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Album Review of "Synesthesia" by Azam Ali (7/10)
COP InternationalProducer: Azam Ali Los Angeles-based Azam Ali was born in Iran and raised in India, and from the start of the opening title track, ... -
Book Store: "Pearl Jam Live: 35 Years of Legendary Music and Revolutionary Shows" By Selena ...
While books have been written about Seattle giants Pearl Jam before, it’s the “live” angle that music journalist Fragassi has leaned into here, actually structuring ... -
My Favorite Album: A Bouquet of Kate Bush and Sly & the Family Stone
Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs and Max Foreman of Los Angeles duo Bouquet told us about their respective love for Kate Bush and Sly classics... Kate Bush ... -
Book Store: "Alternative for the Masses" By Greg Prato
As he mentions in his introduction, author Prato is determined to prove to his readers that Nirvana didn’t “come out of nowhere” in ‘91. The ... -
Book Store: "The Return of the Blues Brothers: The Escape of Joliet Jake" By Luke ...
This feels very personal. Dan Aykroyd’s daughter Stella, and Luke Pisano (son of John Belushi’s widow Judy) have joined forces with writer James Werner and ... -
Book Store: "Backbeats: A History of Rock and Roll in Fifteen Drummers" By John Lingan
Author John Lingan, with a body of work that includes the book A Song for Everyone: The Story of Creedence Clearwater Revival, has taken it ... -
Book Store: "Mostly the Van: Volume One" By Jason Narducy
Jason Narducy, as well as being a solo artist, is known for his work with Bob Mould, Sunny Day Real Estate, Superchunk, Verböten and actor ... -
Book Store: "Plenty for All: The Art of Rick Fröberg" By Rick Fröberg
Rick Fröberg tragically passed away in 2023 at the all-too-young age of 55. He achieved immortality of a sort though, because his art and his ... -
New Toys: Taylor Gold Label 714e Acoustic-Electric Guitar
Expanding on the success and warm reception of the new Gold Label Collection, Taylor Guitars adds three models. Debuted in 2025, the Heritage-inspired Line adds ... -
New Toys: SSL 18 26-in/28-out High-Performance USB Audio Interface
Solid State Logic (SSL), is a British recording console manufacturer associated with the most famed temples of sound. Formerly accessible solely in multi-million-dollar A-list recording ... -
New Toys: Shure KSM11 Condenser Live Performance Microphone (Wired)
If you are a performer that uses and maybe even loves microphones, there is no question that you have at one time or more held ... -
New Toys: ROLI Piano - Airwave and Piano A.I. Assistant
ROLI, a U.K.-based music technology company, was founded in London in 2009 and is focused entirely on innovative keyboard products. New for 2025, the ROLI Piano ... -
The Best Gig I Ever Saw: Ani Glass Recalls Sir Paul McCartney
Electronic pop artist Ani Glass (formerly of the Pipettes) told us about her Macca experience... Ani Glass: I’d probably have to say Paul McCartney playing ... -
Damn Tall Buildings Can't Do Without Their AT4050 Microphone
Brooklyn folk-bluegrass trio Damn Tall Buildings told us about their Audio-Technica mic love... Damn Tall Buildings: Our favorite piece of gear is our trusty AT4050 ... -
The Dirty Knobs at the United Theater, Los Angeles, CA
Heartbreakers’ guitarist Mike Campbell and his band the Dirty Knobs played the United Theater on Broadway (formerly the theatre at the Ace Hotel) in Downtown ... -
Video of the Week: Clipse and Tyler, The Creator Share Their POV
Rappers Clipse and Tyler, The Creator have dropped new single and video "P.O.V.," and they're really not holding anything back. "Directed by acclaimed director Cole Bennett, 'P.O.V.' is ... -
Vinyl Minded, Gift Guide Edition Vol. 1
It's the Holiday season, so we're taking the opportunity to let you in on some awesome recent vinyl releases. Treat yourself (or a loved one). ... -
My Favorite Album: Samantha Leah Digs Urban Flora
Alina Baraz and Galimatias Urban Flora (Ultra/Mom + Pop) Sultry, jazzy alt-pop artist Samantha Leah told us about her love for an Alina Baraz/Galimatias gem. ... -
ennichi ’25 Experience LA and Industry Mixer Celebrates Japanese Music
Following the success of matsuri ’25 earlier in March, which featured powerhouse artists Ado, Atarashii Gakko! and YOASOBI, ennichi ’25 Japanese Music Experience LA affirms ... -
Staff Picks With Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine, The Rolling Stones, Linda Ronstadt, and Silver
Associate Editor Ruby Risch Linda Ronstadt "Blue Bayou" I love Linda. Then again, who doesn't? Senior Editor Brett Callwood Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine "The Only ...
