Sofi Tukker As I finish this list from across the ocean in Australia, I can’t help but reminisce on what an unpredictable, and oftentimes sad year 2016 has been for music fans. Starting with the tragic passing of David Bowie in January: A fearless visionary, iconoclast and personal hero.…

Photos: Alessio Neri SAN FRANCISCO —Right before Swedish indie rock band took the stage The Sounds, a beautiful ballad played through the PA memorized the crowd. As they walked onto stage, all of a sudden, The Fillmore was swallowed by a thunder of screams and cheering that would not dissipate…