogers Photography/Getty Images. AUSTIN, TEX. — A few days ago, we shared our picks for the best finds at first half of SXSW.…
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The 6 best acts we saw in the first half of SXSW 2019
Low Cut Connie. Courtesy: Silvia Saponaro. AUSTIN, TEX. — SXSW 2019 marked a decided return to the “discovery mode” hallmark for which the festival has traditionally been known. While some big names always drop in—for example, Beastie Boys Mike D and Ad-Rock each gave a festival chat; as did David Byrne—the…
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SXSW 2019: Our top 10 rising act picks for every attendee
Bedouine at the Fox Theater in Oakland during Noise Pop on Feb. 24, 2018. She’s one of the must-see acts at SXSW 2019. Photo: Chloe Catajan. AUSTIN — With 2,000 acts from more than 60 countries, SXSW may have the most intimidating music festival schedule on the planet. The…
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WHAT A WEEK: RIFF’s Noise Pop in review
Daughters perform at Noise Pop at The Independent in San Francisco on March 3, 2019. Photo: Shawn Robbins. The Bay Area always gets a taste of festival season early with Noise Pop. Last week more than 100 performers of genres ranging from indie rock, metal and hip-hop overtook more…
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14 tips to make the most of SXSW Music 2019
Fans watch White Reaper perform at SXSW 2018 in Austin, Texas. Navigating the planning, scheduling and budgeting for SXSW, which begins on March 8 in Austin, isn’t easy. Even those who have attended the festival for years feel bouts of frustration. It’s simply impossible to control everything. This article…
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NOISE POP PHOTOS: The Marías soften and tenderize The Chapel
The Marías perform at The Chapel in San Francisco on March 3, 2019. Photos: Joaquin Cabello. SAN FRANCISCO — The Marías brought soft psychedelic soul to The Chapel at a sold-out concert that concluded the Noise Pop Music Festival. The Marías perform at The Chapel in San Francisco on…
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Noise Pop Review: Daughters bring maddening intensity to the Independent
Daughters perform at Noise Pop at The Independent in San Francisco on March 3, 2019. Photos: Shawn Robbins. SAN FRANCISCO — East Coast noise rockers Daughters shook up all senses at The Independent on Sunday night at a sold-out show that closed out the Noise Pop Music Festival. The band played a…
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NOISE POP REVIEW: Beirut brings brass, Euro flair to the Fox Theater
Beirut performs at Noise Pop at the Fox Theater in Oakland on Mar. 2, 2019. Photos: Karen Goldman. OAKLAND — From the moment Beirut‘s Zach Condon hit the stage, he was in full-on conductor mode. The Brooklyn singer, composer and frontman took fans and his band on a trip through Europe.…
