Beulah “Yoko” Velocette Records Somehow, some way, “Yoko” works. Beulah’s fourth record is neither a collection of catchy singles nor a case of the sum being greater than its parts. Read more...

Jane’s Addiction “Strays” Capitol They may not have produced a studio album in 10 years, but Jane’s Addiction’s new album “Strays” proves the band hasn’t lost its touch. Read more...

FILM & TV: “Sunset Story” Arclight Cinemas Through Aug. 28 This documentary examines the lives of two elderly women living in Sunset Hall, a retirement home for political radicals in Los Angeles. Read more...

Does a Chicano band only compose Chicano music with Chicano musicians? According to Quetzal Flores, the founder of one of Los Angeles’ most prominent Chicano bands, the answer is no. Read more...

People Under the Stairs “…Or Stay Tuned” OM People Under the Stairs has always been a hip-hop group proudly against the bling bling. The duo raps about everyday life instead of big pimping in addition to keeping its music simple too, sticking to a few low-key beats and samples to prop up its flow. Read more...

In today’s culture, real life often gets confused with the “Real World” ““ and to the extent that it seems like anyone can achieve fame. Melissa de la Cruz and Karen Robinovitz set out to prove this is true in their Marie Claire magazine assignment-turned self-help book, “How to Become Famous in Two Weeks or Less.” Unfortunately for anyone trying to use the book as a guide to engineer their own rise to fame, the authors start their assignment a step ahead of the crowd. Read more...

David Roussève’s work ethic as a performance artist is synonymous with his mission as the newly appointed chair of UCLA’s Department of World Arts and Cultures . Read more...