Festivals
Metalachi Might Just Be The Most Unusual Band At Heavy Montreal
Metalachi is a delightful blend of traditional mariachi music and hard rock/metal classics. Don’t miss their set at Heavy Montreal. [read on]
Los Angeles
Review
Home Again: If you could return, would you really want to?
The new film, starring Reese Witherspoon, is sweet but ultimately lacking in substance. [read on]
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Debra DiGiovanni : The Queen of Canadian Comedy
Comedian talks about how she stands out and what she misses most now that she’s in LA. [read on]
Hear
From Cold and Dark Los Angeles to Montreal: An Interview With Drab Majesty
Interview with Deb DeMure and Mona D., from LA’s Drab Majesty. [read on]
Hear
Mild High Club Concert REVIEW
Los Angeles band travels across country for sold out show at the Casa. [read on]
Hear
POP Montreal Portraits: Smileswithteeth
Don’t miss this electro-dream-pop band, Smileswithteeth, at POP Montreal. Gabriel Gutierrez tells us about his project. [read on]
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Matt Braunger is Made of Mistakes
Interview with Matt Braunger whose new show is about “the screw-ups, dipshit moves, and all-out bad calls on my part.” [read on]
Hear
Reno McCarthy: Next Stop L.A.
Local musician McCarthy continues to release new work with his eye on heading to the US. [read on]
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Interview with Tom Green : This is Not A Prank Call
Lar Vi talks to Tom Green about reality tv, censorship, and Donald Trump. [read on]
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The Hollywood Vampires Live On
Alice Cooper and the Hollywood Vampires pay homage to their dead drunk friends [read on]
Hear
Review of Marrow’s The Gold Standard
Debut album is a whirlwind of talent with a strong Chicago sound. [read on]
Review
Review of Ride: No Helen Hunt Magic Here
Plot of mother-and-son surf flick falls short. [read on]
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Jen Kirkman Interview: Jen Feels Fine and She’s Not Alone
Jen Kirkman gets real about performing comedy and shows us her multi-faceted self. [read on]
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Kurt Braunohler Interview: Getting His White Butt to Montreal
Kurt Braunohler talks about his journey bringing a giant butt cross country and his upcoming show at the Off JFL. [read on]
Hear
Tie-Dye and Kaleidoscopes : Tame Impala and Mini Mansions
Psychedelic, good-vibe show at the Metropolis with great opening band. [read on]
Hear
AWOLNATION Releases Inspiring and Provocative RUN
New album showcases the range and positivity of this Los Angeles band. [read on]
Hear
Review: Wand’s Golem Both Friend and Foe
Wand’s second effort gets heavier and creates a new genre of psychedelic metal [read on]
Consider
Max Silvestri Talks King Piglet, Mike Carrozza Talks About Loving King Piglet So Much.
Max Silvestri discusses the making of King Piglet, comics, and Scandanavian film with Mike Carrozza [read on]
Review
Review Maps to the Stars: Torment in Tinseltown
Does Cronenberg’s satire of Hollywood have as much bite as Twilight? Both have Robert Pattinson. [read on]
Review
Big Hero 6: Boy and Bot Join Forces to Fight Super Villain
Disney-Marvel dreamteam creates lovable David and Goliath story. [read on]