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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.

Music

Stern Grove’s just-released lineup shines (but you’ll have to be on the ball)

John-Paul Shiver - June 10, 2021

A San Francisco tradition, a brilliant spectrum of artists—and it's still all free, though you'll need a reservation.

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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

Stern Grove’s just-released lineup shines (but you’ll have to be on the ball)

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