Tag Archive: music

no summer is complete…

…without a definitive soundscape. lianne la havas’ debut album, “is your love big enough?” has stolen my heart as best album of the summer.  the amazing range of this london export is absolutely… Continue reading

kreayshawn…

…strikes again with her new single, “go hard!  if you’re looking for a song to change the world, this is definitely not it but if you’re looking for your summer theme, then look… Continue reading

happy 2012, everyone!

my new years eve did not let me down with the brilliant production of FELA at the ahmanson theatre! my partner and i have to give ourselves a pat on the back for… Continue reading

today’s inspiration begins with…

…the letter “A.” azzedine alaÏa brought to you by virgine magazine! virgine magazine is a new online and hard copy glossy that focuses on innovators of art, fashion and music.  their outlook is… Continue reading

raphael saadiq’s…

…new release ‘stone rollin’ just made it onto my playlist. for those who already know the retro soul sound of his previous ‘the way i see it’, won’t be disappointed with his latest… Continue reading

ethel cee…

…and i thought female mc’s were dead then she pops up to prove me wrong. one word: tight. the album has been out for just a year but it’s still worth every dollar.… Continue reading

bei’ru’s little armenia: a testimonial…

…to the power of twitter. i’ve gotten a new follower via twitter and as always, i try to get to know a little about my fellow twitts and in return, perhaps follow back.… Continue reading

takin’ the trip and back…

…i just picked up “the trip” by laetitia sadier. sadier is better known as the vocal half of stereolab and has decided to embark upon a new solo project. she has taken side… Continue reading

thank goodness it’s not all about pop music…

Esperanza Spalding, photo by Johann Sauty …”Grammy nominations: Jazz singer Esperanza Spalding is a surprise pick in best new artist category” is the headline for the los angeles times entertainment piece written by… Continue reading

sick! i love cut chemist…

…one of the best things about los angeles! no video but the track is tight. thanks to garth trinidad @kcrw for highlighting this cut. povo de santo…

snapped up…

…some new music too. el guincho is now on my playlist along with polock, both from espana. fresh is a word I would ascribe to both. odd little video for el guincho’s bombay.… Continue reading