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Author Shannon Cheng

Shannon Cheng

Likes writing, music, the color pink, and a crisp apple.

In the garage with SOBO: Inside Berkeley’s Student Music Scene

Shannon Cheng
April 30, 2025
Berkeley, indie scene, Interview, Local, Local, music, San Francisco
Live music is foundational to Berkeley, from the performances at the history-filled 924 Gilman to the frequent band nights near campus. I have grown familiar with feeling the bass buzz through my body as my fri...

The music I inherit

Shannon Cheng
March 31, 2025
Journal Entry, Blog, Columns and Opinions, indie, music, personal
“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.”  -Jim Rohn Recently, this quote was brought back up to me by a friend of mine; I think it holds a degree of truth. Just taking a gli...

I got sidetracked by the soundtrack: musical lingerings of various films

Shannon Cheng
October 21, 2024
Columns and Opinions, Film, Staff Pick
While going through the Bridget Jones trilogy, I was in awe of the song choices—especially in Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004), when “I’m Not in Love” by 10cc was played. It was the perfect comb...

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