The 2017 BAMS List: Showbams covered many excellent bands, musicians and DJs throughout 2017 — the following are our favorite performances of the year.
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CRSSD returns with Empire of the Sun, Gorgon City, Bonobo, Little Dragon & more in Spring 2018
December 19, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The two-day music festival has assembled another electronic-focused roster that includes Gryffin, The Presets, Lemaitre and special guest Tchami.
Outside Lands 2017: Our 10th anniversary awards
August 28, 2017 by Leave a Comment
FESTIVAL REVIEW: We hand out some hardware after the 2017 edition of Outside Lands.
Outside Lands 2017: Top 5 things to see, eat & drink
August 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
FESTIVAL PREVIEW: We’ve outlined our top sets that you won’t want to miss, biggest scheduling conflicts, potential guest appearances and the best beverages to drink.
Outside Lands reveals its 2017 schedule
August 1, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The three-day festival has unveiled what every live music fan clamors for … set times!
Outside Lands reveals 2017 lineup, headlined by Metallica, The Who & Gorillaz
April 4, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Outside Lands is going BIG for its 10th anniversary with a lineup for the ages.
Outside Lands 2017: Lineup locks, likely acts & long shots
April 3, 2017 by 1 Comment
Now that Ranger Dave has dusted off his uniform and is prepping for duty, we can speculate who will be performing for Outside Lands’ 10th anniversary.
Goldenvoice reveals 2017 Coachella sideshows
February 13, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Goldenvoice has once again released a list of sideshows in support of Coachella, and this year’s lineup is jam-packed with top-notch talent.
Coachella announces 2017 lineup with Radiohead, Beyoncé & Kendrick Lamar serving as headliners
January 3, 2017 by Leave a Comment
After it was reported weeks ago that Radiohead, Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar would headline Coachella’s 18th edition, that news has now been confirmed.
The 25 best live music acts of 2015
December 28, 2015 by 2 Comments
The 2015 BAMS List: Showbams covered many excellent bands, musicians and DJs throughout 2015 — the following 25 acts are our favorite live performers of the year.
Empire of the Sun bring a festival-season sampler to Bill Graham Civic with St. Lucia, Holy Ghost!
September 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
SHOW REVIEW: Empire of the Sun shows are a special kind of magic that regardless of the material’s absurd nature, translate into an experience unlike anything else.
CRSSD makes a big splash in debut as 2015 festival season heats up
March 19, 2015 by Leave a Comment
FESTIVAL REVIEW: Goldenvoice and FNGRS CRSSD are quickly changing the game after putting on a nearly flawless first edition of CRSSD Festival at San Diego’s Waterfront Park.
Five reasons why you won’t want to miss CRSSD
January 12, 2015 by Leave a Comment
FESTIVAL PREVIEW: Making its debut this spring, CRSSD Festival is the newest music festival to call California home. Here are five reasons why you’ll want to be there.
TBD Fest brings the heat amid Sacramento’s extended summer
October 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
FESTIVAL REVIEW: The inaugural year of the TBD Festival kicked off in a dust-filled blaze of glory with Moby, Empire of the Sun and YACHT leaving the strongest impression.
9 Sports Anthems for the 21st Century
January 30, 2014 by 2 Comments
BAM OF THE WEEK: With Super Bowl XLVIII upon us, we hunted nine contemporary and would-be sports Anthems from and for the 21st Century.
Showbams’ top shows of 2013
December 17, 2013 by 1 Comment
BEST OF 2013: The Bam Team looks back at our favorite shows that took place in the Bay Area music scene and beyond this year.
New Music Tuesday: Kanye West • Sigur Rós • Empire of the Sun
June 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Every Tuesday, we focus on new music releases by naming our top tracks, album highlights, lowlights and important takeaways for select albums.
