Running Around Los Angeles Week Of March 23, 2012
I, along with four of my former students (and one mom), were among the attendees of The Hunger Games on Friday March 23, 2012, contributing to the film’s astounding numbers … Continue reading
Diplo’s Book Is More Than Just An Eye-Catching Coffee Table Ornament
Photographer Shane McCauley interviewed for his and Diplo’s Book 128 Beats Per Minute for Magnetic: Diplo’s Book Is More Than Just An Eye-Catching Coffee Table Ornament Click through some cloudcasts from … Continue reading
Running Around Los Angeles Week Of March 16, 2012
The lovely Pierces performing at Restoration Hardware (yes, the furniture store) on March 22, 2012. Very good looking, dressed up crowd, all of whom I am pretty sure have never actually seen … Continue reading
Underworld: A Collection (Cooking Vinyl)
Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine‘s website: Underworld A Collection (Cooking Vinyl) Enjoy a nice long version of “Born Slippy (Nuxx),” the Trainspotting version.
Underworld: 1992 – 2012 Anthology (Cooking Vinyl)
Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine‘s website: Underworld 1992 – 2012 Anthology (Cooking Vinyl) Watch Underworld performing “Moaner (Everything Everything) at the Fuji Rock Festival.
Bent (NBC)
Reviewed for Under The Radar: Bent Watch some previews of this hilarious sitcom.
Running Around Los Angeles Week Of March 9, 2012
•Nneka at the Troubadour on Sunday March 11, 2012. (below) •Interview with Katalyst of the Quakers on Thursday March 15, 2012. Watch the gorgeous Nneka in the video for “My … Continue reading
VCMG: Ssss (Mute)
Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine: VCMG Ssss (Mute) Watch Martin L. Gore, the MG of VCMG DJing with the track “Spock” from this album.
Missing (ABC)
Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine: Missing I absolutely love Ashley Judd, but this show sucks. Still, here is a 15-minute sneak peak of the first act of the pilot episode.
Running Around Los Angeles Week Of March 2, 2012
Diego Garcia show at McCabe’s Guitar Shop (the store has performances in the back every weekend for the last 52 years) on Saturday March 3, 2012. Interviewed Diego in 2006 … Continue reading
The Duke Spirit Deliver A Knockout
The Duke Spirit‘s Liela Moss interviewed for the physical release of their album, Bruiser, for China Shop: The Duke Spirit Deliver A Knockout Watch the video for “Northbound.”
GCB (ABC)
Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine: GCB GCB is pushing its musical component, not quite my type of thing, but you can watch the scenes featuring the music here.
Running Around Los Angeles Week Of February 24, 2012
•Women’s Image Network Awards at Barnsdall Art Foundation Gallery Theatre on February 24, 2012. •Aroma Coffee and Tea Company with the Womp TV‘s Rico Che (in between bike rides) then … Continue reading
Awake (NBC)
Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine’s website: Awake Watch previews of Awake.
February 2012
Chemical Brothers Don’t Think Concert film from one of the most successful acts in electronic dance music in the world. Read my review of the film for Magnetic by clicking on … Continue reading
Papped At Hotel Cafe
I was “papped” at Hotel Cafe waiting for the Soft Swells to perform after Ruby Friedman with whom I am not familiar. The photographer, Joseph Mailander, has many accomplishments. Check out … Continue reading
Running Around Los Angeles Week Of February 17, 2012
•Alan Kupchick photography show at haleArts Space with Jim Tremayne from DJ Times, Total Recall Stevie, Reid Speed, and the photographer’s stepson, Alex Rosson of Audeze on February 17, 2012 … Continue reading
Fort Knox Five: How To Build Your Career And Make Your Destiny
Fort Knox Five interviewed for Magnetic: Fort Knox Five: How To Build Your Career And Make Your Destiny Click through Fort Knox Five’s chock-full Mixcloud page.
Secret Room Event At L’Ermitage Hotel For The 2012 Academy Awards
Us “regular” people watch the Academy Awards from our couches and buy our toiletries at the drugstore. This year, I am sitting next to my father–who has watched the Oscars … Continue reading
Jonquil: Point Of Go (Dovecote)
Reviewed for Under The Radar Magazine Digital Edition: Jonquil Point Of Go (Dovecote) Music from Oxford, England is unpredictable. There is Radiohead, Supergrass, Ride, or Jonquil. Not mope-y, dope-y, or slope-y, respectively, … Continue reading
Running Around Los Angeles Week Of February 10, 2012
•The Iron Lady on February 11, 2012. •Interview with Jon Horvath from Fort Knox Five on February 12, 2012. •Brunch at Thyme Cafe and Market then lots of productive time with Reid … Continue reading
Running Around Los Angeles Week Of February 3, 2012
•Premiere of Re:Generation with (clockwise from top left) Pretty Lights, DJ Premier, Mark Ronson, the Crystal Method, and Skrillex at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre on February 9, 2012, to be released … Continue reading
Lindstrom: Six Cups Of Rebel (Smalltown Supersound)
Reviewed for Planet: Lindstrom Six Cups Of Rebel (Smalltown Supersound) Listen to “De Javu” from Lindstrom’s Six Cups Of Rebel while watching a Hollywood slideshow.
Chemical Brothers: Don’t Think
Reviewed for Magnetic: Chemical Brothers Don’t Think Watch some of director Adam Smith’s other visual projects.
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
