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Hit the Decks! It's Whipped Cream
Photo by Tatum MacLean Canadian DJ and producer Whipped Cream started producing and DJing ten years ago. "It started getting serious the day I started," she says. "I knew immediately ... -
Vinyl Minded with Monster Squad
Monster Squad Fire the Faith (Pirates Press) Red vinyl, expanded gatefold insert, with flexidisc Northern California street punk band Monster Squad have been knocking around since '97 and, while members ... -
The Art of Sound at Beat Kitchen, Chicago
Caleb Ramos runs sound at Beat Kitchen in Chicago, and he told us all about it... How long have you been running sound? How did you get into it? I've been ... -
Ear Ringers Can't Do Without Their Fender Jazzmaster
Miguel E. of L.A. indie rockers Ear Ringers told us about his love for his Fender Jazzmaster. Miguel E.: My favorite piece of gear would have to be my Fender ... -
Video of the Week: LL Cool J and Saweetie Describe Their Proclivities
In one of the most thrilling hip-hop collabs in recent years, pioneering veteran LL Cool J has joined forces with buzzing emcee Saweetie for new single and video "Proclivities." "Damn ... -
Hit the Decks! It's SHERIF
Detroit's SHERIF started DJing back in college, around 2005. "I used to play college nights that my fraternity would host at various venues in downtown Detroit," he says. "At the ... -
Vinyl Minded with John Lennon and Max Blansjaar
John Lennon Mind Games (Apple) Ultimate Collection 2LP Despite this writer loving all things Beatles, this Lennon album has always skirted away from the old knowledge banks. The title track ... -
The Art of Sound at El Cid in Silver Lake
Alexander Flood is Production Manager at El Cid in Silver Lake, and he told us all about it... How long have you been running sound? How did you get into ... -
Plasticsoul Can't Do Without Their Danelectro Cool Cat Transparent Overdrive Pedal
Having just performed at International Pop Overthrow, Steven Wilson of L.A. pop-rockers Plasticsoul told us about his beloved Cool Cat Pedal. Steven Wilson: Over the years I've acquired some pretty ... -
Video of the Week: Saweetie Gives Her Best
Grammy-nominated rapped Saweetie has released new single "My Best," with a superb accompanying video. The song is an "unapologetic anthem about knowing your worth!" She's back in school for the ...