It only took one moment for Eduardo Arenas, bassist of East L.A. band Chicano Batman, to know he wanted to be a musician.
Category Archives: Music
Sounds of Summer
Childhood summers used to be filled with Slip ‘n Slides, zip lines and hikes at summer camp, and so much time spent in the pool that our skin turned to prunes.
Q&A: Nick Waterhouse shares views on leaving the past where it is, making his own music
Nick Waterhouse ““ old-school rhythm and blues artist, producer and DJ ““ has a sound that’s been compared to Buddy Holly and 1950s R&B. Although he appreciates vinyl records and music from this era, he said he does not do so to pay homage to the past.
Soundbites: "The Very Best"
The conundrum known as the sophomore album is a fascinating phenomenon to observe. Artists newly minted with the burden of expectation navigate a number of decisions while conceiving their second full-length album ““ which ideas are trash, which are worth a rehash? To stay the course stylistically or boldly break new ground?
Soundbites: "Channel Orange"
Whether fans know him for the recent announcement about his sexuality or for his feature in the Kanye West and Jay-Z album “Watch the Throne,” Frank Ocean has proven with his debut album “Channel Orange” that his talent validates the blogosphere buzz surrounding his name.
Made in L.A. Music series features the Allah-Las and DJ Anne Litt
This week, the Allah-Las and KCRW DJ Anne Litt will play at the Hammer Museum as part of the Made in L.A. Music series. KCRW and the Hammer collaborated on the music series, which will be held in conjunction with the museum’s ongoing biennial exhibition “Made in L.A.,” which features visual artists.
Speaks Out: Over the summer months, many musical artists stop by California. What concert would you most like to see?
Brian Schnebeck
Third-year, philosophy
“I’m going to Outside Lands and I’d like to see Passion Pit, Portugal.