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Fractured Fury by Joyce Chen.

Female rage in film

Brisa Gutierrez, Staff Writer July 2, 2023

Tears creep down the splotchy red cheeks of an unflinching face that hide a racing heart of constant...

Andrew W.K -- God is Partying

Andrew W.K — God is Partying

Aaron Story September 21, 2021

The world’s most exalted Party King, Andrew W.K., released his sixth studio album, “God Is...

ART’S NOT DEAD

ART’S NOT DEAD

Megan Cansino September 18, 2021
Art galleries and performances returning to the Los Angeles Area
Terror performing at the Lodge Room, Highland Park, California

Harmony Through Aggression

Aaron Story September 14, 2021
Los Angeles hardcore fans gather for a long-awaited show with legendary bands.
Freddy Tapia with his dog Pony

Freddy Tapia of badBruno

Megan Cansino August 27, 2021
Layers of a Local L.A. Punk
Sangre Cultura

Sangre Cultura

Megan Cansino August 27, 2021
Story of a L.A. true Chicana artist breaking boundaries; stroke by stroke of her paint brush
Quarantunes

Quarantunes

Jordan Hom April 28, 2020
Some music -old and new- to listen to while in lockdown
Chappelle Refuses to Be Canceled

Chappelle Refuses to Be Canceled

Shannon Carter November 1, 2019
Cancel culture attempts to censor Dave Chappelle in his latest stand-up special "Sticks and Stones"--and fails miserably
Album Review: Grayscale — Nella Vita

Album Review: Grayscale — Nella Vita

Taylor Aldape October 17, 2019
Nella Vita is a ray of sunshine the pop-punk community didn’t know it needed.
Vashti Bunyan Just Sticks In Your Mind

Vashti Bunyan Just Sticks In Your Mind

Joshua D. Sanchez September 25, 2019
The almost forgotten folk singer of the era America wants to forget
Baby’s First Mosh Pit

Baby’s First Mosh Pit

I.v. Ioya Soto April 16, 2019
Five measly dollars in exchange for community, liberation, and a good fucking time.
Closer to Lesbian Jesus

Closer to Lesbian Jesus

Audrey Parayno May 16, 2018
How Hayley Kiyoko’s Coachella was more than just a great show, but also a moment for those who’ve been inspired by her music.
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