April 2 , 2003 (Vol. 37, Iss. 27)

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Editors: Kimberly Chun & J.H. Tompkins
Art director: Lori Spears
Noise logo designer: J. Fish
Music accounts executive: Chris Owen

Happy hunting
In search of San Francisco band Deerhoof

Future tense
Sunshine and noir with Stephin Merritt, Claudia Gonson, and Chris Ewen of Future Bible Heroes.

Amerikkka's formerly most wanted
Ice Cube's solo reissues and the fire next time

Gleaming the Cube
A star's journey from getting angry to getting money

Tip sheet
Upcoming Bay Area shows