“Jamaica Farewell” Wednesday, Oct. 18 Santa Monica Playhouse With a Jamaican accent but sans dreadlocks or dark skin, Debra Ehrhardt danced, ran in place, flirted, and even broke a couple of laws as she recounted her journey from Jamaica to the United States. Read more...

Last week, Jeff Tweedy punched one of his fans in the face. The eager concertgoer had made his way onto the stage and was about to give the Wilco front man a kiss on the cheek when Tweedy freaked out, grabbing the fan by the throat and laying him flat. Read more...

Kevin Smith is notoriously late for class. “I have a strict never-be-on-time policy,” said the writer-director and actor behind such films as “Clerks” and “Dogma.” “That’s why I don’t wear a watch. Read more...

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Vains of Jenna “Lit Up/Let Down” FILTHY NOTE RECORDS There’s something about Sweden. For years it’s been home to a thriving black metal scene, but now it’s churning out … glam rockers? Read more...

My Chemical Romance "The Black Parade” REPRISE RECORDS All goth-looking bands with emotionally driven lyrics tend to be lumped together as average bands hiding behind facades of makeup. Read more...

“Freshmen Volume 1″ By Hugh Sterbakov and Leonard Kirk TOP COW PRODUCTIONS College, next to puberty, is easily the most life-changing experience people go through before adulthood. Read more...