PHOTOS BY JACOB CASTANEDA AND MARY KIM Indie dream pop band Bane’s World has solidified their sound in the SoCal scene. The band formed in Long Beach consists of lead singer and guitarist Shane Blanchard, accompanied by drummer Antonio Aiello, bassist Vincent Reyes, and guitarist Matt Saunders. Bane’s World is no stranger to the […]
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Dec
Dec
Photo Credits: Pamela Garcia Huntington Beach locals, Tokyo Lucky Hole (TLH), recently released a music video for their song, ‘Mr. McQueen’. The short/music video was directed by Blaine Fuller, Clay Fuller’s older brother, and TLH’s frontman. The short was so beautifully made that I felt obligated to speak to Blaine regarding the creation of the […]
A Conversation With, Interviews, Post Show Thoughts
Post Show Thoughts: The C.I.A. at the Locker Room and a Conversation with Denée Segall
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Dec
Dec
“If I can’t dance, I don’t want to be part of your revolution” – Emma Goldman Our destination for the night … The Locker Room, a small venue attached to the Garden Amphitheater, off the main drag of town in Garden Grove. The venue is a revelation in the spirit of DIY. Its growing audience […]
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Nov
Nov
It’s been several days since Todd Youth’s passing. When I first heard the news I was stunned. I thought, “I literally just saw him a few months ago at The Locker Room!” It’s funny how someone’s passing can bring time into perspective. One moment you’re here and the next… well, who knows! I didn’t personally […]
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Oct
Oct
Johanna Toruño, womxn of color, fierce advocate for street art, and the creator of The Unapologetically Brown Series gives us some insight during the Brown Mijas Pop Up event, to the series that took on its own life, and what it means for her to advocate for the creators of culture. Tell me who and […]
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Sep
Sep
Connecting Things is an event series that promotes the ideas, collaborations and knowledge that make us creatives and doers great. Connecting Things was forged out of 9 friends who felt that creatives and entrepreneurs in their community needed a place where they could share, learn, and start collaborations that feed their skills and passions. A safe place […]
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Sep
Sep
Interview by Douglas NeillPhotos by Lucas MK Jesse Jo Stark is coming into her own. She has been designing for her family’s clothing and jewelry company Chrome Hearts since she was six years old and writing music at an age most people experience their first heartbreak. Her delight in the ‘horror of love’ echos a Tim […]
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Jul
Jul
The Italian rock & roll machine, Giuda, made a stop in Garden Grove, CA, earlier this week while on their U.S. tour. I had the great opportunity to have a conversation with Lorenzo (guitarist) and Tenda (lead vocalist) before their set at the Tree House located inside the Garden Amp. Both Lorenzo and Tenda are […]
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May
May
Back in March, the Garden Amp, in Garden Grove, CA, hosted the Kaya Fest Pre-Party with performances by InnerWaves, Simbala, Special Blend, Bambaata Marley, and Tomorrows Bad Seeds. After the show, I had the great opportunity to chat with Bambaata Marley, Bob Marley’s grandson, and it’s about time we release this conversation! In celebration of […]