chelsea cutler

A dreamy haze fell over Oakland’s Fox Theater on Nov. 8 when Arden Jones took the stage as an opener for Chelsea Cutler’s “When I Close My Eyes” tour. 

Stormy lighting and effervescent raindrops lit up the back screen as Said the Sky began his set to thunderous cheers and whoops.

Brent II encapsulates the pair’s musical evolution over the past two years. Where Brent carried motifs of insecurity, fear and regret, Brent II harkens on bliss and hope.

So take a breath, put in your earphones and listen to our “Welcome Freshmen” playlist for background music as you explore Berkeley for the first time.