Nigerian-born, Birmingham, England-raised soul singer Jacob Banks has been enriching the R&B, soul and hip-hop landscape for the better part of a few years. With a powerful baritone delivery  that borders on operatic (not unlike fellow U.K. vocalist Rag’n’Bone Man), Banks’ music is as gripping as it is dense.…

On the heels of another massive BottleRock Napa Valley, Coco Sterzenbach and Mike DeWald recap the festival, from their favorite sets of the previous weekend to the most delectable festival food offerings and a complete rundown of  their time in Napa. We’re also including portions of their interviews with…

The Killers. Photos: Chloe Catajan, Martin Lacey and courtesy NAPA — The Killers turned the heat up in Napa on the second day of BottleRock Napa Valley Saturday. The Las Vegas band may not have been responsible for the noticeable increase in sunshine, but it brought the glitz and glamor…

Jacob Banks, courtesy. SAN FRANCISCO — Every week there is a new atrocity. Whether the target of the far right is immigrants, children, African Americans or the poor, conservative extremists are trying to bully others into submission. The problems aren’t limited to the United States. Nigerian-born, U.K.-based soul singer…

Photos courtesy: Andrew Jorgensen/Outside Lands Ten years in, the Outside Lands Music Festival has become one of the most iconic music gatherings in the U.S. Which other festival offers a top-notch lineup alongside giant lit-up cypress trees in a magical fairy forest in the middle of a bustling metropolis?…