In 1979, before many of us were born, Jello Biafra proclaimed on the Dead Kennedys' first single: "I am Governor Jerry Brown / My aura smiles / And never frowns / Soon I will be president... more ›

I was first introduced to The Knux on a late Monday night back in June 2007. Instead of staying at home and resting up for the next work day, I decided to take Interscope up on their invitation to check out the latest addition to their roster perform at the Viper Room. That was a brilliant decision. As I said in my review of their show, "the hours of shut eye lost were worth the chance to have my eyes open to something new and fresh from a genre of music that has been putting me to sleep." more ›

Liquid Kitty's annual punk rock BBQs have been such a success, this Sunday they are hosting a special Winter BBQ. What better to chase away the rain than with colorful drinks and hard-core thrash? Some dogs on the grill? Done! And all for the low, low, price of FREE. more ›

That's heavy stuff indeed. And like it or not, those days are gone. more ›

Sex music is great, but lets face it. How many times have you turned on your radio or playlist during your most intimate moments, only to have that insufferable "Neil with the Deal" blaring across the room or that random Dead Kennedys song you forgot to uncheck from your iTunes? It can happen to the best of us. However, sex music can be a very technical science, what with tempos, vocals, and segues to work with to create just the right atmosphere. Obviously not everyone likes to have sex to the same music; I just felt like sharing a list that I often refer to. More specifically, this is my "Music to Have Sex To" list, which differs greatly from my "Music to Make Love To" list and my "Music to Fuck To" list. I'll post the latter when I get to know you better. Oh, and please leave your suggestions as well! more ›

I have never in my life thought that the following words would ever escape my lips: "Wow! That Flock of Seagulls song is AWESOME!!!" But that day has come: and so too has Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the Eighties, the latest installment in the worldwide gaming phenomenon/franchise. You now have thirty more classic songs to RAWK OUT on, including such favorites as Skid Row's "Eighteen and Life," White Lion's "Radar Love," and of course,... more ›

Last month the American Cinematheque screened the ultra-rare early '80s classic "Urgh! A Music War", a collection of new wave and punk groups (Devo, The Cramps, X, Dead Kennedys, The Police, etc.) that were bubbling under and destined to make it big. more ›

Sherlock Poems @ The Gig more ›

Sound of Music @ Hollywood Bowl more ›