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Tagged with: The New Parish

Papp Johnson: ‘I’m telling jokes that will last for generations to come’

From NBA prospect to standup player, the Oakland comedian looks ahead on new album 'Timeless'

Looking back on Noise Pop 2023’s hits and misses

The fest showcased a local scene beyond compare—however, there's always room for improvement.

Bring the noise: Terrific live shows of 2022

Destroy Boys, Brijean, Björk, Moor Mother, The Zombies, and more lit up local stages and amped the scene

Longtime battle rapper Passwurdz debuts with uplifting studio album ‘Flowers’

"Flowers represent growth, mourning, celebration, nature." says the 1-on-1 artist who's been called Oakland's Greatest

Noise Pop diary: Moor Mother and Irreversible Entanglements have arrived

Free-jazz benediction for a troubled age keeps time at The New Parish

Under the Stars: Fugees return, SFJAZZ reopens, Balboa Theatre goes live

Plus: A groovy set of dub remixes, singer Razteria's electronic turn, Remi Wolf, and a NYE party dance fans should jump on.

Major players fuel nightlife drive against anti-Asian hate—here’s how you can help

DJ Marky "Proof" Enriquez and emcee Fran Boogie threw a 40-hour online fundraiser for the cause. Let's keep it going

As Afrobeat heroes Antibalas arrive, recalling a classic track

When Brooklyn's Antibalas—widely renowned as one of America's fiercest live Afrobeat bands—takes over The Bay for three gigs this weekend (Fri/4 and Sun/16 at The Independent...

Arts Forecast: Hip-Hop (Dance Fest) hurray! + more

I'm old enough to remember rappers on Fillmore corners and TURF dancers in Oakland intersections. The homeboys gathered on my stoop throughout the day...

The lo-fi psych-pop joys of Still Woozy

Still Woozy (playing Wed/13 through Friday/15 at The New Parish) was hanging out backstage at Lollapalooza at Chicago’s Grant Park, last summer. He had...