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The Def Poetry of Rafael Casalnew
Another Oakland poet ventures into hip-hop.
East Bay Express |
Christopher Danzig |
11-10-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Crafting the Unwomannew
Goth cellist Erica Mulkey brings new music technology into the craft realm.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
11-10-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
A Wicked Lazer Swordnew
Two San Francisco nerds shake up the international dance scene.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
11-05-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Lazer Sword
Katy Stephan Goes Smallnew
Local cabaret singer recasts herself by writing a song a week.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
11-03-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Katy Stephan
Birds & Batteries: Panoramanew
Mike Sempert has one of those chalky, quavery, drawling, nasal, rough-hewn voices that we so often associate with modern rock.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
11-03-2010 |
Reviews
Tags: Birds & Batteries
The Inscrutable Gretchen Parlatonew
Jazz singer's deadpan persona belies her sweet, mellifluous voice.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
10-27-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Gretchen Parlato
Jazmine Sullivan: Love Me Backnew
It wasn't that hard for Philly singer Jazmine Sullivan to supplant her nearest competitors as the next heir to Mary J. Blige. She's young, and gritty-voiced, and closer in sensibility to a rapper than a traditional balladeer.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
10-27-2010 |
Reviews
Lyrics Bornnew
Since his 2003 solo debut, Berkeley native Tsutomu Shimura has cemented his reputation as one of those nice guy underground rappers, all social justice and post-marital sex.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Dovey |
10-25-2010 |
Reviews
Tags: Lyrics Born, Tsutomu Shimura
Relay for Death Lives Onnew
Oakland noise duo finds a muse in mortality.
East Bay Express |
George Chen |
10-20-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Thomas Pridgen's Rock-Soul Revivalnew
Ex-Mars Volta drummer forms a power-rock trio with soul roots.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
10-20-2010 |
Reviews
The Bitter Honeys Stage a Sweet Sixties Revivalnew
Vintage suits and high, teased hairdos are just part of the band's appeal.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
10-15-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Bitter Honeys
Bilal: Airtight's Revengenew
Phily soul singer Bilal Sayeed Oliver is widely regarded by jazz musicians as the best young male vocalist in the world.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
10-14-2010 |
Reviews
Tags: Jill Scott, Bilal
The Real Nasty Comes Cleannew
The band's secret? Self-discipline and a rigorous rehearsal schedule.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
10-07-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Real Nasty
Big Boi Goes Solonew
OutKast emcee enhances larger-than-life persona, headlining the Regency Ballroom.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
09-29-2010 |
Music
Tags: Big Boi
Bobby Joe Ebola and the Children MacNuggitsnew
After fifteen years, this duo is still going strong.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
09-22-2010 |
Reviews
