Himmelman moves away from specificity, and into something far more resonant.

It was fast, heavy — and on occasion, gnarly and ugly, as metal should be.

Two Bay Area pacesetters of improvised and avant-garde music will soon join forces.

A versatile and engaging singer, Loren is joined by the era’s most memorable songwriters and sidemen.

“The ’80s,” John Oates admits, “weren’t as much fun as you might think.”