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Alternative soul from #Sylo, dreamy folk vibes from #MadisonMargot, pop from #SavannaLeigh, garage country from #AubrieSellers with #AshleyMonroe, rap-infused R&B from #LexaGates and prog rock from @bigbigtrain.bsky.social. Sery Morales picked this week.
Aubrie Sellers, Lexa Gates, Big Big Train: Tuesday Tracks | RIFF
Alt-soul by Sylo, dreamy folk vibes from Madison Margot, pop from Savanna Leigh, prog rock from Big Big Train, and more.
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December 11, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Alternative soul from #Sylo, dreamy folk vibes from #MadisonMargot, pop from #SavannaLeigh, garage country from #AubrieSellers with #AshleyMonroe, rap-infused R&B from #LexaGates and prog rock from @bigbigtrain.bsky.social. Sery Morales picked this week.
INTERVIEW: #DeathAngel talks recreating 'Act III,' new songs and crazy road stories | Catch the band at the Belasco in LA on Wednesday and the band's annual SF Xmas shows at the Fillmore next Thursday and Friday. ✏️: Mike DeWald.
Death Angel talks recreating 'Act III,' new songs and crazy road stories | RIFF
Bay Area thrash mainstays Death Angel return with their first new songs in six years and their annual San Francisco holiday shows.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
INTERVIEW: #DeathAngel talks recreating 'Act III,' new songs and crazy road stories | Catch the band at the Belasco in LA on Wednesday and the band's annual SF Xmas shows at the Fillmore next Thursday and Friday. ✏️: Mike DeWald.
REVIEW: #DanityKane kicks off Untold Chapter Tour at August Hall in San Francisco, reveals third member ✏️&📸: Starr Lee.
Danity Kane kicks off Untold Chapter Tour, reveals third member in SF
Soul pop trio Danity Kane made its anticipated return to the stage at August Hall, kicking off a tour with a big reveal of the third member.
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December 11, 2025 at 1:01 AM
REVIEW: #DanityKane kicks off Untold Chapter Tour at August Hall in San Francisco, reveals third member ✏️&📸: Starr Lee.
Sery Morales' pick of the week is "The Sharpest Blade" by @bigbigtrain.bsky.social, which feels like the biggest of movements and an insight to a powerful album.
#BigBigTrain joins #Sylo, #MadisonMargot, #SavannaLeigh, #AubrieSellers + #AshleyMonroe, and #LexaGates.
#BigBigTrain joins #Sylo, #MadisonMargot, #SavannaLeigh, #AubrieSellers + #AshleyMonroe, and #LexaGates.
Aubrie Sellers, Lexa Gates, Big Big Train: Tuesday Tracks | RIFF
Alt-soul by Sylo, dreamy folk vibes from Madison Margot, pop from Savanna Leigh, prog rock from Big Big Train, and more.
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December 10, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Sery Morales' pick of the week is "The Sharpest Blade" by @bigbigtrain.bsky.social, which feels like the biggest of movements and an insight to a powerful album.
#BigBigTrain joins #Sylo, #MadisonMargot, #SavannaLeigh, #AubrieSellers + #AshleyMonroe, and #LexaGates.
#BigBigTrain joins #Sylo, #MadisonMargot, #SavannaLeigh, #AubrieSellers + #AshleyMonroe, and #LexaGates.
REVIEW: #DanityKane kicks off Untold Chapter Tour at August Hall in San Francisco, reveals third member ✏️&📸: Starr Lee.
Danity Kane kicks off Untold Chapter Tour, reveals third member in SF
Soul pop trio Danity Kane made its anticipated return to the stage at August Hall, kicking off a tour with a big reveal of the third member.
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December 10, 2025 at 8:37 PM
REVIEW: #DanityKane kicks off Untold Chapter Tour at August Hall in San Francisco, reveals third member ✏️&📸: Starr Lee.
INTERVIEW: #LindaPerry and #4NonBlondes riding a wave into homecoming shows at Great American Music Hall in San Francisco and The Roxy in L.A. ✏️: Roman Gokhman.
INTERVIEW: Linda Perry, 4 Non Blondes riding a wave into homecoming shows
As they prepare to play homecoming club shows in San Francisco and L.A., Linda Perry and 4 Non Blondes are riding a massive viral wave.
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December 10, 2025 at 8:05 PM
INTERVIEW: #LindaPerry and #4NonBlondes riding a wave into homecoming shows at Great American Music Hall in San Francisco and The Roxy in L.A. ✏️: Roman Gokhman.
#BottleRock Napa presale passes available before the holidays. Here's how to get yours this week if you act quick.
BottleRock Napa Valley 2026 presale passes available this week
BottleRock Napa Valley will sell a number of three-day tickets to the 2026 festival, starting at $455 for general admission.
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December 10, 2025 at 7:05 PM
#BottleRock Napa presale passes available before the holidays. Here's how to get yours this week if you act quick.
RIFF wins three Greater Bay Area Journalism awards, including Overall Excellence.
RIFF wins 3 Greater Bay Area Journalism awards, including Overall Excellence
RIFF won first or second place, or honorable mention in several categories at the 46th San Francisco Press Club awards on Wednesday evening.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
RIFF wins three Greater Bay Area Journalism awards, including Overall Excellence.
REVIEW: #DanityKane kicks off Untold Chapter Tour at August Hall in San Francisco, reveals third member ✏️&📸: Starr Lee. riffmagazine.com/reviews/dani...
Danity Kane kicks off Untold Chapter Tour, reveals third member in SF
Soul pop trio Danity Kane made its anticipated return to the stage at August Hall, kicking off a tour with a big reveal of the third member.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
REVIEW: #DanityKane kicks off Untold Chapter Tour at August Hall in San Francisco, reveals third member ✏️&📸: Starr Lee. riffmagazine.com/reviews/dani...
RIFF wins three Greater Bay Area Journalism awards, including Overall Excellence. riffmagazine.com/news/riff-wi...
RIFF wins 3 Greater Bay Area Journalism awards, including Overall Excellence
RIFF won first or second place, or honorable mention in several categories at the 46th San Francisco Press Club awards on Wednesday evening.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:52 AM
RIFF wins three Greater Bay Area Journalism awards, including Overall Excellence. riffmagazine.com/news/riff-wi...
#MarioBarrett controls the pace and the emotion at August Hall in San Francisco 📸&✏️: Starr Lee.
PHOTOS: Mario controls the pace and the emotion in San Francisco | RIFF
Mario showed command of his voice, songbook and precise pacing, controlling the speed and emotion at which his show at August Hall unfolded.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:15 PM
#MarioBarrett controls the pace and the emotion at August Hall in San Francisco 📸&✏️: Starr Lee.
#MarioBarrett controls the pace and the emotion at August Hall in San Francisco 📸&✏️: Starr Lee.
PHOTOS: Mario controls the pace and the emotion in San Francisco | RIFF
Mario showed command of his voice, songbook and precise pacing, controlling the speed and emotion at which his show at August Hall unfolded.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:05 PM
#MarioBarrett controls the pace and the emotion at August Hall in San Francisco 📸&✏️: Starr Lee.
Sery Morales picked this week's Tuesday Tracks:
@bigbigtrain.bsky.social - "The Sharpest Blade"
Lexa Gates - "Estranged"
Savanna Leigh - "Nothing Yet"
Madison Margot - "But I Do"
Aubrie Sellers feat. Ashley Monroe - "Delusional"
Sylo - "Seraphine"
@bigbigtrain.bsky.social - "The Sharpest Blade"
Lexa Gates - "Estranged"
Savanna Leigh - "Nothing Yet"
Madison Margot - "But I Do"
Aubrie Sellers feat. Ashley Monroe - "Delusional"
Sylo - "Seraphine"
Aubrie Sellers, Lexa Gates, Big Big Train: Tuesday Tracks | RIFF
Alt-soul by Sylo, dreamy folk vibes from Madison Margot, pop from Savanna Leigh, prog rock from Big Big Train, and more.
riffmagazine.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Sery Morales picked this week's Tuesday Tracks:
@bigbigtrain.bsky.social - "The Sharpest Blade"
Lexa Gates - "Estranged"
Savanna Leigh - "Nothing Yet"
Madison Margot - "But I Do"
Aubrie Sellers feat. Ashley Monroe - "Delusional"
Sylo - "Seraphine"
@bigbigtrain.bsky.social - "The Sharpest Blade"
Lexa Gates - "Estranged"
Savanna Leigh - "Nothing Yet"
Madison Margot - "But I Do"
Aubrie Sellers feat. Ashley Monroe - "Delusional"
Sylo - "Seraphine"
REVIEW: #KATSEYE makes its Bay Area debut at the first of two nights at Bill Graham Civic ✏️: Kiren Kaur. 📸: Aaron Lee.
REVIEW: KATSEYE makes San Francisco debut at Bill Graham Civic | RIFF
Global pop group KATSEYE made its Bay Area debut at the first of two shows at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:15 PM
REVIEW: #KATSEYE makes its Bay Area debut at the first of two nights at Bill Graham Civic ✏️: Kiren Kaur. 📸: Aaron Lee.
REVIEW: #FredAgain.. brings his USB002 tour to the Cow Palace, with #Oppidan, #Hamdi and the trio of Bad Juuju, Clearcast and Vertigo. ✏️: Matt Pang.
REVIEW: Fred Again.. brings his USB002 tour to San Francisco | RIFF
Fred Again.. announced his Friday Cow Palace show just this week, using the moment to premiere a new song. U.K. DJs Hamdi and Oppidan opened.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:05 PM
REVIEW: #FredAgain.. brings his USB002 tour to the Cow Palace, with #Oppidan, #Hamdi and the trio of Bad Juuju, Clearcast and Vertigo. ✏️: Matt Pang.
INTERVIEW: iAmLyric spreads her wings on new EP 'BLKBRD' ✏️: Ahbree Innis.
INTERVIEW: iAMLYRIC spreads her wings on new EP 'BLKBRD' | RIFF Magazine
As iAMLYRIC, Lyric Michelle makes music as a nod to Maya Angelou's "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings." She just released an EP, "BLKBRD."
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December 8, 2025 at 7:05 PM
INTERVIEW: iAmLyric spreads her wings on new EP 'BLKBRD' ✏️: Ahbree Innis.
#BottleRock Napa presale passes available before the holidays. Here's how to get yours this week if you act quick. riffmagazine.com/news/bottler...
BottleRock Napa Valley 2026 presale passes available this week
BottleRock Napa Valley will sell a number of three-day tickets to the 2026 festival, starting at $455 for general admission.
riffmagazine.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
#BottleRock Napa presale passes available before the holidays. Here's how to get yours this week if you act quick. riffmagazine.com/news/bottler...
INTERVIEW: #LindaPerry and #4NonBlondes riding a wave into homecoming shows at Great American Music Hall in San Francisco and The Roxy in L.A. ✏️: Roman Gokhman.
INTERVIEW: Linda Perry, 4 Non Blondes riding a wave into homecoming shows
As they prepare to play homecoming club shows in San Francisco and L.A., Linda Perry and 4 Non Blondes are riding a massive viral wave.
riffmagazine.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM
INTERVIEW: #LindaPerry and #4NonBlondes riding a wave into homecoming shows at Great American Music Hall in San Francisco and The Roxy in L.A. ✏️: Roman Gokhman.
REVIEW: #KATSEYE makes its Bay Area debut at the first of two nights at Bill Graham Civic ✏️: Kiren Kaur. 📸: Aaron Lee.
REVIEW: KATSEYE makes San Francisco debut at Bill Graham Civic | RIFF
Global pop group KATSEYE made its Bay Area debut at the first of two shows at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.
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December 6, 2025 at 11:15 PM
REVIEW: #KATSEYE makes its Bay Area debut at the first of two nights at Bill Graham Civic ✏️: Kiren Kaur. 📸: Aaron Lee.
INTERVIEW: iAmLyric spreads her wings on new EP 'BLKBRD' ✏️: Ahbree Innis.
INTERVIEW: iAMLYRIC spreads her wings on new EP 'BLKBRD' | RIFF Magazine
As iAMLYRIC, Lyric Michelle makes music as a nod to Maya Angelou's "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings." She just released an EP, "BLKBRD."
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December 6, 2025 at 9:33 PM
INTERVIEW: iAmLyric spreads her wings on new EP 'BLKBRD' ✏️: Ahbree Innis.
REVIEW: #FredAgain.. brings his USB002 tour to the Cow Palace, with #Oppidan, #Hamdi and the trio of Bad Juuju, Clearcast and Vertigo. ✏️: Matt Pang.
REVIEW: Fred Again.. brings his USB002 tour to San Francisco | RIFF
Fred Again.. announced his Friday Cow Palace show just this week, using the moment to premiere a new song. U.K. DJs Hamdi and Oppidan opened.
riffmagazine.com
December 6, 2025 at 8:35 PM
REVIEW: #FredAgain.. brings his USB002 tour to the Cow Palace, with #Oppidan, #Hamdi and the trio of Bad Juuju, Clearcast and Vertigo. ✏️: Matt Pang.
REVIEW: #KATSEYE makes its Bay Area debut at the first of two nights at Bill Graham Civic ✏️: Kiren Kaur. 📸: Aaron Lee.
REVIEW: KATSEYE makes San Francisco debut at Bill Graham Civic | RIFF
Global pop group KATSEYE made its Bay Area debut at the first of two shows at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.
riffmagazine.com
December 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM
REVIEW: #KATSEYE makes its Bay Area debut at the first of two nights at Bill Graham Civic ✏️: Kiren Kaur. 📸: Aaron Lee.
REVIEW: #FredAgain.. brings his USB002 tour to the Cow Palace, with #Oppidan, #Hamdi and the trio of Bad Juuju, Clearcast and Vertigo. ✏️: Matt Pang.
REVIEW: Fred Again.. brings his USB002 tour to San Francisco | RIFF
Fred Again.. announced his Friday Cow Palace show just this week, using the moment to premiere a new song. U.K. DJs Hamdi and Oppidan opened.
riffmagazine.com
December 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM
REVIEW: #FredAgain.. brings his USB002 tour to the Cow Palace, with #Oppidan, #Hamdi and the trio of Bad Juuju, Clearcast and Vertigo. ✏️: Matt Pang.
INTERVIEW: #iAmLyric (Lyric Michelle) spreads her wings on new EP 'BLKBRD' ✏️: Ahbree Innis.
INTERVIEW: iAMLYRIC spreads her wings on new EP 'BLKBRD' | RIFF Magazine
As iAMLYRIC, Lyric Michelle makes music as a nod to Maya Angelou's "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings." She just released an EP, "BLKBRD."
riffmagazine.com
December 5, 2025 at 11:15 PM
INTERVIEW: #iAmLyric (Lyric Michelle) spreads her wings on new EP 'BLKBRD' ✏️: Ahbree Innis.
Brash energy from #TheNotwist, #PeteyUSA, the U.K.'s #SouthArcade, West Texas country pop-punks #TreatyOakRevival and the return of Midwest quintet #TheModernEra. But softer, longing tunes by #NickandJune and #BigSpecial provide the perfect counterbalance.
Petey USA, Big Special, South Arcade, The Notwist: Tuesday Tracks | RIFF
Brash rock from Petey USA, Treaty Oak Revival, The Modern Era and others, with Nick & June and Big Special providing a counterbalance.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Brash energy from #TheNotwist, #PeteyUSA, the U.K.'s #SouthArcade, West Texas country pop-punks #TreatyOakRevival and the return of Midwest quintet #TheModernEra. But softer, longing tunes by #NickandJune and #BigSpecial provide the perfect counterbalance.