Bloody Knives’ album Blood disappoints with disorganized, messy musical arrangements.
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Indie-rock band hopes to remain close to its roots
L.A. band Vanaprasta gears up for a summer tour in support of its latest album.
Read the rest of this article »Dark Shadows favors camp over story
Director Tim Burton’s Dark Shadows proves lackluster with his tired style and underdeveloped narrative and characters.
Read the rest of this article »Le Salon de Musiques innovates intimate live concert experience
The concert series encourages interaction between musicians and guests to create a personable setting.
Read the rest of this article »Comics offer incentives to maintain readership
It’s a strange time for comics. It’s a strange time for media. Newspapers and books are struggling with the digital market, while films and music are fighting piracy. It’s not that simple to say the Internet is killing traditional media; new forms of distribution and a rise of independent creators are forcing pillars of any [...]
Read the rest of this article »Cast dishes about epic film The Avengers
Director Josh Whedon and cast members of The Avengers discuss villainy, writing and the creation of the summer superhero flick.
Read the rest of this article »E-40 Thursday, April 26, at 9 p.m. Key Club Hollywood Seminal Bay Area rapper E-40 should be more than just the butt of jokes about how to “get stupid” and “ghostride the whip.” The prolific musician and entrepreneur has released 17 albums and earned critical acclaim for his signature flow. Perhaps it’s illustrative of E-40’s [...]
Read the rest of this article »The Maccabees strike a balance between poetic lyrics and catchy instrumentals.
Read the rest of this article »Scandinavian food grows in popularity in US
If it’s true that the Danes live to eat, the Norwegians eat to live and the Swedes eat to drink, then it must also be said that Americans eat to experience other cultures. And it is with fervor that the restaurant industry has attached itself to the cultures of Scandinavia. It’s not unprecedented. The food [...]
Read the rest of this article »Billy Elliot explores emotional depths
The Pantages Theatre’s production of Billy Elliot proves stellar with brilliant choreography and awe-inspiring performances.
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