“lus,” Illustration: Vivian Shih It’s “love and hate” week at RIFF. We’ve taken on the theme of Valentine’s Day to talk about both sides of love. Today, we asked our writers, photographers and editors about their favorite love songs. Additionally, we’ve partnered with talented artist Vivian Shih, who has illustrated…

  Illustration: Vivian Shih It’s “love and hate” week at RIFF. We’ve taken on the theme of Valentine’s Day to talk about both sides of love. We’re starting off with my favorite love songs, but there are some caveats: These are only since 1980. There’s a whole bunch of really…

Austra performs at the Mezzanine in San Francisco on Feb. 11, 2017. SAN FRANCISCO — Austra‘s Katie Stelmanis started her show at the Mezzanine by singing Israel Kamakawiwoʻole’s most famous tune, “Somewhere over the Rainbow,” as a tribute to the victims of the Oakland Ghost Ship fire. Her set was arranged…

Photos: Alessio Neri OAKLAND — Tove Lo‘s set of relatable songs resonated for a couple hours afterward, but that is the biggest compliment one could give about her show at the Fox Theater Wednesday. If not for the suggestive dancing that accompanies the music, Lo’s set would have been forgotten sooner. It didn’t…

U.K. rockers White Lies have always had a way with big arm-waving choruses. You can hear them coming from a mile away. And with the band’s return following three years away, a self-produced fourth album on a new label—Friends—their hallmark remains. White Lies, VOWWS  9 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 14 The Chapel Tickets: $25-$30.…

New York-born, Ireland-raised, singer-songwriter Sally Ó Dúnlaing battles doubts and insecurity on “Feed You Lies,” the new track off forthcoming debut EP Conversations. Ó Dúnlaing, who records and performs under the name Ódú, explained that she began writing “Feed You Lies” about a friend who had seemingly lost his…

  Photos: Alessio Neri SAN FRANCISCO — Pop and R&B trio Muna played at Popscene just eight months ago, opening for Local Natives, before the Los Angeles band began its ascent to the top of critics’ breakout lists. The band returned Friday night to officially debut About U, its first LP that…