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Music
May 17, 2012
At the Skylines Smash the Screamo Stereotype
[Locals Only] The band claim that term is for 'old people'
Blogs
April 18, 2012
On the Line: Peter Serantoni of Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen, Part Two
Heckling his team, chatting it up with passers-by and speaking his mind, the gregarious Peter Serantoni is not at a loss for words when we discuss life outside of work. We even manage to squeeze an additional recipe for tomorrow's segment. For something a little more comprehensive, there's always pa ... More >>
Film
December 22, 2011
'The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo' Takes Control
Rooney Mara stars in Stieg Larsson's juggernaut
Calendar
November 3, 2011
Lykke Li
Fox Theater
Film
September 8, 2011
'Black Power Mixtape' Is Your Civil-Rights History
The struggle, as brought to you by Swedish TV
Blogs
September 1, 2011
Mexican Food Now Big in India!
Photo by Das UbergeekWhat is a burrito if not a chapati wrapped around tandoori chicken?We all know that tacos are big in Sweden, that fish tacos have been big in Australia for nearly 40 years now, that Mexican restaurants are across Europe and even Japan.Now comes word from India that Mexican fo ... More >>
Blogs
August 18, 2011
The History of 'Mahna Mahna': From a Swedish Sex Film Soundtrack to the Muppets and Beyond!
Mahna mahna...You couldn't help yourself, could you? It's alright. It's almost impossible to hear someone say (or in this case, read) the words "mahna mahna" and not follow it up with a "doo doo doo-doo-doo."This childhood classic was recently re-imagined for the upcoming album Muppets: The Green ... More >>
Music
June 2, 2011
Peter Bjorn and John Can Laugh at Themselves
Despite their sometimes melancholy tunes, the Swedish group have a sense of humor about their place in the musical universe
Calendar
May 26, 2011
Aska Kask
diPiazza's
Blogs
May 2, 2011
Junip's Tobias Winterkorn: Five Favorite Things About the USA
Swedish folk-psych band Junip knows a little bit about traveling the world--their stand-out song "Rope and Summit" is about conquering metaphorical mountains, and between their recent international break-out and singer/guitarist Jose Gonzalez's earlier solo career, they've conquered plenty of l ... More >>
Blogs
March 15, 2011
Robyn Teddybears = Ticklish Dance Music
The last time Robyn and Stockholm act the Teddybears joined forces, it spawned "Cobrastyle," the catchiest dance track on her self-titled album. This time, the Teddybears are featuring Robyn on their single, "Cardiac Arrest." Watch it after the jump.
Calendar
March 10, 2011
The Soundtrack of Our Lives
Detroit Bar
Calendar
February 17, 2011
Eluvaitie
Glass House
Blogs
November 30, 2010
System of a Down is Reuniting, European Dates Announced (Is a US Tour Forthcoming?)
When news broke that our beloved System of a Down was reuniting and playing in Europe for two weeks in June 2011, my brain started shorting. After going on indefinite hiatus in 2006 (just a few months after releasing their fifth album, Hypnotize), System of a Down left a discernible gap in ... More >>
Blogs
September 24, 2010
Muse at the Honda Center Last Night
Andrew Youssef/OC WeeklyMuseSeptember 23, 2010Honda CenterClick here to see the slideshow!Besides their headlining appearance at Coachella, Muse hasn't stopped nearby Orange County since their sold out at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater back in 2007. A completely sold out Honda Center enthusias ... More >>
Blogs
August 20, 2010
All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish... at IKEA.
IKEAYes, you read that correctly. IKEA, the Swedish purveyor of entry-level furniture to the freshly graduated and recently divorced citizens of the world, is hosting an all-you-can-eat crawfish boil on Friday, August 20, 2010.
Calendar
May 20, 2010
Shout Out Louds
The Glass House
Blogs
May 10, 2010
Läkerol
Edwin GoeiWe return to part three of a three Wacky Snacks series to focus on the food of Sweden, because as it turns out, IKEA's Swedish Food Market is all kinds of kooky wonderful. Our final installment? Name: Läkerol Origin: Sweden Found at: IKEA, Costa Mesa Cost: $1.69
Blogs
May 3, 2010
Jelly Rats
Edwin GoeiWe return to part two of a three Wacky Snacks series to focus on the food of Sweden, because as it turns out, as I said last week, there's a treasure trove of wacky stuff right under our noses at IKEA's Swedish Food Market. This week? Name: Jelly Rats Origin: Sweden Found at: IKE ... More >>
Blogs
April 26, 2010
Kalles Creamed Smoked Roe
Edwin Goei This will be the first of three Wacky Snacks to focus on the food of Sweden, because as it turns out, there's a treasure trove of wacky stuff right under my nose at IKEA's Swedish Food Market. So kids, are ya ready for Kalles Creamed Smoked Roe?
Blogs
April 9, 2010
Angelique Smith of the Breakers Makes First National Women's Football Team
SportsPageMagazine.comAngelique Smith (86) in action with the Southern California Breakers.Angelique Smith, a women's pro football player from Costa Mesa, has been selected to play for USA Football's 2010 Women's National Team--the country's first--which competes in the inaugural women's world c ... More >>
Calendar
February 11, 2010
Fritz Suter Exhibit
Demossa Gallery
Calendar
February 4, 2010
Fritz Suter Opening Reception
Demossa Gallery
Calendar
January 28, 2010
Uncommon Burlesque
The Commonwealth Lounge
Blogs
December 4, 2009
Researchers: Cell Phones and Brain Tumors Are a Bad Connection
Keep those Blackberries pushed up tightly against your heads, Christmas shoppers: a very large, 30-year study of just about everyone in Scandinavia shows no link between cell-phone use and brain tumors.Reuters has the skinny.The findings validate what UC Irvine medical researchers have been sayin ... More >>
Calendar
October 1, 2009
Fever Ray
The Glass House
Blogs
May 22, 2009
TONIGHT: Little Dragon at Detroit Bar
Sweden's Little Dragon hits Detroit Bar tonight, fresh from opening up for TV on the Radio for the last good little while. Though they reside in the faraway Scandinavian land, lead singer Yukimi Nagano's mother and grandmother both live in Costa Mesa. Wacky! $15.They've got a really neat moody, spac ... More >>
Music
May 21, 2009
Little Dragon Are From Sweden, But Their Singer Is Close to Home in Costa Mesa
Sweden's Little Dragon hits Detroit Bar tonight, fresh from opening up for TV on the Radio for the last good little while. Though they reside in the faraway Scandinavian land, lead singer Yukimi Nagano's mother and grandmother both live in Costa Mesa. Wacky! $15.They've got a really neat moody, spac ... More >>
Blogs
February 17, 2009
ALSO TONIGHT: Lykke Li at the Glass House
Sweden's Lykke Li, whose 2008 debut record Youth Novels attracted seemingly endless praise from critics and bloggers, is in concert tonight at the Glass House. Check out Doug Wallen's interview with the singer, from last week's Weekly, here. My friend Nick saw her in NYC a couple weeks ago, and came ... More >>
Blogs
February 5, 2009
Opeth, The Kills, Coming to the Glass House
Couple of new shows added to the Glass House's schedule, both on sale tomorrow at noon (Friday, for the time displaced).
Blogs
January 6, 2009
Billy Ray Cyrus, Less Than Jake, More, Coming to House of Blues
It's Miley! 's dad! He's coming to the House of Blues in Anaheim, and some other dudes that are not involved in multi-million dollar Disney properties are, too!
Columns
April 17, 2008
[¡Ask a Mexican!®] Is It Racist to Call a Mexican Working at a Coffee Shop a 'Beaner'?
It's Miley! 's dad! He's coming to the House of Blues in Anaheim, and some other dudes that are not involved in multi-million dollar Disney properties are, too!
Blogs
December 21, 2007
Because You're Ugly: WESC Warehouse Sale
It's Miley! 's dad! He's coming to the House of Blues in Anaheim, and some other dudes that are not involved in multi-million dollar Disney properties are, too!
News
November 8, 2007
Hindsight
WEB EXCLUSIVE! Third Annual ‘Shared Visions Art Exhibit’
Blogs
October 24, 2007
"Latinos Love Morrissey" Meme Goes Swedish Yet Local!
Many moons ago, I wrote mucho music reviews for the Weekly. The one I still get e-mail about years later was my 2002 take on why Latinos love Morrissey so much. I included the essay in my recent ¡Ask a Mexican! book, meaning people now know why you can reduce many cholos to quivering pussies by bla ... More >>
Music
February 1, 2007
What Is There to Do
FEB. 1-FEB. 8
Features
December 28, 2006
Blast Beats, Dark Harmonies and Monstrous Melodies
The top nine heavy metal albums of 2006
Music
October 6, 2005
Yoo Doo Right
Dungen: One man, one band, one monument
Columns
February 17, 2005
!Ask a Mexican!
Dungen: One man, one band, one monument
Features
December 16, 2004
Buy Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Dungen: One man, one band, one monument
Music
August 5, 2004
C.AARME
Dungen: One man, one band, one monument
Film
February 19, 2004
Cold Feet
Coping with uncertainty in Scandinavia and Hollywood
Music
February 6, 2003
How Swede It Is
Five bands besides Laura Lee
Music
August 1, 2002
Various Artists
Five bands besides Laura Lee
Film
January 3, 2002
Without Words
Picking the top movies of 2001
Music
December 6, 2001
The Conspiracy of Noise
(International) Noise Conspiracy brings a new product to market
Music
May 10, 2001
Revolution Rock
An International Noise Conspiracy of one
Food
December 14, 2000
Valhalla on Earth
Smorgasbord the way Thor intended
Food
March 16, 2000
Eat Cheap
Part Two
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