Marlena Khramov is a singer-songwriter who goes by the name of Ukulena. She is a musician who creates songs that will make her audience dance until the night ends. When I first met Marlena, the very first thing I noticed about her was her sense of style. Her fashion sense was always bright, colorful and […]
02
Jan
Jan
When thinking about social and economical issues, the Philippines is a country that is rarely noticed. As a Filipino American, I have to admit that I do not know a lot about my culture and my heritage; however, that does not mean that I ignore, nor will I forget where I came from. I met […]
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Dec
Dec
A couple days after the show, I had the pleasure of talking with Bryson (@m0x.ie), a 17 year old promoter from Costa Mesa who was responsible for throwing the instant legendary show. To my surprise, this was Bryson’s first show that he’s organized. He had little expectation of the outcome, but word spread quickly and […]
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.
01
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 […]
A Conversation With, Concert Review, Festivals, Interviews, Post Show Thoughts
Post Show Thoughts: East End Block Party 2019 and Interview With Tyson Pruong
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Jun
Jun
Every summer, I look forward to the East End Block Party to catch locals acts and enjoy everything that Downtown Santa Ana has to offer. This year was just as fun as the last and I finally got to see some artists I have been wanting to see live for a while. The two main […]
15
May
May
I was first introduced to Cosmo Sheldrake several years ago when I stumbled upon a cover he did of Mimi and Richard Farina’s The Falcon for Mahogany Sessions. It was after that glorious cover of one of my favorite songs that hooked me instantly. The harmonizing, the clear passion, and love that I felt while […]
Album Review, Interviews, Local Music Pick, new drop, Staff Pick Locals Only
The No. 44’s Single Release: All My Friends // Atmost
15
Mar
Mar
I first met The No 44’s two summers ago right before the release of their 2017 EP, Venus Eye Trap. See my initial conversation with them from 2017 here. We meet at a German Bar in Downtown Santa Ana and talked for what seemed like hours. Having met for the very first time that evening, […]
06
Jan
Jan
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 […]
14
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 […]