Mary Grace Cerni

Phantogram at Air + Style; Credit: Timothy Norris

What Styles Were People Rocking at Air + Style?

The style part of Shaun White's festival, Air + Style, went beyond the flair of the snowboarders over the weekend.  The two-day event, which took place at the Rose Bowl Saturday and Sunday, combined live performances from acts like Kendrick Lamar and Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes with a world-class snowboarding......
EDM kids getting spooky.; Credit: Photo by Timothy Norris

Hard Day of the Dead 2014: Best and Worst

Hard Day of the Dead was held for the first time at Pomona Fairplex on November 1 and 2, with an estimated attendance of around 80,000. The lineup was varied, with a few hip-hop acts like Cam’ron, YG and Ty DollaSign mixed in with festival regulars, including Calvin Harris, Zedd, Diplo......
Credit: Courtesy of Mixed Management and Andi Elloway

RL Grime Explores Bass Music's Softer Side

RL Grime is no stranger to bangers, but he's also got a soft side. The 23-year-old L.A. native says he's always wanted to produce songs that are more mellow, which is what he's done on Void — his first full-length album, due out next month on L.A. label WeDidIt.  The trap/bass music......
Credit: Mary Grace Cerni

Nocturnal Wonderland Was So Much Better Than Last Year

Nocturnal Wonderland San Manuel Amphitheater 9/5/14 This year's Nocturnal Wonderland could win an award for most improved rave. The festival, held at San Bernardino's San Manuel Amphitheater for its second time, underwent a few crucial upgrades: They main stage was moved to a more centralized location, the walkways were improved, and......
Credit: Timothy Norris

Hard Summer Unlikely to Return to Whittier Narrows Next Year

When L.A. State Historic Park underwent renovations earlier this year, the Hard Summer festival was forced to move to a new location. They chose Whittier Narrows Recreation Center in the San Gabriel Valley. Reviews for the new spot were mixed; it's further out, but a much bigger space.  But according......