A Conversation with Jason Bentley

by 138 Collective October 23, 2011

Jason Bentley is one of the last free voices on the radio. Host of KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic, his distinguished and unique tastes have been a beacon of musical integrity for over a decade. We sat down with Jason and discussed his love of L.A., the 90s rave scene, and the complexities of his work [...]

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The Head and the Heart at The Music Box

by 138 Collective October 17, 2011

The Head and the Heart performed at The Music Box on Thursday, October 13th, for their second headlining show in Los Angeles.  The nearly sold-out venue was filled with highly enthusiastic fans, which can be expected at nearly any show with this beloved Seattle-based, folk-pop band.  Only a band with the energy and stage presence [...]

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South Pasadena Farmer’s Market

by 138 Collective October 14, 2011

The South Pasadena Farmers Market takes place every Thursday evening near the Metro Gold Line at Mission Station, rain or shine. The dedication of the market is only matched by the loyalty of its market-goers. After celebrating its first birthday this June, the market quickly became a well-known weeknight activity for Pasadena locals as well [...]

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TV on the Radio, Arctic Monkeys, and Panda Bear at The Hollywood Bowl

by 138 Collective October 13, 2011

At the end of last month, the Hollywood Bowl hosted a show with a lineup as large and diverse as a festival afternoon.  Brooklyn based TV on the Radio headlined the night, and was preceded by a band whose sonic and geographic circumstance couldn’t bare a starker contrast, Arctic Monkeys.  Panda Bear, Warpaint, and Smith [...]

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Featured Photographer: Daniel Seung Lee

by 138 Collective October 12, 2011

Daniel Seung (pronounced SUNG) Lee is one of my favorite local photographers. I love the way his work is simultaneously dramatic and approachable. Each portrait he takes has personality, and his landscapes shots are so so clean. Check out his work here. Written and compiled by Corey Vaughan.   FacebookShareEmailDiggStumbleUponReddit

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FILTER Magazine’s Culture Collide Festival

by 138 Collective October 10, 2011

Returning to Los Angeles for its second year, FILTER Magazine’s Culture Collide music festival took over Echo Park for four days and nights, showcasing bands from 24 different countries and uniting them with fans among several intimate venues along Sunset Blvd.  The sold-out festival was as dramatic as it was diverse, with some performances feeling [...]

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Fashion Blogger – STYLE SECTION L.A.

by 138 Collective October 10, 2011

When a journalist for one of the country’s biggest newspapers gets laid off, her career could likely hit a tremendous slump. Such was not the case, however, for Emili Vesilind and Erin Weinger, creators of Style Section L.A., who decided to develop a blog dedicated to the city’s specific fashion and shopping culture. [Left: Weigner. [...]

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Beirut at The Greek Theater

by 138 Collective October 9, 2011

Beirut, who started out as a small grass-root band with their first album Gulag Orkestar in 2006, have since established a fan base large enough in L.A. to fill The Greek Theater’s 6,000-person capacity. The band was formed by frontman Zachary Francis Condon. Edging in between genres of world music and indie-rock, Beirut brings a [...]

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Album Review: BBDLP1 by Big Black Delta

by 138 Collective October 6, 2011

The types of musicians working from laptops–the ones that hole themselves up with bass-heavy headphones and MIDI-inputs to digitally construct their tracks–tend to be of a delicate demeanor, and it often shows in their vocals. The James Blakes, Panda Bears, and Washed Outs of the music scene are liable to layer their voices with filters and [...]

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138 Music’s October Recommendations

by 138 Collective October 5, 2011

The 138 Music contributors compiled a list of upcoming bands performing in Los Angeles for the month of October, as well as a couple of highly anticipated albums originating from L.A.  Click on the photos to lead you to learn more about bands and click on the venue links for more ticketing info. October 4th: Album Release: Conatus [...]

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