Sunday, April 19

Inner city, national spotlight

It can be difficult to stand out in the swarming theater scene in New York City, with countless aspiring actors and playwrights struggling to make themselves seen and heard. Read more...


Soundbite: Clinic

The bulk of Clinic's fifth release "Do It!" is simply the updated version of its 2004 and 2006 albums, but maybe that is what is right about it. Read more...


Soundbite: Black Keys

Black Keys' fifth album would have fit squarely into the band's discography "“ each release an example of the Ohio natives' signature minimalist take on garage delta blues "“ had Danger Mouse never approached guitarist and vocalist Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney to write songs for an Ike Turner album. Read more...



Video Visionaries

With the advent of TiVo and DVR, traced to the beginnings of the remote control, TV watchers are used to being in control of what they watch. However, the "California Video" exhibit at the Getty Center gives the small screen a life of its own. Read more...


Weekend Review: Ra Ra Riot

There’s a certain amount of energy that can only be created by a group of six musicians bouncing around a crowded stage. Last Friday night, the El Rey was overcome with that very energy as Ra Ra Riot spread their indie love to a packed house. Read more...