Nicole BaptistaQueens of the Stone Age Drench Crowd with Unhinged, Sexy GoodnessQueens of the Stone Age mastermind Josh Homme is a desperado of sorts — unapologetic and licentious. His American rock band oozes a…Feb 3, 2018Feb 3, 2018
Nicole BaptistaMusic for dreaming: Slowdive reunites, plays new record after 22-year hiatusShoegaze icons Slowdive made their much-anticipated return at Oakland’s Fox Theater Oct. 28, rousing fans after a 22-year hiatus. A thick…Nov 1, 2017Nov 1, 2017
Nicole BaptistaNine Inch Nails strip it down, wake us upEerily setting the mood with a rendition of Angelo Badalamenti’s Twin Peaks track, “Fireman,” Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor kicked…Oct 26, 2017Oct 26, 2017
Nicole BaptistaPlanet Booty celebrates the skin you’re inI remember the euphoric sense of freedom I felt the first time I saw Planet Booty perform at Oakland’s Starline Social Club. Leaning…Aug 7, 2017Aug 7, 2017
Nicole BaptistaAn honest truth: The Evolution of Conor OberstConor Oberst is a beautiful storyteller.May 16, 2017May 16, 2017
Nicole BaptistaHolding Space in OaklandI’m struggling to understand how to feel after the Ghost Ship fire. Thirty-six people — just like me; just like those I love — died…Dec 9, 2016Dec 9, 2016