Renowned Belgian producer Kolombo remixed SF's own Tycho's gorgeous song "A Walk," putting the local producer even more on the international music map than he was before. Listen here. [via XLR8R]

There are certain blocks in this city that seem like mini-universes. Each week, we'll highlight a stretch of pavement where you could spend an entire day and night. Next up? 9th and Irving.

For our column Jams We Love, we're turning you onto the songs that keep us going every day. Today, we're celebrating the 20th birthday of one of the best indie record labels around, Thrill Jockey. They've nurtured many SF bands over the years, as well as championed risk-taking groups and given musicians of all stripes a happy home. Don't miss their birthday party show at the Independent on December 13!

SF's own Chuck Prophet had his beloved Fender Squire Telecaster stolen on August 14th, right out of his van, and there's a $600 reward for its return. Prophet says "I purchased it in 1984. It cost something like $150 at the time. I don't think it has a serial number. It's just a lucky guitar. Like a lucky pen. I've never played a gig or made a record without it." [via Prophet's Facebook]