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
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, Community Spotlight, Film, Interviews
A Conversation With Filmmaker Mackenzie Mccullough.
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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 […]
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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
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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, […]
A Conversation With, Album Review, Record Release
New Release: Brandon Hoogenboom’s Album “For Mabel” Out Now.
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Jan
Jan
As the morning clouds gifted us steadily with rain and dark, gloomy skies, Brandon Hoogenboom’s voice became the soundtrack to my morning commute. Hoogenboom’s voice slowly began to drown the sounds of water droplets hitting the uneven asphalt outside, “Lost in a dream, I couldn’t see what was wrong all along…” After three trips to […]
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 […]
03
Jun
Jun
Little known in America, outside circles of cinema enthusiast, Luc, and Jean-Pierre Dardenne are deeply influential Belgian directors. The dynamic duo is especially known for their minimal premises and it’s through the minimalism that they are able to convey and deeply explore life’s most complex issues. Employing long takes, ambient sound, natural lighting, and shooting […]
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Jun
Jun
The water, warmed by the summer sun, moves softly around your body, caressing it warmly as the open sun-kissed ocean glistens on a cloudless, lazy summer day… This is summer in the O.C. Let’s admit it, if you live in Southern California, you’re pretty darn lucky to have summer all year round! However, for those who […]
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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 […]
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