Share: In the middle of a small field of lush green grass, with the La Brea Tar Pits Museum towering not far behind it, lies what looks like an iridescent melted rainbow. The glistening Second Home Serpentine Pavilion has been drawing large crowds of picture-ready families, couples, and friends since June 28. Follow:
Sharptooth’s “Clever Girl” gnaws and claws at listener’s ears
Share: Sharptooth’s freshman album “Clever Girl” is a fantastic piece of aggressive feminist art that is not afraid to be direct and mean. This American co-ed hardcore quintet seeks to provide new sound in the hardcore scene through the femme lense. With front woman Lauren Kashan and half of the band identifying themselves as part of the LGBTQ+ community, this troop breaths and bleeds liberal minded ideals. This album calls for progress and will make sure its voice is heard. Follow:
JPEGMAFIA combines horrorcore with hypnotizing melodies
Share: “All My Heroes Are Cornballs” starts off familiar to listeners of JPEGMAFIA (or Peggy, for short) — abrasive, unrelenting, and ruthless aggression. However, as the lead-off track “Jesus Forgive Me, I Am A Thot” quickly transitions into a beautiful melodic synth tune, Peggy shows he won’t ride off the back of his critically acclaimed album “Veteran,” but instead tries something completely new. And it worked. Follow:
Halsey’s “Graveyard” purges toxic relationships
Share: From the early honeymoon faze, to the ignored red flags, to the realization the relationship you’re in is going to be your undoing, Halsey’s new single “Graveyard” is a deeply personal look at her experiences with toxic and abusive relationships. Follow:
Wanderlust satisfies your lust for exotic ice cream
Share: The line steadily grew as the sun set over Old Town Pasadena. Due to the growing sidewalk traffic, the ushers decided it would be wise to coax the crowd to the opposite side of the building. Indignant horns began to blare when an influx of young people suddenly began to crowd the already cramped alleyway. The ruckus inevitably drew the attention of people on the prowl for dinner—many stopping to ask the reason why there was such a line. The Wanderlust Creamery had arrived …
‘Hustlers’ offers only a tease
Share: “Hustlers” rustled up a strong premiere this past weekend, earning $33.2 million, but despite the film being a great way to spend a couple of hours watching an all-female cast imitate Robin Hood, it lacks the depth and cohesion found in its comparable predecessor, “Ocean’s 8.” While “Hustlers” breaks open the dark underbelly of corporate men during the recession of 2008, it offers shallow fun and character chemistry issues. So, why watch it? Follow:
Turnover’s soothing melodies caress listeners into their happy places
Share: Looking for a de-stresser, study music or an album to fall asleep to? Look no further. Virginia Beach quartet, Turnover, offers the 2017 LP “Good Nature.” It is filled to the brim with dreamy guitar melodies, hazy vocals and simple rhythm that feels like a warm SoCal breeze. Compared to their sophomore release, “Peripheral Vision” that is covered in messages of loathing and sadness, Turnover does a total 180 degree turn, lyrically. Giving messages of peace and shady trees, this dream pop LP will …
Tablets streamline service at Tatsu Ramen
Share: Located on the corner of Arroyo Parkway and Del Mar Blvd, Tatsu Ramen, known for their long lines in West Hollywood and Melrose, has opened up their Pasadena location to quiet fanfare and good food. Their grand opening was held on September 5, with a soft opening the day prior. Follow:
Shop sustainably at Pasadena Farmers’ Market
Share: It’s 9 a.m. and temperatures have already reached the high 80s. The Pasadena High School parking lot is overflowing with cars and on the upper end of the lot, bustling crowds and over 60 local vendors fill the largest farmers’ market in the San Gabriel Valley: the Pasadena Farmers’ Market. Follow:
Empowering performances dominate the VMAs
Share: All eyes were locked on stage as singer Lizzo performed at the forefront with largely inflated balloons that resembled a bikini-covered backside bouncing around behind her for her MTV Video Music Awards performance. The Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, contains a sea of almost 20,000 seats and every one of them was filled for Monday night’s awards show, the 36th in MTV’s history. Follow: