Features

Andrew Gilbert - May 5, 2020

The lockdown hasn’t put a hold on making fresh music and sharing it with the world for these five creative pairs.

Cristina Schreil - April 28, 2020

Touring is essential for many musicians and groups. Here’s how some of them are mitigating the environmental impact.

Andrew Gilbert - April 23, 2020

A veteran of Oakland’s black music scene tackles pandemic issues in a remarkable new album created in quarantine.

Annelies Zijderveld - April 18, 2020

Administrators from the Vallejo Symphony, Voices of Music, and Fremont Symphony talk about quick decisions and hard calls in a time of crisis.

Emily Wilson - April 17, 2020

Robert, Victoria, Jonah, and Nadia Sirota talk about the family’s life in music.

Jim Farber - April 13, 2020

COVID-19 is forcing music presenters to make hard choices. Many are uniting to find ways to survive.

Lou Fancher - April 10, 2020

Taming anxiety is a matter of mastering “flow,” whether it’s on the concert stage or in a sports arena.

Jason Victor Serinus - April 6, 2020

Are you streaming a lot of music online now? Here’s an audiophile’s guide to the basics of greater sound.

Peter Feher - March 31, 2020

Your comprehensive guide to online and streaming music from the Bay Area and Los Angeles. With links!

Jim Farber - March 30, 2020

Why music conservatories were readier than most for the disruption of coronavirus.