Mayer Hawthorne does “blue-eyed soul” justice. Sometimes he synthesizes classic R&B beats with hip hop rhythms, creating a modern soul soufflé, or he might go for the straight old school funk sound, as he does with Jake One in their critically acclaimed Tuxedo duo. Or, he might cover a 60s…

Greek-French pop star George Perris knows what it takes to have international appeal. The seasoned vocalist is knowledgeable about a wide array of music, from classical to world, and infuses his songs with sociopolitical messages as well as universal ones like love. …

An A-list disk jockey, aka DJ, has to have in-depth knowledge of a wide range of music, be in tune with his/her crowd and have good taste in music. World class club DJ Justin Jay certainly fits the bill and has performed at some renowned hot spots; The Lab LA…

The topic of immigration is on the tip of everyone’s tongues these days. When one who’s seeking a new life arrives safely and soundly in America and pursues their dreams, it’s usually just the beginning of their journey. …

On Saturday, November 3, 2018 Live House Hollywood hosted the SUBPAC- driven immerse(d), an excursion into spiritual, mental and physical healing with sound and music. Since the beginning of time, sound and silence have proven to be therapeutic to man, from the womb to death. In today’s hectic, hi-tech world…

There’s no shortage of singer/songwriters in Los Angeles, the land where artists of all stripes come to fulfill their dreams. Some have the goods. Some don’t. It’s only a matter of time before they find out if they have what it takes to “make it.” In 2016, Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter/producer…

Exclusivity is where it’s at in Los Angeles. It’s a sort of social currency that’s always in demand in the City of Angels. If you were lucky enough to score an invite-only request to attend Cayucas’ exclusive performance at No Name Club on Fairfax on Thursday, October 11, then you…

To dispatch means “to send off to a destination or for a purpose.” The band Dispatch, comprised of Brad Corrigan, Pete Francis Heimbold and Chad Stokes Urmston, certainly delivers urgent messages with their music. They unflinchingly address civil and human rights violations, gun violence, discrimination, women’s issues and slice-of-life situations. …

Mega-auteur David Lynch brings his Festival of Disruption back to Los Angeles for its third year at the Theatre at the Ace Hotel, October 13–14. The two-day event, which originated in Los Angeles, features meditation, talks, screenings, conversations, concerts and art, with everything curated by the maestro himself and with…