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Can't Stop, Won't Stop Chippy Nonstopnew

How a young emcee turned incessant partying into a branding apparatus.
East Bay Express |
Ellen Cushing |
05-16-2012 |
Profiles & Interviews
Morrissey: Viva Hatenew

Morrissey is the only standing member of the old UK guard who has yet to be reduced to preposterous self-caricature.
East Bay Express |
M.T. Richards |
04-20-2012 |
Reviews
Tags: Morrissey
Shedding Light on Record Masteringnew

Engineers give advice on the final step of the recording process.
East Bay Express |
Will Butler |
04-20-2012 |
Music
Tags: record mastering
The New Music Mogulsnew

Oakland's latest generation of movers and shakers wants to help create a cohesive hip-hop scene — and have a party in the process.
East Bay Express |
Ellen Cushing |
04-13-2012 |
Music
Fresh Start for Mornin' Old Sportnew

Oakland has inherited one of Boston's best young folk outfits.
East Bay Express |
Will Butler |
03-18-2012 |
Music
The Ear Bud Generationnew

High school students talk about the music that moves them.
East Bay Express |
Kate Schatz |
03-09-2012 |
Music
ChuCha Santamaria Fevernew

Intelligent dance music for the Caribbean diaspora.
East Bay Express |
Ellen Cushing |
03-04-2012 |
Reviews
Pay to Playnew

It's nothing new, but music licensing fees still plague local businesses.
East Bay Express |
Kathleen Richards |
02-24-2012 |
Music
Pop Goes Kapowskinew

An indie band explains its slightly dubious "pop" label.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
01-26-2012 |
Music
Traveling Bands Do Not Crossnew

How music industry rules are blocking artists from playing in Oakland.
East Bay Express |
Ellen Cushing and Rachel Swan |
01-18-2012 |
Music
Tags: Live Music in Oakland
Punk Rock Cabaretnew

For years, DJ Lebowitz has regaled audiences with punk rock hits, in stride form.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
01-04-2012 |
Profiles & Interviews
Metallica's Dirty Thirtynew

Lars Ulrich on raising kids, Lou Reed, and the good life in the Bay Area.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
12-12-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Alien Synths and Primary Colorsnew

Synth music may flop in Southern California, but it thrives in Oakland.
East Bay Express |
George Chen |
12-02-2011 |
Music