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2011 Stories by Drew Tewksbury

• 5 Best Songs From John Hughes Films

  published Dec 20, 2011

  If you were alive in the 1980's, chances are that the films of John Hughes have worked their way into your memory and/or heart. Whether it was that kiss over cake in Sixteen Candles, that never ending... More >>

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  Frank Gehry's Grammy Awards Poster: A Transparent Attempt at High-Brow Legitimacyr Not So Fast

  published Dec 14, 2011

  Last week saw the release of the official poster for the 54th Grammy Awards, which was designed by the patron saint of L.A. architecture, Frank Gehry. At first, the poster seems to be another flailin... More >>

• Fela Kuti's Lover and Mentor Sandra Smith Talks About Afrobeat's L.A. Origins, as Fela! Musical Arrives at the Ahmanson

  published Dec 13, 2011

  At the time of his death in 1997, Fela Anikulapo Kuti was known by many names: Afrobeat pioneer, a political instigator, husband to 27 wives, just to name a few. The Nigerian musician had spread his f... More >>

• Flaming Lips Stir Souls (Living and Dead) at The Hollywood Forever Cemetery

  published Jun 15, 2011

  During any given show of Oklahoma psychedelic rockers the Flaming Lips, there will always be a moment or two that feels a bit like a dream. Today, waking up slightly dazed from last night's Flaming Li... More >>

• Coachella 2011: Death from Above 1979 Drop a Party Bomb

  published Apr 17, 2011

  "How's this for a first showr" Death From Above 1979 drummer Sebastien Grainger asked Coachella's main stage audience. Yet, Grainger's question wasn't exactly the truth. "Okay, I'm not going to play ... More >>

• Coachella 2011: Top 5 Dance Moves Witnessed During Arcade Fire (and How to Do Them Yourself!)

  published Apr 17, 2011

  Loving Arcade Fire is easy. Dancing to them is not. That's the lesson learned by a handful of audience members gathered before the Canadian indie arena rockers' headlining show at Coachella Saturday n... More >>

• Coachella 2011: The Return of Zack De La Rocha

  published Apr 17, 2011

  For years, Rage Against the Machine fans asked the question: Where is Zack De La Rochar The frenetic RATM frontman, who once wielded words like lyrical knives, virtually disappeared from music in 20... More >>

• Coachella 2011: 5 Reasons Nosaj Thing May Be the Next Flying Lotus

  published Apr 16, 2011

  There are moments here at Coachella that you want to hide. Your face region has been rocked by the Black Keys; Crystal Castles gave you ear epilepsy (that hurts so good); or then the Kings of Leon a... More >>

• EXCLUSIVE: Silver Lake Jubilee Announces Confirmed Bands and Comedians

  published Apr 06, 2011

  Under the bridge downtown, of course, is where I drew some blood. But under the bridge in downtown Silver Lake is where Jubilee happens. Yes, on May 21 & 22nd, the second annual Silver Lake Jubilee wi... More >>

• Full Warped Tour Lineup Leaked Early (Did Somebody Say Crabcorer)

  published Mar 25, 2011

  Whoomp, there it is! The full lineup for this year's Warped Tour has been leaked ahead of schedule according to Billboard Magazine. Festival organizers planned to release the headlining acts tonight a... More >>

• Snoop Dogg Wants to Get You Blasted With His New Four Loko-Inspired Drink

  published Mar 24, 2011

  Snoop Dogg wants you to get blasted. The rapper's new caffeine-laced alcoholic beverage, Blast, has gotten some people, well, shaken up. The drink hits store shelves on April 5th and will be dispensed... More >>

• Here's What Really Happened to Nate Dogg at the East Side Motel (In Memoriam, Nate Dogg RIP)

  published Mar 16, 2011

  Last night, we learned of the untimely passing of the great Nate Dogg. For those of us who grew up listening to Nate Dogg sing-rapping stories, this is a real loss. The details are still unclear as t... More >>

• New Radiohead Album "The King Of Limbs" Is Out Now

  published Feb 18, 2011

  Surprise! Radiohead's new album The King Of Limbs was slated to be released tomorrow, but like an early holiday gift, Thom Yorke and the gang dropped the new LP early. For those who purchased the "New... More >>

• John Barry, Legendary Film Music Composer, Dead at 77

  published Jan 31, 2011

  Oscar-winning composer for James Bond films, John Barry died today. He was 77. As the man behind the sound of the swinging Sixties 007 era and beyond, he presented the big band extravaganzas for the... More >>

• Is Dr. Dre's 'Final' Album Coming Out on 4/20r

  published Jan 18, 2011

  Will Dr. Dre finally drop his "final" album on potheads' highest holy dayr According to a video posted to Twitter by producer Just Blaze, Dre hints that Detox will finally see the light of day on Apri... More >>

• Trent Reznor Confirms Collaboration with Rage Against The Machine's Zach De La Rocha Is "Out There" and Discusses Collaborations with Tool's Maynard James Keenan and Soundtrack Work

  published Jan 10, 2011

  During a live stream chat with New York Times, Trent Reznor discussed some of his side projects and post-Nine Inch Nails efforts, including his How to Destroy Angels project and his collaborations wit... More >>

• From Sweden, With Buzz

  published January 6, 2011

  Gothenburg, Sweden, is a city of contradictions. The Scandinavian metropolis teems with a cosmopolitan art scene and also hums... More >>