To think: Vampire Weekend's first album only came out Jan. 29, after something like six months of riding the biggest waves of the hype machine based on only a handful of songs. Read more...

Two years after inspiring us all to feel the rain on our skin, the world's favorite Bedingfield is back with a menu of ballads as inspirational as only Natasha can provide. Read more...

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Associate the word "vegan" with rubbery tofu and heaps of overcooked vegetables no more because Thai-inspired California Vegan provides the casual diner with a fresh definition of a meat- and dairy-free diet, satisfying the tastes of herbivores and omnivores alike. Read more...

Clubbing, clothing and celebrities are the quintessential categories that commonly characterize Los Angeles. And now, cuisine too is vying for recognition. Read more...

When The Kingsmen's version of "Louie Louie" was released in 1963, it wasn't just the unruly guitar that had the establishment nervous. Read more...

Ray Raposa of Castanets has never allowed convention to determine his life or his music. Read more...