LA-based DJ Santiago Salazar was born and raised in a small barrio in East LA called La Puente, sandwiched right between West Covina and Avocado Heights. His music has roots in Detroit techno, but he acknowledges that he “electrifies” his Mexican roots to complete his sound, which includes elements of salsa and Latino rhythms.
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Tiesto Prepares for Staples Center Takeover
World famous EDM producer Tiesto returns to LA this weekend for a headlining slot at Staples Center on March 2.
LA Band Spotlight: Chloe Chaidez of Kitten
Conversing with Chloe Chaidez, frontwoman of the LA-based rock band Kitten, about music feels like talking to Quentin Tarantino about movies. Every sentence is packed with musical references, every observation fully grounded upon the paleontological striations of music history.
LA Chef: Brock Kleweno of Yamashiro Restaurant
With one of the best views of Hollywood, Chef Brock Kleweno has infused creativity and originality into the Asian-inspired menu at the iconic Yamashiro Restaurant, regularly named one of the most romantic restaurants in LA.
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As one of the architects of house music as we know it today, Mark Kinchen’s career is lined with hit records from his early years in in Detroit to Los Angeles, where he currently calls home.
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From the Beverly Center to Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade, Los Angeles is full of opportunities for retail adventures.
Food Truck Profile: Me So Hungry Truck
The Me So Hungry food truck serves up a delicious menu of burgers, sliders, and fries to hungry Los Angeles diners. We checked in with chef/owner Cory Ewing to see what the LA food truck has been up to lately.
Sunset Marquis Hotel Unveils Celebrity Photos
Acclaimed celebrity photographer Timothy White is known for taking world-famous celebrity photos, but for his latest project he stepped out from behind the camera to curate an exhibition of famous musicians and sports figures at the Morrison Hotel Gallery in the Sunset Marquis hotel.
A House For Lions Preps for Echoplex Residency
The 90s-rock-meets-indie-folk band A House for Lions kicks off a weekly Monday residency in February at the Echoplex. We spoke with vocalist Daniel Norman during an interview.
LA Kings Season Off to a Shaky Start
Defending the Stanley Cup is no easy task. Five games into the 2013 NHL season, and the LA Kings are learning first-hand. Beginning with the home opener, the Kings have failed to continue the dominance from last season’s impeccable playoff run, but there’s still hope.
