The intricate universe of mergers is often a chaotic endeavor for many musicians, one where few artists have found success unless that artist’s name is Brian Eno. But let it be a pair of Canadian producers to subvert this notion. Venetian Snares x Daniel Lanois Venetian Snares & Daniel…

Photos: Jose Saucedo SAN FRANCISCO —  Canadian ‘world music’ band Delhi 2 Dublin brought a mixture of bhangra, electronica and hip-hop to The Independent Saturday, and along with it, a ton of energy and stage presence. Though the genre may confound indie rock fans, Delhi 2 Dublin easily crossed that bridge at…

Photos: Alessio Neri SAN FRANCISCO — Audien spent all of last year producing new music and testing it out at his Las Vegas residencies. He was all work and no talk Friday night at the Regency Ballroom, and proved the time off was worth the wait. The Connecticut DJ…

An all-queer dark electronic pop girl band is a phrase that you don’t hear very often. L.A.’s MUNA has made the sub-genre official with their debut album, About U. Written and performed in the same vein as Haim and Lucius, the album is full of heartbreak, social justice and empowerment tempered with…

It’s not for everyone, but it’s everywhere: electronic music. The genre has evolved faster than any other in the last three years. DJs around the world push its boundaries every day, and if you don’t follow closely, you will be left behind. Audien has made it a priority to also push himself…