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May 21, 2012
Roger Waters - L.A. Coliseum - 5/19/12
Roger Waters Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum 5/19/12 Say this about Roger Waters: he isn't as irritable as he was 30 years ago. When the mic cut out during "The Thin Ice," only the second song of the evening, the technical fowl-up caused the former Pink Floyd member to scrap the tune and start again ... More >>
Music
April 12, 2012
tUnE-yArDs Are Chaos in a Box
Merrill Garbus delights in songs made with chaos
Blogs
April 10, 2012
Coachella Rainy Day Fashions: Clothing Designer Jennifer Daking Gives Advice
When it comes to Coachella, what's better: 103-degree temperatures or a drizzley, windy, muddy polo field? The latter is what many festival-goers might be facing this Friday: The forecast as of time of publishing is a high of 69-degrees with a 50 percent chance of rain. And as Dennis Romero repor ... More >>
Blogs
March 27, 2012
On the Line: Justin Shea of Hapa J's, Part One
Meeting Justin Shea at a busy coffeehouse one morning, I thought for a split second he would kick my ass if our interview wasn't to his liking. But he reminded me of a friend I knew, a sort of gentle giant. Of course, there begs the question: What does an Newport Beach native know about island cu ... More >>
Blogs
March 13, 2012
F. Sherwood Rowland, Professor/Pioneer/Earth's Savior, Passes Away at 84
Nobel Prize-winning chemist and UC Irvine founding faculty member F. Sherwood Rowland arguably saved the world from a global catastrophe when he discovered that certain chemicals found in popular consumer products could destroy the earth's ozone layer. The pioneer passed away on Saturday in his C ... More >>
Blogs
March 1, 2012
Man Overboard's Chain Reaction Show is Sold Out, But You Can Still Watch It TONIGHT
Don't cry if you didn't get a Man Overboard ticket to the Chain Reaction show tonight in Anaheim. Thank your technology gods, because the band is streaming the show on ElectricVenue.com. Fans can log in at http://www.electricvenue.com/#/man-overboard-show/4559960491and watch the show for $2.99.&n ... More >>
Blogs
February 22, 2012
Thrice Announce Farewell Tour
Well, this is it. Irvine prog-rockers Thrice are really doing it--taking a break after 13 years together. Singer/guitarist Dustin Kensrue, guitarist Teppei Teranishi, bassist Eddie Breckenridge and drummer Riley Breckenridge (our 3hree Things columnist) will go on tour on May 4 in San Diego and e ... More >>
Blogs
November 18, 2011
F. Sherwood Rowland, UCI Nobel Laureate, Has Groundbreaking Climate Research on Exhibit
An exhibition celebrating the research contributions of Nobel laureate and UC Irvine chemistry professor F. Sherwood "Sherry" Rowland opens this evening in the Langson Library at UCI.Ralph J. Cicerone, the National Academy of Sciences president who was UCI's dean of the School of Physical Science ... More >>
Music
August 25, 2011
Loosely, Luyas
A band's songs evolve largely from playing them live
Blogs
August 17, 2011
Why We Hope Anthony Bourdain's Second Travel Channel Show Will Be Better Than No Reservations
The guy who has the job every foodie wants, Anthony Bourdain, will get a second show called The Layover. A Travel Channel press release announced that the premiere of the new, 10-episode long series will be November 21.
Blogs
July 25, 2011
Kanye West Jay Z = The Throne: They're a Hip-Hop Supergroup About to Go on Tour
Now they've done it. Jay-Z and Kanye West have formed a hip-hop supergroup called The Throne. And yes, there will be an album, and yes, there will be a tour called (wait for it) Watch the Throne. It will be available digitally on August 8, exclusively on iTunes. On the same day, tickets will be ... More >>
Blogs
June 24, 2011
Braid: Greatest Emo Band of All Time?
Before getting into the meat of this post, a couple things need to be clarified. First, this is not a piece on Montreal art rock band Braids. Rather, it's about Urbana, Ill. emo band Braid (read: no "s".) Secondly, it's important to announce the overwhelming bias I have for this Midwestern musica ... More >>
Culture
May 5, 2011
'The Reach of Resonance' Connects the Dots
Steve Elkins and David G. Marks' documentary is burning up the art-film circuit
Blogs
March 17, 2011
Black Eyed Peas, Blink-182, Simon Cowell and More Host Benefits for Japan Via Shows, T-Shirts, Albums, Vids, Tweets
In the wake of the unfathomable disaster in Japan, musicians are showing their support through benefit shows, merch and other creative endeavors, rallying fans to help the country. Their efforts can make a real impact--Gaga's Japan-relief wristbands raised $250,000 in just 48 hours. Here's ... More >>
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February 15, 2011
Arcade Fire: A Bunch of Grammy-Winning Nobodies?
TumblrDear America: allow me to introduce Arcade Fire. They're an indie rock band from Montreal. As I've been reading responses on Arcade Fire's Grammy win, I've realized that there are much fewer people who actually know the band and their music than I had thought.
Blogs
February 8, 2011
Sade and John Legend Team Up for Tour Concluding at Honda Center
R&B singer/songwriter Sade announced that she will be joined by John Legend for her "Once and a Lifetime" tour. Yes, he will be at every single concert. The Live Nation-produced tour hits the Staples Center in L.A. Aug. 19 and 20. Since the demand was so high, they slated their last dat ... More >>
Film
January 13, 2011
Lesser 'Version'
Mordecai Richler gets a downgrade
Blogs
November 17, 2010
Acrobatics Everyday's 'Open Melody': A 20-Band Fest Born Out of Previous Disappointment
John GilhooleySam Farzin, Acrobatics Everyday founderThis Friday and Saturday, the Acrobatics Everyday promotion group which has once again made UC Irvine a key spot for both touring and local bands with an independent and underground bent makes one of its biggest splashes yet with Open Melody, ... More >>
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November 5, 2010
Go Green Auto Rally is a Different Kind of Event for the Home of the Grand Prix
Long Beach is home to an annual grand prix that has high-performance race cars zooming through city streets.But this weekend, a different kind of racing event starts in the LBC and follows a 100-mile course that ends in Malibu, one that does not necessarily reward its drivers for speed.
Blogs
October 18, 2010
Frightened Rabbit at the House of Blues Anaheim Over the Weekend
www.myspace.com/frightenedrabbit/Frightened RabbitOct. 15, 2010House of Blues AnaheimWhen the curtains opened at the House of Blues Anaheim Friday, the audience was greeted with four spot lights on an otherwise pitch-black stage, which created a holy glow worthy of the next coming of Christ.Seein ... More >>
Blogs
October 11, 2010
Land of Talk, Besnard Lakes at Detroit Over the Weekend
Land of TalkOctober 9, 2010Detroit Bar Costa MesaThe Show: Hailing from the incestuous indie music scene of Montreal, we have the Land of Talk. And in case you were wondering, they are in fact another band associated with Broken Social Scene. (The session players from the Band Stars appeared on t ... More >>
Blogs
August 18, 2010
Now Headlining a Fall Tour: Avi Buffalo! Plus, Free MP3s
Andrew Youssef/OC WeeklyMaybe Avigdor Zahner-Isenberg and co. will take a tip from opening for a whole slew of bands (My Morning Jacket, Modest Mouse and Japandroids) this summer; Sub Pop just announced that Avi Buffalo is going on a 17-date headlining tour in early October. Check out the compl ... More >>
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June 24, 2010
Matt Costa Announces New Album, Mobile Chateau, and Fall Tour
It's been over two years since the release of Matt Costa's second studio album, Unfamiliar Faces, with its infectious lead single "Mr. Pitiful." But now the Huntington Beach resident has finally announced plans for his third full-length, titled Mobile Chateau, due out September 21... along with p ... More >>
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June 18, 2010
Note to Jeff Mangum: Do Something Worthwhile Already!
According to Pitchfork, the long-stalled art film Major Organ and the Adding Machine has finally been assigned a DVD release date. On Sept. 14, record label Orange Twin will release the film along with a double CD featuring the music of various artists as well as additional film footage. A ... More >>
Music
May 13, 2010
Sea Wolf's Affable Indie Folk
Not being a buzz band does have its benefits
Blogs
October 16, 2009
Lady Gaga Announces Tour, Skips Orange County
OK, so we all know by now that the Kanye West/Lady Gaga show at the Honda Center, once scheduled for November 15, isn't happening. Heck, the whole "Fame Kills" tour isn't happening. But even though Kanye is dealing with his own post-Taylor Swift issues, the hope still remained that the seemingly ... More >>
Music
September 10, 2009
Henry Clay People Rule LA With a Sound Made Possible by Yorba Linda
OK, so we all know by now that the Kanye West/Lady Gaga show at the Honda Center, once scheduled for November 15, isn't happening. Heck, the whole "Fame Kills" tour isn't happening. But even though Kanye is dealing with his own post-Taylor Swift issues, the hope still remained that the seemingly ... More >>
Music
August 27, 2009
Zee Avi Brings Her Personal Lyrics From Malaysia to Costa Mesa
OK, so we all know by now that the Kanye West/Lady Gaga show at the Honda Center, once scheduled for November 15, isn't happening. Heck, the whole "Fame Kills" tour isn't happening. But even though Kanye is dealing with his own post-Taylor Swift issues, the hope still remained that the seemingly ... More >>
Blogs
August 11, 2009
Will Vlady Be First Player Inducted in Hall of Fame as an Angel?
Rod Carew, Reggie Jackson, Eddie Murray, Frank Robinson, Nolan Ryan, Don Sutton, Hoyt Wilhelm, Dave Winfield AND RICKEY HENDERSON are enshrined in baseball's Hall of Fame. All spent parts of their careers in Anaheim playing for the Angels. But none of the inducted members elected to b ... More >>
Blogs
July 27, 2009
All-Encompassing Comic-Con Photo Post! Part One!
I spent most of my time at Comic-Con International in San Diego holed up in extremely specific comic book-centric panels that only the most dedicated geeks could possibly care about, and sometimes not even then. (I know you guys are all so psyched that Power Girl is going to be team leader in the ... More >>
Music
June 25, 2009
[CD Review] Sunset Rubdown, 'Dragonslayer' (Jagjaguwar)
I spent most of my time at Comic-Con International in San Diego holed up in extremely specific comic book-centric panels that only the most dedicated geeks could possibly care about, and sometimes not even then. (I know you guys are all so psyched that Power Girl is going to be team leader in the ... More >>
Music
March 26, 2009
Post-Death From Above 1979, Sebastien Grainger Will Survive
I spent most of my time at Comic-Con International in San Diego holed up in extremely specific comic book-centric panels that only the most dedicated geeks could possibly care about, and sometimes not even then. (I know you guys are all so psyched that Power Girl is going to be team leader in the ... More >>
Music
March 5, 2009
Montreal's Plants and Animals Fly South for the Winter
I spent most of my time at Comic-Con International in San Diego holed up in extremely specific comic book-centric panels that only the most dedicated geeks could possibly care about, and sometimes not even then. (I know you guys are all so psyched that Power Girl is going to be team leader in the ... More >>
Blogs
February 25, 2009
Incoming: No Doubt Returns to Orange County! Eventually.
Full tour dates have finally been announced for archetypal OC success stories No Doubt's tour with Paramore--we've known for a while that they were going on tour at some point and the first date would be May 3 at the Bamboozle Festival in NJ, but now we've got the whole sched, and the three month-is ... More >>
Blogs
October 28, 2008
Last Night: The Kooks, The Whigs at the House of Blues
Last Night: The Kooks and The Whigs at the House of Blues in Anaheim, Oct. 27, 2008. Better Than: Joining the fledgling Modern Whig Party. William Henry Harrison, they ain't! Download: This Kooks cover of "Young Folks" by Peter Bjorn and John from early this year. I'm not an eavesdropper in gener ... More >>
Blogs
May 20, 2008
Video Savant: Jamie Lidell's “The City” (Live)
Here we find rising UK soul superstar Jamie Lidell shortly before he dropped his 2005 breakthrough album Multiply. At this 2004 show in London, Lidell is in full-on experimental beatboxing mode. Creating rhythms and textures with his looped, extraordinarily supple vocal cords run through mysterious ... More >>
Features
April 17, 2008
Hotter Than the Temperature at Coachella? Black Lips, Animal Collective, Duffy and 43 More
Here we find rising UK soul superstar Jamie Lidell shortly before he dropped his 2005 breakthrough album Multiply. At this 2004 show in London, Lidell is in full-on experimental beatboxing mode. Creating rhythms and textures with his looped, extraordinarily supple vocal cords run through mysterious ... More >>
Blogs
April 7, 2008
Radiohead's N. American Tour Dates Announced
Closest the British mope-rock kings come to OC is a two-date run at Hollywood Bowl, Aug. 24 and 25. Pre-sale tix are available April 9 and general on-sale April 12. Grizzly Bear support Aug. 3-15, Liars Aug. 19-28. Radiohead have good taste. August 1 - Lollapalooza - Chicago, IL August 3 - Verizo ... More >>
Music
January 10, 2008
CD Review
WEB EXCLUSIVE! Ghislain Poirier, No Ground Under (Ninja Tune)
Music
November 8, 2007
Big Bangs
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September 13, 2007
Hits!
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Culture
October 6, 2005
Junkyard Poetry
Diavolos dance is shaped around its odd industrial props
Columns
July 28, 2005
Diary of a Mad County
Diavolos dance is shaped around its odd industrial props
Music
May 5, 2005
DESERT STORM
Diavolos dance is shaped around its odd industrial props
Film
September 16, 2004
Romance and Resistance
Head in the Clouds sexes up war, Zelary brings it back to real life
Music
February 26, 2004
Cover Me!
Head in the Clouds sexes up war, Zelary brings it back to real life
Columns
May 23, 2002
Unanswered Questions
Why isnt the Busstop Hurricanes Twisty Lemons a whole lot more famous?
Culture
May 17, 2001
Circumcision, Please!
The Dynamic Erectionists couldve been huge
Film
April 5, 2001
Subverting Convention
Two festival entries challenge Asian stereotypes
Columns
April 22, 1999
Freak No-Show?!
Was it Pat Buchanan who said global capitalism would destroy the American circus?
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