Julianna Barwick carefully cultivates the art of spontaneity on her new album.

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Happy Portsmouth Shakespeare Day
It's official: April 23 is Shakespeare Day in Portsmouth. City councilor Christine Dwyer made the proclamation on behalf of Mayor Jack Blalock in Market Square today.
Sometimes It Snows in April
Seacoast writer, artist, and musician Dylan Metrano shares his thoughts and memories about Prince.
Invasion of the podcasters: Seacoast hosts take over
Seacoast hosts are taking to the digital airwaves in a plethora of podcasts covering a wide range of topics, including local history, giant monsters, jazz lessons, craft beer, Shakespeare, fishing, and more.
Four favorites: photo show in Dover
“Talented Women,” the new exhibit at Camera Commons in Dover, showcases the work of four regional photographers with serious talent.
Tiger, tiger: new play at The Ring
The actors shine in Veterans in Performing Arts' production of Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo at The Players' Ring in Portsmouth.
Riding on with She Rides Seacoast
She Rides Seacoast unites women cyclists from around the region. The group just celebrated its one-year anniversary at Throwback Brewery in North Hampton.
Portsmouth council approves garage land deal
On Monday night, Portsmouth moved a step closer to a second parking garage. The city council authorized spending nearly $5 million on the Deer Street parcel where the garage will be built.
For Julien Baker, less is more
A conversation with Tennessee-based singer-songwriter Julien Baker. The 20-year-old is on her way to 3S Artspace in Portsmouth with her latest album, Sprained Ankle.
Video Vault: The Taming of the Shrew
A 1976 adaptation captures the classic Shakespeare comedy at its best.
USS Norfolk leaves Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
The decommissioned USS Norfolk is set to sail later this morning after more than 15 months of inactivation at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
Soul power
James McBride looks for James Brown and holds up a mirror to America in Kill 'Em and Leave.
A good run: Herring Aid in Newmarket
Herring Aid helps local river fish migrate
More than a memory: exhibit in Dover
The enduring appeal of Charles Sawyer’s hand-painted photographs is on display at the Woodman Museum.
Better known: Tristan Omand’s latest
Local singer-songwriter Tristan Omand reflects on his newest album, which he'll soon unveil in Newmarket.
Seacoast news briefs
An update on voting laws under consideration in Concord; the University of New Hampshire sets a new application record; Dover schedules a state of the city breakfast.
Planning stages
When it comes to marketing itself as a destination, Portsmouth is one of the best, according to Scott Ruffner. It’s “up there with any city...
Shaking it up: In Portsmouth, Shakespeare lives
For those who love the works of William Shakespeare, it’s going to be a very exciting year. April 23 marks the 400th anniversary of the...
Designing woman
Stratham native Bridget Keefe is living her silver-screen dream as a movie set designer.
Faded image
A new book highlights the life and work of a forgotten jazz photographer with strong ties to the Seacoast.
Serious fun
New literary magazine Outlook Springs brings inter-dimensional poetry, fiction, and nonfiction to the Seacoast.
Chelsea girl
Nico: Underground is coming to The Music Hall Loft this weekend.
Now Read This
Liberty Hardy guides us through the most anticipated books coming out this month.
Into the future
The Sound will soon transition to an online-only publication.
Comedian, nerd, man…robot?
Comedian Myq Kaplan talks writing, open relationships, robots, Twitter, and things comedians don't like to hear.