Local Music Faves

Most people discover music through Youtube or Pandora, but I’m here to tell you that great music can be discovered right under our noses, right here in southern Cali. It’s quite gratifying to go to a local show and realize that woah, you actually really like the music being played. Then, you’re at home, on […]

IT’S TIME TO STOP CLOWNING AROUND

Remember when things were easier, and the only thing we honestly ever “feared” would be something like a zombie apocalypse? When buying zombie-readiness kits, and creating zombie shelters was among the craziest things that people would actually be doing in society? Who would have thought, that in 2016, we’ve managed to top the zombie hype…and […]

All I want are some cheap black jeans: a (moral) broke girl’s essay on fast fashion

For the past three weeks, I’ve been questing a specific garment — a pair of black jeans, women’s size 4. The denim-stuffed aisles of not-for-profit thrift stores are usually troves for someone like me, a staunch supporter of Canadian tuxedos and well-crafted designer goods. My best friends are Bill Blass and Tommy Hilfiger. A beautiful […]

Regina Spektor Returns with New Album ‘Remember Us to Life’

Regina Spektor released her new album Remember Us to Life last Friday, Sept. 30. Highlighted by Spektor’s forceful vocals and distinctive falsetto, the album has a whimsical, almost fairytale-like tone. The artist explores themes of memory, opportunity and time with her signature blend of melancholy and whimsy. Spektor’s soft, sweet lullabies are balanced by passionate ballads and offbeat, […]