The Heavy Guilt to scale down Becker stage

Photo courtesy: Rebecca Joelson

As another semester begins for students at Cal State Fullerton, so does another series of weekly concerts at the Becker Amphitheater.

Every Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m., the stage of the outdoor music venue will be taken over by a new band to provide an hour of amplified entertainment for the campus.

The first band to seize control of the amphitheater is The Heavy Guilt, a San Diego-based rock ‘n’ roll band.

From an array of musical backgrounds, this six-man band is approaching the release of its third while continuing to aspire toward the ultimate music haven: a record deal.

Alfred Howard and Josh Rice were former members of the funk band K23. In 2008, when the rise of gas prices and vocal exhaustion made touring more difficult, the band called it quits.

When Howard and Rice were once again ready to pursue music careers, an email brought them exactly who they were looking for, singer Erik Canzona. From there, phone calls were made and friends joined together, thus creating The Heavy Guilt.

Today the band consists of Alfred Howard (writer), Josh Rice (keyboard), Erik Canzona (lead vocals), Jason Littlefield (bass), Sean Martin (guitar) and Jenny Merullo (drums).

With a sound that is part rock ‘n’ roll, indie and Americana, the band will release its self-titled album showcasing their new amped up sound, due sometime in April.

There is no doubt that their sound has evolved from the first two albums. Their first album, Lift Us Up From This, was released in 2009, followed by 2011’s In the Blood.

“Truth be told, playing slow brooding folk songs in loud bars on weekend nights is a challenge that our amps and attitudes rose to,” said Howard. “To eclipse the whiskey warmed conversation of a Friday night dive bar we needed to be louder and more engaging.”

He adds that for now the quiet ballads that shaped much of their early career will be played only “when people are familiar enough to care.”

The upcoming album will only show the evolution and progress made by the band and according to lead singer Canzona, it is the best work they have done yet.

“It combines the simplicity and richness of the first album with the live energy of the second,” said Canzona. “It’s the album I’ve always wanted to be a part of.”

With the new year, The Heavy Guilt has a new agenda and a new album. They plan to hit the road in support of their forthcoming album and gain more exposure outside of their hometown.

For those attending the live show at Becker Amphitheater, you can expect their rustic Americana folk rock sound, only amped up for the enjoyment of a live audience.

“It’s kind of like our albums on steroids,” Canzona said.

The show at the Becker Amphitheatre is free for everyone and takes place between the Titan Student Union and the Pollak Library. For more information on the band, visit their website: TheHeavyGuilt.com.

 

 

This article was written for the Daily Titan and ran on 1/28/2013. Link: http://www.dailytitan.com/2013/01/heavy-guilt-to-scale-down-becker-stage/

2012’s good, bad and unwelcome

 

Courtesy of MCT

People and Things that wouldn’t be missed in 2013:

Every year, sometimes every season, people find themselves trying new styles, exploring new avenues, revisiting old ones and often following the trends of popular culture.

Sometimes these trends end up being staples to a new era in technology, fashion or social media. But admit it, sometimes you just want to punch the next person who starts dancing “Gangnam Style.”

Some of the things that most people wouldn’t mind saying goodbye to for 2013 include: Yes, we already gave it away, “Gangnam Style.” Both the song and the dance from K-Pop sensation Psy have had their fair share of attention.

The song is borderline “Macarena” with how repetitive and trendy it was, but it’s just time that he either releases a new hit or people stop playing it.

Staying on the music scene, a few of the tween heartthrobs that most wouldn’t mind seeing go (into either an insane asylum or a desolate island in the middle of nowhere with no bottle to send messages in) would be Taylor Swift, known to all KROQ listeners as Taydolf Switler, and Justin Bieber.

The reasons for leaving these two gems in 2012 should be obvious, so the long list isn’t even going to be bothered with.

Another couple of Hollywood gems that shouldn’t be allowed to make the pop-culture trend shift into 2013 are Lindsay Lohan and Amanda Bynes.

In fact, all young child stars that have been arrested more than once should probably just give up.

Although there may be many more people and things that could be mentioned on the list of things that should stay in 2012, there are a variety of new trends that many can’t get enough of, and for good reason!

People and Things that we can’t wait to see next year: 

Give the world more Instagram! Although Facebook owns the smartphone application, many users have actually started using it more than the parent company.

With the ability to share photos instead of trying to think of funny or smart status updates, Instagram is definitely something that will stick around.

Who doesn’t love seeing the hashtag pages dedicated to puppies, sloths and purple hair?

Speaking of purple hair, some beauty trends that should stick around in the new year include “ombre” hair and accented fingernails.

The “ombre” style is best described as a darker shade from root to about 70 percent of the hair length with a lighter color (usually blonde) for the remaining 30 percent of the hair length.

Accent nails, although many take them to a ridiculous level with 3-D images and such, are most easily described as having one different colored nail, which is called the “accent nail.”

Going back to the digital online media, another thing that has saved many people from boredom or creative stunts, thanks should be given to Pinterest.

A site dedicated to helping people everywhere cook, decorate and bring out all kinds of creative juices.

As far as the celebrities that haven’t been voted off the island, so to speak, it’s fairly easy to assume that most people (both men and women) can’t get enough of Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Mila Kunis. Talented, funny and extremely easy on the eyes, these two are welcome in 2013 with open arms.

Another welcome trend is the food truck. Although they have been around for years, the hype that took over the world of the food truck business is not something to be overlooked.

With pit stops that make lunch easy and accessible, coming to you instead of wasting your own gas and delicious food for reasonable prices, food trucks are only getting bigger.

So even though not everyone is on Instagram or Pinterest, and not everyone is a Mila Kunis or Joseph Gordon-Levitt fan, these various trends and people have proven to be something to pay attention to for the future.

 

 

This article was written for and ran in The Daily Titan. Link: http://www.dailytitan.com/2012/12/2012s-good-bad-and-unwelcomed/

Essentials to perfect the pin-up look

Photo illustration by Blanca Navarro

Whether you are getting gussied up for a big date, a holiday party or New Year’s Eve, a different style that fits any special occasion is the pin-up look. The term pin-up generally refers to models and centerfolds, but it can also correspond to the graphic and often cartoon-like images of turn of the century models.

Some of the most notorious pin-up models that have heavily influenced the rockabilly culture and look include Bettie Page, Betty Grable, Veronica Lake and Ava Gardner.

Bettie Page, although perhaps lesser known than Marilyn Monroe (who actually has more covers!), contributed her infamous bangs to the modern rockabilly and pin-up look that is used today. The “Bettie bangs” are a staple for women in the rockabilly culture.

For ladies who wish to mimic these glamour turn of the century styles, a few essentials will help you on your way.

Perfect hair accessory:

A flower or bow can compliment any outfit, spicing up both casual or evening wear. With some help from Michaels and a glue gun, hair flowers are easily made at home, which also makes them more unique. Clipped into the side of a down style, or with a victory-roll updo, accessories always had a flare.

Polka Dots:

The awful polka dots of your parents ‘70s youth is no more. Today one can easily match the trendy print with cuffed jeans or even a black pencil skirt.

Leopard Print:

No longer is the animalistic jungle print associated with Peggy Bundy from Married With Children. The print, often seen in re-prints with Bettie Page posing provocatively either on top of rugs, in costumes or next to actual leopards, is a staple in the rockabilly trend. But like all things, this should be used in moderation. Too much leopard and things can get ugly. Usually the print is to add a splash or something special to an otherwise average outfit. A leopard cardigan can go a long way, especially with a basic black tank or T-shirt.

Petticoats/crinolines:

The once torturous requirements that women in the 19th century were imprisoned by are actually still around! Used frequently for volume and to give an extra boost to any swing style dress, they add flair and fun to your party dress. No lady needs limp and lifeless fabric in their party dress when these updated (thus more comfortable) petticoats and crinolines will add spring to your swing.

Red lipstick:

With the advances that technology has made, it’s no wonder that cosmetics have taken giant leaps forward since the original era that made red lipstick so sexy. With various shades of red that can literally match any skin tone, all day wear and smudge proof qualities, it’s a wonder more women don’t don sexy lips. With an application that can last all night, red lips are the perfect finish to the perfect pin-up look.

Additional tips to help you along with the perfect pin-up look would be to lay a thick coat of black eyeliner, with the ends winged out. The cat-eye liner will draw attention to your eyes and very little shadow is needed with this look. It goes especially well with sultry red lips.

Whether you are new to trying out this style, or a longtime participant of the rockabilly and pin-up culture, these basics should help you on your way or for that one big night out!

This article was written for and ran in The Daily Titan. Link: http://www.dailytitan.com/2012/12/essentials-to-perfect-the-pin-up-look/

Endorsements from the A, B and C lists of Hollywood

As with most political elections in this country, the citizens are listening attentively to the primary candidates: President Barack Obama and GOP nominee Mitt Romney.

They are watching and studying debates, researching and fact checking, but most importantly, they are watching for the endorsements from the Hollywood elite.

Don’t lie. You know your interest is peaked anytime an A-list actor or musician or even a C-list businessman gives an endorsement  hoping to sway the polls.

This year is no different, with a range of publicly mocked as well as publicly applauded endorsements. Some of the most notable came from Hollywood actor and director Clint Eastwood.

Eastwood’s appearance at the Republican National Convention was the cause of not only attention, but also mockery.

His speech ended with a bizarre and seemingly unscripted rant (from the usually scripted actor) at an empty chair that was occupied by an imaginary President Obama.

On the other end of the celebrity spectrum is the rock icon Bruce Springsteen, who has played at rallies (most likely in four-hour increments) in support of President Obama.

Courtesy of MCT

Boss on Obama: ‘Born in the USA’

“Right now, there is a choice going on in America, and I’m happy that we live in a country where we all participate in that process. For me, President Obama is our best choice because he has a vision of the United States as a place where we are all in this together. We’re still living through very hard times but justice, equality and real freedom are not always a tide rushing in. They are more often a slow march, inch by inch, day after long day. I believe President Obama feels these days in his bones and has the strength to live them with us and to lead us to a country ‘…where no one crowds you and no one goes it alone.’ That’s why I plan to be in Ohio and Iowa supporting the re-election of President Obama to lead our country for the next four years,” wrote Bruce Springsteen.

Courtesy of MCT

Dirty Harry talks dirty to Obama

“I know what you’re thinking, you’re thinking: What’s a movie tradesman doing out here? They’re all left wingers out there, left of Lenin!’” said Eastwood. “There are a lot of conservative people, moderate people, Republicans, Democrats in Hollywood . . . The conservative people by the nature of the word play it closer to the vest. . . Believe me, they’re there,” Eastwood said. “So I. . . so I’ve got Mr. Obama sitting here.  And he’s. . . I was going to ask him a couple of questions. But. . . you know about. . . I remember three and a half years ago, when Mr. Obama won the election. And though I was not a big supporter, I was watching that night when he was having that thing and they were talking about hope and change and they were talking about, yes we can, and it was dark outdoors, and it was nice, and people were lighting candles.”

This article was written for the Daily Titan and published on 11/7/12. Link below:

http://www.dailytitan.com/2012/11/endorsements-from-the-a-b-and-c-lists-of-hollywood/

Book: The touring man’s bible

Courtesy of Chuck Ragan

It seems that too often, the fans, skeptics and dreamers that make up society believe in the fantastic and unbelievable stories of excess that have come to be associated with the touring musician.

Somewhere between the ‘70s and ‘80s a notion was born: the idea that the life of the touring musician consists of countless parties and binges that include alcohol, women and drugs in the most outlandish forms.

Chuck Ragan’s new book, The Road Most Travelled, paints a very different picture for readers.

Ragan began his life on the road at a young age. In the early ‘90s his path on “the road” continued with his long-running punk rock band, Hot Water Music, later as a folk artist and eventually with his multi-artist touring ensemble, The Revival Tour.

The Road Most Travelled talks about the struggles, sacrifices and pitfalls that touring musicians face.

Each chapter, with a unique voice and a different person’s story, only reinforces the dedication needed to live a healthy and happy life while on the road.

The book in its own way can be thought of as the touring man’s bible.

Although the forward of the book is the only portion that Ragan wrote, each short chapter that follows comes from someone else who has lived or continues to live his or her life on the road.

“Travelers who thrive on a path of sensory overload will find an abundant supply of knowledge and wisdom from marvels found and faults defined—as long as they keep their eyes and ears open. Every one of these lives has a story, and every one of those stories has an origin and a reason. And every now and again, someone may be willing to share their story of the joy and tragedy of the road most traveled,” wrote Ragan.

The various tales of disaster, stories of experience and the tips for safe journeys that follow Ragan’s forward range from thoughtful and touching to humorous and slightly disgusting.

The reader can laugh along with one story while being shocked by the near death experiences of another.

Be it another musician, tour manager or bus driver, each story gives insight into the life that exists behind the curtain.

The life that moves like a caravan, from one venue to the next, be it by plane, train or bus.

These men and women who live this life do so at a pace that would wear most people out.

These stories are about the reality of a traveller’s life.

These insights can be seen not only as words of wisdom for those travelling “the road,” but for life.

The constant themes of friendship, courtesy and respect that resonate throughout are a complete contradiction to the “girls, girls, girls” lifestyle that many still associate with musicians and entertainers.

The various contributors to the book include Frank Turner, Brian Fallon (Gaslight Anthem), Al Barr (Dropkick Murphys) and Brent Harding (Social Distortion) among many others.

Another co-author is Goldy, drummer for the band Yellow Red Sparks.

With 16 years of experience on the road, he is a veteran of the trade who shares some knowledge about what it takes to survive not only on the road, but also as someone dedicated to his or her craft.

“Usually the people that last in this crazy world are the ones who have a good head on their shoulders and stay motivated and passionate about what they’re doing,” wrote Goldy.

But musicians like Goldy were not the only contributors. Sylvia Hahn is a booking agent in Berlin, and has 13 years of experience with musicians on the road.

Although she works on the other side of the wall, so to speak, she knows what it takes to successfully balance the needs and wants between promoters and entertainers.

“Some of the most important things, though, are just simple rules most people stick to in everyday life, anyway: Be honest, reasonable, respectful and friendly,” wrote Hahn.

But don’t take this book, the stories in it, and the words of wisdom and travel advice from these road warriors to mean that they know it all.

The book is also full of the knowledge that they are lucky and grateful to be doing something they love so much for a living.

Whether readers think the book is a survival guide depends on the person’s outlook.

It can easily serve as a reminder that all dreams, however large, can only be achieved through hard work, sacrifice and constant effort.

Ragan, along with many others, continues down the hard and windy road.

His grandfather asked him when he was a young boy if he loved playing the guitar, he replied that he did.

The advice that followed is still something that he carries with him today.

“Well, you’re a damn fool if you ever put it down, and don’t let anyone tell you any different.”

 

 

 

 

 

This article was written for The Daily Titan and ran on Oct. 31, 2012. Link below:

http://www.dailytitan.com/2012/10/book-the-touring-mans-bible/

MTV talks more tweet than music

This article/review on last week’s VMA awards ran on 9/10/2012 in The Daily Titan. Overall, the awards were disappointing in everything from their constant mentions of Twitter and “tweets,” the lack of comedy from Kevin Hart, and the lack of music being mentioned in general (not to mention the lip-synched performances from more than one artist).

Hope you enjoy the review!

Courtesy of MCT

In years past, MTV viewers have been treated to award shows with shocking, funny and always-vulgar banter that takes place between host and nominees.

The 2012 Video Music Awards (VMAs) drifted not only from the crude humor that audiences have grown accustomed to, but also away from the once witty and must-watch show it once was.

Kevin Hart, the pint-sized comedian, was this year’s host. Hart did not appear throughout the show often, and it was almost forgettable that he was in fact the host.

He didn’t have the frequent comedy skits that viewers might recall from MTV’s past award shows (think Jimmy Fallon as Nelly and Ben Stiller as Tom Cruise’s stunt double).

This was his first time hosting the VMAs, and as a whole the VMAs felt like an entirely different show.

What felt like fewer performances, fewer skits, fewer jokes – well… you get the picture–was crunched down into two hours of rushed entertainment.

The various MTV correspondents kept blathering about how many tweets they were getting instead of taking those minutes to give the viewers at home a better show.

It would have been nice if there were less tweet talk and more music talk.

Aside from the lukewarm presentation that viewers got, the performances were exceptional and the winners were thankful.

For those who missed the highs of the show, the charades were kicked off by a performance from Rihanna.

After her balloon-filled performance that featured house DJ Calvin Harris, Katy Perry presented the first award of the night for Best Pop Video to the Brit boy band sensation One Direction.

One Direction later snagged a second Moonman for the category of Best New Artist, for which they seemed genuinely appreciative.

The next performer was Pink, who pranced around in short shorts and suspenders. With a flock of dancing lips beside her, she belted her latest hit, “Blow Me One Last Kiss,” live for the first time.

The rest of the night was filled with performances from One Direction, Frank Ocean, Alicia Keys, 2 Chainz featuring Lil Wayne, Green Day and Taylor Swift.

Some performances packed more punch while a few lacked the usual enthusiasm you might expect.

The second award of the night went to Chris Brown for Best Male Video, for his song “Turn Up The Music.”

Snagging the next Moonman of the night was Brown’s rival Drake, who won the VMA for Best Hip- Hop Video for his song “HYFR,” which featured Lil Wayne.

The hip-hop family continued to reel in the awards when Nicki Minaj took home a Moonman for Best Female Video for her song “Starships.”

The last on-air award that was shown during the broadcast was the winner for Video Of The Year, which was handed over to a very confident Rihanna.

Some of the off-air awards that were apparently deemed not worthy enough to fit into the running time were as follows: Best Rock Video went to Coldplay for their song “Paradise” and Best Video With a Message went to Demi Lovato for her song “Skyscraper”.

Katy Perry’s video “Wide Awake” won for Video With The Best Art Direction; M.I.A. won for Best Direction for a Video; and Best Visual Effects went to Skrillex for “First Of The Year.”

Today, MTV is still trying to churn out music award shows when even their own channel (dedicated to music television) announces more about the number of tweets being turned out rather than an interview or performance with an actual musician.

 

 

http://www.dailytitan.com/2012/09/mtv-talks-more-tweet-than-music/

Article ran in The Daily Titan on 9/10/2012

Fall under the magic of The Spell

Here is a profile I did for the Detour section of The Daily Titan on The Spell. They are a band from Signal Hill, Calif. who performed at Becker Amphitheater last week (9/5/2012) as part of a weekly concert series. I hope you enjoy the piece!

Photo by Robert Huskey

Gracing the stage at the Becker Amphitheater on Wednesday, is The Spell. A band whose soul, funk and dance rhythms are unlike anything else out in the music world today.

The weekly show at Becker Amphitheater, located just outside of the Titan Student Union and the campus bookstore, will take place from noon to 1 p.m.

The Long Beach-based group is comprised of Josh Brown (lead vocals), Andrew “Andy” Kiddoo (guitar and keyboards), Branden Murray (drums), Tone Blair (bass), Steve Mathews (guitar and backup vocals), and Amanaka Yancey (backup vocals and hand percussions.)

The Spell came from the ashes of a former band, On Blast, which included members Brown, Kiddoo and Blair. On Blast, which disbanded in late 2010, was heavily hip-hop influenced and did a lot of sampling.

In early 2011, The Spell united and set out on a new musical mission. The Spell has created a sound that literally refuses to be defined and cannot fit neatly into a single musical genre.

Instead, the band’s sound seems to have its toe in every musical pond imaginable, which has turned out to be very good for the fans.

Although all the members seem reluctant to label their music for the sake of simplicity, their sound can best be described as a blend of “electro hippie blues rock,” according to Kiddoo.

When you see the band perform at the amphitheater you will have a feeling of déjà vu during each song that they perform. “Heartless” can be described as a mixture of Muddy Waters, Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin all mixed into one song. Still other sounds lurk in their music.

“Never Hurt You”  is much more tame as far as the sound of the blues guitar goes, but instead it has an explosion of dance beats that will make almost anyone want to move around.

“Some (songs) are very bluesy and some are electronic, some are ‘70s funk soul stuff,” Blair said.

The band will perform the 11 songs that make up their EP, HA HA VWAH LAH, as well as some of their personal favorites that they like to perform.

If you are not familiar with The Spell, you soon will be. Along with their upcoming show at the amphitheater, the band’s savvy business sense has landed them an upcoming web-based Intel commercial which will feature one of their songs as the background track.

The band has also made headway playing at musical hotspots like the Viper Room in Hollywood, The House of Blues and even at art galleries in San Francisco.

Of all the stages they’ve played on though, Yancey said that the House of Blues was by far her favorite.

“The sound quality was just ridiculous,” she said.

Adding to the quality and diversity of the group’s sound is the fact that they all collaborate during songwriting.

Unlike some groups with a designated writer, The Spell bounces sounds, ideas, and lyrics off of one another. The whole process is a team effort.

From the remains of On Blast to all the sounds that make up The Spell, one thing is certain: the group will continue to grow and evolve musically.

“The only constant is change, it will be natural progressions and growths,” Yancey said. “People will get better.”

From their time mixing hip hop beats, they have developed a talent for sampling and being influenced by different types of music, which is likely why they are so hard to define in their newer manifestation that is The Spell.

http://www.dailytitan.com/2012/09/fall-under-the-magic-of-th-spell/

This article ran in The Daily Titan on 9/4/2012

OC Fair: Fair on your wallet?

Summer after summer, the residents in and around Orange County, Calif. flock to the fairgrounds in Costa Mesa to get their fix of fried foods, overpriced beers, concerts, and farm animals.

The first fair took place shortly after Orange County was formed in 1889. The fair was originally a simple five-day event that included a horse race and a few exhibitions.

Nothing like the deep-fried food mecca it is today with wild rides and wild animals around every corner.

The fair is always a big event for most OC residents. This summer it ran from July 13 to Aug. 12 and attracted over a million people.

Although, this year’s number of attendees dropped slightly from the all-time high of 1.4 million in 2011 to 1.3 million.

But, 1.3 million attendees is still quite a turnout when you consider how much each person or each family is likely to spend while at the fair.

Whether fairgoers are coming out to see the concerts, eat the fried food, scream on the rickety rides, or just walk through the entrance, one thing is certain–-money is being spent.

It’s almost impossible not to escape a day at the fair without making a dent in your wallet, even when you think you are being conservative.

Shannon James Aguirre said she and her family of three spent over $100 within the first hour, which included parking and tickets.

“It’s definitely a little costly,” Aguirre said with a smile.

Costly is certainly one word to describe the prices, but it still fares better than other amusement parks in Southern California such as Disneyland.

When comparing the two vastly different attractions in terms of parking, ticket and food costs, one conclusion is undeniable: although the fair is pricey, and those $5 french fries and $7 Bud Lights make us cringe, the fair is far more friendly to your wallet than Disneyland.

Although the two have only a slight difference in their parking rates, which for a standard size car or motorcycle is $15 at Disneyland and $7 at the fair, it’s their ticket and food prices that can make a big difference for patrons.        Ticket prices for the fair and Disneyland are priced nowhere near each other.

For the sake of simplicity only general admission adult tickets will be compared, not the online deals or discount tickets that are frequently available for the OC Fair.

An adult ticket at Disneyland for one park is $87. If one feels the need to visit both Disneyland and California Adventure, the ticket price for one day jumps to $125.

The fair, with its stop-and-go attitude that tries to make the most out of each county, allows patrons a visit for a mere $11.

Ticket prices are only the beginning though. People come to the fair year after year for more reasons than cheap tickets. More deep-fried reasons.

With row after row of food stands, you will always find a fix for your cravings at the fair. Even if you just want a simple snack like a corn dog or some French fries, the fair will meet your needs.

With prices at nearly all the food trucks, stands and tents lower than $15, the Orange County Fair wins another round against Disneyland.

Disneyland has roughly ten options from their 30+ restaurant choices that average $14.99 a person. The rest of the dining options are priced at $15 or more per person. This does not include any snack stands.

A Bud Light at California Adventure will cost you $6 while the fair is upwards of $7 for the beer.

Food, beer and ticket talk aside, wherever you choose to spend your day, purse strings will have to be loosened. It’s that simple.

The 1.3 million patrons that visited the fairgrounds this summer and the millions that visit Disneyland each year only prove that people are willing to pay for a day of rides, food, and crowds.

Although both attractions will hit your wallet fairly hard, one will hit it just a little bit harder.

This article was written for The Daily Titan and published on 8/27/12

http://www.dailytitan.com/2012/08/oc-fair-fair-on-your-wallet/

Back in Action!

My goodness!

Apparently that old saying is true: time flies when you’re having fun! (Or when you are neck-deep in working on your first newspaper of the semester)

Although my short absence may not have been noticed by many, if any, I am back and happy and proud to bring you some great new things. I will continue my “Weekly Underrated” blog later this week, and hopefully bring back a tune that is either forgotten, hidden, buried or brand new.

I have been working my little butt off as the new Detours Desk assistant editor at the Daily Titan, and I am going to be linking some of my new work that came out in this week’s pages.

Although I have dedicated my blog to music, I will post miscellaneous works as well, including one kick-ass interview with the amazing author, Richard Kadrey, about his upcoming novel, The Devil Said Bang.

This is the fourth installment in his Sandman Slim series, and I was honestly quite giddy about the interview and his answers. I will post the story as well as the Q&A that I did with him.

For now, I’m just excited to start working on some new music reviews and ravings!

Cheers!

Your Musical Muse