Photo by Julia NamanA wise friend once told me, “Be the Leslie Knope of everything you do.” Isn’t that the dream — to try and to succeed, to never give up and to be insanely dedicated to any goal set before you? When sleep-deprived, overworked and stressed to the point of no return, this dream often seems unachievable. Do not give up hope, comrades. To … [Read more...] about Get Ready for a Power Stance
Q&A with Dr. Shenka of Panteon Rococo
With seven albums and two decades of band history to share, Panteon Rococo is on its month-long "XX Anniversary Tour." The tour spans across Germany, California, Texas, North Carolina, Alabama, D.C., New York, Illinois and Colorado. Panteon Rococo, which translates to "Rococo Cemetery," has gained international recognition with its politically-amped lyrics and upbeat … [Read more...] about Q&A with Dr. Shenka of Panteon Rococo
Death Cab for Cutie Rises to New Altitudes
Photo courtesy of Jillian Bradford The Santa Barbara Bowl is an ethereal land with both free filtered water and sanitary bathrooms. It is the nirvana of concert venues. For those of us who have all but risked our lives to see our favorite bands play, fighting mosh pits, grubby drunkards and security guards with vendettas against having fun, the utopia that is the Santa Barbara … [Read more...] about Death Cab for Cutie Rises to New Altitudes
Blue Sky Riders Perform like Old Friends at Smothers
Photos by Julia Naman"Don't even count us in," Kenny Loggins said to his bandmates. "Just do it."Loggins, Georgia Middleman and Gary Burr — the three members composing Blue Sky Riders — kicked off their set Saturday night with "Finally Home," the title song of their 2013 album. Though Pepperdine students appeared to be few and far between in the crowd, Smothers … [Read more...] about Blue Sky Riders Perform like Old Friends at Smothers
Treat yo’ self to some Pumpkin Spice Latte Tunes
Photo by Lauren DavilaIgnore the minutia of logic. Ignore the fact that palm fronds do not turn golden brown and fall off trees, or that the Malibu sun won’t stop beating down anytime soon. Ignore the part in your brain saying, “It’s 90 degrees out. A hot coffee is the last thing I want.” This is a time of celebration. Elation. Caffeination. … [Read more...] about Treat yo’ self to some Pumpkin Spice Latte Tunes
