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Here is some of resident photographer Louis Raphael's favorite music photography for Music in SF. His work has been prominently featured on SF Gate, KTVU, USA Today and many other national blogs and publications. Louis Raphael's full band photography portfolio can be found at here.

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Blossoms and Inhaler Rock the Independent (IN PHOTOS)

Dublin rock quartet Inhaler joined Blossoms last night at the Independent in San Francisco. Fronted by Elijah Hewson (the son of U2’s Bono) the band influenced by the likes of The Stone Roses, Joy Division and The Cure made quite an impression on the crowd. Blossoms tied things up with their brand of 60s/70s influenced pop-rock. Their…
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Treasure Island Music Festival On Hiatus

Just got word that there will not be a Treasure Island Music Festival this fall and the festival is on hiatus for the foreseeable future. See the official statement below from the festival ownership team. More details are available at www.treasureislandfestival.com.  OFFICIAL PUBLIC STATEMENT: To our Treasure Island Music Festival family, It is with heavy hearts…
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Chvrches Love Is Dead
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New Release – Chvrches, Love Is Dead

Scotland’s Chvrches has dropped their third studio album, Love is Dead, and in many ways, it’s a first for them. For one thing, the album is co-produced by Greg Kurstin, making it the first time the Scottish musical trio has collaborated with outside producers. For another, this seems to be their biggest-sounding album to date, with a…
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Show Preview – Lorde, Oracle Arena

Lorde has been a cultural sensation since appearing – seemingly out of nowhere – with 2013’s huge smash hit “Royals.” Pop has seen countless ultimately forgettable, over-managed 16-year-olds break out with carefully-formed personas and a brand that’s at least as important as music, with artistry a distant second place; but Royals was something special, a wry,…
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Gaz Coombes
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Q&A: Gaz Coombes (ex-Supergrass)

Gaz Coombes, of Supergrass fame, is set to embark on a US tour this month in support of his brand new LP entitled, World’s Strongest Man, which is set to drop on May 4. He’ll be making a stop in San Francisco at the Swedish American Music hall on March 11, and in anticipation of his performance, we wanted…
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Coachella 2018 Lineup
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Coachella Announces 2018 Lineup Featuring Beyoncé, Eminem And The Weeknd

Coachella has just announced the lineup for this year’s festivities, which will include Beyoncé, Eminem, and The Weeknd headlining both weekends with additional performances by SZA, HAIM, ODESZA, Tyler, the Creator, Portugal. The Man, Kygo and more. The full lineup as of January 2nd can be seen below. Passes for Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival go…
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Seal Performs with the San Francisco Symphony Music in SF
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Seal Leaves His Heart in San Francisco

In the end, you’d only need a couple of words to describe last night’s Seal performance with the San Francisco Symphony at Louise Davies Symphony Hall: Simply Unforgettable. The return of the singer, most famous for his song “Kiss from a Rose,” took to the stage early on a Thursday evening, with the style and…
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