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Crowd surfing has been around for almost 50 years in the communities of any edgy genre you can think of — rock, punk, metal, ska, post-hardcore and the like. If you’ve ever been toward the front of the crowd at one of those concerts, you’ve probably been kicked in the head by more than a few pairs of Dr. Martens.

On Oct. 31, music from hip-hop heavyweights like Drake and Run The Jewels was relegated to background music for 88rising’s final stop on the “88 Degrees and Rising” tour. Focused on but not limited to representing Asian and Asian American artists, the part-media company, part-record label set out on tour in September.

'Parallel Universe Blues' as a whole combines somber lyrics with quick drums and heavy synth guitar, reflecting the sentiment of the album title.

While Sheck Wes’ debut Mudboy ushers in a new wave of punk-trap music, it fails to deliver on the high expectations set by its groundbreaking singles.

By the sound of Boston Manor's newest album, Welcome to the Neighbourhood, which released last week, the band’s roots have taken a quick turn toward the post-hardcore genre.

This album may not be the best background music, but it is the perfect album to listen to when the desire for something distinctly different strikes.

State Champs has been enthralling Vans-wearing audiences for the past eight years. Its third album, Living Proof, is a clear declaration that the band isn’t afraid of change.

Back-to-school season can be a bittersweet time — the good news is that you can make the most of your first week back with this mix of San Francisco and on-campus events, including concerts, film screenings and performance group auditions.