Photos by Julia NamanThe Paper Kites sold out their concert at The Troubadour on Thursday with openers Old Man Canyon, packing the venue so that we were a bunch of denim-clad, hotboxed sardines. Having released a new album "Twelvefour" on Aug. 28, The Paper Kites is touring across North America and Canada with the Vancouver natives, Old Man Canyon, who just released a single … [Read more...] about The Paper Kites Gives First Headline Show in LA
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Bond Leaves on High Note
Photo courtesy of MGM studios “Bond. James Bond.” This is the immortal line that defines the fictional character of British MI6 Secret Service agent 007 — a character whose adventures have created one of the most enduring film franchises imaginable. Played by a multitude of actors — Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton and Pierce … [Read more...] about Bond Leaves on High Note
Raise the Salad Bar
Photos by Gabriella Chan When one enters the Waves Cafe, an overwhelming sensory explosion hits the innocent bystander, who, for the sake of convenience or hunger, has entered this bustling culinary realm. Sometimes it can be quite intimidating to pick a meal, particularly when there is a dictionary-thick stack of orders piling up at The Grill, or if the broccoli-and-apple … [Read more...] about Raise the Salad Bar
Look Out for That Shark
Photos courtesy of Zach LeSinger-songwriter John Anderson, who goes by the stage name John Lowell, is the type of person who is immediately noticeable when he walks into a room. His considerable height of 6’6” could play a part in his prominence, but it’s his positive aura that makes him memorable. Having released an EP in September, Lowell came by for an … [Read more...] about Look Out for That Shark
Pepperdine Probz: When the Ocean Glare is Inconvenient
Pepperdine’s picturesque view is the perk that sets it apart from other small, private schools. However, this week Pepperdine Probz is here to tell you that living next to the ocean is not all fun and games. A near-daily woe of the Malibu student is the unwieldy glare of the ocean. This blinding ocean reflection works its way into multiple daily routines, making designer … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Probz: When the Ocean Glare is Inconvenient