Reviews
Concert Review: The Linda Lindas at The Fillmore
The Fillmore functions as a cathedral, in the ecology of bay area live music venues, where bands stamp their mark ... Read More
Concert Review: Vulture Feather at Eli’s Mile High Club
Vulture Feather, a third-stage evolution of emo band Don Martin Three and art rock group Wilderness, is a self-proclaimed “post/pre/future ... Read More
Femme Queer Cheer: Pom Pom Squad and Caroline Kingsbury at Rickshaw Stop
March 17th, Saint Patrick’s Day, Pom Pom Squad played at Rickshaw Stop with Caroline Kingsbury opening the show. This fantastic ... Read More
Concert Review: Throw Rag at Ivy Room
Balloons, a loincloth, self flagellation with a belt—this night had it all. While considering going to see Throw Rag at ... Read More
Rogê brings the warmth of Rio to Berkeley
Rogê came to Ashkenaz in Berkeley, on Saturday, February 22nd, the first stop in his tour to promote his latest ... Read More
Martha Redbone’s Songwriting Workshop
Martha Redbone, a black and indigenous Kentucky-hailing folk artist, walks up the stairs of the Morrison Music building on an ... Read More
Concert Review: Molchat Doma at Fox Theater
Oakland’s Fox Theater thumped like a giant beating heart on the night of Wednesday, March 5th, when it hosted Belarusian ... Read More
Concert Review: Doll Fest 2025 Preparty at Ivy Room
Let’s face it: Doll Fest Pre-Party was the party. Doll Fest is a fresh new festival of femme-fronted bands. Thankfully, ... Read More
Concert Review: Soccer Mommy at The Fillmore
Immediately two days after performing her latest single “Driver (stripped)” on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Soccer Mommy (Sophie Allison) took to ... Read More
A Match Made in Music: Jake Minch and Grace Enger at Cafe Du Nord
I love it when an opener and headliner just make sense together. That was exactly the case with Jake Minch ... Read More
A Tuesday Worth Staying Up For: Pretty Jane and Night Cap at Cafe du Nord
It's always a good sign when a small venue hosts two indie/alternative pop bands—my favorite genre and a guarantee for ... Read More
Concert Review: Valentine’s Gay at 924 Gilman
924 Gilman was ready for the night. Valentine’s Gay, the annual show created by Middle Aged Queers five years ago, ... Read More
Concert Review: Jaime XX at Cow Palace
Jamie XX came to the Cow Palace on Saturday night, January 25th, as part of his In Waves tour, performing ... Read More
Concert Review: EMEL at Freight & Salvage
The Freight & Salvage is on a little theater alley in Berkeley lined with the jazz conservatory, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, and ... Read More
Concert Review: Tender Tuesdays at Horsies Saloon
It’s Tuesday night at Horsies Saloon, which means Carly Scena takes the stage. She opens her notebook, lyrics penciled in, ... Read More
Concert Review: Karen y Los Remedios at Rickshaw Stop
To see a show at Rickshaw Stop is to stop at a wall with no sign in the shadow of ... Read More
Show Review: Primus at Fox Theater
Primus’ New Year’s Eve show returned to Oakland’s Fox Theater for the first time since 2017, previously an annual affair ... Read More
A Peek into the 2024 Holiday Party
The KALX holiday party is our Cannes, Met Gala, and Oscars for audiophiles of the East Bay. Celebrities, known by ... Read More
Show Review: Kaytranada at The Greek Theater
After a brisk walk with my friend from one end of Piedmont Avenue to the other, and stepping over the ... Read More
An Interview with Klaudia Reynicke, Director Of Reinas
On November 4th I did an interview with Klaudia Reynicke, the Swiss-Peruvian writer and director of the film Reinas, or ... Read More
