Running Around Los Angeles Week Of January 27, 2012
•Chemical Brothers‘ concert film, Don’t Think directed by Adam Smith on Wednesday, February 1, 2012. Watch the trailer for Don’t Think.
In The Studio With DJ Cam
DJ Cam interviewed for his album, Seven, for DJ Times Magazine: DJ Cam: Seven Click through DJ Cam’s Soundcloud page.
January 2012
The Big Pink Future This (4AD) Second album of BRMC-like fuzz and shimmer, alternating between bright and murky. Few free downloads at Music From The Big Pink. Watch the video … Continue reading
The Asteroids Galaxy Tour: Out Of Frequency (BMG)
Reviewed for Planet: The Asteroids Galaxy Tour Out Of Frequency (BMG) Watch the video for the first single, “Heart Attack.”
Running Around Los Angeles Week Of January 20, 2012
•The Good Natured at the Echo on Friday January 20, 2012. •The NAMM Show on Saturday January 21, 2012. Watch The Good Natured perform “Skeleton” from the show at the … Continue reading
NAMM 2012
NAMM, National Association Of Music Merchants, been going since 1901 if you can believe that. Every January they have the NAMM Show at the Anaheim Convention Center where you can … Continue reading
Every Publication I Have Ever Contributed To
To the best of my recollection, an alphabetical list of every publication I have contributed to since 1992 (updating): Axcess (where I was music editor) Allstarmag.com American Eagle Outfitters (catalog) … Continue reading
Running Around Los Angeles Week Of January 13, 2012
•M83 at Club Nokia on Friday January 13, 2012. •With Jonny Cragg at the Venice Canals, Tacos Por Favor, Abbot Kinney, Andaz Hotel on Saturday January 14, 2012. •With Jonny … Continue reading
Digitalism Live at Fonda Music Box Los Angeles December 13, 2011
Digitalism live in Los Angeles at Fonda Music Box on December 13, 2011 reviewed for ElektroDaily.com: Digitalism has a Wizard of Oz thing going on with its live show. The … Continue reading
I Hate My Teenage Daughter (Fox)
Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine’s website: I Hate My Teenage Daughter
Brian Dettmer Gets To The Heart Of The Book
Brian Dettmer interviewed for BPM Magazine and resurrected by Magnetic: Brian Dettmer Gets To The Heart Of The Book–Much Deeper Than Simply Reading It
Man Up (ABC)
Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine’s website: Man Up
Last Man Standing (ABC)
Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine’s website: Last Man Standing
Enlightened (HBO)
Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine’s website: Enlightened
Peter Hook And The Light Live At The Fonda Music Box September 14, 2011 and At The El Rey Los Angeles September 16, 2011
Peter Hook and the Light Live in Los Angeles at the Fonda Music Box and the El Rey Theatre reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine’s website: Peter Hook and the … Continue reading
Hart Of Dixie (CW)
Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine’s website: Hart Of Dixie
Body Of Proof (ABC)
Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine’s website: Body Of Proof
A Gifted Man (CBS)
Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine’s website: A Gifted Man
Charlie’s Angels (ABC)
Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine’s website: Charlie’s Angels
Revenge (ABC)
Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine’s website: Revenge
Unforgettable (CBS)
Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine’s website: Unforgettable
2 Broke Girls (CBS)
Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine’s website: 2 Broke Girls
Theophilus London: This Year’s Model
Theophilus London interviewed for his album, Timez Are Weird These Days, for Planet: Theophilus London: This Year’s Model
The Secret Circle (CW)
Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine’s website: The Secret Circle
Free Agents (NBC)
Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine’s website: Free Agents
AM & Shawn Lee: Celestial Electric (ESL Music)
Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine’s website: AM & Shawn Lee Celestial Electric (ESL Music)
Soul Clap: Deep DJ Duo
Soul Clap interviewed for their DJ Kicks compilation with Wolf + Lamb for DJ Times Magazine: Soul Clap: Deep DJ Duo
Imelda May: Mayhem (Decca)
Reviewed for Planet: Imelda May Mayhem (Decca)
Wiley: 100% Publishing (Big Dada)
Reviewed for Planet: Wiley 100% Publishing (Big Dada)
Fink: Perfect Darkness (Ninja Tune)
Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine’s website: Fink Perfect Darkness (Ninja Tune)
Michael B. Jordan: What’s In A Name?
Michael B. Jordan interviewed for the series finale of Friday Night Lights for Under The Radar Magazine’s website: Michael B. Jordan: What’s In A Name?
Memphis: Q&A With Torquil Campbell
Memphis’ Torquil Campbell interviewed for their album, Here Comes A City, for Planet: Memphis: Q&A With Torquil Campbell
The Duke Spirit: Acceleration
The Duke Spirit‘s Liela Moss interviewed for the digital release of their album, Bruiser, for Under The Radar Magazine’s website: Duke Spirit: Acceleration
Holy Ghost!: Modern Day Yacht Rockers
Alex Frankel and Nick Millhiser have voices that match the personas of their project, Holy Ghost!. The frontperson and the visual focus for the two, Frankel has a hurried, almost … Continue reading
The Borgias (Showtime)
Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine’s website: The Borgias
Happy Endings (ABC)
Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine’s website: Happy Endings
Reid Speed Says, “Play Me”
Reid Speed interviewed for her Play Me and Play Me Too Records’ compilation, Play Me Too Presents The New Blood Of Dubstep, for DJ Times Magazine: Reid Speed Says, “Play Me” and … Continue reading
Adele: 21 (Columbia)
Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine’s website: Adele 21 (Columbia)
Gil Scott-Heron and Jamie xx: We’re New Here (XL/Young Turks)
Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine’s website: Gil Scott-Heron and Jamie xx We’re New Here (XL/Young Turks)
Starfucker: Reptilians (Polyvinyl)
Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine’s website: Starfucker Reptilians (Polyvinyl)
Ben Ottewell: Shapes and Shadows (ATO)
Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine’s website: Ben Ottewell Shapes and Shadows (ATO)
Nicole Atkins: Mondo Amore (Razor & Tie)
Reviewed for Planet: Nicole Atkins Mondo Amore (Razor & Tie)
The Radio Dept. Live at the El Rey Theatre Los Angeles February 16, 2011
It may have been uncharacteristically dull and rainy night in Los Angeles, but it was all rainbows and sparkles inside the El Rey with Radio Dept. The Swedish trio tour … Continue reading
The Radio Dept.: Passive Aggressive: The Singles 2002 – 2010 (Labrador/Caroline)
Reviewed for Planet: The Radio Dept. Passive Aggressive: The Singles 2002 – 2010 (Labrador/Caroline)
Traffic Light (Fox)
Reviewed for Under The Radar’s Website: Traffic Light
Chicago Code (Fox)
Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine’s website: Chicago Code
Badly Drawn Boy: Smoke Before Fire
Damon Gough aka Badly Drawn Boy interviewed for his album, It’s What I’m Thinking Pt. 1, for Under the Radar: Badly Drawn Boy: Smoke Before Fire
Morning After Girls: alone (Xemu)
Morning After Girls alone (Xemu) This group of boys does an exceptional job of interpreting classic shoegazer elements: moody introspective lyrics, swirling psychedelic melodies, and walls of fuzzy guitars. Their hook-laden … Continue reading
Boom Boom Satellies: Over and Over (Sony Independent Network)
Reviewed for Planet: Boom Boom Satellites Over and Over (Sony Independent Network)
