JPEGMAFIA conducts mosh pits in fiery one-man symphony
Sam Albillo/Staff
Without knowing much about the man his fans call “Peggy,” you could tell what JPEGMAFIA stands for from the stage he chose to perform on.
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Leikeli47 celebrates Black femininity with fresh performance at The New Parish
The artist’s commanding presence and vivacious persona created a night full of energy that only could have been produced by someone with as much confidence as she.
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Picks of the Week: Coachella roundup and movies to stream this week
In the climax of my time as Picks of the Week writer, 100 percent that bitch Lizzo is releasing Cuz I Love You is coming out this Friday.
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Picks of the Week: Fresh activities for freshmen (and everyone else)
You may have noticed a sudden influx of fresh faces around town — that’s right, UC Berkeley will be back in session in just a few days.
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Learning to report
Mind the Gap
Whether or not Audrey noticed any outward changes in how I covered shows, she unwittingly helped me feel like I was capable of being a reporter.
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Too Many Zooz brings signature brasshouse style to The New Parish
The concept of fame is becoming increasingly murky in the age of YouTube and Instagram celebrities. For the three-piece band Too Many Zooz, which was launched into the spotlight after a YouTube video of the three musicians busking on the New York City Subway went viral, the welcome wider sphere
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‘Mortified’ brings comedic embarrassment on stage
Haven’t had enough of a laugh lately? “Mortified” — a live reading one weekend of every month in which adults showcase their embarrassing childhood mementos — can help. “Mortified” encourages people of all kinds to come and “share the shame” in major American cities and overseas. On Feb. 13, “Mortified”
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Emily King serves up vibrant, genuine energy in Oakland performance
Hushed in anticipation, the crowd barely let out a breath as they waited for Emily King, the New York-based singer and musician, to grace the New Parish on Thursday. The Grammy-nominated R&B singer had just begun her debut North American headlining tour in support of her most recent album, “The
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An interview with Grammy-nominated singer Emily King
In February, New York-based singer-songwriter Emily King will be embarking on her first headlining North American tour. Known for her strong, soulful voice and poignant, laidback melodies, King has received notable recognition in the R&B world — earning a Grammy nomination for her debut album East Side Story in 2007.
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G-Eazy comes home for fan appreciation show
“This shit is a motherfucking moment to celebrate,” local rapper G-Eazy cried over the opening bars of “Stay High” at his show at the New Parish in Oakland on Saturday evening. With the recent release of his album These Things Happen — which reached No. 2 on the iTunes album
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