Running Around Los Angeles Week Of September 28, 2012
•Earlimart at the Satellite with Jenn Harrison on Friday September 28, 2012. Rocky Horror Picture Show with former students on Saturday September 29, 2012. •Found: Photographs Of The Rolling Stones photo … Continue reading
New Order @ Greek Theatre
Previewed for LA Weekly: New Order at the Greek Theatre Watch New Order perform “Blue Monday” live at this year’s Bestival.
Plan B: Changing The World, One Film At A Time
Plan B’s Ben Drew interviewed for his album and film, ill Manors, for Planet: Plan B: Changing The World One Film At A Time Download the New Machine remix of “Lost … Continue reading
Toddla T: Watch Me Dance–Agitated (Ninja Tune)
Reviewed for Electronic Musician Magazine: Toddla T Watch Me Dance–Agitated (Ninja Tune) Check out Toddla’s radio show T Time on the BBC.
Souljazz Orchestra: Solidarity (Strut)
Reviewed for Electronic Musician Magazine: Souljazz Orchestra Solidarity (Strut) Download “Cartao Postal” for free.
September 2012
Erol Alkan Another Bugged Out Mix/Another Bugged In Selection (K7) The multi-talented and multi-dimensional Erol Alkan showcases the many sides of his musical personality on this double disc, his second … Continue reading
666 Park Avenue (ABC)
Reviewed for Under The Radar: 666 Park Avenue Read our writer, Austin Trunick’s review for a slightly different opinion of 666 Park Avenue.
Sea Wolf
Alex Brown Church of Sea Wolf interviewed for his album Old World Romance for Soma Magazine‘s Fall Fashion Issue September/October 2012: Sea Wolf Watch a live rehearsal of the track “Old … Continue reading
Running Around Los Angeles Week Of September 21, 2012
•Azure Ray at Largo at the Coronet and Maximo Park at the El Rey Theatre on Friday September 21, 2012. •Tacos Por Favor with Play Me Records crew: Reid Speed, … Continue reading
Last Resort (ABC)
Reviewed for Under The Radar: Last Resort Have an inside look into the show.
The Udacity Of Hope: The Future Of Online Education
For Intel’s site IQ: The Udacity Of Hope: The Future Of Online Education Check out Udacity, edX, Udemy, and Rebecca OGrady-Marshall‘s eLearn Hub.
The Neighbors (ABC)
Reviewed for Under The Radar: The Neighbors Watch a clip from behind the scenes.
Guys With Kids (NBC)
Reviewed for Under The Radar: Guys With Kids Watch a clip from the show.
The Mindy Project (FOX)
Reviewed for Under The Radar: The Mindy Project Watch a clip from the show.
Ben and Kate (FOX)
Reviewed for Under The Radar: Ben And Kate Watch some extra clips from the show.
Changing Rooms: Digital Dressing Rooms Fashion A Fitting Future
For Intel’s site IQ: Changing Rooms: Digital Dressing Rooms Fashion A Fitting Future Check out Me-Ality, Styku, and Magic Mirror.
Partners (CBS)
Reviewed for Under The Radar: Partners Watch a preview of the show.
SPCA Red Carpet Luxury Lounge At SLS Hotel Beverly Hills For The 2012 Emmy Awards
The Emmys are like my Academy Awards. I absolutely love television. Pre-Emmys, Secret Room Events threw their Red Carpet Luxury Lounge, benefitting the SPCA of Los Angeles, at the SLS … Continue reading
Running Around Los Angeles Week Of September 14, 2012
•Lianne La Havas in-store appearance at Amoeba Music, loved her guitar playing, on Friday, September 14, 2012 (bottom right). •Poolside at Off The 405 at the Getty Center with Jenn … Continue reading
Exclusive: Mexican Institute Of Sound’s “Es-Toy” Video Premiere
Post for LA Weekly‘s blog West Coast Sound: Exclusive: Mexican Institute Of Sound’s “Es-Toy” Video Premiere Watch the video for “Mexico” from the album Politico, the Mexicans seem a lot more concerned … Continue reading
Revolution (NBC)
Reviewed for Under The Radar: Revolution Read our writer, Austin Trunick’s review for an alternate opinion of Revolution.
The Mob Doctor (FOX)
Reviewed for Under The Radar: The Mob Doctor Here’s a promo for the series premiere.
Running Around Los Angeles Week Of September 7, 2012
•New baby time with Jonny Cragg and family on Friday September 7, 2012 (right middle). •Angus Stone at the Troubadour–where I offended him by wanting to take a picture of … Continue reading
Poolside @ Getty Center
Previewed for LA Weekly: Poolside at The Getty Center Listen to “Only Everything” on Stereogum.
The New Normal (NBC)
Reviewed for Under The Radar: The New Normal If you can’t wait until this evening, watch the entire pilot here.
Running Around Los Angeles Week of August 31, 2012
This week has been less about running around and more about staying put, in front of a screen, armed with screeners of new (and returning) shows for television’s fall season. Other than … Continue reading
Silversun Pickups @ Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
Previewed for LA Weekly: Silversun Pickups at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium Watch Silversun Pickups perform “Dots and Dashes” on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Diplo: Express Yourself EP (Mad Decent)
Reviewed for Under The Radar: Diplo Express Yourself EP (Mad Decent) Watch the ode to stripper poles, “Set It Off” from the EP, featuring Lazerdisk Party Sex.
August 2012
Antony And The Johnsons Cut The World (Secretly Canadian) Live album with a lot of talking. Tracks from all four Antony and the Johnsons albums are performed and captured in … Continue reading
Running Around Los Angeles Week Of August 24, 2012
•AM & Shawn Lee at the Satellite with LA Dine-N-Club‘s Jose Martinez and Allyson DeMunda on Friday August 24, 2012 (bottom right). •Ana Tijoux at Grand Performances at the California … Continue reading
E-conomics Of Education: Free Collaborative Tools Hit The Cloud
For Intel’s site IQ: E-conomics Of Education: Free Collaborative Tools Hit The Cloud Check out Edmodo, Dropbox, Screencast-O-Matic, Screenr, and Join.me for yourself.
Shawn Lee: Synthesizers In Space (ESL)
Reviewed for Electronic Musician Magazine: Shawn Lee Synthesizers In Space (ESL) Check out the album on Shawn’s Soundcloud page.
Michael Kiwanuka: Home Again (Interscope)
Reviewed for Electronic Musician Magazine: Michael Kiwanuka Home Again (Interscope) Watch Michael perform the title track from the album at Hackney Round Chapel.
Foals: Tapes (!K7)
Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine: Foals Tapes (!K7) The Tapes series is a chance for indie band types to impress you with the wildly diverse and unexpected music they listen to. … Continue reading
Running Around Los Angeles Week Of August 17, 2012
•Sunset Strip Music Festival and Jack Daniels‘ premiere of Jim Marshall’s Rolling Stones 1972 photo book at the Andaz Hotel on Friday August 17, 2012 (bottom left). •The Comedy Store for the … Continue reading
White Arrows: Dry Land Is Not A Myth (Votiv Music)
Reviewed for Under The Radar: White Arrows Dry Land Is Not A Myth (Votiv Music) Listen to the Teen Daze remix of “Roll Forever” from the album, the original is better.
AM & Shawn Lee @ The Satellite
Previewed for LA Weekly: AM & Shawn Lee at the Satellite Stream the whole album on Soundcloud.
Public Image Limited: This is PiL (PiL Official)
Reviewed for Under The Radar: Public Image Limited This Is PiL (PiL Official) Watch a video of a short John Lydon interviewed followed by a live performance of “Deeper Water” at … Continue reading
Running Around Los Angeles Week Of August 10, 2012
•Work and tacos with Reid Speed post brand-new car stereo installation on Friday August 10, 2012 (top right). •Duran Duran at the Pacific Amphitheatre at the OC Fair (featuring lots … Continue reading
The Cribs: In The Belly Of The Brazen Bull (Wichita)
Reviewed for Under The Radar: The Cribs In The Belly Of The Brazen Bull (Wichita) Listen to “Come On, Be A No One” on Stereogum.
Animal Practice (NBC)
Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine: Animal Practice Take a “first look” at the show.
Idjut Boys: Goodbye, Kick Drum
Idjut Boys interviewed for their first ever artist album, Cellar Door, for DJ Times Magazine: Idjut Boys: Goodbye, Kick Drum Listen to “One For Kenny” from Cellar Door written for the late Kenny … Continue reading
Running Around Los Angeles Week Of August 3, 2012
•Interview with Erol Alkan for his second excellent double disc mix for Bugged Out for DJ Times Magazine at the Standard Downtown on August 3, 2012 (top right) •Raphael Saadiq—whose album Stone Rollin’ … Continue reading
Duran Duran @ Pacific Amphitheatre
Previewed for LA Weekly: Duran Duran at the Pacific Amphitheatre at the OC Fair Watch Duran Duran perform “Save A Prayer” for the 2012 Olympics at Hyde Park.
Go On (NBC)
Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine Digital Edition: Go On Matthew Perry talks about the show.
Lianne La Havas: Is Your Love Big Enough? (Nonesuch)
Reviewed for Planet: Lianne La Havas Is Your Love Big Enough? (Nonesuch) Listen to some selections from the album here.
Running Around Los Angeles Week Of July 27, 2012
•Gustav Klimt: The Magic Of Line Exhibit then Nick Waterhouse at Saturdays Off The 405 at the Getty Center on July 28, 2012. •Lots of hard work with Reid Speed … Continue reading
The Cinematic Orchestra: In Motion #1 (Ninja Tune)
Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine‘s website: The Cinematic Orchestra In Motion #1 (Ninja Tune) Preview In Motion #1 here.
Technology x Electronic Music = The New Visualist – Welcome To V Squared Labs
Vello Virkhaus interviewed for Magnetic for V Squared Labs: Technology x Electronic Music = The New Visualist – Welcome To V Squared Labs
