The Bam Team’s 5 Favorite Albums & Songs of 2020
Wow, 2020 ... what can we say? This year will certainly be remembered for a lot of things, but none more so than the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) … BAM ON
Outside Lands cancels 2020 edition, reveals lineup for 2021 with Tame Impala, Lizzo & The Strokes
Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival // Golden Gate Park - San Francisco August 6th-8th, 2021 // As most of us know by now, 2020 has been a really rough … BAM ON
Tool show us at SAP Center that they’ve only gotten bigger & better with more time
By Mike Rosati // Tool with Author & Punisher // SAP Center - San Jose January 14th, 2020 // My first Tool show was at the Trocadero Transfer, a … BAM ON
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The Bam Team’s 5 Favorite Albums & Songs of 2020
Showbams presents The Bam Team members’ favorite albums and songs from 2020.
Tool show us at SAP Center that they’ve only gotten bigger & better with more time
PHOTOS: After nearly three decades, the prog-metal titans are still selling out arenas all around the world — this time in support of their fifth LP.
Our favorite performances from 2019
The 2019 BAMS List: Showbams covered many excellent bands, musicians and DJs throughout 2019 — the following are our favorite performances of the year.
The Bam Team’s 5 Favorite Shows, Albums & Songs of 2019
Showbams presents The Bam Team members’ favorite shows, albums and songs from 2019.
The prolific, often unpredictable King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard turn heavy at LA’s Greek Theatre
SHOW REVIEW: Since forming almost a decade ago, the Australian septet is certainly making a strong case as rock’s most prolific and unpredictable band right now.
Outside Lands 2019: Our top sets & festival awards
FESTIVAL REVIEW: Now that the dust has settled in Golden Gate Park, it’s time to look back at what made Outside Lands’ 12th edition such a success.
FKJ is a one-man, groove-making machine who’s full of surprises as he demonstrates at Shrine Expo Hall
SHOW REVIEW: After making his debut at Coachella this year, the multi-instrumentalist and singer looks like he’s ready to share his one-of-a-kind live show with the rest of the world.
The Raconteurs show all at the Santa Barbara Bowl why we need them after 11 years between albums
SHOW REVIEW: The four-piece consisting of Jack White, Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence and Patrick Keeler is finally back in the spotlight where it belongs — and for good reason.
In times when we need it most, COMMON continues to spread worldwide love at Apogee Studio
SHOW REVIEW: As he tours in support of his 12th studio album, the Grammy-winning rapper’s overarching message stands clear: let love rule today and every day.
Jim James, The Claypool Lennon Delirium take us on a psych-rock roller coaster at The Wiltern
SHOW REVIEW: The frontman of My Morning Jacket sent a strong reminder of how powerful music can be as a unifying force while sharing the stage with the Claypool Lennon Delirium.
Empire of the Sun are walking on more than just a dream after selling out three straight shows in SF
PHOTOS: The Australian synthpop outfit hit the West Coast hard to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their debut album with a three-night stand at The Regency Ballroom.
A sold-out crowd at Hollywood Palladium propels Local Natives to new heights in their hometown
SHOW REVIEW: Sometimes three amazing vocalists singing in harmony is all that you need to pack a 5,000-person venue as the LA indie band exhibited after Middle Kids’ opening set.
From T-Pain to Usher, Smokin Grooves Fest turns up the heat in 2019 with a slew of top-notch talent
FESTIVAL REVIEW: With R&B’s new crop of talent continuing to innovate and inspire, here’s hoping that the festival will keep coming back year after year.
The Chemical Brothers give fans at Shrine Expo Hall the electronic show they desperately need in 2019
SHOW REVIEW: The legendary UK electronic duo created a scintillating audio-visual experience to remember and one of the best we’ve witnessed in a while.
Modeselektor return to U.S. soil & pound our ears with their new material at a sold-out Echoplex
SHOW REVIEW: After a nearly eight-year break between albums, the German IDM duo is still selling out clubs with its dark, pulsating beats and brash, in-your-face sounds.
Noise Pop 2019: Celebrating Bay Area indie culture with great music & a whole lot more
FESTIVAL REVIEW: Another epic edition of Noise Pop is now in the history books, and here are a few of our favorite moments from 2019.
These acts are ready to make a big splash in 2019
NEW MUSIC: Here are five that might have flown under the radar but are about to do some big things and can breathe new life into your outdated playlists.
10 new songs that you should know about & hear
NEW MUSIC: Don’t have time to dig into all of the new releases? That’s why we created this cheat sheet of the latest earworms.
