Monthly Archives: July 2011

REVIEW: Cowboys & Aliens

July 29th, 2011 | by Jordan Petersen

Genre isn't the only thing splitting Cowboys & Aliens right down the middle — it's also dividing critics. With a stellar cast, clever writing, stunning images and enough driving action to sustain the desensitized masses, this mash-up knows what it's doing and how to do it.


“Don’t Stop the Music” — Jamie Cullum

July 22nd, 2011 | by Chase Larson

Jamie Cullum transforms a pretty steady and straightforward dance club number into a sultry yet swingin’ jazz jam. We're searching for a perfect, descriptive word that successfully encompasses the overall feel of Cullum’s edition — but we just keep coming back to “sexy.”


“Fireworks” — yOya

July 18th, 2011 | by Melissa Connor

Anyone looking for a solid gateway drug of a single to help them start dabbling into the "folktronic" movement need not look any further. LA natives yOya have just the song for you, mixing folk, pop and electronica


SOUND Summer Playlist ’11 [Side 1, Part B]

July 15th, 2011 | by Randall Castillo

Bring some sunscreen, bust out the flip-flops and be sure to bring a large, colored beach towel as we unveil the second installment of our four-part summer playlist. You won't be sorry


“Safe In LA” — Gold Motel

July 5th, 2011 | by Melissa Connor

"Safe in LA" is a sugary sweet and addictive retro flashback. With a noticeable Beach Boys influence, catchy hook and sweet melody, it will surely become the number one track on any summer playlist


REVIEW: Transformers: Dark of the Moon

July 4th, 2011 | by Jordan Petersen

In two and a half hours, so much happens to so many people and robots, it's essentially impossible to care about any of them. Though an improvement over the horrendous second film, director Michael Bay again establishes himself as a purveyor of cinematic fast food



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