Michele Reverte

Paste Magazine included Linford Detweiler and Karin Bergquist on its "100 Best Living Songwriters" list. When couples celebrate a major anniversary, it's often said that they've been making beautiful music together for a long time. In the case of Over the Rhine, that description is literally as well as... continue reading on LAist

LIGHTS / Photo by Caitlin Cronenberg If only there could be more pop stars like LIGHTS. The Toronto-based 22-year-old is a refreshing change in an industry where young singers are often better known for their exploits than for their talents. Not only does she make synth-driven "intergalactic music," but... continue reading on LAist

Melody Gardot / Photo by Nicholas Jbara The sound of Melody Gardot's voice feels like a swath of dramatic black and white, evoking images of film noir and mint juleps. In describing her demeanor and jazz-tinged music, words such as vamp, moxie, sass, and verve can't help but emerge.... continue reading on LAist

For the last 15 months, Largo: A Film has traveled the worldwide film festival circuit, and next week it's finally coming home. This award-winning documentary captures the spirit of the old Largo on Fairfax Ave., offering up the venue's signature blend of music and comedy. The film, which was produced... continue reading on LAist

Cinematic Titanic is Joel Hodgson, J. Elvis Weinstein, Mary Jo Pehl, Trace Beaulieu and Frank Conniff As host and creator of Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K), Joel Hodgson and his robot friends shaped the collective sense of humor of a generation. By coaxing jokes out of truly cheesy movies—and... continue reading on LAist