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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Artist Corner, Community Spotlight, Interviews
Community Spotlight | Black Umbrella Tattoo & Art Gallery
30
Nov
Nov
Garden Grove is finally making waves in Orange County. Kurtis Gibson, owner of Black Umbrella Tattoo & Art Gallery located on Historic Main Street Garden Grove says, “I really feel like within 2-3 years, this whole downtown area is going to be the new place to be.” Before recent years, there hasn’t been much of […]
03
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 […]
14
Oct
Oct
On Saturday the 6th of October, Nothingmag & The Garden Amp teamed up to put on our first showcase of musical artists at the Downtown Santa Ana Artwalk. The art walk takes place the first Saturday of every month. We were happy to set up our booth alongside talented vendors and even having our pal Amp […]
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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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Aug
Aug
Photos: Anrea Santos On August 18th, Lil Ugly Mane was performing in Garden Grove and I did not want to pass up my opportunity to see him live. My brother put me onto LUM, saying he was “the best rapper ever.” After a few listens of LUM’s 2012 album, Mista Thug Isolation, I definitely put him […]
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 […]
01
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 […]