Echosmith performs at the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco on March 25, 2015. Roman Gokhman/STAFF. I’ve seen the Colourist a few times now and they are always fun live. It was my first time seeing Echosmith, and I interviewed the band before the show. The interview will run right…

Marina and the Diamonds perform on April 17, 2015 at the Warfield in San Francisco. Roman Gokhman/STAFF. This is the final part in a five-part series. Read how I’m scoring my list and find out about my “special consideration” acts in PART 1, the runners-up in PART 2, 15 through 11…

Arcade Fire performs during Live 105 Not So Silent Night at Oracle Arena in Oakland on Dec. 7, 2013. Roman Gokhman/STAFF. Photos and videos of Arcade Fire, Phoenix, Alt-J, Lorde, Bastille, NONONO, The Neighbourhood and The Colourist. Arcade Fire performs during Live 105 Not So Silent Night at Oracle…

The Colourist, courtesy. The Lido Building, a windowless warehouse on a man-made island in Newport Beach, is about to get demolished to make way for condominiums. The Colourist 9:30 p.m., Thursday Rickshaw Stop/Popscene Tickets: $10. Not too many people are likely to care about the demolition of the Cold…

Royal Teeth performs at Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco on June 29, 2013. Roman Gokhman/STAFF. Louisiana’s rich musical history is packed with trumpets, washboards and accordions, and jazz, zydeco and blues are its mainstays. Southern Louisiana sextet Royal Teeth features none of those traditional elements. Royal Teeth,…