Thao Nguyen on Collective Power and the One Vegetable She Always Brings On Tour
We catch up with the East Bay songwriter on the eve of her nationwide tour to support Show Me, her first studio album in six years.
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Thao Nguyen on Collective Power and the One Vegetable She Always Brings On Tour
We catch up with the East Bay songwriter on the eve of her nationwide tour to support Show Me, her first studio album in six years.
How the Hell Are We Going to Watch Game 6 of the WNBA Finals?
The Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream will be tipping off at the ungodly hour of 9:30am on Thursday. Why?
Exclusive: Bottom of the Hill Sold, Will Continue as Live Music Venue
The storied San Francisco club will reopen in 2027 under new ownership.
‘Horror Movie Love Eggs’: COYOTE Watches ‘You Can See Everything’
(It all depends on how you define the word "can.")
The Civic Joy Fucks Are Here to Revitalize Your Face Off
This ‘Daniel Lurie’-fronted punk band is pro-cop, pro-Flock — and just might restore your faith in San Francisco.
Excerpt: ‘A Wall Is Also a Road’
The new novel from San Francisco sci-fi writer Annalee Newitz is a thought-provoking meditation on human nature, told from the perspective of an adventurous alien amoeba.
Amid Anti-Trans Uproar in the WNBA, the Valkyries Are Standing Their Ground. Is That Enough?
For Valkyries fans, the inclusiveness of Ballhalla is sacred — even moreso as the culture war comes for the WNBA.
An Oakland Record Label Aims to Highlight ‘Queer Imagination’
Names to Love You By, a new DIY imprint for experimental music, kicks off with a Sept. 25 show at Wyldflowr Arts.
Forget Lurie’s Boosterism. SF Artists Say Only DIY Organizing Can Save the Scene
While the mayor boasts about Vogue World as a win for the local “creative community,” one thing’s never been more clear: A healthy art scene can’t depend on politicians or wealthy donors.
Magik*Magik Orchestra Cordially Invites You to a Slumber Party
Listen up and wind down at Gray Area on Sept. 26.
Sounding It Out: A New Book Celebrates 30 Years of ‘Tape Op’
Publisher John Baccigaluppi on 'Making Music,' a new collection of 24 interviews from the essential record production magazine.
Pokémon Is for the Gays
This year, the Pokémon World Championships are in San Francisco — so here are the many reasons why Pokémon is gay as hell.