Liz Ohanesian

Credit: The Mae Shi

The Mae Shi Reunite!

The Mae Shi never broke up, technically. Still, the L.A. group's last show was nearly three years ago, in Germany, and featured only one original member. In the meantime, they've all gone on to other projects; co-founder Jeffrey Byron has worked with Busdriver, Brad Breeck is a television composer, Tim......
Credit: Timothy Norris

Fujiya & Miyagi – The Echo – 2/1/12

Fujiya & Miyagi, Evan Voytas, TV Girls The Echo 2/01/12 Better than... listening to Fujiya & Miyagi through headphones. There were moments where it felt incredibly awkward to stare at Fujiya & Miyagi, the British four-piece, as they played at The Echo last night. Frontman David Best would back away......
They Might Be Giants at Royce Hall; Credit: Liz Ohanesian

They Might Be Giants – Royce Hall – 1/28/12

They Might Be Giants 30th Anniversary Show, Jonathan Coulton UCLA Royce Hall 1/28/12 Better than ... watching a Clarissa Explains It All marathon. Royce Hall isn't the sort of venue where you dance and stand on your toes to see during a concert. Your ticket comes with an assigned seat......
Skrillex In San Diego; Credit: Star Foreman

Skrillex – Cinespace – 1/24/12

See also: *Our cover story on Skrillex *Top Five Girls Who Look Like Skrillex Skrillex, Alvin Risk, Koan Sound, Dan Sena Cinespace 1/25/12 Better than... Seeing Skrillex at a festival Skrillex's six night hometown tour began yesterday, when the local boy-done-good held court before a sold out crowd at Cinespace......
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Moguai – Monday Social at the Playhouse – 1/23/12

See also: Our Moguai Interview: Deadmau5's Associate Leads A Big Beat Comeback. Moguai Monday Social @ The Playhouse January 24, 2012 Better than...Remembering that the week has only just started. When I interviewed Moguai for West Coast Sound recently, he spoke about keeping an eye on the crowd. That's exactly......