Photo courtesy of Sarah McColganAside from having a great haircut, Luis Dubuc brings a whole bag of knick knacks to LA's electronic music scene. Under the stage name, Mystery Skulls, Dubuc's music is a cross-pollination of good vibes. His 2014 debut album "Forever" is an eclectic mix of funk, disco and soul across the soundboard.Dubuc recently signed with Warner Bros. Records … [Read more...] about Q&A with the Man Behind Mystery Skulls (and His Cats)
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Concert Corner: Albert Hammond Jr. at the Teragram Ballroom
Photos by Haley LaninghamThis past Wednesday, I threw on a dress around 7:30 p.m. and headed out alone to the Teragram Ballroom in Downtown Los Angeles to cover a concert of Albert Hammond Jr., otherwise known as "the old guitarist for The Strokes." I had no idea who this person was, but was excited at the prospect of grabbing my press pass and judging him for the sake of … [Read more...] about Concert Corner: Albert Hammond Jr. at the Teragram Ballroom
Mac DeMarco Goes Wild in Buenos Aires
Mac DeMarco, the crazy-Canadian singer-songwriter, recently made a stop in Buenos Aires, playing Club Groove with local band Los Asteroids. This marked the second time he has visited the Argentine Capital, packing a full house of some of his most dedicated and diehard fans. DeMarco played selections from his five studio albums, including his critically acclaimed “Salad … [Read more...] about Mac DeMarco Goes Wild in Buenos Aires
Banderas Stars in So-So Rescue Film ‘The 33’
Photo courtesy of WarnerBros StudiosMovies focusing on real-life disasters are fascinating because they affirm the durability of human creativity and the human spirit, and because they serve as lessons in how to avoid similar disasters in the future. Films like these may be predictable and stale to some, but if executed well, they can be intense, and even moving. How does … [Read more...] about Banderas Stars in So-So Rescue Film ‘The 33’
Pepperdine Probz: When the Caf Music is Audible
This week, Pepperdine Probz would like to direct your attention to one of the true mysteries of the Malibu campus: Caf music. Reflect for a moment. Have you ever entered the Caf and thought, “Wow, this playlist is killer”? Of course not — it’s the Caf, and its music is amazingly and consistently bad. As a creative exercise, I want to envision the person … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Probz: When the Caf Music is Audible