Derek SedamAssistant Online Editor In 2006, Fullerton quartet Cold War Kids formed an unlikely mash-up that had the blogosphere buzzing thanks to the band’s initial demos that leaked online. Lead singer Nathan Willet’s out-of-the-ordinary tales, combined with the backing of old-school blues guitarist Jon Russell, made the group an unlikely success in its indie genre. The … [Read more...] about ‘Cold War’ is on again for new generation
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‘Brand’ed by one ring to rule them all
Kristen EnglertLife and Arts Assistant At the MTV Video Music Awards on Sun., Sept. 7, Russell Brand took comedy to an uncomfortable level. Brand made his debut in “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” playing a sex-crazed celebrity boyfriend. Although he was supposedly just acting in the role, many discovered after the VMAs that his real-life persona does not seem much different. … [Read more...] about ‘Brand’ed by one ring to rule them all
Go Outdoors: The Santa Paula Punch Bowls
Derek Sedam Assistant Online Editor A student’s account of how a hike in L.A.’s backcountry gave way to more than refreshing pools and renewed friendships. Staring down the barrel of a granite gun, I sat atop 45 feet of slick, hot rock. The invisible push of peer pressure felt like another cold barrel on my back, sending chills down onlookers’ wide-eyed gazes. The water, so … [Read more...] about Go Outdoors: The Santa Paula Punch Bowls
Standing up for laughter
Caitlin WhiteStaff Writer Amidst the surfeit numbers of dead-beat comedy clubs that have invaded Los Angeles, it can be hard to decipher where one will find true laughter versus where one will be over-charged to listen to painfully unfunny jokes. Thankfully, a beacon of light has been found, and that beacon is Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. With theatres in both New York … [Read more...] about Standing up for laughter
‘Do You Know:’ Jessica sings country
Brittany YearoutNews Editor Texas native Jessica Simpson has always had a slight twang in her voice. The 28-year-old, who is currently dating Dallas Cowboy’s quarterback Tony Romo, has been building on her western ties since childhood. As such, it is no surprise that she has gone country in her recent album. However, when comparing her first album “Sweet Kisses,” released in … [Read more...] about ‘Do You Know:’ Jessica sings country