There is something remarkably nostalgic about summertime… The rising temperatures uncover a long-gone sense of simpler times. Many of us have never lived in a world like the one we’re currently dwelling in — pandemics, racial turmoil, financial hardships… you name it. However, amidst all the uncertainty in our life, and although in many cases it’s easier […]
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Mar
Mar
As the Coronavirus continues to make its infamous tour around the world, a Huntington Beach based clinic, Elevated Health, has become one of the leading clinics to provide drive-up testing in Southern California. Dr. Matthew Abinante is the physician leading the endeavors. His passion to advocate for his patients and community has been his number […]
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Mar
Mar
The Deeper the Water the Uglier the Fish is a dark and unforgettable novel. Katya Apekin’s debut novel is brilliantly structured as it utilizes several characters to recount the events that occur in the novel. In short, The Deeper the Water the Uglier the Fish is a powerful tale of two tormented sisters that are […]
A Conversation With, Interviews, Local Music Pick, Music, Record Release
Single Release: The Bash Dogs ‘Dog Days’
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Feb
Feb
Photo By Sydney Douglass Let me paint you a picture: The sea’s salty breeze is surrounding you as you’re walking into the discotheque decked out in your raddest threads. A spherical object hangs in the center of the dance floor reflecting pink and purple light. The band cues up… what song are they playing? Since their inception, The Bash Dogs have developed a […]
A Conversation With, Exclusive, Music, Record Release
Album Release: The No. 44 | Reflexive // Repeater
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Feb
Feb
Picture by Chelsea Delgadillo The No. 44’s hit 2020 with the release of their first full-length album and I’m happy to report that they brought their psychedelic sound into the new decade. I had the pleasure of having a conversation with the band regarding their most recent release Reflexive // Repeater. Dan Gee on Reflexive // Repeater, “… […]
06
Feb
Feb
I had just finished watching Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale, a series based on the best-selling dystopian novel by Margaret Atwood, when I came across Erin Nations. Like most people who have either read the novels or seen the show, I quickly became obsessed! It’s a show that will literally suck you in. In the midst of […]
A Conversation With, Local Music Pick, Music
MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERE: A Conversation With The Blank Tapes.
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Nov
Nov
Take a peek into the conversation I had with the mind behind The Blank Tapes: Matt Adams! Their 13th studio album Look Into The Light is streaming everywhere now. Keep an eye out for their upcoming music video & check them out on tour. With one last U.S. date later this month, The Blank Tapes are heading […]
A Conversation With, Community Spotlight, Film, Interviews
A Conversation With Filmmaker Mackenzie Mccullough.
08
Nov
Nov
Fueled by a coffee while sitting in the weathered seats of a local coffee shop, the following conversation with Mackenzie Mccullough was the first genuine talk I had ever had with her and it was truly long-awaited! However great it was to sit down and have coffee with her it also felt like a bitter-sweet […]
A Conversation With, Artist Corner, Interviews, Staff Pick Locals Only
A Conversation With Music Video Director Brandon Hoogenboom.
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Aug
Aug
I’ve had the pleasure of writing about Brandon Hoogenboom in the past, however, it’s always been within the confines of his own musical journey. I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, his work is a breath of fresh air. His songwriting and tranquil voice truly offer a new and original take on what […]
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May
May
Drenched in sweat, the audience passionately howled back line after line that Pelle Almqvist, The Hives frontman, yelled into the mic. Sharing the stage with @hellobleached and @refused, the Hives’ members sporting a white and black suit topped off with a black bowtie (an outfit they’ll continue to wear while on tour) brought the […]