In addition to The Decemberists’ lyrics, which often focus on historical incidents and/or folklore, they are also well known for their eclectic live shows. Audience participation is a part of each performance, typically during encores. The band stages whimsical reenactments of sea battles and other centuries-old events, typically of regional interest, or

I’m super excited to bring you this giveaway because I love me some Shabazz Palaces. So, please don’t enter this giveaway if you intend on flaking. I will be sad. Shabazz Palaces is an American hip hop duo from Seattle composed of Ishmael Butler a.k.a. Palaceer Lazaro (formerly Butterfly of

As 2024 winds down, we’re reflecting on another incredible year of sharing the stories, art, culture, and nightlife that make the Bay Area so unique. BrokeAssStuart.com wouldn’t be what it is without you—our community of readers, supporters, and believers in independent media. This year, instead of asking you to join Patreon

Neon Indian (aka Alan Palomo) has announced the long awaited follow up to 2011’s Era Extraña and this year’s standalone single “Annie.” Slated for release via Mom + Pop on October 16, VEGA INTL. Night School was conceived during a period of aesthetic reinvention for Palomo, as he retooled the

Originating from Australia and now based in LA, enigmatic artist and producer RY X has been making waves since his debut EP Berlin entered the public consciousness upon it’s release in late 2014 powered by the sleeper success of the set’s title track. RY X’s momentum has continued alongside the

  “Defining success is not an exact science by any means. In some ways, it’s especially difficult to quantify one’s success when they have a job that places them in the public eye, a position that is ripe for critique and high expectations. Perhaps those who best thrive in those

The 8th Annual GLIDE Legacy Gala — now the most established and well-attended young professional gala in San Francisco — welcomes over 1,000 guests and honors three luminaries with the 2017 Legacy Awards for their social impact on the San Francisco Community and their commitment to GLIDE. This year, they

Internationally acclaimed Mexican acoustic rock guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela are back on the road again, bringing their unique instrumental blend of metal, jazz and world music to audiences all over the US. Rodrigo Sanchez and Gabriela Quintero have been playing together for more than fifteen years. First as young thrash metal fans in their native Mexico City,

I am so f’ing stoked to bring you this giveaway. A-WA (pronounced Ay-Wa) is a band formed by the Haim sisters who combine music inspired by the ancient oral history of Yemenite women’s chanting with electronic dance music. Their debut album Habib Galbi brings unique identity with a lot of groove,