Sunday, April 12


Soundbite: Feist

At one point, there were approximately five manifestations of my love of Feist's new album on my Facebook. Though I may be a bit obsessive, "The Reminder" is filled with all that makes Miss Leslie Feist so indisputably lovely. Read more...


Soundbite: The Sea and Cake

It's the little things that make The Sea and Cake's latest album, "Everybody," the perfect star-watching-on-a-summer-night album that it is "“ background music that rarely begins to get boring. Read more...


Old is new again

As modern movie-going moves increasingly toward all-inclusive experiences with megaplexes offering everything from shopping to fine dining, the New Beverly Cinema, located at 7165 Beverly Blvd., offers a simpler and grittier experience that is rapidly disappearing. Read more...



Weekend Review: Spring Sing

While many waited for hours to watch "Spider-Man 3" on Friday, over 5,000 people decided to forgo their arachnid friend and wait hours in line to watch some of UCLA's top musicians and performers. Read more...


Mastering East and West

The daluo and xialuo cymbals reverberate as they clash. The jinghu, a high-pitched, two-string fiddle, warbles with the fluctuating melodies of the opera singers. The sight of the yellows, reds and jades of the embroidered costumes creates an explosion of colors and textures on the stage. Read more...