Metronomy
story/ Ilyse Kaplan photographer/ Gregoire Alexandre On April 3, 2012 Los Angeles’ El Rey theatre was packed with dancing bodies trying to get to the front of the stage, or at least stand up tall enough to catch a glimpse of Metronomy. It is rare in 2012, to see so many empty hands waving in the air at a concert. Usually the hands are filled with electronic devices capturing the moment as the owner of the device cheapens the moment with their... Read More
Rai Robledo
story / Cristina Leiva photographs / Rai Robledo Rai Robledo, is more that just one of my favorite artists he is also a successful portrait photographer based in the underground heart of Madrid and a living example of how to... Read More
GOTYE
STORY / LOGAN BRENDT PHOTOGRAPHS / CYBELE MALINOWSKI Belgian-born Wally De Backer otherwise known as, Gotye, has attracted much deserved international success through his hit song off his third album, Making Mirrors, and its accompanying video, “Somebody That I Used To Know,” which features New Zealander singer-songwriter Kimbra. With over one hundred million Youtube views, this song has become an international break-up anthem. De... Read More
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LIVE REVIEW: SLEIGH BELLS – The Mayan Theatre, Los Angeles 02/21/2012
Review / Heather Seidler Photographs / Jenny Rolapp Fresh (and we mean mere hours fresh) off the release of their sophomore album Reign of Terror, Brooklyn-based duo Sleigh Bells played a sold-out, high-paced show at downtown L.A.’s Mayan Theatre, juggernauting their electro-rap-rock across the mosh pit and up the balcony walls. Within the first thirty seconds of their opener, the band whipped the crowd into a frenzy that actually redeemed a... Read More
KASABIAN
story + interview / LOGAN BRENDT photo / DEAN CHALKEY British rock band Kasabian is currently touring in support of their fourth album Velociraptor! released late last year. Though they are well received by the indie rock contingent and the underground alternative music scene, their dynamic and aggressive cool sound has yet to pierce the mainstream rock audience stateside. Those who are in the know will hopefully get the good... Read More
Issue Project Room
ISSUE Project Room Housed in a former Brooklyn canning factory, ISSUE Project Room is the go-to space for experimental and avante-garde music. Staging nearly 150 shows a year, the almost decade old collective has featured acts from around the world, trying to bring awareness and prestige to lesser known musicians. Every year, they host the Darmstadt Institute where artists come together to record and the music is provided for download free-of-charge... Read More
Gang Gang Dance, Opening Ceremony, Cinco De Mayo, Ladygunn, Etc.
Gang Gang Dance and Opening Ceremony have paired up to promote the band’s latest album, Eye Contact, which will be released by 4AD on May 10th. Part of the mind-blowing, multi-media collaboration including in-store displays, a band-curated mixtape, and an exclusive 4AD Session was a Cinco Day Mayo record release party at Manhattan’s China Chalet sponsored by SVEDKA. It turned into a multi-cultural celebration for the new album that only... Read More
