Show Previews – Spinning Platters

KATE NASH 2026 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES

God. Kate Nash with loud, meaty guitars is THE BEST THING. “Spilt Milk” is an amazing and refreshing cut from her. It’s the first single off her heavily Irish-influenced new record, Cailin, coming out in January of next year. The good news is that she’s doing a small North American tour THIS NOVEMBER. Yes, Kate Nash, playing tiny little rooms, NEXT MONTH.

2026 North American Tour Dates

Tuesday, November 3: Somerville, MA @ Arts at the Armory

Wednesday, November 4: Philadelphia, PA @ The Lounge at World Cafe Live

Friday, November 6: New York, NY @ Joe’s Pub

Saturday, November 7: Washington, DC @ The Hamilton Live

Monday, November 9: Toronto, ON @ Paradise Theatre

Tuesday, November 10: Detroit, MI @ The Loving Touch

Wednesday, November 11: Chicago, IL @ Martyrs’

Thursday, November 12: Santa Ana, CA @ Constellation Room

Saturday, November 14: Los Angeles, CA @ Sid the Cat Auditorium

Sunday, November 15: San Francisco, CA @ Swedish American Hall

Monday, November 16: San Diego, CA @ Music Box

Attention Maggots! SLIPKNOT ARE COMING TO GOLDEN GATE PARK NEXT YEAR

It’s never too early to plan your summer, yes? Well, the good people at Another Planet have already announced their first Golden Gate Park show of 2027. And it’s the return of the mighty Slipknot! It’s their first Bay Area appearance since 2019 and their first San Francisco show since their visit to Regency Ballroom in 2002. (I was there! I’m OLD!)

Show is Sunday, August 15th with support from Bring Me The Horizon, Motionless In White, and LOATHE. Doors are 2:30, music begins at 4. Tickets on sale Friday, October 2nd at 10am here.

GA – starting at $179 all-in ($149 + $30 fees)

With your GA ticket, you’ll have access to a stacked day of music at the Polo Field in historic Golden Gate Park.

GA starting at $179 all-in ($149 + $30 fees)

General Admission standing room ticket on the Polo Field.

VIP – starting at $399 all-in ($359 + $40 fees)

Up-front VIP viewing area on the Polo Field featuring dedicated bars.
Access to a VIP courtyard lounge featuring exclusive food vendors, premium bars, upgraded restrooms and more.
Access to elevated lounge featuring bleacher seating.
Expedited entry options via the VIP Entrances on the north and south sides of the park.

Spinning Platters Interview: Homer Flynn, collaborator of The Residents

You may not know who The Residents are, but you’ve heard, seen, and felt their influence on contemporary music for the majority of your life. The Residents have existed in one way or another since 1969, keeping their identities to themselves by donning masks and costumes to remain anonymous; they’re fiercely DIY, making their brand of avant-garde music that exists in lockstep with experimental visual art. You may not know who The Residents are, but no one really knows who they are.

Last week I got to sit down with Homer Flynn, the primary visual collaborator and almost but not quite a spokesperson for The Residents since 1971. His involvement with The Residents predates their first official release, and for the majority of their career he has remained one of the only unmasked components of their multimedia origination. I was able to speak with Homer because the Residents are about to embark on a 23-city tour wherein they will be playing their beloved 1979 record “Eskimo” in its entirety.

If you only have a cursory familiarity with The Residents you are probably more than familiar with them as the eyeballs wearing top hats band. “Eskimo” is the album that introduced the iconic eyeballs into their body of work. Many fans consider it one of The Residents’ greatest works, and bringing it to the stage is, in many ways, just as meaningful a statement as creating new work.

Spinning Platters: Out of everything that The Residents have done, why did you decide on Eskimo for this upcoming tour? Continue reading “Spinning Platters Interview: Homer Flynn, collaborator of The Residents”

Single of the Week: “Feelin’ Wee” by Kiko Mizuhara

Stones Throw Records really doesn’t get the credit it deserves. They started out as a hip-hop/funk label, but lately have been pumping out some of the best “under the radar” bangers that seem to defy genre in almost every way. The latest is “Feelin’ Wee” by Japan’s Kiko Mizuhara. This spacey psychedelic pop jam harkens back to the days of Grand Royal Records, and it shares a spiritual home with the likes of Cibo Matto, Bran Van 3000, Luscious Jackson, and, yes, even The Beastie Boys at their most lounge.

“Feelin’ Wee” is Kiko’s first EVER single. It’s one hell of a debut, and I can’t wait to hear what else is coming from her. Follow her on Instagram and Bandcamp!

IT’S RIOT GRRL WEEK COMING UP IN THE BAY AREA!!!

HOLY MATRIARCHAL TRINITY, BATMAN! Labor Day week is bringing us to the Bay Area, the ultimate week of Riot Grrl legends coming to town. Arguably, the three most significant bands of the classic PNW / Olympia, WA scene are all playing in the same week.

First, on Tuesday, September 8th, we have Bikini Kill at The Warfield playing with what is being touted as the last EVER Bay Area appearance by THE ALICE BAG BAND. Yes, that’s Bikini Kill and Alice Bag on at the historic Warfield in downtown SF. Tickets are available here.

The next night at the gorgeous Greek Theater in Berkeley, we have Sleater-Kinney. Arguably the greatest American live band, under the stars on a lovely early Fall evening. I’m so unbelievably excited about this show. To make matters all the more enticing, indie rock legend Liz Phair and soon-to-be legendary Soccer Mommy are both on the bill, too! Tickets here.

Closing out the week will be two nights at Bottom Of The Hill with the great Bratmobile! These are their first proper headlining gigs since reforming, and, sadly, both are sold out. So you’ve gotta hope for a miracle to land tix to these shows on Friday, September 11th, and Saturday, September 12th.

And, if that’s still not enough for you, just over a month later, Heavens To Betsy are playing their first SF shows in like 30-some odd years on October 17th and 18th, but sadly, they are also sold out. There are still a few more tickets left for Team Dresch’s pair of November shows! Tickets for Wednesday, November 4th are here. And Thursday, November 5th are here.

Top 10 from the Bottom Half of the Outside Lands 2026 Poster

I love music festivals. They are like a tasting menu for music, and probably my favorite way to discover new acts. Past Outside Lands have made me fall for The Marias (playing early in the day on the smallest stage), Ashe, underscores, Odie Leigh, CMAT, Samia, and even a little artist named Sabrina Carpenter. (Seriously, I had no idea what to expect from her, but was pretty much amazed from beginning to end). I’ve spent the last few weeks listening to acts on the lower half of the original poster, and I’m here to help you navigate the best and brightest of the undercard for Outside Lands this year. The full lineup is here, and tickets are sold out, but you can join the waitlist here.

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OUTSIDE LANDS ANNOUNCES THE DOLORES STAGE LINEUP

Five weeks until Outside Lands!!! FIVE WEEKS!!! Time to start picking out your outfits and figuring out which shoes are most comfortable!!! And today, they are gifting us with ANOTHER stage’s worth of acts! The Dolores Stage is a tribute to the queer events of San Francisco, with each day curated by a different local promoter. Friday is presented by the great Hot Goth GF. Saturday is brought to you by the legendary Oasis team. Sunday has been brought to you by Polyglamorous!

They’ve also added “Dolores’ Courtyard,” featuring a glam bar, a barber, and cocktails!

Full Line-Up below. Tickets are SOLD OUT! Get on the waitlist here! Continue reading “OUTSIDE LANDS ANNOUNCES THE DOLORES STAGE LINEUP”

HEAVENS TO BETSY ARE BACK!!!!

OH SHIT! OH SHIT! OH SHIT!!!! Heavens to Betsy, the legendary Riot Grrl band that put out one genius record and three 7″s in the early 90s and then closed up shop just after both members became old enough to buy beer, is back together! They played their first show in 32 years last night in Portland, and are prepping for a fall tour! My 14-year-old self is overjoyed that I’ll FINALLY get to see them! Tour dates and a clip from that first show below: Continue reading “HEAVENS TO BETSY ARE BACK!!!!”

OUTSIDE LANDS NIGHT SHOWS ANNOUNCED!!!!

We are roughly six weeks out from Outside Lands 2026. Which means it’s time for news to start coming out again from the event organizers! I was literally just thinking about the night shows, and, sure enough, they’ve started rolling them out. Including the legendary Clipse playing the tiny Independent?!?! Also, Modest Mouse gracing the stage of the recently revitalized Castro Theater?!?! And so much more! OSL Ticket Holders can buy tickets starting tomorrow at 10 am. Tickets to the general public are on sale on Friday at 10 am from this link. Full lineup below! Outside Lands 2026 is mostly sold out, but you can get on the waitlist here if you slept on tickets.

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Outside Lands announces SOMA Line Up

April lands tomorrow, but Outside Lands decided to avoid fooling up by gifting us the SOMA line-up, which looks like it’s most varied yet. They also have added a special, ultra-exclusive SOMA Social Club package, available here. Full line-up for OSL’s epic dance music grove below: Continue reading “Outside Lands announces SOMA Line Up”