I’m currently on a jet plane on my way to Austin, TX for two days of interviews, photos, freebies and whatever else comes my way. Wish me luck!
In the meantime (if you haven’t already), check out KCRW’s coverage of SXSW here.
Le Butcherettes opened for living legend Mike Watt (Minutemen, dos, fIREHOUSE, The Stooges) this past Friday for a night filled with many “firsts”: it was the band’s first gig at The Echo (photos here), the first time playing mostly (all?!) songs off their upcoming debut album Sin Sin Sin, and the first time the new lineup featuring Gabe Serbian of The Locust and Jonathan Hischke of Hella performed together.
I spoke with Teri before the show about the many changes and obstacles she’s faced since Le Butcherettes’ performance at The Troubadour last September, how she met her new bandmates, her new home in Echo Park and life as a musician in Mexico and the USA.
Below is the trailer to the movie mentioned in the last clip, Los Ojos de un Omiso Destino:
Latino solo artist Gustavo Galindo celebrated the release of his highly anticipated debut album with fans at The King King in Hollywood on March 8th. Check out the photos on my Flickr.
Hang The DJ’s & Mucho Wednesdays team up for a Saturday night fashion fest!
Above is the official video for the song “Los Adolescentes” by Chilean Indie/Pop group Dënver (good luck pronouncing the umlaut).
The song is the latest single off their recently-released, second album Música, Gramática, Gimnasia (Music, Grammar, Gym). The track is a dreamy mix of Crystal Castles, Hello Kitty and the best scenes from every John Hughes “coming of age” films of the 1980s.
Continue reading “Direct From Chile: The Innocent Sounds of Dënver”
Sacramento-based Math Rock group Tera Melos launched their first tour of the year at The Echo this past Friday night with the help of opening acts Power Axe and Marnie Stern.
I stepped into the venue as Power Axe closed up their set (thanks mainly to most So Cal drivers’ terrible habit of forgetting their driving skills every time water falls from the sky) Judging from the applause and whistles that followed the end of their set, he bass-and-drum brother duo did an excellent job of warming the crowd up.
To those unfamiliar with Mexican singer/actress Ximena Sariñana, it will come as a shock to know that the appearance of such a tiny, unimposing figure such as herself could set a record for a capacity crowd at La Cita in downtown LA. Hundreds of dedicated fans stood in line a full hour before doors were open to the public for her performance at Mucho Wednesday’s weekly dance party where she premiered a number of songs from her highly-anticipated sophomore album.
Henry Rollins has hit the point in every artist’s/icon’s career where his name becomes an adjective. His contributions to music, politics and entertainment are many and could fill up a multi-volume book. Considering this vast and intimidating mountain of work, I present below a (very) brief summary of his life for those who are just now getting acquainted and want to know what all the fuss is about.
Continue reading “Henry Rollins turns 50: A Brief Guide to Kicking Ass at Everything in Life”
My first slideshow of 2011 for LA Weekly: Giant Robot presents Year of the Rabbit @ GR2.
Afroxander (aka Iván Fernández) 