The “transformational festival” is back on schedule this May after a longer-than-expected wait last year to release its lineup.
Lightning in a Bottle’s 2020 roster has Kaytranada, Sylvan Esso, GRiZ & Purity Ring leading the pack
January 14, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Outside Lands 2018: A return to form in Year 11
August 17, 2018 by Leave a Comment
FESTIVAL REVIEW: While this year’s lineup might not have appealed to the core demographic from its incarnation, the event still offers something for everyone.
Outside Lands 2018: Don’t miss these performances
August 7, 2018 by Leave a Comment
FESTIVAL PREVIEW: Another year of Outside Lands descends upon SF’s foggy metropolis as we dig into what this event is all about … the music.
Outside Lands releases its 2018 schedule
July 25, 2018 by Leave a Comment
You can now start making your plans for which artists you’ll be seeing at Golden Gate Park this August.
Outside Lands taps The Weeknd, Florence + the Machine, Janet Jackson to lead 2018 lineup
April 3, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The three-day music festival is bringing some heavy hitters to Golden Gate Park this August for its 11th year.
Outside Lands 2016: Top sets, awards & what we overheard at Golden Gate Park
August 11, 2016 by 2 Comments
FESTIVAL REVIEW: As Outside Lands continues to set the bar high thanks to its innovative features, top-notch billing and overall experience, here are our favorite moments from 2016.
Treasure Island Music Festival releases 2016 lineup with headliners Sigur Rós, Ice Cube
June 14, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Treasure Island Music Festival is back for its 10th anniversary this fall, and after months of speculation, we now know who will be performing in 2016.
Sasquatch! continues to reign supreme as the Pacific Northwest’s premier music festival
June 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment
FESTIVAL REVIEW: Embracing the culture of the Pacific Northwest, Sasquatch! caters to the growing breed of indie-centric fans caring just as much about the festival experience (if not more) than the music itself.
The Bam Team’s 5 Favorite Shows, Albums & Songs of 2014
December 31, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Showbams presents The Bam Team members’ favorite shows, albums and songs from 2014.
James Blake pulls a stunning audible with diverse set at The Chapel in SF
December 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
SHOW REVIEW: James Blake utilized the venues’ rich history and audible dimensions to his advantage throughout the performance.
Showbams Photography 2013: A year in review
December 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BEST OF 2013: Take a look at some of the best live music photography snapped by Showbams photographers this year.
Showbams’ top tracks of 2013
December 11, 2013 by 8 Comments
BEST OF 2013: Showbams contributors name their top 20 songs of the past year.
Showbams’ 40 best albums of 2013
December 3, 2013 by 4 Comments
BEST OF 2013: Showbams presents our favorite 40 records of 2013, along with individual columnist top picks.
Treasure Island Music Festival 2013: Top sets
October 22, 2013 by 4 Comments
FESTIVAL REVIEW: Treasure Island Music Festival 2013 in review — 20 set recaps, seven shows named “Top Set” and 120-plus artist and scene photos.
15 things to expect at Treasure Island Music Festival
October 16, 2013 by 2 Comments
FESTIVAL PREVIEW: Expect to see or experience these 15 things at Treasure Island Music Festival 2013.
MIDTERM REPORT: Best Albums of 2013
July 17, 2013 by 3 Comments
BEST OF 2013: Is 2013 the year digital dance music makes the big leap, fully taking over the Top 40 but also ingraining itself into the hearts of critics?
Treasure Island Music Festival: Seven reasons to go big
June 12, 2013 by 8 Comments
FESTIVAL PREVIEW: From the top-notch lineup to the epic venue, here are seven reasons to “Go Big” for the 7th annual Treasure Island Music Festival.
Treasure Island Music Festival 2013 predictions
May 13, 2013 by 5 Comments
FESTIVAL SPECULATION: The 2013 Treasure Island Music Festival lineup drops May 28th, so who will perform? Take a look at our artist predictions for the Festival in the Bay.
Coachella conflicts: 2013 set times announced
April 10, 2013 by 1 Comment
Tough choices must be made as we lay out the most gut-wrenching conflicts in Coachella’s 2013 set times.
New Music Tuesday: James Blake • Jake Bugg • The Knife • Kurt Vile • The Dear Hunter • White Fence
April 9, 2013 by 2 Comments
Every Tuesday, we focus on new music releases by naming our top tracks, album highlights, lowlights and important takeaways for select albums.
