BY XAVIER JOHNSON Covers are an essential part of musical history. Different genres have distinct cultures that influence how a cover track manifests. Blues and country music have standards. Hip-hop has sampling. Rock music typically looks to transform the works it draws upon, offering a new perspective on a classic …
Read More »Niners defense continues to shine in 13-0 whitewash of Saints
BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER The 49ers defensive continued their dominating play in a 13-0 victory over the New Orleans Saints Sunday afternoon at Levi’s Stadium, stretching their lead in the NFC West with their fourth straight win. The shutout was San Francisco’s first in three seasons and extended the Niners streak …
Read More »Cal’s season finale destroyed by UCLA’s running game 35-28
BY XAVIER JOHNSON It was a tough ending to another lackluster Cal Golden Bears season (4-8, 2-7) with a late fumble cementing a 35-28 loss to the #17 UCLA Bruins at Memorial Stadium Friday afternoon. Cal put up a fight entering the fourth quarter with a 28-27 lead, however the …
Read More »Howard Jones electronic synth still sparkles with Dialogue
BY XAVIER JOHNSON Synth-pop, and by extension new wave, peaked in the 80’s with groups like Depeche Mode and Pet Shop Boys pushing the limits of electronic music and providing the soundtrack for all types of venues; from London dance joints to alleyway goth clubs. One of the pioneering artists …
Read More »Warriors down Knicks 111-101 behind Splash Brothers
BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER The Warriors returned to the winning column with an efficient 111-101 win over the New York Knicks Friday night at Chase Center. Golden State jumped out to a 35-19 first quarter lead and never looked back, leading by as many as 22 points in their seventh win …
Read More »Return of the Dream Canteen increases Chili Peppers productivity
BY XAVIER JOHNSON It’s pretty surprising that many of the hits the Red Hot Chili Peppers are known for are from the 90’s. Listen to “Under the Bridge,” which dropped in 1992, which still sounds completely fresh thirty years later. The pioneering funk rock band sounded like nothing else that …
Read More »Golden Bears flattened by Ducks 42-24 behind six Nix TD’s
BY XAVIER JOHNSON Cal’s nightmarish October came to an end with a 42-24 defeat against the 8th-ranked Oregon Ducks (7-1, 5-0) Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium, extending the Golden Bears losing streak to four. Cal (3-5, 1-4), entered the matchup with Oregon on a skid, losing to Washington, Washington St, …
Read More »Campbell‘s Dirty Knobs leave Heartbreak behind at The Fillmore
BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER Returning to the scene of some of his most memorable moments from a half century career in music, renowned Heartbreaker Mike Campbell stepped foot on The Fillmore stage for the first time as frontman Tuesday night with the Dirty Knobs before a near sell out crowd. Best …
Read More »Warriors begin title defense with 123-109 domination of Lakers
BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER The Golden State Warriors opened their pursuit of the fifth championship of the Steve Kerr era with a commanding 123-109 win over the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday night at Chase Center. The Warriors were out of sync at times with both Klay Thompson and Draymond Green on …
Read More »Buddy Guy keeps enhancing his legacy with The Blues Don’t Lie
BY XAVIER JOHNSON Hailing from Lettsworth, Louisiana, blues legend Buddy Guy is rolling on with a new album featuring a classic blues sound played by one of the genre’s most iconic elder statesmen. The 86-year-old guitarist and singer has done just about everything there is to do in music from …
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