Portola Festival returns to San Francisco’s Pier 80 for another weekend of music, dancing and waterfront chaos. From getting there and getting home to what to wear, where to eat, navigating the festival grounds and dealing with notoriously bad cell service, here is a local’s guide to surviving Portola Festival 2026.
Haute & Freddy return with “Touch Touch,” their first new music since Big Disgrace, as their sold-out world tour continues across North America and beyond.
Every week, one or two songs inevitably elbow their way into my daily soundtrack. They survive the first listen, then the second, until I find myself reaching for them without thinking, and there was no shortage of new music this week. Punk veterans returned, longtime favorites teamed up, and a few artists managed to surprise…
The Strokes have unveiled the official music video for “Going Shopping,” starring Walton Goggins, ahead of the release of their seventh studio album Reality Awaits. Directed by longtime collaborator Johann Rashid, the playful visual pays tribute to Paul Simon’s classic “You Can Call Me Al” video while launching the next chapter of the legendary New York band’s 2026 album campaign.
The Greek Theatre at UC Berkeley has unveiled its 2026 summer concert season, bringing another packed lineup of legendary artists, indie favorites, rock bands, electronic acts, and soul icons to one of California’s most celebrated outdoor music venues. Operating continuously since 1903, the historic 8,500-capacity amphitheater remains the longest-running outdoor amphitheater in the United States….
Sienna Spiro has released her highly anticipated debut album Visitor, alongside the new single and video for “Great Expectation.” The London singer-songwriter continues a breakout year with a sold-out world tour, major festival appearances, and a return to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Sienna Spiro has sold out her entire “My House” World Tour, including newly added dates, ahead of the July 3 release of her debut album Visitor. The breakout singer will perform across North America, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Europe after a summer of major festival appearances.
Fresh off three Billboard Hot 100 hits and more than 1.2 billion streams, Sienna Spiro has announced the global “My House” Tour in support of her highly anticipated debut album Visitor.
Modest Mouse have officially returned with An Eraser and A Maze, their first studio album in five years. The 15-track release arrives alongside the surreal new video for “Life’s A Dream” and a massive North American tour featuring festival appearances at Bonnaroo, Outside Lands, and Shaky Knees.
Boys Noize continues his unstoppable 2026 momentum with the release of “Shut It Down” featuring TAICHU. The explosive new single arrives after the viral success of Nine Inch Noize, major festival appearances at Coachella and Ultra, and ahead of an anticipated new studio album set for release later this year. Packed with raw energy and club-ready production, the track showcases why Boys Noize remains one of electronic music’s most innovative and influential artists.
The Strokes have unveiled “Falling Out of Love,” the latest single from their highly anticipated new album Reality Awaits. The track arrives ahead of a performance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and a massive international tour spanning North America, Europe, South America, and Japan.
Modest Mouse continue the rollout of their highly anticipated album An Eraser and a Maze with the release of “Third Side of the Moon,” a haunting and understated track that has already become a fan favorite during the band’s live shows. The song arrives ahead of the June 5 release of the group’s first studio album in five years and coincides with a major North American tour and the 30th anniversary of their debut album, This Is a Long Drive for Someone With Nothing to Talk About.
Modest Mouse return with An Eraser and a Maze, their first album in five years, led by the explosive single “Picking Dragon’s Pockets.”
Die Spitz release the “American Porn” video as their debut album Something to Consume continues to gain traction.
The Strokes return from Coachella with 2026 tour dates and a new album, Reality Awaits, arriving June 26.