To Save and Project 2026 Nails Cutting-Edge Film Restoration
To Save and Project’s 2026 offerings include an early talkie that rivals Alfred Hitchcock and an overall fascinating glimpse of film and real history.
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The Trey Anastasio Band Shine a Guiding Light
Trey Anastasio’s music might not be able to save the world per se, but it shines a light that provides spiritual sustenance for fans.
Jesse Welles Sings Out for Truth and Justice
Jesse Welles is being hailed as the new voice of a generation and his milestone tour stop at San Francisco’s legendary Fillmore Auditorium shows why.
MADA Festival’s Psychedelic Delirium
At Brazil’s MADA Festival, a new generation of pop and hip-hop visionaries channel a serious madness and turn psychedelic delirium into art.
Why the New GWAR Don’t Feel Dangerous Anymore
GWAR have always existed on the edge of chaos, a grotesque blend of satire, violence, and spectacle, but now, it’s predictable and choreographed.
Laufey’s Massive Rise Was Just a Matter of Time
Laufey is a prodigious talent, but also immensely relatable: she’s a nerd, and everyone was at the show because, well, we’re all nerds too.
‘Die My Love’ Is An Act of Self-Destruction
Die My Love is about destruction and the tearing down of things including, sadly, the film itself.
Wolf Alice Electrify with Cathartic Power in Oakland
Singer Ellie Rowsell shines as a genuine rock god goddess as Wolf Alice rock a dazzling array of sonic flavors. It’s been a sensational night in Oakland.
The String Cheese Incident Ignite at the Fillmore
The String Cheese Incident drop a Saturday night barnburner at the Fillmore, before co-headlining San Francisco’s Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival on Sunday.
Laufey’s ‘Dream Concert’ Comes True at Red Rocks
Signaling the start of a new season, Icelandic-Chinese pop songstress Laufey paints a picture as gorgeous as fall in her debut performance in Colorado.
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The 9 Best Artists at FME 2025
Of all the dozens of artists at FME 2025, a few stood out more than others, many of whom showcased just how strong the Québec music scene is right now.
Neil Young & the Chrome Hearts Rock for Rebellion
Neil Young remains one of the most courageous and spiritual leaders of the rock and roll counterculture that he helped pioneer.