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Coming up: 5 essential, post-Beatles McCartney tracks

John-Paul Shiver - July 15, 2021

Finding the wait until Thanksgiving for Peter Jackson's 'Get Back' Beatles break-up doc excruciating? Here's Paul's post-'Let it Be' greats.

Music

With ‘And Then There Was Light,’ Oakland’s sndtrak masters the beat tape

John-Paul Shiver - July 13, 2021

From smooth-wave Beach Boys samples to a Nickelodeon theme song, all is fair game for the producer's recently-released 18 tracks.

Movies

Questlove’s ‘Summer of Soul’ purposefully hands 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival its flowers

John-Paul Shiver - July 11, 2021

This was an unparalleled summit of Black art.

Nightlife

Knob twists and nice people: Sweater Funk returns to The Knockout

John-Paul Shiver - July 8, 2021

Pandemic has us thinking; This crew's whole message about spreading love and happiness? Maybe it's not so cornball after all.

Arts + Culture

Record head catnip? ‘Vinyl Junkie Thangs’ is a treasure trove of funk

John-Paul Shiver - July 7, 2021

Jasper The Vinyl Junkie's new collection for BBE Records makes his wax mastery clear

Culture

Reconnect with the Bay: Our readers’ favorite things to do now we’re back

Marke B. - June 30, 2021

Here's what you told us you couldn't wait to do in the wake of reopening.

Music

Under the Stars: New releases—plus Herbie Hancock’s last concert twirl (?)

John-Paul Shiver - June 25, 2021

Find out how to see the legend live, and revel in new tracks from Kiefer, SanJo's Voluntary Hazing, more

Music

Juneteenth sings: 5 new releases to help you hear the melody

John-Paul Shiver - June 17, 2021

Oakland artist Stoney Creation gives self preservation sounds, while Bandcamp doubles up on ways to give back.

Music

Star-packed David Bowie tribute album is a thought-provoking ride

John-Paul Shiver - June 15, 2021

'Modern Love' is an homage to the oftentimes surprising connections between the Thin White Duke and Black music.

Music

Jazz star Jaimie Branch’s ‘FLY or DIE LIVE’ a timely reminder of resistance

John-Paul Shiver - June 10, 2021

Klezmer upswings, bluesy testimonials, and bombastic electronic warmth define the firebrand's latest album.

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Coming up: 5 essential, post-Beatles McCartney tracks

With ‘And Then There Was Light,’ Oakland’s sndtrak masters the beat tape

Questlove’s ‘Summer of Soul’ purposefully hands 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival its flowers

Knob twists and nice people: Sweater Funk returns to The Knockout

Record head catnip? ‘Vinyl Junkie Thangs’ is a treasure trove of funk

Reconnect with the Bay: Our readers’ favorite things to do now we’re back

Under the Stars: New releases—plus Herbie Hancock’s last concert twirl (?)

Juneteenth sings: 5 new releases to help you hear the melody

Star-packed David Bowie tribute album is a thought-provoking ride

Jazz star Jaimie Branch’s ‘FLY or DIE LIVE’ a timely reminder of resistance

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