Recent

The Claypool Lennon Delirium Defies Time and Space to Ring in 2019 at the Fillmore

Psych-rock dream team, the Claypool Lennon Delirium, takes one of rock's most sacred venues by storm on New Year's Eve as they prepare to launch a nationwide tour supporting their ambitious second album South of Reality.

Music

The Messthetics Impress with Their Free-flowing Improvisation and Endless Experimentation

Two ex-Fugazi members are joined by guitarist Anthony Pirog as the Messthetics, and they produce a hellish improvisational etude at their Manchester show.

Music

Crack the Sky Whipped Up a Long and Tremendous Night at the Ardmore Music Hall

With almost universally relentless showmanship and a relatively unmatched repertoire (compared to their peers), Crack the Sky mesmerized all in attendance from beginning to end.

Jordan Blum

Music

The Chris Robinson Brotherhood Keeps the Vibe Alive at the Fillmore

A sensational four-song sequence to open night one sets the tone for a majestic three-night run to close Chris Robinson Brotherhood's 2018 fall tour.

Music

Trey Anastasio Sings Out for Something More in the City of Angels

Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio's return to the prestigious Walt Disney Concert Hall on his solo acoustic tour hits all the right notes.

Music

Ennio Morricone Farewell Tour in Berlin: Grazie, Maestro!

In celebration of his 90th birthday, Ennio Morricone gives a breathtaking show and bids goodbye to live performances through a career-spanning thematic tour.

Music

Neko Case Defies Convention in Oakland

Neko Case's recent show at Oakland's Fox Theater highlights her dynamic album, Hell-On, in compelling fashion.

Music

Indie Label Mom + Pop's 10th Anniversary Celebration

Courtney Barnett, Tom Morello, Sleigh Bells, and more performed at Brooklyn Steel for Mom + Pop's party.

Music

Ryan Bingham Dazzles with Troubadour Charm at the Sweetwater

Solo acoustic "Songs & Stories" format proves a winning formula for Ryan Bingham, the Texas-raised singer/songwriter with California charisma.

Music

Lindsey Buckingham Finds a New Beginning on His Own

The former Fleetwood Mac guitarist makes a tour stop in New York City to promote his new Solo Anthology collection.

Music

Two Hour Rush Inside Thom Yorke's Glitchy Kaleidoscope

Thom Yorke provides the finest in dreary ballads and glitchy music at a sold-out solo show at King's Theatre in Brooklyn.

Music

Shame + Fontaines D.C. Devastate in Dublin

The two powerful rock acts under the Tivoli's roof could have torn the building down (which is gonna be a hotel soon).

Music

Spafford Delivers Hot Jams to Help San Francisco Rise Above

Jamrock quartet Spafford rocks the Great American Music Hall to provide the Bay Area with a sonic oasis for escape from dystopian air quality problems in the wake of the latest wildfires.

Music

Bob Weir and Wolf Bros Rock the Zeitgeist in Santa Barbara

There's a certain sonic gravitas in hearing Bob Weir's guitar in the trio format, and when he sings, "you can buy a whole god damn government today", he's reporting more truth than any corporate news media outlet dares.

Music

Kamasi Washington Brings Truth and Harmony to San Francisco

It's inspiring to witness Kamasi Washington and his cohorts carrying the torch for San Francisco's socio-cultural musical revolution of the 1960s here some 50 years later.

Music

David Byrne's 'American Utopia' Nears End. Is Broadway Calling?

Will David Byrne transform American Utopia, one of the best shows of 2018, into a Broadway spectacle?

Music

Pop Ten

The 70 Best Albums of 2018

Jackie Chan's 10 Best Films

The 25 Best Electronic Albums of 2018

New Wave: Turning Rebellion into Money

The 10 Best Indie Rock Albums of 2018

Collapse Expand Pop Ten

Mixed Media

Collapse Expand Mixed Media

PM Picks

Collapse Expand Pm Picks