When the new Myspace first emerged as a good way to find and listen to music, I was a big fan of the new site. Its interface was sleek and easy to use, and I could listen to full songs and albums for free. Read more...
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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April 22, 12:10 am
B-Sides: Twitter #music app has the one-up on Myspace
Arts, Music
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April 22, 12:05 am
Album Review: ‘Bankrupt!’ by Phoenix
The original headline accompanying this article contained an error and has been changed. See the bottom of the article for additional information. The synth-pop sound and effortless mixing of low- and up-tempo songs that led Phoenix to monumental success with its 2009 album, “Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix,” remains in the group’s new album, “Bankrupt!” The 10-track album is the fifth studio album for the Parisian band and experiments with and sometimes improves upon its previous album’s framework. Read more...
Arts, Film & TV
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April 22, 12:00 am
Movie Review: ‘Three Days (of Hamlet)’
This article was updated to include images. “Three Days (of Hamlet)” will leave viewers scratching their heads, not asking “How?” but rather, “Why?” “I’m drawing a map; I have bits and pieces, but the puzzle’s not there yet.” This metaphor, taken directly from the film, may be the perfect representation of the documentary: it is non sequitur and makes little sense outside the creator’s head. Read more...
Arts, Music
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April 19, 11:25 am
Concert Review: Dropkick Murphys
Dropkick Murphys Club Nokia April 17 4.5 paws There is a moment before every punk show, right before the headliner goes on, when stillness takes hold. Read more...
Photo: Irish street-punk group Dropkick Murphys rocked the Club Nokia Wednesday night. The band played tribute to their hometown Boston, days after the tragic bombing of the Boston Marathon.
Arts, Music
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April 19, 12:36 am
Delve into some of Los Angeles’ musical landmarks
A site can be a powerful sight: an enigmatic landmark that characterizes a city. Read more...
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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April 19, 12:36 am
‘Hammer Down Reprise’ takes off with story of transformation
A month is hardly enough time to invent and build an airplane, but bringing its invention to the stage is a whole other story. Read more...
Photo: An ensemble cast of improv actors perform “Hammer Down Reprise,” a story of a sofa maker’s transformation into an aerospace innovator.
Arts, Film & TV
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April 19, 12:31 am
‘Virginity’ explores human rights controversies surrounding women
June 2012 was an especially busy time for UCLA alumna Michelle Farivar, who had a lot more on her mind than preparing to don a cap and gown. Read more...
Photo: UCLA alumna Michelle Farivar (left) stars in “Virginity,” a film written and directed by Saeed Khoze. Farivar plays Raha, an Iranian woman who will face the threat of death if she goes against her arranged marriage.