These days, independent coffeehouses are few and far between. Eclipsing them have been the giant chain coffeehouses where everything is standardized. Los Angeles, like many large cities is overrun by the larger chains. However, smaller, independently owned coffeehouses can be found in one’s own neighborhood if looked for hard enough. […]
Chocolate and Makeup – need we say more? This season has begun to tease us with a few showers and cold weather – chilly enough to embark on a hot chocolate mission. If you’re like every other chocolate maniac that faints at the slightest hint of chocolate, we’ve got a […]
Hardcore pop punk front man Lars Heemskerk of FIVEOHfirst answered some brief questions regarding the band’s beginnings, their musical influences, what their upcoming plans consist of along with everything else thrown in between. 1. What type of band are you? Lars: All of us are really good friends so that […]
Frontman Mikki Chixx of metal rock n’ roll act Stoneman conducted an interview with me to discuss the band’s upbringing, music, and upcoming plans for the rest of 09 into 2010. 1. What type of band are you? Mikki: A very good looking one! hahaha 2. Tell us the brief […]
The Echoplex warmly greeted Thao and the Get Down Stay Down along with openers David Shultz and The Portland Cello Project Friday night. Thao Nguyen (vocals, guitar) along with band mates Adam Thompson (bass guitar) and Willis Thompson (drums) blew the eager audience away with stunning, high energy performances of […]
Liebe ist fuer alle da, which in German means “Love Is There For Everyone” is the sixth titled LP delivered by rock metallers Rammstein. These 11-tracks contain something unique all their own, unleashing industrial side effects coupled with a rock n roll attitude that Rammstein has been known to pour […]
Hello Hurricane is the seventh studio album from alternative rock act Switchfoot. Choosing a brand new path for themselves and creating their seventh achievement, singer Jon Foreman explains, “This album is an attempt to respond to those storms with an element of hope, trying to understand what it means to […]
King’s Hawaiian rolls are frequently seen at the grocery store, picnics, and barbecues. Lucky residents of the South Bay area will be pleased to know that in addition to finding these sweet rolls in the usual places, there is also a full bakery and restaurant in Torrance. Upon arrival, the […]
Don’t re-organize your makeup bag just yet. With cool breezes slowly and refreshingly taking over, Angelinos have quickly pulled snuggly sweaters over their tank tops and have traded Uggs for their daily flip-flops. It’s time for a season change and with that comes an array of new looks for this […]
Evan “Loosh” Linger and Scott “Scunty D.” Hedrick of Ohio metal band Skeletonwitch caught up with me recently at their Pomona, California stop at the Glass House to discuss briefly their new album, current touring conditions and everything else thrown in between. 1. How is the current tour going? Evan: […]
