AltWeeklies Wire
The Music Industry: Not Just for Grown-Ups Anymorenew

In an earlier era, the success of young bands like Panda and Please Quiet Ourselves would have hinged on the connections, finances, or unfulfilled desires of their parents.
East Bay Express |
Nate Seltenrich |
04-10-2008 |
Music
Resolution Guide: How to Improve Your Commutenew
Bicycling to work can be just as fast as driving -- and far healthier.
East Bay Express |
Nate Seltenrich |
01-16-2008 |
Transportation
Tags: transportation
Rock is Dead. Long Live 'Rock Band'new

Not much comes easy in today's sinking music industry, yet it's certain that video game licensing can play a huge role in breaking and revitalizing careers by fostering powerful connections with potential fans. Fun titles like Guitar Hero and Rock Band are serious business.
East Bay Express |
Nate Seltenrich |
12-19-2007 |
Music
James Benney, the Indian Hunternew
Benney is so inspired by the East Bay's dozens of Native American sites that he published his own guidebook about them -- so why do all the experts wish he hadn't?
East Bay Express |
Nate Seltenrich |
10-03-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
The Lovemakers Feel Like Making Lovenew
After a frustrating Interscope stint, the Oakland pop band embraces the indie world.
East Bay Express |
Nate Seltenrich |
08-08-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Lovemakers
Smashing Pumpkins Preach to the Choirnew
Eleven-night set in San Francisco satisfies the faithful, if not the fickle.
East Bay Express |
Nate Seltenrich |
07-25-2007 |
Concerts
Tags: Smashing Pumpkins, concerts
Video Made the Radio Starnew
Oakland's Maldroid hopes to ride YouTube all the way to the top.
East Bay Express |
Nate Seltenrich |
02-15-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Maldroid