An ode to female bassists
Why is it so eye-catching and alluring when a band has a female bassist? Because it rarely happens.
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Hayley Kiyoko and Kailee Morgue stun on functionally familiar queer bop ‘Headcase’
“Headcase” has been described as a queer pop anthem, influenced by Morgue’s own intention of having always wanted to do a duet with another queer woman (Morgue herself identifies as pansexual). But this assignment presents its own set of problems.
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‘Kind of gritty, but a little bit more polished’: An interview with Bruiser Queen’s frontwoman
But St. Louis-based garage pop-rock duo Bruiser Queen isn’t all fun and games, no matter how lighthearted and upbeat its sound and appearance may seem.
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Tunesday: Songs That Make a Scene
In case your summer media indulgence has taken a dip, Tunesday will help you get right back on track. This week’s playlist takes iconic scenes from movies that simply would not be the same without the musical overlay. Therefore it is not only a collection of notable tracks but also
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Picks of the Week
It’s easy to say no to everything this close to the end of the semester, but all study and no nights out makes Oski a dull bear. Live a little. We’ve still got dead week to look forward to. The future of BART If you’re interested in BART’s future plans
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The Pixies are back with a sprightly sound at the Fox Theater
An alien green light washed over a bald rock star screaming his lungs out at Oakland Fox Theater on Friday night. It didn’t matter that he started singing in a different meter; the audience members screamed back the version of “Where Is My Mind?” they knew in cathartic unison. The
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