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Live Shots: Circus Something dove into the solstice with ‘The Longest Night’

Jon Bauer and Patty Riek -
Tantalizing sword dancing, angelic striptease, aerial artwork filled a monochromatic tribute to the season with color.
Music

A funky little holiday playlist for you

John-Paul Shiver -
10 sweet cuts to help destress, pump up the soul, pour on the milk of human kindness, and blast out weird rock scenarios
Music

Four decades in, hip-hop heroes Arrested Development still speak out—and touch nerves

Joshua Rotter -
'We’re running into too many inspiring scenarios to not feel creative,' says founder Speech of the groundbreaking group.
Music

Under the Stars: Oakland’s Combo Tezeta deserves all the love

John-Paul Shiver -
Lateef the Truthspeaker & Nick Andre slap us awake, Con Brio rings in NYE, TOKiMONSTA flicks her musical Swiss Army Knife
Music

The 10 essential Bay Area rap albums of 2024

Alan Chazaro -
What a year: LaRussell glowed up alongside Hit-Boy, Nimsins scooped the newscasters, and Kamaiyah kept it player—but vulnerable.
Best of the Bay

Best of the Bay 2024 Editors’ Pick: Shawna Virago

Marke B. -
The groundbreaking 'fairy godmother' of trans country music is an outspoken voice for queer rights and local independent arts.
Music

Sun glints, flowers slide by in ML Buch’s uncanny musical world

Daniel Bromfield -
The Danish guitarist's melodic and welcoming, Bosch-like landscapes belie early influences like Metallica's 'S&M.'
Music

Under the Stars: TV on the Radio returns, Yacht Rock gets its shine

John-Paul Shiver -
Drew Daniel's fever dream genre 'hit 'em' sparks a gonzo comp, 37 Houses light up BOTH, more great music
Music

50 years ago, the industry discarded him. Now jazz-funk legend Saracho is back

Daniel Bromfield -
Thanks to an SF fan, the Apache-Mexican pianist returns—with a lifetime's worth of new musical tales to tell.
Music

Under the Stars: AJ Lee and Blue Summit channel Jackson Browne’s Cali folk

John-Paul Shiver -
Plus: Kush Arora returns to the jungle, Steven Julien's New Jack mix, James Branden Lewis cores an apple, more new music

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