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  • Blogs

    May 2, 2012

    DJ Laz Says "I'm Not Leaving Miami for Los Angeles, It's Like Having Two Women"

    After shocking South Florida last month by suddenly resigning from his longtime morning-show gig at Power 96, Latin booty bass pioneer and 22-year radio vet DJ Laz (born Lazaro Mendez) insisted that he was "going to take the boat out for a little while" and spend more time with his family. But the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 12, 2012

    Mr. C to America: "Hijack the EDM Scene Back from Europe!"

    If the EDM industry handed out high ranks for badassery and length of time spent on the battlefield, like they do in the military, Mr. C (AKA Richard West) would surely be a general by now. Yes, this UK rave veteran has pretty much been through it all. West got his start MCing in the late '80s semi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 24, 2012

    Anthony Bourdain's The Layover: Stoned Seagulls, Strippers, and Chicken -- This is L.A. (A Recap)

    The Travel ChannelTony Bourdain eats at In and Out Burger.​It's hard to believe that this is the season finale for The Layover. It seems like only yesterday that we first laid eyes on this hot mess of a show that follows Anthony Bourdain to the more pedestrian parts of the globe. So far this year, ... More >>

  • Music

    January 5, 2012

    LA Riots at Arkadia January 6

    The Travel ChannelTony Bourdain eats at In and Out Burger.​It's hard to believe that this is the season finale for The Layover. It seems like only yesterday that we first laid eyes on this hot mess of a show that follows Anthony Bourdain to the more pedestrian parts of the globe. So far this year, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 30, 2011

    Droog on Art Basel Get Lost: "Expect a No-Holds-Barred Vibe"

    ​In 2011, it's been virtually impossible to escape the sounds of Culprit on international dancefloors. Not that you'd want to, because the Los Angeles-based imprint is responsible for some of the year's most banging cuts by tech-house luminaries like Lee Foss, MANIK, Shonky and Inxec. Behind the ... More >>

  • Music

    November 3, 2011

    Check Yo' Ponytail tour at Grand Central November 5

    ​In 2011, it's been virtually impossible to escape the sounds of Culprit on international dancefloors. Not that you'd want to, because the Los Angeles-based imprint is responsible for some of the year's most banging cuts by tech-house luminaries like Lee Foss, MANIK, Shonky and Inxec. Behind the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 31, 2011

    Franki Chan Talks Iheartcomix, Party Plans, and How to Check Yo Ponytail

    ​It is finally time to Check Yo Ponytail. For the last 11 days, Iheartcomix's Franki Chan, Media Contender's Danny Johnson, and Zane Landreth have been streaking across the country -- L.A. to San Fran, San Diego, Denver, Portland, Seattle, Chicago, and NYC -- with Spank Rock, Big Freedia, and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 15, 2011

    Rock of Ages: Eat In The '80s (Photos)

    All photos by Laine Doss Sunset Strip via Miami....the bums were really confused today.​You may not have noticed

  • Music

    July 14, 2011

    12th Planet at Grand Central July 16

    All photos by Laine Doss Sunset Strip via Miami....the bums were really confused today.​You may not have noticed

  • Blogs

    July 14, 2011

    Dâm-Funk Talks Milli Vanilli, Stones Throw, and His New Album With Steve Arrington

    Photo by Matthew Scott​Last week, we previewed tonight's performance by Dâm-Funk at the Electric Pickle where he'll be joined by veteran funk virtuoso Steve Arrington of Slave fame, his latest studio partner with a collaborative album to be released later this year on Stones Throw. With the duo r ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 11, 2011

    12th Planet Talks Pop Production, DJ Craze, and Hardcore

    ​When 12th Planet (AKA John Dadzie) talks, the world of bass music listens. That's because, as we explain in last week's mini-feature on the DJ, producer, and label co-founder, the man has been hardcore since (electronic) hardcore was a new genre. Though it's as a dubstep producer that he's ga ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 7, 2011

    Beauty and the Beat

    ​When 12th Planet (AKA John Dadzie) talks, the world of bass music listens. That's because, as we explain in last week's mini-feature on the DJ, producer, and label co-founder, the man has been hardcore since (electronic) hardcore was a new genre. Though it's as a dubstep producer that he's ga ... More >>

  • Music

    April 7, 2011

    Jacobs Ladder's Back to Life album release at Churchill's Pub April 8

    ​When 12th Planet (AKA John Dadzie) talks, the world of bass music listens. That's because, as we explain in last week's mini-feature on the DJ, producer, and label co-founder, the man has been hardcore since (electronic) hardcore was a new genre. Though it's as a dubstep producer that he's ga ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 24, 2011

    Rich Uncle Pennybags

    ​When 12th Planet (AKA John Dadzie) talks, the world of bass music listens. That's because, as we explain in last week's mini-feature on the DJ, producer, and label co-founder, the man has been hardcore since (electronic) hardcore was a new genre. Though it's as a dubstep producer that he's ga ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2011

    Marcel Vigneron's Quantum Kitchen: Molecular Gastronomy For Dummies

    Marcel's Quantum Kitchen - part cooking show, part science experiment​Marcel Vigneron is best known as the Top Chef Season Two runner up and molecular gastronomy dweeb. On the popular television competition, his shtick was dipping things in liquid nitrogen and pissing off the other contestan ... More >>

  • Music

    March 10, 2011

    Freeway at Transit Lounge March 12

    Marcel's Quantum Kitchen - part cooking show, part science experiment​Marcel Vigneron is best known as the Top Chef Season Two runner up and molecular gastronomy dweeb. On the popular television competition, his shtick was dipping things in liquid nitrogen and pissing off the other contestan ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 10, 2011

    Murs for Sures

    Marcel's Quantum Kitchen - part cooking show, part science experiment​Marcel Vigneron is best known as the Top Chef Season Two runner up and molecular gastronomy dweeb. On the popular television competition, his shtick was dipping things in liquid nitrogen and pissing off the other contestan ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 9, 2011

    UM Study: Diet Soda Increases Your Risk for Stroke

    via Natalie DBasically, the first thing Riptide does in the morning. ​Riptide is hopelessly addicted to diet soda. Hell, we had just downed a 20-oz. Cherry Coke Zero when we came across this latest study out of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine: drinking diet soda daily increases y ... More >>

  • Film

    December 23, 2010

    Party girl to Oscar winner: Sofia Coppola's journey to Somewhere.

    via Natalie DBasically, the first thing Riptide does in the morning. ​Riptide is hopelessly addicted to diet soda. Hell, we had just downed a 20-oz. Cherry Coke Zero when we came across this latest study out of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine: drinking diet soda daily increases y ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 20, 2010

    He's My Brother She's My Sister Playing Transit Lounge Tonight

    ​Judging by acts like Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros and He's My Brother She's My Sister, L.A.'s music scene seems to be experiencing something of a metamorphosis, courtesy of these forward-thinking folkies forging new ground and making inroads into new auditory adventures. These bands are s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 26, 2010

    L.A. Riots Play Mansion on Wednesday Night

    ​In 1992 the city of Los Angeles was besieged by thousand of rioters lashing out angrily against the verdict of the racially-charged Rodney King case. 15 years later, Southern Californian DJ/producers Daniel LeDisko and Jon Pegnato would, with no shortage of irony, dub themselves L.A. Riots in hom ... More >>

  • News

    July 22, 2010

    On L.A.'s Skid Row, a generational war over how to teach the American children of illegal immigrants

    ​In 1992 the city of Los Angeles was besieged by thousand of rioters lashing out angrily against the verdict of the racially-charged Rodney King case. 15 years later, Southern Californian DJ/producers Daniel LeDisko and Jon Pegnato would, with no shortage of irony, dub themselves L.A. Riots in hom ... More >>

  • Music

    July 8, 2010

    Trent Cantrelle

    ​In 1992 the city of Los Angeles was besieged by thousand of rioters lashing out angrily against the verdict of the racially-charged Rodney King case. 15 years later, Southern Californian DJ/producers Daniel LeDisko and Jon Pegnato would, with no shortage of irony, dub themselves L.A. Riots in hom ... More >>

  • Music

    July 8, 2010

    Azalia Snail

    ​In 1992 the city of Los Angeles was besieged by thousand of rioters lashing out angrily against the verdict of the racially-charged Rodney King case. 15 years later, Southern Californian DJ/producers Daniel LeDisko and Jon Pegnato would, with no shortage of irony, dub themselves L.A. Riots in hom ... More >>

  • News

    June 17, 2010

    A cunning American boy becomes a Mexican cartel soldier and East L.A. executioner

    ​In 1992 the city of Los Angeles was besieged by thousand of rioters lashing out angrily against the verdict of the racially-charged Rodney King case. 15 years later, Southern Californian DJ/producers Daniel LeDisko and Jon Pegnato would, with no shortage of irony, dub themselves L.A. Riots in hom ... More >>

  • Music

    June 3, 2010

    Rising L.A. rap star Nipsey Hussle makes his Miami debut at White Room

    ​In 1992 the city of Los Angeles was besieged by thousand of rioters lashing out angrily against the verdict of the racially-charged Rodney King case. 15 years later, Southern Californian DJ/producers Daniel LeDisko and Jon Pegnato would, with no shortage of irony, dub themselves L.A. Riots in hom ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 3, 2010

    Nipsey Hussle

    ​In 1992 the city of Los Angeles was besieged by thousand of rioters lashing out angrily against the verdict of the racially-charged Rodney King case. 15 years later, Southern Californian DJ/producers Daniel LeDisko and Jon Pegnato would, with no shortage of irony, dub themselves L.A. Riots in hom ... More >>

  • Music

    May 27, 2010

    L.A. Riots

    ​In 1992 the city of Los Angeles was besieged by thousand of rioters lashing out angrily against the verdict of the racially-charged Rodney King case. 15 years later, Southern Californian DJ/producers Daniel LeDisko and Jon Pegnato would, with no shortage of irony, dub themselves L.A. Riots in hom ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 25, 2010

    Aaron Carter Apparently Now Lives in Miami, Blames LA for Lindsday Lohan's Downfall

    ​Remember those simpler times when the most scandalous thing about Lindsay Lohan was that she was fighting with Hillary Duff over Aaron Carter? Back before the tragic beauty of our times was involved in cocaine accusations, alcohol arrests, volatile relationships with older lady DJs, and, perhaps ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 19, 2010

    Heads Up: Silversun Pickups, Against Me! Coming to Boca Raton's Sunset Cove June 16

    ​To the delight of local skinny-jeaned optometrists, Los Angeles alt-shoegaze rockers Silversun Pickups will bring "Lazy Eye," as well as more recent material off 2009's Swoon to the scenic Sunset Cove Amphitheater in Boca Raton June 16. See the whole tour itinerary here. Ticket sales are forthcom ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 22, 2010

    SXSW: Meatist and Crash Kings Agree to Agree on Salmon

    Photo by Bradford SchmidtCrash Kings' bassist Mike Beliveau​We're lucky to have bands like LA's Crash Kings for a lot of reasons. Their kick-ass, self-titled debut album is filled with rocking power-pop -- in the absolute best sense of the term -- tunes that are undeniably great. ​Plus, they're ... More >>

  • Film

    February 11, 2010

    Valentine's Day has too many stars and too many story lines

    Photo by Bradford SchmidtCrash Kings' bassist Mike Beliveau​We're lucky to have bands like LA's Crash Kings for a lot of reasons. Their kick-ass, self-titled debut album is filled with rocking power-pop -- in the absolute best sense of the term -- tunes that are undeniably great. ​Plus, they're ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 17, 2009

    The Other Hammertime

    Photo by Bradford SchmidtCrash Kings' bassist Mike Beliveau​We're lucky to have bands like LA's Crash Kings for a lot of reasons. Their kick-ass, self-titled debut album is filled with rocking power-pop -- in the absolute best sense of the term -- tunes that are undeniably great. ​Plus, they're ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 25, 2009

    L.A.'s Droog Play Electric Pickle on Friday

    ​When Andrei Osyka, Brett Griffin, and Justin Sloe first met in the Los Angeles dance music scene at the turn of the millennium, little could they have known that their newly forged creative partnership would comprise one of the West Coast's hippest EDM collectives by the end of the decade. As DJ ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 13, 2009

    Miami Book Fair: Poet Gabrielle Calvocoressi on Miami and Bee Charmers

    Poet Gabrielle Calvocoressi​Born in Central Connecticut, poet Gabrielle Calvocoressi now lives in Los Angeles and teaches. Her accolades are numerous--Stegner Fellowship, Jones Lecturer, Rona Jaffe Women Writer's Award, Bernard F. Conners Prize, Connecticut Book Award--but even they don't prepare ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 5, 2009

    Apple Restaurant Ripe On South Beach

    ​Apple Restaurant & Lounge (1437 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach) finally opened its' doors on Friday, July 10th, and is "gearing up for the Grand Opening celebration towards the end of August". Remember the good old days, when restaurants used to open only once? ​The Los Angeles-based resto- ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 18, 2009

    Intimately Fictional

    ​Apple Restaurant & Lounge (1437 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach) finally opened its' doors on Friday, July 10th, and is "gearing up for the Grand Opening celebration towards the end of August". Remember the good old days, when restaurants used to open only once? ​The Los Angeles-based resto- ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 28, 2009

    Taking a Club to Your Oil Painting

    ​Apple Restaurant & Lounge (1437 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach) finally opened its' doors on Friday, July 10th, and is "gearing up for the Grand Opening celebration towards the end of August". Remember the good old days, when restaurants used to open only once? ​The Los Angeles-based resto- ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 14, 2009

    Rollin’ with the Homies

    ​Apple Restaurant & Lounge (1437 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach) finally opened its' doors on Friday, July 10th, and is "gearing up for the Grand Opening celebration towards the end of August". Remember the good old days, when restaurants used to open only once? ​The Los Angeles-based resto- ... More >>

  • Music

    April 23, 2009

    Gliss

    ​Apple Restaurant & Lounge (1437 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach) finally opened its' doors on Friday, July 10th, and is "gearing up for the Grand Opening celebration towards the end of August". Remember the good old days, when restaurants used to open only once? ​The Los Angeles-based resto- ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 9, 2009

    We Play Loud, Fast, Hard

    ​Apple Restaurant & Lounge (1437 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach) finally opened its' doors on Friday, July 10th, and is "gearing up for the Grand Opening celebration towards the end of August". Remember the good old days, when restaurants used to open only once? ​The Los Angeles-based resto- ... More >>

  • Music

    March 19, 2009

    Droog

    ​Apple Restaurant & Lounge (1437 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach) finally opened its' doors on Friday, July 10th, and is "gearing up for the Grand Opening celebration towards the end of August". Remember the good old days, when restaurants used to open only once? ​The Los Angeles-based resto- ... More >>

  • Music

    March 5, 2009

    Scion's A/V Kitsuné Pioneer CD-Release Party

    ​Apple Restaurant & Lounge (1437 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach) finally opened its' doors on Friday, July 10th, and is "gearing up for the Grand Opening celebration towards the end of August". Remember the good old days, when restaurants used to open only once? ​The Los Angeles-based resto- ... More >>

  • Music

    February 26, 2009

    Mötley Crüe

    ​Apple Restaurant & Lounge (1437 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach) finally opened its' doors on Friday, July 10th, and is "gearing up for the Grand Opening celebration towards the end of August". Remember the good old days, when restaurants used to open only once? ​The Los Angeles-based resto- ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 3, 2009

    Got Laid Off? At Least You're Not a Ballerina

    Miami City Ballet announced it won't renew contracts for eight of its ballerinas and all apprentice dancers next season. Getting laid off sucks, but what exactly do you do when you get cut from such a specialized position as ballerina?If you get cut, for example, as a journalist, you at least have s ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 15, 2009

    Lick My Gutter Balls

    Lucky Strike lanes surrender to the gays.

  • Music

    December 11, 2008

    Surfer-Girl Songwriter Deblois Plays a Sunset Show at the News Lounge

    She's packing up and taking her campfire groove to Tinseltown.

  • Blogs

    October 14, 2008

    Throwback Tuesdays: Nikka Costa--Like a Feather

    She's packing up and taking her campfire groove to Tinseltown.

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