“Don’t touch me, my skin is made of snakes”: Lora Mathis at MCASD

Photos by Sofia Dell’Aquila On September 29th, I had the opportunity to attend a live reading of Lora Mathis’ newest anthology, The Snakes Came Back, at the Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla. A manifestation of the self through the past and the present, their poetry details personal experiences of love, trauma, and reflection. […]

Hex Bids Farewell to Pinkhaus

Hex by Sofia Dell’Aquila Tucked behind the lavish homes of Golden Hills sits Pinkhaus, a backyard garage-turned-DIY venue that has served the San Diego community for years. Upon announcing their imminent closing, Pinkhaus hosted a mini-festival to celebrate the local bands that have kept them running.  Hex emerged in the scene in 2018 with their […]

Lovejoy @ Music Box

Deep in the folds of Downtown SD.May 13, 2023Music Box. (@buddhatrixie) Welcoming in the evening was Buddha Trixie, an indie rock band from the local San Diego scene. The band comprises guitarist Andrew Harris, singer/drummer Daniel Cole, and bassist Dennis Moon. They turned up the atmosphere with upbeat anthems such as the hit single “Stay” […]