Mar
05

826 LA: Adult Writing Seminar-Writing About Music

If you’re curious to find out how to lead the Moet & Beluga Caviar lifestyle, that is the world of pro music journalism, circa 09, I’ll be a part of panel tonight on “Writing About Music,”at the Echo Park 826LA outpost. Luckily, I’ll be surrounded by people who actually know how to use a comma:… Continue reading »

Aug
17

Passion Play-Ill Eagle the Anti-Rapper

Passion Play is a sometime column designed to highlight exceptional unsigned acts. This does not mean you should send me your demo. In all honesty, I probably won’t listen to it. Unless of course, you are in EPMD and the demo includes the song “Please Listen to My Demo.” In that case, rock rock on.… Continue reading »

Jul
11

Passion Play-Disco Vietnam

Today marks the debut of Passion Play, an occasional column designed to highlight the notable unsigned bands that send me their demos and actually manage to successfully navigate the treacherous distance between my mail box and my stereo. Yes, Disco Vietnam is the work of fellow Stylus writer, Barry Schwartz, so yes there is obviously… Continue reading »