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Nick Veronin on April 17, 2019
The Dangerous—a brand new reggae project started by Edgar Fernandez and Kevin Azavedo, formerly of San Jose’s proggy alternative outfit Citabria—drop their debut, Made of Gold, on 4/20. It’s a seriously kind nugget of kinky upstrokes and eyeball rattling downbeats. As with any great reggae record, the 11-track album is packed with…
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Erika Rasmussen on April 17, 2019
The touring production of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s smash Broadway hit is back in the Bay Area, playing at San Francisco’s Orpheum Theatre through September. For those Hamilton-heads who can’t make it to San Francisco—or simply want to double their dose of Alexander and Eliza—the San Jose Pop Up Choir will perform all the…
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Mike Huguenor on April 17, 2019
Pop music has changed a lot in the last 60 years, but there’s still something to be said for that little thing called melody. With an ear for the classics, South Bay power-pop group David Brookings and the Average Lookings have a knack for matching soaring melodies to jangly AM chord progressions.…
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Nick Veronin on April 17, 2019
This week’s installment of The Changing Same features a DJ sets from Santos Guzman and Fela Kutchii. Guzman has made a name for himself by blending textures from his native Mexico with hip-hop, electronic and indie rock sensibilities that are distinctly American. Oakland selector Kutchii prides herself on keeping things both inclusive…
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You were a mountain of a man, shaved head, blue eyes, and tatted from head to toe. I was in line ahead of you, a petite Shebrew, wondering if there was cause for concern. I sneaked a peek at your neck for a swas or SS symbol over the carotid artery (seen…
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Erika Rasmussen on April 11, 2019
Anton Zaslavski was destined to be a musician. Like Sonny Moore (a.k.a. Skrillex), the Russian-born, German-raised DJ and producer known as Zedd started his music career with a far heavier sound. He began drumming for German deathcore band Dioramic at age 12. Like all musical prodigies, Zedd was always pushing himself. Even…
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C.J. Prusi on April 11, 2019
Spring is in the air—along with the smokey, savory smell of sizzling bacon. The sud-sipping, swine-dining experience returns to the South Bay. This year the Bacon & Beer Classic will feature 22 Bay Area restaurants serving up more than 30 porky pairings for the 100-plus beer and cider offerings. Tickets include unlimited…
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For more than 10 years now, Record Store Day, the annual celebration of locally owned brick-and-mortar music shops, has stoked the passions of music lovers all over the country. Every year, artists release new and previously unheard music, along with bootlegs and reissues—often in collectable formats, including vinyl and cassette. The regional…
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Nick Veronin on April 11, 2019
For well over a decade, ’80s- and ’90s-themed alternative music parties—like Atomic, The Workout and Club Satori—have proven a serious draw in downtown San Jose. Live alternative music, especially that produced by Bay Area musicians, has been a harder sell. DJ Cutso and Containher are hoping their new endeavor, Outsider’s Social, will…
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Nick Veronin on April 11, 2019
Born in Mobile, Alabama, OMB Peezy grew up in Sacramento and has recently been making a name for himself as part of the North Bay’s vibrant hip-hop scene. Signed to E-40’s Sick Wid It Records and 300 Entertainment, the Richmond-based rapper is in tight with other rising Yay Area talent, like Nef…
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