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Brett Callwood
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Senior editor at Music Connection, reporter at Culver City News, Gardena Valley News, and City News Service.
Hit the Decks! Brazilian electronic artist Bruno Furlan.
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Hit the Decks! It's Brazilian artist Bruno Furlan
Hit the Decks! It's Bruno Furlan. Brazilian electronic artist Bruno Furlan sys that he started DJing when he was a child.
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December 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Sultry, jazzy alt-pop artist Samantha Leah told us about her love for an Alina Baraz/Galimatias gem.
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My Favorite Album: Samantha Leah Digs Urban Flora
Alina Baraz and Galimatias Urban Flora (Ultra/Mom + Pop) Sultry, jazzy alt-pop artist Samantha Leah told us about her love for an Alina Baraz/Galimatias gem. Samantha Leah: It’s such a tough question ...
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December 15, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Vinyl Minded, Gift Guide Edition Vol. 1
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December 15, 2025 at 7:21 PM
"Let's hear it for the grebos, the crusties and the goths!" Carter USM songs improve with age.
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December 11, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Solo artist and beloved member of The Dils and Rank & File Chip Kinman told us about his harmonica love.
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Chip Kinman Can't Do Without His Harmonica
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December 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Video of the Week: Hip-hop star Ice Spice has dropped new single and video 'Thootie," featuring a stellar guest spot by Dominican rapper Tokischa.
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Video of the Week: Ice Spice Drops Thootie
Hip-hop star Ice Spice has dropped new single and video 'Thootie," featuring a stellar guest spot by Dominican rapper Tokischa. "This was a fun record for me. It's the first-time people are actually h...
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December 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Hit the Decks! It's classically trained British DJ and producer NLI.
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Hit the Decks! It's Techno DJ and Producer NLI
Hit the Decks! It's NLIHit the Decks! It's NLI. Classically trained British DJ and producer NLI was a concert pianist before she became a techno artist.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Thoughts on La Bohème at the LA Opera.
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A Night at the Opera: La Bohème
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December 8, 2025 at 11:08 PM
What's the best part of British '80s banger Hazel O'Connor's "Eighth Day?" Is it the insistent, anthemic, epic chorus, or the verses that build and build? Perhaps it's O'Connor's musically mechanical vocals, or the Tron-esque video.
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Staff Picks with Hazel O'Connor,Replacements,Bloodhound Gang
Senior Editor Brett Callwood Hazel O'Connor "Eighth Day What's the best part of this British '80s banger? Is it the insistent, anthemic, epic chorus, or the verses that build and build? Perhaps it's O...
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December 5, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The warm, gooey roll and tasty cinnamon filling is enhanced no end by the banana cream and wafers. It simultaneously feels different and familiar. Much like everything at Cinnamom, that’s a great combination.
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Cinnamom Bakery creates new delights from old favorites - Culver City News
The final eatery on our excursion through the conveniently-housed delights at Culver City Cuisine saw us venture into the world of the decadent dessert. Again, we were left to wonder at the magnificen...
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December 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Local jazz man Izaak Weatherwax has a Saturday evening residency at the Culver Hotel, so he told the News about what he has coming up to thrill Culver City.
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Izaak Weatherwax’s Culver Hotel residency warms up the winter - Culver City News
Local jazz man Izaak Weatherwax has a Saturday evening residency at the Culver Hotel, so he told the News about what he has coming up to thrill Culver City… When did you start playing and performing? ...
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December 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM
L.A.'s MyVeronica (pictured left) told us about her Tokyo Shoegazer experience in Taiwan.
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The Best Gig I Ever Saw: MyVeronica Recalls Tokyo Shoegazer
On my last night in Taipei, I hopped on the bus to The Wall Live House to see the legendary Tokyo Shoegazer.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Luvcat is Music Connection's Album of 2025. Also in the Top 20: The Wildhearts, Amorphis, GG Magree, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Jesika Von Rabbit...
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Top 20 Albums 2025
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December 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Nashville-based singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Mason Summit of the Prickly Pair told us about his Gibson love.
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Mason Summit Can't Do Without His 1963 Gibson CountryWestern
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December 3, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Books are cool: Frank Zummo is the drummer with Canadian pop-punk kings Sum 41 and, alongside veteran music journo Jason Pettigrew, he’s penned an autobiography (published by Modern Drummer) that’s all at once touching, funny, and genuinely helpful.
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Bookstore: "Unbreakable Rhythm: My Journey Through Music, Wellness and Mental Strength" By Frank Zummo
Frank Zummo is the drummer with Canadian pop-punk kings Sum 41 and, alongside veteran music journo Jason Pettigrew, he’s penned an autobiography (published by Modern Drummer) that’s all at once touchi...
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December 2, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Video of the Week: GRAMMY-winning rapper Lil Baby has dropped new single and video "Middle of the Summer," taken from The Leaks project, out December 3.
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Lil Baby Drops Middle of the Summer in the Fall
GRAMMY-winning rapper Lil Baby has dropped new single and video "Middle of the Summer," taken from The Leaks project, out December 3. "Crafted as a fan-first offering, The Leaks compiles full versions...
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December 2, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Formed in London back in 1981, the Soldiers of Destruction are now based in Las Vegas and, while some things have changed over the decades, they’re still fronted by beloved singer and scribe Morat.
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Album Review of "Apostasy in Black" by Soldiers of Destruction (8/10)
American’t RecordsProducer: John Feeney Formed in London back in 1981, the Soldiers of Destruction are now based in Las Vegas and, while some things have changed over the decades, they’re still fronte...
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December 1, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Books are cool: Katie Bain’s book isn’t only an exhaustive history of the event, although it is that. Rather though, she successfully captures the sights, sounds and general vibes of the festival since it got going at the start of the millennium.
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Bookstore: "Desert Dreams: The Music, Style, and Allure of Coachella" By Katie Bain
Music journalist Bain has been attending the Coachella Festival for years, and she’s put all those hours in the baking desert sun to good use. Her lungs full of dust were not for nothing. Bain’s book ...
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December 1, 2025 at 10:05 PM