- Music, CD Reviews, May 8, 2013
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Savages
Silence Yourself
- Music, CD Reviews, Mar 6, 2013
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Rhye
Woman
- Music, CD Reviews, Jan 30, 2013
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Tegan and Sara
Heartthrob
- Music, CD Reviews, Jan 30, 2013
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Christopher Owens
Lysandre
- Music, Jan 9, 2013
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Toro Y Moi Eases Into Adulthood
Anything in Return was inspired by the musician's move to the East Bay. But how much longer can Chaz Bundick blend in at Cal parties?
- Music, Jan 9, 2013
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The Most Anticipated Local Releases of 2013
Lookout for new releases from Wallpaper., Christopher Owens, and Wax Idols.
- Music, Dec 12, 2012
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A Love Letter Soaked in Grease and Grit
Hip-hop artist Bay Blue spent seven years sampling, experimenting, and field-recording to make his self-titled avant-garde jazz album.
- Music, Dec 5, 2012
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The Bummer Jams of Kowloon Walled City
Container Ships depresses — but the band is looking up.
- Music, Oct 24, 2012
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Early Graves Gets Back in the Van
After losing its lead singer in a van accident on tour, the San Francisco metal returns with a new album and more attention than it knows what to do with.
- Music, Oct 24, 2012
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Zion I Fully Embraces the EDM Craze
Oakland hip-hop duo's latest album, ShadowBoxing, shows the kids party music done well, but it may come at a price.
- Music, Aug 22, 2012
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Chiddy Bang Branding
The group's sugar cereal motif is of a piece with its music.
- Music, CD Reviews, Aug 8, 2012
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Rick Ross
God Forgives, I Don't
- Music, Jul 11, 2012
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Joe Rut Versus the World
After fires and floods, copyright fiasco can't stop the Oakland singer-songwriter.
- Music, Jun 6, 2012
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The Great Integration: A New Kind of Hip-Hopera
How one long-haired Asian guy speaks to the future of hip hop and classical music.
- Music, Jun 6, 2012
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Ballad of Dear Indugu
For singer Jesse Strickman, shyness is an asset.
- Music, May 30, 2012
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Speaking Tango with Trio Garufa
A San Francisco trio re-envisions traditional tango.
- Music, CD Reviews, Apr 25, 2012
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Future
Pluto
- Music, Apr 18, 2012
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Is There Anything Remotely Redeeming About BrokeNcyde?
Not really.
- Music, Apr 11, 2012
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Hether Fortune Flies Solo
The Wax Idols frontwoman consolidated her own career by giving her band the boot.
- Music, Feb 15, 2012
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Three Things: The Scents of Trey Songz
