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Take an “Adventure” with Madeon’s Debut Album

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Photo courtesy of Madeon/FacebookAfter five years of singles and remixes, the French music producer Madeon finally made his first full-length album debut with "Adventure." For those who have followed his music through the years and are used to his fast-paced electronic compositions, Madeon's official premiere may be a shock. The colorful and elaborate tones still remain, but … [Read more...] about Take an “Adventure” with Madeon’s Debut Album

These Apps Changed My Life

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Photo Courtesy of SpotifyIt's amazing the profound influence those tiny, glowing squares have on daily life — the organizational, educational and musical capabilities of IOS and Android apps in our lives. Through an interesting and happy coincidence, I encountered three such apps this month which have markedly improved my life and inspired me share the wealth. All are … [Read more...] about These Apps Changed My Life

Ben Howard Rocks Los Angeles

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Photos by Matt Benton British singer-songwriter Ben Howard stopped in LA on Feb. 10 for his “I Forget Where We Were” North American tour where he played to a full crowd at the large Shrine Auditorium in South Downtown LA. His show featured songs from his new album released in October 2014 that peaked in numerous international music charts. His tour stopped in 27 cities … [Read more...] about Ben Howard Rocks Los Angeles

“Mortdecai” Backfires with Audiences, Critics

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Photo courtesy of Mortdecai/FacebookWhen people hear the name Johnny Depp, they might immediately associate him with the concept of a successful entertainer. An A-lister with an eccentric and quirky personality, he made himself known in the ‘80s and ‘90s through “A Nightmare on Elm Street” and Tim Burton’s “Edward Scissorhands” and … [Read more...] about “Mortdecai” Backfires with Audiences, Critics