New Music: She Is Danger
For those of you who think dubstep is contrived strictly by the male gender, I’m not at all sad to inform you that you’re mistaken.… Read More »New Music: She Is Danger
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20 years of Warp
This year, the seminal independent record label Warp Records celebrates 20 years of releasing cutting-edge electronic music. In honor of their 20th anniversary I’ve put… Read More »20 years of Warp
Part 4: We’re the Best of Friends
A few weeks ago I had an interesting conversation amongst friends in the dark corner of a Chinatown Bar. Of all things one could discuss… Read More »Part 4: We’re the Best of Friends
Lady GaGa “Bad Romance”
“Bad Romance” is Lady GaGa’s first single from The Fame Monster. On collaborating with director Francis Lawrence on the music video, she explains to MTV that… Read More »Lady GaGa “Bad Romance”
dancey No. 1
I’ve been a fan of electronic music as far back as I can remember. When I moved to Boston and especially LA, I started going… Read More »dancey No. 1
Mining Moof
Moof.com is one service of many that’s a step closer to granting us an all-access portal to our iTunes music collections from off-site. A simple… Read More »Mining Moof
Part 3: A Snapshot in Time (the past is inescapable)
The city’s asleep and I’m aimlessly noodling around the bungalow. I’m tired. I need sleep but my mind is reeling. I’m feeling placeless, lost in… Read More »Part 3: A Snapshot in Time (the past is inescapable)
Choons I’m digging… (August 2009)
Each month I put together a mix of songs for a small grouping of close friends and family. I’ve decided to post snippets of the… Read More »Choons I’m digging… (August 2009)
Cool New Music: Anna Ternheim
Winner of Best Female Artist and Album Of The Year at the Swedish Grammy Awards, Swedish singer Anna Ternheim’s heartbreakingly beautiful songs reflect on lost… Read More »Cool New Music: Anna Ternheim
What Facebook taught me about learning to say NO
I could be a better decision maker. There, I’ve said it. Not that I’m totally indecisive or stubborn, but sometimes I just have a hard… Read More »What Facebook taught me about learning to say NO
Media for Everyone
Some say the decentralized nature of online communities creates an environment conducive to so-called socialist behavior. I wouldn’t say these tenets are examples of a new… Read More »Media for Everyone
Part 2: Finding Love in the Social Cloud
My girlfriend Leila is seeing two guys. The first has zero presence online. No profile on a company website, no Facebook page, no Flickr feed… Read More »Part 2: Finding Love in the Social Cloud
Read: The Four Agreements
I just finished The Four Agreements by Miguel Ruiz, a suggestion from my close friends Walsh and Schmalz. The book offers insight on how to… Read More »Read: The Four Agreements
I want to Spotify
Spotify, a music service currently only available outside of the US, is a social streaming site that allows instant listening to specific tracks or albums.… Read More »I want to Spotify
5 Years
My 5 year anniversary with Los Angeles is today. I love this town. I feel blessed for the opportunities I’ve had and the many experiences… Read More »5 Years
New Music: Nosaj Thing
For this year’s Coachella Music Festival – a holiday of sorts for Los-Angelenos in the music industry – I chose to forgo the long lines,… Read More »New Music: Nosaj Thing
Banksy’s Coming for Dinner
I’m quite excited to see the film Banksy’s Coming For Dinner from Director Ivan Massow. It stars Joan Collins, her husband Percy and various other… Read More »Banksy’s Coming for Dinner
New Music: Lee Fields & The Expressions
Lush soul music from an artist who is the real deal. Lee Fields recorded and released on his own independent label in the 70’s and… Read More »New Music: Lee Fields & The Expressions
Part 1: What Does it All Mean, Anyway?
On the homepage of a typical social network like MySpace or Facebook, I can see as-they-happen updates from a vetted group of friends, networks, groups… Read More »Part 1: What Does it All Mean, Anyway?
Singing About Songbird
Note: This article is syndicated at made this for you. When it comes to media management, iTunes is a staple for handling my music library.… Read More »Singing About Songbird