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Check out this image by Ed Ruscha of the Dodger Stadium

Mobius Band’s new release is getting so much hype. It’s an excellent record, fusing alt rock with electronic sensibilities. Although I wish they would branch… Read More »SPIN’s band of the day

I think we should hook this lady up with some music.

You need to hear this record. The PR spin indicates that Lidell is fusing electronic with classic funk and soul elements. It’s really a soul… Read More »Jamie Lidell "Multiply" (Warp Records)

Many of the reasons why I love Los Angeles can be summed up in two words – Roosevelt Hotel. It’s such a great spot to… Read More »Tropicana

Amazing – but a little scary given the status of the Patriot Act. It’s almost a little too big brother for my liking.

So ironically enough I traveled to Mexico for the 4th. Several of us traveled to La Mision which is 30 miles south of Rosarito in… Read More »La Mision

So this past week was crazy – lots a-crackin on the left coast. Firstly, I moved on Sunday – to a one-bedroom in the Miracle… Read More »Adventures in Hollywood

More stickers, culture, art, and culture-jamming… http://www.woostercollective.com

Recovering from a long holiday weekend, and wondering about the scorching amount of “remixed, remastered, and re-interpreted” albums that are currently hitting the market. What… Read More »Remixes and whatnot

Saw Sharon Jones and the Daptones last night at The Knitting Factory – she’s amazing! Check out the cover of “This Land is Your Land”,… Read More »Shows

Back from Coachella! What a weekend. Saw lots of great acts, took in lots of beautiful scenery and sandy desert air. I have to say… Read More »Coachella weekend

This guy is insanely amazing -he actually got away with smuggling and installing his own art into four high security museums in NYC. Make sure… Read More »Banksy

Start Stocking up Now… In other countries, consumers require a prescription to purchase normally over-the-counter vitamin supplements such as ginseng and st. john’s wart. The… Read More »Illegal vitamins??

I spent most of February down and out with the flu. Ok, don’t feel bad for me – it was closer to two weeks, but… Read More »update

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The past year was one of the most exciting and challenging yet. I began 2004 in full production on my Masters Thesis, while attending school… Read More »Happy New Year!

I’m hoping to get this site rolling…I’m such a slacker! Please check back soon.

Now that I’m working full time, it’s become difficult to work on side projects in the musical arena. Still, I continue to research and make… Read More »

I’m happy to announce that I’ve recently accepted a position at Ten Music in Santa Monica, CA. I’m pleased to have landed at such a… Read More »job!