AltWeeklies Wire
The High Cost of Freenew
A new documentary takes a hard look at how the digital age has eroded the value of music and the ability of musicians to make a living.
East Bay Express |
Kathleen Richards |
11-13-2013 |
Music
Tags: Digital Music
Rent Prices Soar in Oaklandnew
The cause: the relocation of San Francisco residents, who are increasingly priced out the market. The effect: increased revenue for Oakland and a rise in tenant complaints.
East Bay Express |
Kathleen Richards |
12-20-2012 |
Housing & Development
The Gluten-Free Rushnew
In the hurry to accommodate the gluten-free, restaurants may be unknowingly endangering them.
East Bay Express |
Kathleen Richards |
09-26-2012 |
Food+Drink
Understanding Glutennew
Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. A lot of people have a hard time digesting it. Wheat is the basis of white flour, which is used to make bread and pasta.
East Bay Express |
Kathleen Richards |
09-26-2012 |
Food+Drink
The (Brief) Return of Boyjazznew
After a five-year hiatus, the Oakland band returns for one triumphant show.
East Bay Express |
Kathleen Richards |
09-13-2012 |
Music
Getting Up-Close and Uncomfortable with Deafheavennew
The young members of the San Francisco black metal-shoegaze band discuss why their music tends to provoke some people, and why others are eating it up.
East Bay Express |
Kathleen Richards |
06-27-2012 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: black metal, Deafheaven
Where Craigslist Sucks, Will Fandalism Succeed?new
A new social-networking site for musicians aims to make finding bandmates easier. But is it just adding more noise?
East Bay Express |
Kathleen Richards |
04-20-2012 |
Tech
Doctors Making House Calls? ER Direct Doesnew
The East Bay medical company is one of a small but growing number that is sending doctors to people's homes to provide a more affordable, convenient alternative to emergency-room visits.
East Bay Express |
Kathleen Richards |
04-02-2012 |
Health
Pay to Playnew
It's nothing new, but music licensing fees still plague local businesses.
East Bay Express |
Kathleen Richards |
02-24-2012 |
Music
Worst Slow Jamsnew
Our staff picks the best music to kill a mood.
East Bay Express |
Kathleen Richards, Ellen Cushing, Rachel Swan and Will Butler |
02-08-2012 |
Sex
Tags: Songs To Kill the mood
The MegaUpload Shutdown's MegaFalloutnew
The demise of the file-sharing site could have unfortunate consequences on the underground music community.
East Bay Express |
Kathleen Richards |
02-02-2012 |
Tech
The Music Undergroundnew
In Oakland, unlicensed DIY spaces have quietly exploded into a thriving music scene.
East Bay Express |
Kathleen Richards |
10-20-2011 |
Music
Blood, Sweat, and Video Camerasnew
Kenneth Thomas' new documentary focuses on three influential heavy music labels: Hydra Head, Neurot, and Constellation.
East Bay Express |
Kathleen Richards |
10-06-2011 |
Music
Pale Chalice Buries Black Metal's Egonew
The San Francisco black metal band rejects Satanism and tries to break some of the genre's stereotypes. But it's still kind of an ego trip.
East Bay Express |
Kathleen Richards |
03-04-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Black Metal, Pale Chalice
Hate Mannew
How a New York Times reporter dropped out and became a hate evangelist in Berkeley, Calif.
East Bay Express |
Kathleen Richards and Sandeep Abraham |
03-02-2011 |
Culture