San Francisco's musical offerings were bountiful Wednesday night ranging from Film School to Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings to The Thermals. It seems, though, that most of you made the correct choice: Vampire Weekend. Now we don't doubt that the other shows weren't amazing -- we were pretty miffed that there were so many choices on one night -- but clearly if you are anybody then you were wearing a blue pin-striped shirt, dark......

Minipop, a San Francisco-based band, is releasing their much anticipated debut album, A New Hope next Tuesday. Lucky for all of us we'll be able to get their new CD this Saturday, a few days early, at their CD Release party at Rickshaw Stop. Minipop is a favorite of LIVE 105, which has played their single “Like I Do” in heavy rotation since its release in late 2006 and said they were "a band......

Film School, Ali Liebgott, Facing East, Xocolate Bar...

SFist interviews Michael Taylor from the Court and Spark...

SFist loves all things local, especially our bands. In between releasing the new album, and touring in support of it, Film School’s Krayg Burton answered SFist’s questions. We were especially thrilled with his choice of best taco (La Taqueria) because not only is it our favorite as well, but it also gives us a legit (semi) reason to name drop. So guess who SFist saw there on Saturday night? David Cross! Fresh out of......

Our concert picks for the week of 1/26-2/1. We've got two ways for you to support your favorite local artists this week. The first way is by buying Film School's latest record released this Tuesday on Beggars Banquet. Listen to some songs here and see them live at Amoeba this evening or later tonight at Bottom of the Hill (with Austin's fantastic Sound Team.) Enter to win a copy of their new album Film School......

Our concert picks for the week of 9/15 - 9/21. A few weeks ago we saw a hilarious movie called "The Baxter" that was written, directed and stars Stella's Michael Showalter. As he's done with his past work, he had his friend Craig Wedren (formerly of Shudder To Think) create the soundtrack, which features Craig's music alongside the likes of Angela McClusky and Peter Salett. To celebrate the film's release, we're giving away a Baxter......

Our concert picks for the week of 7/28-8/3. This week offers you chances to see spanking new UK rockers, hiphop's underground acts and chart-toppers, and yet another show by Tegan and Sara. We love those cute lil' Canadians, but how many times have they played San Francisco this year? Tonight starts early with a free performance by Nine Black Alps at Amoeba. The young lads of the UK's band-of-the-moment will rock you later at Popscene......

Our concert picks for the week of 6/23-6/29. While scanning for your best musical entertainment options this week, we noticed an interesting trend of late 90's alt-pop bands rousing from their silent slumber to play in our fair city. We mention them here not so much to recommend them, but more out of sheer wonder that they're still alive and kicking. Tonight Amoeba presents Madlib & MED for an in-store and signing before their gig......

ENTER TO WIN! "I've got a non-dairy creamer in my jeans, I'm happy to see ya if you know what I mean." Oh, do we ever. Those are the words of Jose Miguel Contreras, ringleader of By Divine Right, a power-pop quartet en route from their hometown of Toronto to rock the bay area next week. Sweet Confusion, the title of their latest release, is the perfect description of their sound -- they add a......