- Music, Jun 29, 2011
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The Kreayshawn Myth
The creation of an "outlaw" pop star.
- Music, May 18, 2011
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Kicking Back with The Dime
Richmond group discusses the origins of its new LP.
- Music, Jun 29, 2011
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Hagage "AJ" Masaed Learns the Art of Hip-Hop Diplomacy
Raised in the 'hoods of Buffalo and North Oakland, an Arabic rapper parlays his skills to stave off violence, in Yemen.
- Music, Nov 24, 2010
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Return of the Eighties, Baby
Stevie Joe looks toward the future by dwelling in the past.
- Music, Feb 3, 2010
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Lee Morgan Lives
And almost 38 years after his death, the legendary trumpeter's music is getting new life through the band Charisma!
- Music, Nov 10, 2010
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Crafting the Unwoman
Goth cellist Erica Mulkey brings new music technology into the craft realm.
- Music, Jan 11, 2012
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Through the Caldecott
A band from the suburbs finds its muse in Oakland.
- Music, Oct 12, 2011
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The Truth About Uncle Ricky
How a Ugandan balladeer became a fast-growing — and problematic — Internet meme.
- Music, Nov 30, 2011
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Alien Synths and Primary Colors
Synth music may flop in Southern California, but it thrives in Oakland.
- Music, Jan 18, 2012
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Classic Methods for Nu Dekades
Oakland duo wrestles with terms like "conscious hip-hop," and modern forms of marketing.
- Music, Dec 21, 2011
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How to Be the Main Attrakionz
Local cloud-rap pioneers are poised to make good on their name.
- Music, Jan 12, 2011
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The G-Eazy Life
Berkeley rapper may be destined for fame.
- Music, Dec 28, 2011
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Parental Advisory
Jeremy Sullivan of Parentz explains his serious-music-silly-package aesthetic.
- Music, Dec 1, 2010
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Slaying the Slough Feg
Cerebral, theatrical metal from a self-professed hater of the genre.
- Music, CD Reviews, Nov 3, 2010
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Erk Tha Jerk
Nerd's Eye View
- Music, Jan 25, 2012
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Pop Goes Kapowski
An indie band explains its slightly dubious "pop" label.
- Music, Jun 6, 2012
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Ballad of Dear Indugu
For singer Jesse Strickman, shyness is an asset.
- Music, Oct 29, 2008
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Sarah Palin, In Song
We recap the entries from our Sarah Palin Songwriting Contest.
- Music, Apr 29, 2009
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Kalri$$ian's Tales from the Velour Hotline
Taking hip-hop to the next level of scandalousness.
- Music, Video, Nov 25, 2009
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The Disability Rights Movement
Activist Marilyn Golden recalls the early years of the disability rights movement in the Bay Area.
