THE SEX FILES: Happy 2021?
Scrolling across Clips4Sale, as I do for research (and only for research), I came across an interesting fact. Presently, they are celebrating International Fetish Month. Originating in England as National Fetish Day, for the first time, on January 21st, 2008, it soon morphed into International Fetish Day for the very next year, recognized on January More...
Norine Braun: December Falls
Norine Braun December Falls (Norine Braun) The softly strummed guitar and sweetly layered atmospheric noodling of various wind instruments inform “Solstice (This Day the Sun Stands Still),” the opening track More...
Idiot Grins: Thoughts & Prayers
Idiot Grins Thoughts & Prayers (Snug Harbor Records) One certainly wants to love an album that opens with a song called “Satan Is Real.” Americana rock and soul band Idiot Grins’ 4th full-length album is More...
Paul Maged: Culture War
Paul Maged Culture War (Paul Maged) A single slicing guitar melody line and power chords inform Culture War’s quick snapping, the beginning tune of Paul Maged’s new album of the same name. “Simplicity” More...
Eric H. F. Law: Better Angels
Eric H. F. Law Better Angels (Grace Margin Music) Inspired by Peter, Paul, and Mary’s albums, Eric H. F. Law has been writing songs since the age of 14 about his immigrant experience in New York City. On his More...
Grapefruit Sound Lab: Eight Days Across America
Grapefruit Sound Lab Eight Days Across America (Howe Records) A drum machine bass drum pattern, danceable keys, and Sarah Naughton’s spoken and sung vocals on the kinetic “A Song About Freedom,” leads off More...
Don’t Panic! How to Get Urgent Care in Los Angeles Whenever You Need It
Ever since March 4, when the local public health emergency was declared, ordinary life in Los Angeles County has been disrupted and day to day activities have become more complicated. If you’re trying to access More...
The smallest Creature: Magic Beans
The Smallest Creature Magic Beans (The smallest Creature) The smallest Creature is a quartet from Lamaca, a spot in sunny Cyprus. Drawing from sources like U2, Pearl Jam, and even classic bands like Black Sabbath, More...
7 Ways to Keep Calm When Hosting Guests at Home
All festivities provide a perfect time to catch up with family and friends. Planning a meet up at your house can be easy but hosting might be uncomfortable and overwhelming. Visitors may make you feel inadequate, More...
FILM REVIEW: Insert Coin
There’s a history of video games I am unaware of. From what first appeared in suburban homes, fueled by the Atari company, to what we found in the early 80’s arcade arena to what we play in our homes presently, More...
