AltWeeklies Wire
Searching for Bart Davenportnew
Davenport is the kind of guy who can make revivalism seem less cheesy because he outstrips his forbears.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
02-23-2011 |
Reviews
Tags: Bart Davenport
Facebook and the Immigrant Generationnew
Facebook has changed the way we communicate with family, spread political messages, and do international business. Who says it's not revolutionary?
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
02-16-2011 |
Tech
Das Racist, For Realnew
Hip-hop's best new group eschews labels, clowns its audience, and sasses journalists. But we just can't get enough.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
02-09-2011 |
Music
A New Look for Janine Britonew
As her fashion gets edgier, her jokes get proportionally darker.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
02-08-2011 |
Comedy
Tags: Janine Brito
Katy Stephan: Lacemakingnew
Normally, one shouldn't judge an album primarily by its packaging or its patina. But the outer shell of Katy Stephan's new disc, Lacemaking, is of a piece with the music.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
02-02-2011 |
Reviews
Tags: The Nice Guy Trio, Katy Stephan
T-Sisters Keep It Chthonicnew
An Oakland-based folk trio clings to its anachronistic sensibility.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
01-20-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Self-Crafted K. Flaynew
Local rapper is a one-woman production.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
01-20-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: K. Flay
Way of the Warthogsnew
In Oakland, rugby dissolves class divisions, teaches self-discipline, and builds character. It might even save lives.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
01-12-2011 |
Sports
Tags: Rugby
The G-Eazy Lifenew
Berkeley rapper may be destined for fame.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
01-12-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Inside the Mind of Ben Goldbergnew
Renowned local clarinetist unveils his "Brainchild" at the Starry Plough.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
01-06-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Ben Goldberg
The Flap Over Feelmorenew
Feel-good sex parlor prepares to open, in spite of detractors.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
01-06-2011 |
Sex
Tags: Feelmore510, Lanenna Joiner
Becoming Oonanew
Despite her hippie pedigree, Oona Garthwaite's music is rooted in excess.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
12-30-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Dave Tweedie, Oona Garthwaite
How Brother Ali Saved Christmasnew
Minneapolis-born Muslim rapper brings in the feel-good tidings.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
12-22-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Brother Ali
World of Punch Linesnew
Comedy is the new way to diversify your hipster portfolio.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
12-22-2010 |
Comedy
Tags: Brent Weinbach, Moshe Kasher
The Struts Got Soulnew
Oakland band revives the old-soul revival.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
12-15-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Struts
