Noah Kahan performs during BottleRock Napa Valley at the Napa Valley Expo on May 25, 2025. Photos: Matt Pang and Steve Carlson/STAFF. (Noah Kahan above courtesy). NAPA — BottleRock’s third and final day carried through much of the momentum built by the first two with youthful energy that could…

Stephen Day and Allen Stone, courtesy. This week’s column features breezy neo-soul from Stephen Day and Allen Stone, vulnerable folky pop by Trace Mountains, bold and brassy soul from Hajaj, high-octane pop-punk by Sorry My Love, vibrant synth-pop from St. Lucia and a tender, timeless track in Spanish from…

Magdalena Bay, courtesy Lissyelle Laricchia. Love songs by Rat Boy and Allen Stone, gritty reality checks by Chat Pile and Balance and Composure, and upbeat—and uplifting—dance tracks by Magdalena Bay and Mallrat make the cut. Rat Boy, “She’s The One” — U.K. band Rat Boy brings back the nostalgia…

Allen Stone Allen Stone has a lot to be excited about. He’s kept himself very busy in the time gearing up for his forthcoming album—two new singles, high-profile TV performances, and a new fall tour that starts tonight. Stone’s first two teasers from his yet-to-be-announced album, “Brown Eyed Lover”…

Allen Stone, courtesy: Jason Tang. Whenever Seattle soul crooner Allen Stone happens to find himself in San Francisco at the beginning of a week, he makes time for Motown on Monday. Typically held at Madrone Art Bar near Alamo Square, this is where you can go to hear a…

Stevie Wonder performs at Outside Lands at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco on Aug. 12, 2012. Roman Gokhman/STAFF. Stevie Wonder performs at Outside Lands at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco on Aug. 12, 2012. Check out more photos and a video playlist from the 2012 iteration of…