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Interview - Primo Rock by Prima Donna
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Photo by Dawn Laureen   The name Prima Donna suggests a lofty position, an air of regality and poise. When it comes to rock ‘n’ roll, L.A. band Prima Donna are the cream of the crop. With...

Feb 23, 2015

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For the Workforce, Drowning - A Labor Day Playlist
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Photo by Melissa Bobbitt   It's Labor Day, the last great holiday before autumn settles in. We've created a Spotify playlist in honor of those who dared to stand up for workers' rights-- and for those whom...

Sep 1, 2014


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10 Not To Miss at SXSW
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It's that time of year again when thousands descend upon an unsuspecting Austin for good tunes, great BBQ and bats. It's South By Southwest, the biggest and most gleeful cluster of live music in all...

Mar 10, 2014

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A-grade B-side albums
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It's a miracle enough when a regular album flows cohesively and tells a story. But when a collection of rarities and b-sides from an artist's entire career gels like the "real" thing, it's...

Oct 22, 2012

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Opinion - Why selling out is super cool
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Didn't see this one coming ... (Image courtesy Rolling Stone/Tyler Golden) It was announced this week that Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong will be joining Christina Aguilera's team as a mentor on NBC's "The Voice."...

Jul 30, 2012

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Rock takes the (Broadway) stage
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Image courtesy SongLyrics.com As a birthday gift to myself tomorrow, I'm seeing Green Day's American Idiot at the Ahmanson Theatre. This live-action stage play based on the NorCal punk trio's essential album of the same...

Apr 21, 2012