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Under the Stars: Dave Aju speaks in tongues, a techno tribute to Johnny Igaz…

John-Paul Shiver - February 7, 2023

Alfa Mist hits all the 'Variables,' and Jared Mattson releases a groovy 'Peanut.' New music!

Onstage

2022’s highlights on stage, in a year of navigating theater’s return

Charles Lewis III - January 4, 2023

The best (and worst) of welcome Bay Area productions—but let's remember that COVID is still with us, please.

Arts + Culture

Update on the Bard’s gender-bending ‘As You Like It’ is a year-end treat

Charles Lewis III - December 20, 2022

... too bad the company fails to heed its Shakespearean warning.

Music

Under the Stars: Dave Aju, back with The Invisible Art Trio on heavy-grooving ‘Glossolalia’

John-Paul Shiver - December 19, 2022

Plus: 'SHOUTS 2022' goes bump, and a culture-pushing "Blessing" from Agent X and Fatsoul Records.

Nightlife

Party Radar: As You Like It returns, The Foundry reboots, Andy Tonken tribute, more

Marke B. - September 29, 2022

Direct to Earth with SPFDJ, Sunset Picnic, Prince Wolf fundraiser, Carl Craig, Quiche, Castro Street Fair ... it's fall party time

Arts + Culture

Noise Pop diary: Three takeaways from the big music fest

John-Paul Shiver - March 8, 2022

Noise Pop 2022 was an overwhelming success, signaling a return to live concerts. Of course, we have thoughts.

Music

Christina Chatfield’s ‘Sutro’: ambient, but not for the micro-dosing set

John-Paul Shiver - April 7, 2021

Local electronic ace takes a turn for deep pastel textures and droney sound-worlds, absent trendy dread.

Music

Don’t forget the beats: A mixtape-homage to the Bay’s 2020 sounds

Tamara Palmer - January 6, 2021

Set inspired by this year's 48 Hills music coverage fits in E-40's social distancing anthem and Eki Shola's aural healing—dedicated to the late, great Cutty Banks.

Music

Oakland’s As You Like It label rises from promise to musician Johnny Igaz

Marke B. - December 18, 2020

10 years in, the party crew launches platform to support Bay Area artists—inspired by member gone too soon

Music

Local Listen: Sounds for your next Bay Area beat session

John-Paul Shiver - September 23, 2020

From party crew As You Like It's new label to Mix Master Mike and Steve Jordan's expansive 'Beat Odyssey 2020,' our new local music column turns on to the musical wealth in our midst.

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Under the Stars: Dave Aju speaks in tongues, a techno tribute to Johnny Igaz…

2022’s highlights on stage, in a year of navigating theater’s return

Update on the Bard’s gender-bending ‘As You Like It’ is a year-end treat

Under the Stars: Dave Aju, back with The Invisible Art Trio on heavy-grooving ‘Glossolalia’

Party Radar: As You Like It returns, The Foundry reboots, Andy Tonken tribute, more

Noise Pop diary: Three takeaways from the big music fest

Christina Chatfield’s ‘Sutro’: ambient, but not for the micro-dosing set

Don’t forget the beats: A mixtape-homage to the Bay’s 2020 sounds

Oakland’s As You Like It label rises from promise to musician Johnny Igaz

Local Listen: Sounds for your next Bay Area beat session

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