Were you ever swooned by Ethan Hawke‘s young, juvenile charm and boyish smile in early films such as “Dead Poet’s Society” and “Great Expectations”? How about Keira Knightley‘s utter elegance, grace and […]
“We are well advised to keep on nodding terms with the people we used to be, whether we find them attractive company or not,” Joan Didion (born December 5, 1934) observed in […]
There couldn’t be a more fitting name for Whiplash. It haunts your nerves, shakes your bones, and drives you right to your core. The struggle to be the “best of […]
Last Saturday night, I ventured into a funky-old mansion in the middle of Los Angeles’ Lincoln Heights. Music was playing. Haunted decor was all around. A headless man was on […]
Who doesn’t love a darn good glass of craft beer?! Okay, well I guess that specific niche is only relevant to few, as many of my friends don’t drink much beer […]
At fifteen, I was just a shy teenage girl who had grown a novelty for songs of the ’70s and ’80s. I just started to play the guitar seriously and I was eager […]
An old friend from back home in the Bay Area has been coming down to the Orange County area for a few business trips. Luckily, his visits are in my area and […]
If you love the charm of small artists, up-and-coming musicians and the culture of singer-songwriters, you may find yourself walking through the doors of a little music venue called the Brick & Mortar Music […]
After the long arrival of late Company Of Thieves‘ frontwoman Genevieve‘s new music, local Silver Lake-ians and Los Angeles attendees were treated to the premiere of Genevieve’s new music, set to be released sometime […]
“Those were the best years of my life, so far,” Malaysian singer-songwriter turned international sensation Yuna reflects, sitting on top the grass in the middle of UC Irvine’s Aldrich Park. […]
With successful LA-based indie-folk and said-“cinematic-pop” band Milo Greene‘s debut album last 2012, their crooning melodies and multi-instrumental soundscape charmed enough fans to create a devoted fan base. Milo is […]
For long-time fans of the late indie/alt-rock band Company Of Thieves‘ breathtaking, eerie and soul-searching lead vocalist Genevieve, she has recently paired up with electronic-music producer Jimmy Giannopoulos to form […]
I’ve always believed that alone time is valuable time. There is a big difference between being “lonely” and being “alone,” as the first dictates a need for companionship and the […]
There aren’t a lot of shows out there that get me hooked. And, I’ve never been one to watch too much TV in the first place. But, after hearing all […]
This has always been one of my favorite talks. Both empowering and insightful, it’s all about having faith in the introvert. As a self-identified introvert myself (and being quite proud […]
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