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In Brief: The Official Will Swaim Playlist

I'm sure by now that most of you who read this are aware our editor-in-chief, Will Swaim, has resigned. What you may not be aware of, however, is our boss's penchant for singing—constantly. Seriously. Dude sings more than Rebecca Schoenkopf does. Which is A LOT. Anyway. In memorium, I'm posti ... More >>

Bad Car-ma

I'm sure by now that most of you who read this are aware our editor-in-chief, Will Swaim, has resigned. What you may not be aware of, however, is our boss's penchant for singing—constantly. Seriously. Dude sings more than Rebecca Schoenkopf does. Which is A LOT. Anyway. In memorium, I'm posti ... More >>

To Do Tonight - 02/19

STIFF AT PROOF, 9 p.m. Boys for boys night. Proof Bar, 215 N. Broadway Santa Ana DJ ALMIGHTY NECTAR, 10 p.m. To quote an article by Dave Segal: "Simply the finest in hop-hop, dub, or whatever Mike Kearns feels like spinning. No Serato, no iPod, just well-mixed and well-selected records." The Prosp ... More >>

Album Review: 'Secret Machines,' The Secret Machines

Is it too early to wax nostalgic for the music of the mid-2000s? Now that we're firmly in the late oughts, tunes from just a few years ago are re-emerging into the zeitgeist. The trailers for Guy Ritchie's "RocknRolla" used 2005 track "Rock & Roll Queen" by The Subways, and NBC reached a little furt ... More >>

Trendzilla

Bad idea: the high-heeled sneaker

Only in Portland

So last night I finally made it to this place called Casa Diablo. It's a strip club with an all-vegan menu and the dancers are not allowed to wear animal products. As a single vegan male alone in a city with nothing to do (and no restaurants open at 10 p.m.), I had to go. I get in and notice a heavi ... More >>

To Do Tonight - 2/16

Arlene and the Guys Big Band, 8 p.m.Jazz music on a Monday. What could be more classy?Steamers Jazz Club, 138 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA; 714-871-8800 iPod Madness, 9 p.m.Bring your own iPod and play DJ for the crowd.Taco Beach Cantina, 211 Pine Ave., Long Beach, CA; 562- ... More >>

Rainy Day Jams: What's in your iPod?

In case you didn't realize how shitty the people in front of you were driving on your way to work this morning, or that the shoulders of your hoodie are exceptionally moist, I just though I'd inform you that it's raining. Now if your iPod is worth its weight, you should probably have a decent stack ... More >>

A sad day for radio: The demise of 97.1 KLSX

By now I'm sure most talk radio lovers have already got their big box of Kleenex handy. In what may be one of the most tragic losses in FM history, our beloved stable of KLSX jocks will be officially out of a job at 5 p.m. The owners of CBS radio have chosen to dissolve the hit L.A. radio station in ... More >>

[Hole in the Wall] Pocho Tacos Muy Machos

By now I'm sure most talk radio lovers have already got their big box of Kleenex handy. In what may be one of the most tragic losses in FM history, our beloved stable of KLSX jocks will be officially out of a job at 5 p.m. The owners of CBS radio have chosen to dissolve the hit L.A. radio station in ... More >>

[Locals Only] Wag the Vessel Tongue

By now I'm sure most talk radio lovers have already got their big box of Kleenex handy. In what may be one of the most tragic losses in FM history, our beloved stable of KLSX jocks will be officially out of a job at 5 p.m. The owners of CBS radio have chosen to dissolve the hit L.A. radio station in ... More >>

Juan Way

The Juan MacLean

Tyde You Over

The Tyde

[Summer Guide] 18 Essential Songs of Summer

The Tyde

Staying Relevant

M.D.C.

Newfangled Contraptions

iPod Sundays at the Pike

Sounds Bad

Levis new iPod jeans look like they were designed by committee

Hey, You!

You Brass

1994 All Over Again

Ozma take you back to the future

Limp Who?

Mos Def mostly def

Olliiee!!!!

Barb Odanakas five favorite handplant havens

On a Clear Day

From Christopher Shinns On the Mountain, Sophocles wavers in the distance

Punk You!

From Christopher Shinns On the Mountain, Sophocles wavers in the distance

Are We Keeping You Awake?

Artists like Sleater-Kinney rock, fans zone, Jesus weeps

[Locals Only] Chasing Paper With Faded Paper Figures

Artists like Sleater-Kinney rock, fans zone, Jesus weeps

It's a Quick Read 38: Missing Wednesday Edition

It'd be great if there was some great reporting assignment in a far-off jungle with an unreliable wireless connection that caused IaQR from appearing yesterday. The truth is, the author forgot to write it. And, judging by the avalanche of response from disappointed readers--an avalanche that surely ... More >>

[CD Review] Street Sweeper Social Club (Warner Music/Independent Label)

It'd be great if there was some great reporting assignment in a far-off jungle with an unreliable wireless connection that caused IaQR from appearing yesterday. The truth is, the author forgot to write it. And, judging by the avalanche of response from disappointed readers--an avalanche that surely ... More >>

Summ Summ Summertime

I was on the treadmill last night when Rocket from the Crypt's "Summer Survivor" came on the ol' iPod. It's an upbeat ditty that appears to be about people taking over San Diego beaches. Some of my favorite lines include "wet t-shirt/in piss/sun block/with shit I don't care," "bougeouis vikings/dead ... More >>

iPod Sunday

The Pike Bar & Fish Grill

Gadgets and Gear: Checking in on CES (Consumer Electronic Show), Las Vegas (Part 2)

Editor's note: Correspondent Nathalie Voirin has fired off her second update from the CES show in Las Vegas. She's kicking knowledge and taking pics all through the event. Stay tuned for more! Here's a cheap fix DJ mixer for $50. It's for the turntablist (or wanna be) who doesn't have it all. This ... More >>

The Appleseed Cast

The Glass House

Wife of Ryan Sheckler Embezzler Wants $15,000 from Huntington Beach

Myspace.comRyan Sheckler, with a new car that this lady would probably like to get her hands on.​Say your spouse was convicted of embezzling money from a 19-year-old X-games wunderkind. Would you try to lay low? Or would you to try to sue the city where your spouse was convicted in hopes of gettin ... More >>

If Your Kids Won't Listen, Blame Their iPods

​A new study out of two Boston hospitals shows those ages 12 to 19 are suffering hearing loss, and a UC Irvine expert who has conducted his own research believes he knows why: the use of MP3 players like iPods.That is, Dr. Hamid Djalilian, director of Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery at UCI Medi ... More >>

Jack's 5th Show

Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre

Exclusive: Don't Call Reel Big Fish's Aaron Barrett the 'Skafather'

​In this week's story about Reel Big Fish, Aaron Barrett talked about Orange County's old ska scene, and how that's propelled their career. But ultra-charming Reel Big Fish front man also talked about a few other things--regarding karaoke, his iPod and the term "skafather," which came from an OC R ... More >>

The Temper Trap

The Fox Theater

Gettin' Made: Still Time to Shop Indie for the Holidays

  Boba Fett print by Media Graffiti Studio​ If you're still working on your Christmas shopping list, don't forget to consider buying handmade for the holidays. Everyone wins when you buy handmade--not only are you giving quality, unique presents to your loved ones, but you're also suppo ... More >>

O Souly Night! It's a Very Good Foot Christmas

[Locals Only] Santa Claus, go straight to Alex's Bar for Dennis Owens' annual holiday dance party

Five Choices for OC/LA Album-Listening Party

John Gilhooley/ OC WeeklyThe Adolescents​Over the weekend, we heard about a group of people in London who get together every month and listen to an entire album, uninterrupted, according to BBC. There is no talking or texting, not even when the record is turned over. Why would anyone do this? you ... More >>

Bon Jovi: 'Steve Jobs Killed Music'

Luke Holwerda/Phoenix New Times​Bon Jovi told the Sunday Times Magazine  that Steve Jobs killed music. How? He used that deadly, deadly weapon called iTunes.

Bottle-Your-Own-Olive-Oil Store Opens at The Irvine Spectrum

​Why yes, it is an olive oil and vinegar store at the Irvine Spectrum.  Anne Marie was actually the one who noticed it, being the intrepid explorer she is.Open last week, the store, is sort of like a gourmand's Sweet Factory, where you can mix and match flavors of oil and have it bottled on- ... More >>

On the Line: Owner Daniel Woo and Chef Greg Ong of Sushilicious, Part Two

Kevin LaraChef Greg Ong​Yesterday we heard from Chef Greg Ong of Sushilicious.  Today, for Part Two, it's Daniel Woo's turn at the mic as he talks about iPods, marketing, and how the name Sushilicious came into being.Tomorrow, the guys share a recipe!Proudest moment as a restaurant owner:The ... More >>

Al Wadee Bakery: As American As Manakeesh

[Hole in the Wall] Our future Muslim overlords make really tasty flatbreads, so it won't be all bad

Record Stores Revinylize OC

The vinyl boom is fueling a resurgence of record retailers

Top 8 Music Tech Gifts for Father's Day

​Father's Day is around the corner, and if you're like us, you're just now realizing it. It's okay--you still have time, and OC Weekly is here for you. We decided to make it easy on you and show you some of your options, ranging from simple vinyl record frames to high-tech speaker systems and tu ... More >>

Clean-Sounding Dave Green of the Filthy Souls

​Dave Green of the Brit band the Filthy Souls is performing at the House of Blues in Anaheim tomorrow; he talks to OC Weekly about what his performance is like without the band and working with Bishop Lamont.

Five Great Indie Rock Albums for Autumn

Courtesy Atlantic Records​If there's anything hipsters like to do in autumn, it's to walk around breathing in their own melancholy, feigning solitude while trying to suss out meaning from their iPod earbuds while kicking around dead leaves. In their self-conscious sorrow, wearing earthy-toned card ... More >>

Six Songs to Work Off the Extra Helping of Grandma's Stuffing and Those Seven Beers You Drank Thursday Night

Jim Carrey works out too!​Look, you ate too damned much during the four-day Thanksgiving break. But it's cool. We've all been there. The good news is there's this little thing called exercise that's going to get you back to who you were last Wednesday. As an avid gym member (the girl at the front ... More >>

Etsy: We Sift Through the Crap and Find Twelve Really Cool Gifts

diylol.com​As we circle the parking lots, wait in the never-ending lines, push through an ungodly amount of people, we might ask ourselves, "Why do we even have to give gifts for Christmas?" It's a fusion of several pre-Christmas winter traditions ranging from the Roman Saturnalia to the demanding ... More >>