The 2018 BAMS List: Showbams covered many excellent bands, musicians and DJs throughout 2018 — the following are our favorite performances of the year.
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 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.
Coachella drops 2018 set times & map changes
April 10, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Breathe easy, Coachellans. All of your scheduling conflicts have finally arrived.
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.
Goldenvoice announces 2018 Coachella sideshows
February 14, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The Southern California concert calendar looks stacked again this April thanks to Goldenvoice’s latest list of sideshows in support of Coachella.
Coachella wastes no time, revealing 2018 lineup headlined by The Weeknd, Beyoncé & Eminem
January 2, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Just one day into the New Year, and Coachella has already announced its 2018 lineup.
Nas preaches positivity while closing out this year’s Sound in Focus series in style
July 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
SHOW REVIEW: If this was Nas’ reminder to the world that he’s still working and grinding like he always has, then a whole lot of fans got to hear that message loud and clear.
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.
10 takeaways from Shaun White’s first Air + Style on U.S. soil
February 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
FESTIVAL REVIEW: Here are 10 things we took away from two action-packed days at Air + Style in Los Angeles.
The National showcase natural evolution, continue to inspire
April 28, 2014 by 1 Comment
SHOW REVIEW: The National’s shift from enigmatic indie group to a mainstream success is almost complete after witnessing the group’s magical performances in Berkeley.
Outside Lands 2014: Lineup locks, likely acts & long shots
March 12, 2014 by 18 Comments
FESTIVAL RUMORS: As we inch toward springtime, some Bay Area music freaks (like us) are beginning to speculate who will be gracing the stages in Golden Gate Park come August.
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?
New Music Tuesday: Queens of the Stone Age • Disclosure • Portugal. The Man • Rogue Wave
June 4, 2013 by 5 Comments
The Bam Team breaks down new music releases from the week of June 3 2013: Queens of the Stone Age, Disclosure, Portugal. The Man, Rogue Wave.
