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

Joshua Rotter - August 10, 2023

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

Music

Looking back on Noise Pop 2023’s hits and misses

John-Paul Shiver - March 15, 2023

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

Music

Bring the noise: Terrific live shows of 2022

John-Paul Shiver - January 2, 2023

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

Music

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

Alan Chazaro - April 27, 2022

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

Music

Noise Pop diary: Moor Mother and Irreversible Entanglements have arrived

John-Paul Shiver - February 27, 2022

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

Music

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

John-Paul Shiver - September 22, 2021

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

Nightlife

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

Marke B. - March 23, 2021

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

John-Paul Shiver - February 10, 2020

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

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

Marke B. - November 20, 2019

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

Joshua Rotter - November 11, 2019

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...

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

Looking back on Noise Pop 2023’s hits and misses

Bring the noise: Terrific live shows of 2022

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

Noise Pop diary: Moor Mother and Irreversible Entanglements have arrived

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

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

As Afrobeat heroes Antibalas arrive, recalling a classic track

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

The lo-fi psych-pop joys of Still Woozy

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