A GOOD OL’ FASHION SIT SOWN: Interview with Shane Handal of Set and Setting
Last July, I walked aimlessly around St. Pete on a searing hot day during the Anti Warpt festival with a friend searching the many venues for music that caught my attention. Finding ourselves walking past the entrance to State Theater, we heard a thunderous roar coming from inside. Like an oasis from the brutal heat, we entered the theater to find a group unlike any we had seen... Read More
WATCH: Alexander & The Grapes play a new song, “Open Door”
Alexander & The Grapes‘ debut LP — Hemispheres — will forever have a place in our ear canals, but it’s always great to hear new music from one of the Bay area’s finest bands. The latest offering comes in video form, which appears to have been recorded during Creative Loafing’s multi-venue Warehouse District party on April 19. SUB AP! CAL:... Read More
LOOK: Ghostface Killah & Venice Dawn at Orpheum
Ghostface Killah plays Orpheum in Ybor City, Fla. on May 19, 2013. | Photo by: Brian Mahar © The dreaded Sunday night show lived up to it’s reputation (how many people looked ROUGH on Monday morning?) on May 19, but woe be damned if Ybor City didn’t make it worth it as Ghostface Killah combined forces with super producer Adrian Younge and his Venice Dawn orchestra for... Read More
LISTEN: Jonah Vin – “From The Top”
The only thing better than discovering your new favorite band is watching them grow up to become the big beautiful band you always saw inside, and while we’re sure that the boys in Look Mexico still have much more blossoming to do, we sure are proud of the little record label they’ve been cultivating. Holy Hell Records is just rounding the corner on its second year... Read More
LOOK: The Joy Formidable at the State Theatre – 05.05.13
The Joy Formidable came back to the bay area for the third time in a couple years and their following has grown deservedly. Check out some photos below. Next... Read More
LOOK: IO Echo at the State Theatre – 05.05.13
IO Echo opened for The Joy Formidable last weekend and powered through with a few mic problems and a whole lot of hair. Check out some photos below. Next... Read More
