I missed the boat on getting as many CDs reviewed as I wanted to in 2008 (a subtle hint at a 2009 resolution of mine) so here are some stellar albums that deserve more than the short mention they are receiving below: more ›

Artist: Various Album: CINEMATIC: Classic Film Music Remixed Label: Six Degrees Records Release Date: 09/11/2007 Finally an album for hardcore cinephiles and downtempo/electronica fans - lucky me, I'm a denizen of both camps. Producer Bob Duskis paired up film classics by Ennio Morricone, Henry Mancini, and Nino Rota with electronica producers like: King Britt, the Bombay Dub Orchestra, Bent, and Gaudi. OK, let's be careful here, there are hardcore cinephiles who will demand that nobody... more ›

A collection of tunes from several of the bands/musicians reviewed or highlighted by LAist staffers during the month of April 2007. LAist April 2007 Medley: Iggy Pop – Nighclubbing Nirvana – Negative Creep Lily Allen – Smile Lemonheads – Hate Your Friends The Jesus and Mary Chain – Taste of Candy Sonic Youth – Silver Rocket CeU – Malemolencia Bombay Dub Orchestra – Feel (Thievery Corporation Remix)... more ›

Grindhouse Monday and Tuesday it's The Muthers, a combination blaxploitation and women-in-prison flick that stars Janine Bell and Rosanne Katon as a pirate duo who must rescue Bells sister from the private jail of an evil coffee plantation owner, followed by Fight for Your Life, a revenge thriller about a pacifist black minister whose family is taken hostage and tortured by a trio of convicts, until he finally snaps and wreaks his vengeance. Wednesday and... more ›

Artist: Bombay Dub Orchestra Album: Remixed EP Release Date: 9/22/2006 Label: Six Degrees Records The Bombay Dub Orchestra is spinning a live set at the opening gala of the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles on Tuesday night. Their self-titled album came out just less than a year ago but for those not quite ready to take such a big bite of electronified Bollywood and cinematic central asian soundscapes, a small remix project may... more ›

The Indian Film Festival celebrates its fifth anniversary this year and is now six days long. The festival takes place at the incredible ArcLight Hollywood, get tickets HERE. more ›