A Guide to FYF 2011′s Must-See Acts

Whom to See, Where, and When With up to four rad indie rock acts playing simultaneously, FYF Fest forces you to make some really tough calls. This year, we’ve narrowed it down with an hour-by-hour agenda of tomorrow’s can’t-miss bands. Hey, it beats tossing a coin. 12:30 p.m., Raphael’s StageTwin SisterSound: Taut and textured, fronted [...]

The Melt Warms Our Heart

True Love Is Grilled Cheese in 60 Seconds Dear iDiary, It’s been a whirlwind affair, but we’ve found the one: The Melt, open in SoMa. June 1: Word came that Flip Video founder Jonathan Kaplan was taking his tech to lunch in the form of a press that cooks grilled cheese sandwiches in 60 seconds. [...]

Get Down: Labor Day Playlist

Rabble-Rousin’ Beats Labor Day isn’t about work. Hell, it’s about not working. Imagine all the trouble you can get into. “When They Fight, They Fight,” by the Generationals (Put up your dukes.) “Excuses,” by The Morning Benders(And don’t even think about apologizing.) “Tainted Love,” by Gloria Jones(Heartbreaker.) “Combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell,” by Das [...]