Black Keys' fifth album would have fit squarely into the band's discography "“ each release an example of the Ohio natives' signature minimalist take on garage delta blues "“ had Danger Mouse never approached guitarist and vocalist Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney to write songs for an Ike Turner album. Read more...

When your car breaks, you don't just buy a new car, you fix it. Same goes for toilets, sprinkler systems and refrigerators. Read more...

With the advent of TiVo and DVR, traced to the beginnings of the remote control, TV watchers are used to being in control of what they watch. However, the "California Video" exhibit at the Getty Center gives the small screen a life of its own. Read more...

There’s a certain amount of energy that can only be created by a group of six musicians bouncing around a crowded stage. Last Friday night, the El Rey was overcome with that very energy as Ra Ra Riot spread their indie love to a packed house. Read more...

Perched upon the edges of their pink theater seats, the mostly female crowd eagerly anticipated the scheduled program of the night. Read more...

A bunch of us at the Daily Bruin recently received an e-mail from a publication looking to profile different college-town scenes around the country. Read more...

African music has influenced everything from blues to electronica to rap, but few take time to listen to the source. Read more...