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The Heart and Grit of Blame Sallynew

An all-woman folk outfit embraces its "anti-rock star" ethic.
East Bay Express  |  j. poet  |  05-04-2011  |  Profiles & Interviews

Songs from the Cryptnew

A toxic sugar factory and YouTube video inspire Oakland's eccentric band Cryptacize.
East Bay Express  |  j. poet  |  02-20-2008  |  Profiles & Interviews

Being an Only Child Was Appropriate Trainingnew

Even with the backing of Sub Pop these days, Kelley Stoltz is still waging an uphill battle for recognition.
East Bay Express  |  j. poet  |  02-06-2008  |  Profiles & Interviews

Willow Willow Un-Freaks the Folknew

"We sing pop music," singer-guitarist-songwriter Miranda Zeiger says. "The freak-folk bands and the punks and rockers get attention, but people don't seem to want straightforward pop. They want stuff to be weird and ironic, and we're not."
East Bay Express  |  j. poet  |  12-12-2007  |  Profiles & Interviews

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