LA CANVAS - THE REMIX ISSUE (MARCH/APRIL 2015)

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Musician • C H E T FA K E R

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not your typical indie it kid

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Playlist • B I X E L B OY S ian macpherson scores our festival season pre-game

Music venue • G O L D E N VO I C E

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LAC takes a closer look at the machine behind coachella

Spotlight • R O B GA R Z A

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thievery corporation’s rob garza remixes his native sound

art

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L A STREET ART snaps from our favorite art around l.a.

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Artist • P I L A R Z E TA the surrealist artist and designer talks about her unusual method

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Gallery • TA S C H E N the iconic publisher’s new west hollywood gallery

Spotlight • M I C H E L E L AU R I TA

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a closer look at the vintage analog process used to capture lucky blue

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GA L L E RY O P E N I N G S a comprehensive round up of los angeles art shows

style n˚ 38

Editorial • T H E I R O N M A I D E N

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photography by we are the rhoads

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Designer • E N N O I R the menswear cool kids on their rapid rise

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Store • S H I N O L A silverlake’s exciting new addition

Model Behavior • C H E L S E A TAY L O R

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we sat down with rock royalty, chelsea taylor

Trend • T R E N D M AT R I X

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retail therapy for every persuasion and budget

food n˚ 70

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Chef • E VA N F U N K E the otherworldly chef’s unorthodox approach to food

Restaurant • N I G H T

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MARKET SONG

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your new favorite dinner spot

Bar • C A D E T

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our favorite cocktails at the progressive santa monica watering hole

Food Scoops • C L E A N L I V I N G

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It’s time to get healthy

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N OT E D

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what to look out for this season

O N E S T O WAT C H

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you heard it here first

Events • S C E N E & H E A R D

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take a peek at our most recent parties, and find out how to stay in the loop

Calendar • M A R C H

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Calendar • A P R I L

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Last Look • J O S H B E E C H

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the musician slash model lets us in on his latest project

A Note

“Daddy, may I have another addy?” A phrase my platonic high

brand of jazz made Nick realize that his voice was ultimately just

school friend made me say before placing an Adderall in my hand

another instrument, one that could be manipulated to fill empty

on my 19th birthday. I stealthily slid the blue pill into my pocket

spaces in a room—extenuating an experience, rather than

in the bathroom of the Montreal strip club, later using it for my

dominating it. With that, the former punk-rock kid began using

thesis on the economic development of Laos. Post college, I

music as an outlet for his teenaged angst; and from there, he

moved to Manhattan by way of Jersey City, and then Harlem and

evolved from contrarian HTML-thug to Afro-jazz and underground

Brooklyn soon after, dabbling in entry level finance and bottle

house enthusiast.

service, only to exit the city on a whim with my best friend. I drew up a tidy plan to relocate to Los Angeles, start a revolution, and

And then there’s chef Evan Funke, who went from kitchen novice

become a makeup artist.

to pasta maestro quicker than the rest of us can cobble together a liberal arts degree. He cut his teeth in the kitchens of Wolfgang

After ignoring my retail dress code, racking up a handful of published

Puck, only to make a premature exit due to an on-the-job accident.

editorials, and suffering a nasty run-in with a former Christian pop

Down, but not out, Funke picked himself up and forged on. He

star, I left the beauty industry to write. Like many transplants, I

relocated to Italy and immersed himself in the culinary culture,

spent my first years here hanging out with guys who worked in bike

spending an exorbitant amount of time making every type of pasta

shops—people with “flexible” schedules, artists with flip phones,

imaginable—by hand. By the time Evan returned to the States, he

and a network of attractive folks with mysterious sources of income.

possessed an exceptional skill set and a rejuvenated hunger. Now,

I finally emerged from the haze of my mid-twenties with an

his very own Culver City restaurant, Bucato, sits in a lofty space

appreciation for the value of a psychic and a revised opinion of

drenched in natural light, its patrons the congregation to his new

stability. These days, I’m happily cohabitating with an exceptionally

religion: food. Turns out, the very thing that knocked him on his

symmetrical DP who mists our plants with purified water and doesn’t

ass just a few years back might well become his savior.

let the towels touch the floor.

Throughout the Remix Issue, you’ll find over a dozen narratives Idioms can be lazy and reductive, it’s true; but there’s a reason

rich in similar plot twists, switch-ups, and unconventional evolutions.

why they stick. And throughout the production of our Remix Issue,

From Goldenvoice’s 16th Coachella Festival to photographer Michele

one commonly uttered phrase quickly became synonymous with

Laurita’s resurrection of wet collodion processing, and publishing

the theme. “Change is good.”

icon Taschen’s first physical gallery space in LA to surrealist Pilar Zeta’s evolving relationship with the subconscious, we’ve stocked

Just ask Nick Murphy. The Aussi-bred crooner adopted the moniker

our March/April edition full of compelling trajectories—all neatly

“Chet Faker” as a conceptual homage to jazz legend Chet Baker.

packaged for easy browsing.

Growing up in Melbourne, Murphy never liked the sound of his own voice (or traditional jazz, for that matter). But the music legend’s

So take a seat, pour yourself a beverage, and soak up the B-side

ability to command a tune, coupled with his astute proclivity for

of Los Angeles.

holding back when necessary, proved a captivating formula. Baker’s

ERIN DENNISON Edit o r- In - Chief

Noted MIRROR, MIRROR robgarza.com As a founding member of the innovative band/DJ collective Thievery Corporation, Rob Garza has a knack for mixing things up. His highly anticipated solo EP, Palace Of Mirrors, drops this month; and pays homage to his musical roots in the form of electronic and floor-friendly tunes, akin to the techno vibes he introduced to audiences way back in ‘84. We could go on—and in fact, we did. Peep our digital issue for an in-depth discussion with the beat laureate, and get the scoop on everything from his latest collaborators and the U.R. Arts Festival to neuroscience and Garza’s artisan Mezcal brand.

ONE STOP SHOP vervecoffeeroasters.com Beverage deliberations are the pits. Of all the AM struggles that plague us on a daily basis, few are more frustrating than having to choose between juice and coffee for the sake of punctuality. Well, it’s taken longer than expected; but at long last, Santa Cruz-based Verve Coffee has finally opened its inaugural LA digs on Spring St. in Downtown. Not only that, the cult favorite has teamed up with beloved local institution Juice Served Here to streamline our morning routine with a duel-purpose storefront. Choose from over 20 pre-bottled juice options to accompany your expertly foamed cappuccino or drip to-go. Want even more stimuli? Peruse the shop’s curated selection of Aseop products, boutique publications, and other elegant impulse purchases while you wait for your all-in-one order.

MEAT LOVERS

SALT OF THE EARTH

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It’s not often that dinner qualifies as a religious experience, but perched at the corner of 8th and Flower and through the fog of a red meat coma; we might have seen the Goddess herself. After months of anticipation, upscale carnivorous utopia, Fogo de Chão opened its doors in the Financial District of Downtown LA. The massive 8,000 square foot space is even more impressive than the restaurant’s Beverly Hills offering, with an ornate glassy front, wrap around floor to ceiling windows, and cantilevered awning. If you’re unfamiliar with the Brazilian BBQ concept, once seated, you’ll be provided with a double-sided coaster at your table: red on one side, green on the other. Ready? Turn it green. Dunzo? Red. Super intuitive stuff. The exquisite cuts keep coming all night long; served up by the culinary wizards who’ve prepare them (it’s true! We checked!). Pro tip: keep your eyes peeled for the Lombo and Picanha, and for the love of crusted Parmesan—pace yourself.

Setting up shop in Café Pierre’s former Manhattan Beach spot, Love + Salt was built on the notion that all great food needs both of its eponymous ingredients. The contemporary Italian restaurant serves up ambitious dishes made with California-grown produce, as well as pastas, English muffins, rabbit porchetta, and duck fat crackers made in house by head chef Michael Fiorelli.

Carnivores can indulge in dishes like the lamb tongue panini, crispy chicken skins, glazed pig head, and chicken liver toast. Too aggressive? Gentle eaters, take note: Love + Salt also boasts a well-rounded selection of small plates featuring farmer’s market finds from soppressata to shaved black kale. The spacious dining room, designed by the folks at MASS Architecture, is rich in natural light, equipped with a massive communal table, and laced with rustic details to accommodate a house full of savvy, adventurous patrons.

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HOUSE PARTY facebook.com/culpritLA Five years ago, LA-based label Culprit Records issued its first release, marking the debut of Hot Natured and setting an innovative tone for the industry. Culprit is responsible for getting the likes of Seth Troxler and Guy Gerber regular spins at LA clubs, and astutely signing Soul Clap, Matt Tolfrey and co-founders, Droog, thereby shaping how we ingest our house music. The company has also carefully groomed its own artists, many of whom sought out their signature sound palette as a home base. So what’s the Culprit philosophy?

To absorb global underground culture and refract it through the lens of LA. After a brief hiatus spent taking the company global, the Droog-led collective is back in town with a series of monthly curated parties at Lot 613 DTLA. You can also find them steadying their beats-per-minute at SOUND Nightclub and continuing their infamous sessions atop The Standard DTLA rooftop.

SCAVANGER HUNT

ONCE UPON A TIME

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“It’s vintage.” This is quite possibly the most irritating response one can receive when inquiring about a friend’s incredible dress or stunning new couch. Love it? Want one? Tough luck. Vintage shopping can be a chore for the uninitiated. It’s a skill one develops over time, requiring not only an astute eye, but also a considerable amount of disposable income. For those who aren’t up to the challenge (but still want to impress their friends), Frankie & Albert can help. The experimental retail pop-up is a collaborative effort between branding wizards (NO SUBJECT) and creative agency Small Green Door that utilizes apt scavengers with refined taste to carefully curate unique finds based on a detailed questionnaire. Simply sign up, share your aesthetic preferences, and receive a monthly shipment of goodies straight to your door. Finally, a digital shop that does the dirty work for us.

We can’t say enough about tasteful nudity; and given her penchant for topless self-portraiture, we imagine Magdalenda Wo s i n s k a would agree. The visionary photographer just released her third selfpublished book, The Experience Vol. 1; and the title, analogous to her popular Instagram handle (@themagdalenaexperience), is an accurate representation of the richly narrative gems that lie within its pages. Her work has graced the esteemed pages of publications like Nylon and Vogue, and in addition to being widely regarded as a boutique-lit “It-Girl,” Wosinska has also been commissioned by some powerhouse lifestyle brands like Target and Urban Outfitters for their major campaigns. In The Experience, Magda offers up a behind-the-scenes look at her life and work thorough an investigation of her personal and professional escapades.

BAND CAMP pointblanklondon.com Ah! The rumors were true. Point Blank LA Music School recently touched down at Mack Sennett Studios, and aspiring DJ/producers throughout the city are a little closer to making their dreams actual, paying gigs. Originating in London, the boutique university started out as a commercial recording studio and quickly became the ‘Best Electronic Music School’ as crowned by DJ Mag. Point Blank offers a twosemester program featuring hands-on training with the latest state-of-the-art equipment, visits to local studios, and comprehensive instruction from an array of talented speakers, such as Laura Escudé, Tokimonsta, Sonns, Two Fresh, and Mark de Clive-Lowe. Because of its location within Mack Sennett, Point Blank scholars will be in the mix with industry folks from the jump, gaining access to exclusive events, relevant panels, and interactive workshops. After learning the ins-and-outs of music production, the ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) plays the class a visit to educate students on effective revenue streams and copyrighting. Yeah, your electro-soul-grindcore band’s pretty progressive, but you might want a back up plan.

IF YOU DON'T KNOW, NOW YOU KNOW Under the radar spots worth a detour.

Okay: now, back to that list we promised.

Sure, there are the collectively celebrated spots like the El Rey, Hollywood Bowl and the Wiltern, infamous venues like the Roxy or Viper Room, and reput ably cool spots like the Ace Hotel, Regent Theater and The Echo. But this is our music issue, armed with our curiosit y, a lit tle technology, and a lot of organic coffee. So we dug a lit tle deeper in pursuit of the full experience that our vibrant cit y has to of fer.

Let ’s star t with Mack Sennett Studios. Perhaps

Guess what? We found your new phone. Really.

you’ve heard of them? Nestled on Fountain Ave. Stay with us here. It ’s no secret that smar tphone

bet ween Sunset and Hyperion in Silver Lake, the

manufacturers are waging an all-out war to snag

newly refurbished space touts a rich histor y.

our at tention. The race to see who can facilitate

Originally a film factor y in 1916, the clandestine

our convenience in the fewest steps has caused

building was cre ated as an ode to Sennet t ’s

te chnolo g y to ac c elerate rapidly, ultimately

fiancée, actress Mabel Normand. The barn-like

reinventing ever y thing from how we speak to how

structure was recently bought and revamped by

we move. And if efficiency is your bag but a battery

one of our esteemed music producers, Jesse

of apps over whelms you, we suspect you’ll agree:

Rogg, who opened it as a studio and event space

ultimately, it ’s what ’s inside that counts.

in 2013. Since then, Mack Sennett has facilitated some pret t y major shoots. The now infamous

Here at L AC, it ’s our job to keep an ear to the

Blurred Lines music video was shot there, as well

street. We consistently report on the latest hotspots

phone’s Sense 7 inter face learns your data habits

as Scorsese’s The Aviator, scenes from American

and prof ile up - and- coming t alent. In shor t,

whether you’re at work or of f the clock; and from

Horror Story, and indie gem Live After Beth. Acts

research is kind of our thing. Throughout the

suit and tie to t-shir t time, your most frequently

like our Zodiac Issue cover ar tist Banks and indie

production of the Remix Issue, we found an

used apps will automatically show up on your home

gods Interpol have performed secret shows at the

exceptional allotment of hidden gems—new and

screen. Our playlists have never been tighter,

venue. And just this past month, Mack Sennet t

old— that we think you should know about. So we

thanks to the Connect feature, which lets us control

hosted an of ficial Grammy af ter par t y with The

did our homework, putting together a supplemental

our wireless speakers right from the smar tphone.

Black Keys. Why should you care? Because you

list for you this time around. In case you were

The intuitive HTC One automatically links with

can upgrade your after-hours itinerary in less than

wondering, that shit’s exhausting, and we needed

compatible audio systems, sparing you the hassle

a minute by signing up for their email list. How

all the help we could get.

of wrestling with the Sonos app or locating a

else do you plan on wilding out with DJ Mustard

speaker’s Bluetooth signal.

one night, and get ting intimate with Chet Faker the following week? This place has range.

Enter the HTC One, the most thorough smartphone companion out there. With a range of conveniences,

Keeping it together is no small feat; neither is

the HTC’S enlightened soft ware makes it easier to

staying ahead of the curve. The HTC One works

From classic rock and punk to indie, electronica,

discover and play new music, locate your new

with your f low, anticip ate s your ne e ds, and

and even rap —however you take your tunes, all

favorite restaurants, declare your personal color

facilitates your leisure. And it won’t take a two-hour

the ar tists within each genre have one thing in

pallet, and ultimately make life a little simpler. The

lunch like your human intern does.

common: per fect jeans. And while the cit y hosts

Photo by Koury Angelo

a bat ter y of options for a custom pair, one spot

carnival? In the market for an epic print of Slash?

Coming off the heels of our last three print music

in par ticular has been cosigned by some of the

With impact ful images on display and their

features, we’re feeling pret t y spoiled by the

greats. Shaeffer’s Garment Hotel is located on a

corre sp onding print s for s ale, the sp ot is

progre s sive and other worldly t alent of our

cover t block of f Sunset Blvd, hidden beneath a

wor th your tax return…or at least an af ternoon

collected featured artists. Our Revelry Issue cover

charcoal-colored awning. Rober t Schaef fer and

of playing hooky.

star Theophilus London charmed us, the Zodiac

his crew of t ailo r s meticulousl y handcr af t

Issue’s Banks enchanted us, and this time

2950’s-inspired blue jeans made from shut tle-

around, Chet Faker soothed us, restoring our

woven Japanese denim, using vintage bar tack,

affection for jazz. Then, to top it all off, we caught

a chain stitch machine, authentic looms, and

wind of Andra Day. You may not have heard her

10 0% natural indigo dye. The shop customizes

elegant vocals just yet, but that ’ll change soon

ever y garment that goes out the door, taking up

enough. Af ter belting out some seriously soulful

to 2 0 hours for e ach p air. A qualit y p air of

m ashup s an d c over s o n Yo uTub e, A n dr a

personalized denim is wor th its weight in gold,

performed with Common, Erika Badu, Aloe Blacc,

but these guys will only run you about $250. What

Leon Bridges, and Kate Davis in suppor t of the

do all the cool kids have in common? They know

Nina Simone movie at the Sundance Film Festival.

to invest in wardrobe staples.

That mind-blowing live show has since solidified

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her upcoming deal with Warner Brother Records.

Now that you’ve properly suited up, take a slight

Hip-hop heads—we didn’t forget you. At the end

Andra’s debut album isn’t out until May; but until

detour down to the Morrison Hotel Galler y.

of the month, director Joseph Khalil will be

then, we have her Soundcloud to keep us warm.

Founded in 20 01 by former record company exec

posting up at MOCA with his 14-minute shor t

There you have it. Two months of exploration

and producer Peter Blachley, industry vet Richard

Double Conscience. The film was shot as a visual

dedicated to the music, art, and tech scene here

Horowitz, and music photographer Henr y Diltz,

supplement to Kendrick L amar ’s critic ally

in L A. Go for th—move with purpose. May you

the space showcases some of the most iconic

acclaimed album, Good Kid, m.A.A.d City. For

c atch t he b e s t ex hib i t s , g ro ove to s o m e

rock-n-roll shots from over the last half a century.

the uninitiated, the record’s track list is strikingly

me smerizing live music, s tre am your new

Within the galler y’s t wo L A locations (one inside

cinematic, and Khalil’s layered, humanistic

favorite songs, and discover a thing or two about

the Sunset Marquis, the other featured at the

imager y proves to be just as compelling. The

your hometown.

(W Hollywood Hotel) reside impressive collections

exhibit runs through July and is one of the most

of work by renowned photographers like Autumn

power ful representations of West Coast hip-hop

de Wilde, Noah Abrams, and Joe Brodksy. Ever

culture we’ve seen in a minute.

seen a Stevie Nicks selfie? Beck at a Parisian

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musician / chet faker

Text by Garth Trinidad

Professional experience amplifier Chet Faker engages his growing following with jazz sensibility and punk rock logic.

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music availed itself as a tool for social lubrication. “At par ties, I always looked for instruments to play,” he recalls with a chuckle.

Then, at age 20, Nick’s life changed. “I was working at a quiet bookstore, next to a record store owned and operated by a guy named Max,” he explains. “Max played lots of Afro-jazz. One day he played Abdullah Ibrahim. That was the door way.” Nick shared Max’s af finit y for the early works of ar tists like Abdullah and Ethiopian jazz legend Mulatu Astatke.

For him, the simplicit y of composition and instrumentation was key. “It just felt good,” he says, a smile making its way through his words and across the telephone line. “I loved discovering music of legends, cultural legends. The Bulgarian Women’s Choir? Mind blowing. And Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan? Amazing!”

Digging deeper into Afro-jazz, our conversation dips into Melbourne’s rich house music scene. “Max was one of the main people behind the house scene. Like, the scene was kind of structured around him at the time,” he says. “The house scene in Melbourne is big, and the music is so good. Deep house with strong world roots. Lots of mashed up old and new. Like, tons of Mulatu remixes and edits that are anthems in the scene.” Giving dap to cats like Lewie Day (aka DJ Tornado Wallace), he goes on to describe the enduring vibrancy of the Melbourne scene to this day.

When Aussie artist Chet Faker initially began performing music, he used his real name: Nick Murphy. Turns out, there are lots of Nick Murphys on the scene — one of whom happens to be a popular Australian guitarist known for his role in bands like The Anyones and Shylo. When it became clear that the other Murphy’s fans were coming to see him play, Nicholas James Murphy decided to create a stage name. “I never liked the tone

“Music that won’t ruin a situation. Music colors a space, in addition to your life. I love the idea of music accentuating experience. ”

of my voice,” he confides. “The name Chet Faker is a conceptual homage to (jazz trumpeter and vocalist) Chet Baker. He helped me realize the voice is just an instrument. His vocal st yle allowed the listener to fill in

Before we click of f, I ask Nick about his goals—sonically speaking, that

the gaps. It ’s like he opened up the door, then held back.”

is. “I’m interested in creating music that makes a soul connection,” he asser ts. “Music that won’t ruin a situation. Music colors a space, in

Admit tedly, I’ve been known to judge a book by its cover— or in this

addition to your life. I love the idea of music accentuating experience.

case, an ar tist by his stage name. Bet ween Nick’s evocative moniker

How can I produce something that can be a hit and reach people, but

and his sound (which fits in alongside the new global tribe of electro-pop

that also compliments people’s lives and experience? I’d like to make

ar tists smoothed out on the R&B tippers—think Banks, Frank Ocean,

unselfish music.” We trade brief conspiracy theories concerning the Top

Young & Sick, and James Blake), I assumed Faker grew up a jazz head.

40 list—how the sound is deliberately designed to invade space, disturb

But Nick hated jazz as a kid. “I thought it was bullshit,” he admits. He

realit y, and grab hold. “No Dave Guet ta while having breakfast with the

also hated electronic music and would have nothing to do with it. In fact,

parents,” he jokes. “Got ta think about context.”

Nick’s upbringing in Melbourne was deeply rooted in punk philosophy.

“My friends and I would hang around the train station and cause a

Though not something he requires, I wish him luck as a nod of suppor t.

ruckus,” he recollects. “I was anti-fashion. I rebelled against the status

Who needs luck when Ellen DeGeneres declares you her new favorite

quo, defied expectations, and sought out people who did the same.”

ar tist? Or when Australia’s triple j has voted your song #1 on its top 10 0?

Or when your debut album has just cleaned up at the ARIA awards? Not

Nick and his crew were heav y gamers and computer goons. He taught

Nick Murphy. What he needs, at this point, is a great international booking

himself to code HTML by the time he was 12. In high school, they threw

agent, a top-of-the-line neck pillow, and a plan to keep his real name

L AN par ties and hung out in computer stores. As if regaling me with

handy—‘cause Chet Faker’s about to blow up. •

tales of heav y drug abuse, Nick comes clean: “By the time I was 15, I was too addicted. It was too much.” This realization was the catalyst

Catch Chet at this year’s Coachella music festival, and again on

that spurred an adolescent Murphy to seek out new outlets; and soon,

April 15th headlining Club Nokia.

musician / chet faker

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A N D T H E JAC KA L S Here’s to Spring. Already, it’s time to trade in our unlined parkas and caramel-colored liquor for bangers and cold pressed juice: and here to help us out is our boy Ian from the DJ duo BixelBoys who brings us an eclectic track list to serve as an aural pre-game to the debauchery of festival season. Nothing like some Jeezy, Everytime I Die, and Peter Gabriel to get the party started.

WITH AVAN LAVA AND THE TWO TENS

March 12 » The Roxy

Saturday March 14 » The Roxy

March 16 » The Roxy

March 31 » Wilshire Ebell Theatre

Selections by Ian MacPherson

WITH

ANGEL OLSEN

PERMANENT RECORDS DJS

PETER GABRIEL

KANYE WEST

EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY

“Solsbury Hill”

“Street Lights”

“Your Hand in Mine”

THE DEAR HUNTER

YOUNG JEEZY FT. JAY Z

THE BRONX

“Red Hands”

“Go Crazy”

“They Will Kill Us All”

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April 14 » Club Nokia

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JANET JACKSON

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“The New Black”

“Escapade”

“Made You Look”

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“Bad”

“Momma I’m So Sorry”

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ERIK HASSLE

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“Fall Children”

DJ MAPI

Saturday May 16 » El Rey

Read The Fine Print: Coachella 2015 Gearing up for this year’s massive festival?

Make sure to do your homework first.

Text by Kristel Kovner

Approximately three seconds after the 2015 Coachella Valley Music

In keeping with tradition, the less buzz-worthy the band, the smaller

and Arts Festival lineup was released to the public, my entire social

the typeface in which their name appears on the highly recognizable

network exploded. Friends’ reactions flooded my Facebook feed,

Coachella poster. And, especially considering the festival’s recent

and my phone started blowing up with group texts. From my cousin

habit of booking mainstream acts (I’m looking at you, Sir Paul

to an overly talkative Uber driver, everyone seemed to have an

McCartney), the less flashy bands tend to get overlooked and

opinion—especially when it came to the hype-worthy headliners.

under-publicized by the masses.

Let’s start with AC/DC. Generally speaking, people either loved or

For example: the third tier (and next font size down) for this year’s

hated the idea of this iconic, old-school rock-and-roll band

lineup includes a variety of popular artists like The War on Drugs,

headlining the first of Coachella’s three main-stage acts. There was

Flying Lotus, Caribou and Ghostface Killah. Todd Terje is also in

no middle ground. On the other hand, many (including the Uber

this grouping, which is odd considering the fact that his fans caused

driver) were stoked for Sunday’s headliner, hip-hop darling Drake.

so much congestion at last year’s FYF Fest that officials had to

As for reactions to Jack White’s placement as the Saturday headliner?

restrict access to his performance. And don’t even get me started

A collective emotion best described as vague perplexity.

on some of the credible bands billed in the poster’s tiniest font

MUSIC SOURCE Goldenvoice

(ahem, Panda Bear).

Of course, some of the more capable humans I know read beyond the names written in bold-faced type at the top of the lineup poster,

In other words, the hierarchy of the lineup says it all: Coachella

and expressed their excitement for the second tier of well-known

has changed.

bands set to perform this year. These include the likes of Tame Impala, alt-J, The Weeknd, and St. Vincent. Others were enthused

In 2012, Goldenvoice, the company that promotes Coachella,

about nostalgia-inducing perennials like Ryan Adams, Interpol,

purchased the Eldorado Polo Club and a few surrounding ranches

and Belle and Sebastian.

for a total of two hundred and eighty acres of land. That same year,

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the annual festival opened its doors for a second, duplicate weekend, ultimately doubling the number of attendees This new format was simultaneously loathed and welcomed by festival-goers: some felt that the exclusive allure of a one-time-only experience was lost, while others were just happy to actually score tickets.

Despite mixed reactions, Goldenvoice’s decision to expand Coachella dates into two weekends was an obvious step toward meeting a growing demand. So is their clever promotion of a collection of satellite shows scheduled throughout the LA area during the festival.

Affectionately referred to as “Localchella,” these shows often include additional performances from many of the aforementioned second and third-tier Indio-bound bands, thus making it even easier for larger crowds to get in on the festival action.

In addition to increasing its physical reach, the folks behind Coachella have also integrated more genres of music into the festival over the past few years—and in the process, begun to place newfound focus on acquiring superstar performers. It’s hard to say if this influx of mainstream bookings is the cause or effect of the event’s growth; but one certainly feeds off of the other.

At this point, one thing is clear: Coachella has evolved, transitioning from an exclusive event for a chosen few to a distinctly inclusive destination where everyone is welcome. More types of music means more types of people, and the extreme popularity of the festival’s top-billed artists invites a broader spectrum of attendees—along with even longer lines for the Andy Gumps.

But, despite their popularity, the headliners luring flower-crownbedecked masses to the desert are just a small part of the three-day Coachella experience—an extravaganza that includes 100 bands, many of which are sure to deliver more memorable performances than their super famous counterparts. So, whether you’re an Indio regular or an uninitiated newbie, here’s my unsolicited advice: read the fine print. Explore the tents and smaller stages, and don’t buy in to the headliner hype. After all, you’ve already paid enough for the tickets. By all means, see AC/DC if you like—and then, go discover something new.

AT THIS POINT, ONE THING IS CLEAR: COACHELL A HAS EVOLVED, TR ANSITIONING FROM AN EXCLUSIVE EVENT FOR A NICHE CROWD TO A DISTINCTLY INCLUSIVE DESTINATION WHERE EVERYONE IS WELCOME.

Indigenous Garza Rob Garza remixes his native music with a backtrack beat.

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Myself, John Wander of Roam Music and Philipp Jung of M.A.N.D.Y. are good friends, and while having Dim Sum in San Francisco, we talked about collaborating creatively and possibly doing an event. Both John and I have four year old boys and know many people who appreciate music but aren’t too down with late night clubbing, so we wanted to create something that focused on the daylight hours. We zoomed in on including live art, kid-friendly vibes, the event being 100% solar powered, fashion pop-ups, food and culture and mainly, creating a dif ferent t ype

Text by Renee George Photo by Grady Brannan

of event in L A is inspiring to all of us. Dim Sum...and Den Sum!

Should we expect another amazing U.R. ART for Summer ‘15?

Yes, expect it and stay tuned.

We should also expect your solo EP “Palace Of Mirrors” to drop this March, right? Details, please...

As the other founding half of world-famous music group Thiever y

When I originally started music in ‘8 4 at 14 years old, my first productions

Corporation, Rob Garza is constantly mixing things up. The good kind.

were more on the techno/electronic side of things. This is kind of an

Firstly, we’d like to congratulate the music collective on turning t went y

homage to going back and doing something more electronic and floor

this May—and on noting the feel-good, nostalgic moments in our lives—

friendly. I did t wo tracks with singer Vasuda Sharma from Mumbai with

yours included. Yet, Garza is still on the move. His highly anticipated

heav y tech-house sounds and the other is more of an ethereal, sunset

solo EP ‘Palace Of Mirrors’ drops this March and acts as an homage to

t ype of track. Another track I did was with singer Sutja Gutierrez that

his music roots; more electronic and floor-friendly tunes, just as they

encompasses techno with a cool eighties underpinning. There will also

were when he star ted with techno vibes in ‘8 4. We talk to Rob about his

be remixes from Nadastrom and Psychemagik.

movements, like who he collaborated with on his EP, the next U.R. ART Festival in L A this summer, a neuroscience project he’s a par t of and

You’re a busy human. What other projects might you have up your sleeve?

caught details on Papa Diablo, a hand-craf ted ar tisanal Mezcal brand

I did another project with Neighbor, releasing a single this summer. He’s

he’s launching. Because, thirst y creatives:

a great friend and musician. I also did a collaboration with singer Stee Downes, and my par tners from Mexico and I are launching a Mezcal brand, Papa Diablo. It’s artisanal, hand crafted and attentive to the ways

We have to start this conversation off with your band, Thievery Corporation.

How was it formulated?

Mezcal has been made through the ages.

In 1995, Eric Hilton and I met in Washington D.C.—I used to make techno records in a studio Eric owned—but our paths hadn’t crossed until then.

With your experience, what would you say to the musically-inclined youngsters out there?

I was working on an Acid Jazz label with a friend at the time, Aou Pakdee,

You have to do it because you love it. The reward has to be in actually

one night he asked if I wanted to either go to a Lounge with jazz, Bossa

creating it. If nobody “buys” it you still have something you love, rather

Nova and Dub or to a straight up dance club. I opted for the Eighteenth

than trying to do something of the day or hope it will make money, cause

Street Lounge, and upon arriving, I met Eric, he bought me a drink and

at the end of the day you wont have anything you love. For me, the reward

we immediately star ted talking about the t ypes of music we loved, and

is the creative process.

how to take influences from our record collection and create futuristic sounds mixed with sounds from the past.

What are your personal favorite moments of the creative process?

In airplanes, on my laptop. Place I know that no one can really reach

Sounds native. So, that was it?

me. Quiet time. Long stretches where I can really zone out and get into

Well, En Noir is about blurring the lines bet ween high-end fashion and

it. Picking up an instrument or coming up with something with Eric, and

street st yle.

star t playing around with dif ferent ideas.

Pretty much. We built a little studio in the liquor room and started making

Any future plans with Eric and Thievery Corporation?

beats and grooves and had no idea that anyone would ever like it. We

Yes. We are recording our new album in late Februar y in Jamaica.

were making it for ourselves. It ’ll be t went y years this May, 2015.

Why Jamaica, mon!?

You’ve played music all over the world. What’s it like out there?

Why not Jamaica, mon?! Eric was on holiday down there and became

Dif ferent cities, dif ferent vibes. We have some of our biggest audiences

inspired by a studio that he was checking out. I told him that he didn’t

in Athens, Greece. We’ve played on hills overlooking the cit y, and the

have to ask me t wice.

energ y is ver y tangible. Take Brazil, where Brazilian music is a big influence in what we create. Being in that culture, music, food, samba

We also just heard that you have a project going with Neuroscience at UCSF’s

and people really has an ef fect on you when you are there. Then there’s

Adam Gazzaley. Give us the brainwaves on that!

Amsterdam, where we’ve had the worst shows ever. Cer tain members of

They’ve taken a 3D model of my brain that you can fly into using oculus

our band love smoking weed, some get so stoned that they can’t play

rif t. It ’s a vir tual realit y project. We recently gave a talk on rhy thm,

their instruments properly, because ever yone’s tr ying dif ferent varieties

creativit y and the brain. His lab is working on video games, which will

of the local herb, it ’s just plain funny. Dif ferent cities, dif ferent stories.

be approved as medicine, stimulating dif ferent neural net works and

Noting geography, let’s touch base in LA. You curated of a four time, heavyhitting music and culture event last summer called U.R. ART FESTIVAL. What

being able to enhance dif ferent pathways of our brains. Me and Adam

triggered it?

all of this together.

spotlight / rob garza

have been friends for a while and are interested in exploring our passion for music and science which we hope will culminate in events bringing

Ones To Watch Text by Kacy Emmett

HOME IS WHERE THE HOUSE IS

Ian MacPherson // The Bixel Boys Ian MacPherson, DTLA resident and half of the DJ-duo Bixel Boys, co-founded the group in 2013 with sound savant Rob May. Since then, the Bixel Boys have been remixing classics with due diligence. For them, genre is a relative term. Their sets are idiosyncratic and improvisational, including everything from punk trap to Three 6 Mafia. On the sound spectrum, May and MacPherson have managed to master rhythm and range without getting stuck on repeat; and if nostalgia is your drug of choice, you’ll find the Boys to be perfect stand-ins for Walter Black (so the next time you find yourself in the throes of a TLC remix, be sure to thank them for taking you back). Beyond the rave scene, MacPherson is set on pursuing projects like #FREELIFE, the duo’s auxiliary apparel line. Clearly, the boys are out to remix the imperatives of their realm--all while making sure you break a sweat on the dance floor. If you haven’t already, pull the trigger and catch them at Coachella with a fresh catalogue of songs. Enjoy their genre-less devotion and remember: to label is futile; to worship, divine.

Soundcloud.com/bixelxboys

THE REAL TEAL

Phoebe Ryan At 24, Phoebe Ryan can hang. The singer/songwriter is on the rise after her R.Kelly/Miguel mash-up exploded on YouTube; and with a full head of turquoise hair and a sound like Tove Lo, she has already earned considerable veneration. Ryan started out where all great rock babies are born: in a Grateful Dead cover band somewhere in Jersey. Since then, her collaborations with producer Kyle Shearer and songwriters like Nate Campany prove that Ryan knows how to rally a posse of musical game changers around her work. In touch with pop while also immersed in the indie scene, Ryan’s vocals span the rift between Top 40 tunes and alternative hits. We’re looking forward to her vocals on Mine, the new single she’s creating with Skizzy Mars. But all that other good stuff—an EP, tour dates, the festival circuit—will have to wait: right now, Ryan’s reign is in the studio.

Soundcloud.com/phoeberyan

PLAN B

TeamMate Sonny and Cher, Gwen and Tony, Steve and Lindsay, Jack and Meg—these are just a handful of the unforgettable duos whose off-stage romantic drama led to potent creative inspiration. Now, add Dani and Scott to the list. After a decade together, drummer Dani Buncher and singer/keyboardist Scott Simons knew a thing or two about teamwork. But when Dani came out to her boyfriend, their plans for a lifelong partnership came to a screeching halt. Despite their changed relationship, a mutual affection for music helped the pair maintain emotional responsibility to one another: and as Scott explains, “If we couldn’t be partners, we were still going to be teammates.” From there, they each left their previous projects (Simons had played with pop-rock group The Argument, while Buncher had been a drummer for Big Hurry), and TeamMate was born. Throughout their indie-pop debut EP, The Sequel, Simons and Buncher chronicle the restructuring of their bond; and in addition to performing frequent shows across the country, the couple-turnedcreative duo has also toured in support of huge acts like One Republic and Skylar Grey.

Just recently, TeamMate relocated to LA, marking the occasion with the release of their latest singles, “Don’t Count Me Out,” and “Until You Find Me” (which you can hear on heavy rotation at KIIS-FM). Catch their upcoming show on March 26th at the Bootleg Theater.

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Surrealist artist and ULTRAMAJIC co-founder Pilar Zeta transfixes us with themes of magic, interconnectedness, and extraterrestrial communication—and she doesn’t care if we get it.

California’s opulence has a reputation fit for a terrestrial paradise.

As Creative Director of ULTRAMA JIC, Zeta is charged with creating

Pilgrimage to Los Angeles is a cherished experience, attributable in part

provocative album covers for the record label’s releases. At first glance,

to celebrit y culture, and other spiritual phenomenon. For multi-media

the images strongly resemble album art from the late 1970’s and 1980’s:

ar tist and ULTRAMA JIC co-founder Pilar Zeta, however, relocation to

imagine Dark Side of the Moon’s suspended shapes, Patrick Nagel’s

West Holly wood was inspired by a different kind of star tour. Zeta’s visual

color palettes, and punctuated Stargate vibes. Operationally, Zeta’s main

examination of the Four th Dimension exposes a thriving awareness of

task is to “make sure ever y thing looks good and tight,” which includes

abstraction, fueled by the artist’s curiosity and intuition. Her mind-tilting

overseeing social media and branding. She runs ULTRAMA JIC with her

show, “Por tal to 4D Knowledge,” was just on view at the Standard

husband, co-founder, and creative partner, Jimmy Edgar. Together, they

Holly wood earlier this year; and in both her visual work and her ef for ts

have identified what they refer to as the “Four Pillars” of ULTRAMA JIC:

curating music for ULTRAMA JIC, Zeta strives to introduce colleagues

Fun, Fashion, Mystic and Magic. “We tr y to apply these [ideas] to

and communit y alike to the ver y “specific metaphysical and spiritual

ever y thing we do, and also in our lifest yles,” Zeta explains. “That is the

aesthetic” at the core not only of her creative personhood, but also of

main principle of the ULTRAMA JIC aesthetic, blending ideas of ar t,

her rising lifest yle brand.

metaphysics and a t wist of fun and fashion.”

artist / pilar zeta

“...It’s very much how I make my personal art as well; the symbolism is felt rather than studied and explained. Some people get it, some people don’t.

I find that fascinating.”

Edgar and Zeta are currently developing a limited edition fashion line

from her at-home librar y (a rich collection full of esoteric teachings on

for men and women, as well as an objects division to complement their

mind control, Egyptology, extra terrestrial contact, and herbalism), and

designs. Featured items will include a Law of One card deck, which Zeta

the burning of incense, which she describes as “a great way to stimulate

describes as being “ver y similar to generic tarot cards. [They have] the

the senses to be able to get more focused and relaxed.” These rituals,

same structure as the major arcana, but some of the teachings, meanings

together with dre am analysis, help Zet a align her conscious and

and symbols are slightly dif ferent.” She elaborates: “Ra is the sun god

subconscious conversations. As she puts it, the subconscious discussion

of Egypt. Ra is like the father of all Egyptian Gods and yes I definitely

is taking place in the meditative and abstract dreamscapes, and we can

love the sun.”

access them if we choose to focus our energies in that direction.

While Zeta’s interest in the metaphysical world is in some ways separate

According to Zeta, the altered states of meditation and dreaming are

from her branding work for ULTRAMA JIC, the t wo realms are by no

ide al for underst anding the intersectionalit y of surre alist ar t and

means mutually exclusive. “There are a few elements that tighten them

metaphysics. “Metaphysics and surrealism are both well connected

[the album covers] together, and they are mostly about some spiritual

because both are intangible elements that are present in our conscious

symbolism or some metaphysical concepts,” she says. “Some examples

and subconscious mind, both are very present in our interior [lives]. The

are spiri tual as c ension, higher dimensions, quantum phy sic s,

world of art is so closely related to the 4D astral world, because everything

extraterrestrial contact, and the Holographic Universe Principle.” While

is symbolic and nothing is fully formed unless by perspective, exactly

perhaps not the stuf f of common chitchat, these concepts do evoke

the same as how dreams work.” Zeta continues: “Dreams or meditation

universal, mystical notions pondered the world over— and par ticularly

are the best medium for this to be explored.” Zeta and Edgar construct

connected to the color ful histor y of spiritualism that exists here in

“Dream Temples” in their home — contemporary, DIY-versions of ancient

Southern California.

Egyptian Sleep Temples, structures designed to heal through banishing treatments, chanting, hypnosis, and cr ystals. Zeta also acknowledges

As a record label, ULTRAMA JIC would appear to be all about the music.

the usefulness of Ayauasca and other roots and herbs that can induce

For Zeta, however, music was more like a bridge to connect hers and

the altered states of mind she deems necessary for deep self-exploration.

Edgar’s creative ideas with other forms of media. “The music would

“Both Jimmy and I have found [that] the more we analyze [our] dreams,

other wise have nothing to do with our style of ar t,” she says. “It’s simply

the stranger the symbols get; we feel this is because the subconscious

by the idea that we have married the t wo that people accept it to be

is always trying to stay one step ahead to keep separate from the rational

one”— a notion that “really inspired us.” Zeta goes on to explain how

mind.” Zeta goes on to comment that she sometimes engages in the

one might prep oneself for traveling into their world, which they refer to

“highly controversial” practice of sungazing: “I stare at the sun for a few

as an “entirely new domain of existence:” “We refer to the concept of

minutes so I can get all the solar energy in my body.”

‘suspension of disbelief’ and apply it to ourselves. Whereas [other] people feel ever y thing fits together, we have just decided to put seemingly

Zeta exudes an infectious air of play fulness and overall positivit y.

unrelated ideas together.” The resultant “new domain,” is, as she

Ultimately, ULTRAMA JIC is about inclusion— and the experience is one

puts it, “more subconscious, and we let that guide us. It ’s ver y much

predicated on the interconnectedness of humanit y. “I believe we are all

how I make my personal ar t as well; the symbolism is felt rather than

telepathically connected,” Zeta explains. “Intention and meaning are

studied and explained. Some people get it, some people don’t. I find

ver y impor tant…I think people should take more responsibilit y for the

that fascinating.”

energ y they put out. YouTube comments are a good example: people leaving…vibes that will probably ring fur ther than they ever imagined.

Pilar Zeta, the ar tist, is a creature of rituals and migrations. “I’m used

Now, imagine if people understood this and took more responsibilit y for

to moving around,” she says. “It ’s par t of my creative process… the

it—the world could be so much bet ter.” In the end, Zeta says, she and

idea of change, starting from scratch, everything refreshed. It’s a nomadic

Edgar “want to bring people and ar t together, not make people feel as

state of mind…I’ve lived in Buenos Aires, Miami, Barcelona and Berlin.

though ar t is [for the] elite. I feel strongly that ever y person has the

Each place was a key point of my growing experience.” Her daily practices

potential of another—that we are equal.” •

include mediation as the first order of business, followed by readings

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Publisher’s Paradise Taschen’s Next Big Thing: The iconic art publisher sets up shop with a new gallery on Beverly Boulevard.

Text by Rachel Many

See if you can guess the common denominator here: Richard Neutra’s expansive architectural masterpieces, a giant collection of exquisitely illustrated butt photographs, a 700-page homage to the complete works of Michelangelo, a $15,000 tome eulogizing the life and career of famed boxer Muhammad Ali, and a vivid collection of photographs detailing Japan’s erotic underworld.

GA L L E RY TASCHEN

Give up? The answer is TASCHEN, the world’s most celebrated publisher of art books to date.

Since 1980, TASCHEN has been cultivating an unparalleled selection of beautiful, original, and unpredictable art books—all with a signature nod to eccentricity. The publisher’s vast library of titles ranges in theme from gardening and Gaudi to Mid-century interiors and sex toys. Add the 11 TASCHEN bookstores already established worldwide, and it’s clear that the publishing house is pioneering a new path within the traditionally stuffy world of museum-inspired art books. So you can imagine our excitement when TASCHEN announced its newest addition—an expansive commercial gallery space right here in the heart of Los Angeles. We caught up with the team at TASCHEN to talk art, programming, and what lies ahead for their future in LA:

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You operate stores all over the world (and beautiful ones at that!).

Why did you decide to launch a gallery in Los Angeles?

We love Los Angeles, which is why we moved our main American of fice years ago from New York to here. And the galler y was an oppor tunity to show our excitement over the subjects of our books in a new way. The philosophy for us with our TASCHEN Galler y exhibitions and our current exhibition, Its Just A Shot Away—The Rolling Stones In Photographs, is, “the book – the show.” A lot of research goes into our titles and we come across a huge amount of interesting and unseen material and photographs. The TASCHEN Galler y gives us a chance to show this material—some of which is in our books and some of which isn’t—in a new environment. It is like a life-size supplement.

Tell us a bit about the new LA space and location.

It is a big space with good light and high ceilings. It ’s also located on one of the busiest intersections in Los Angeles…Crescent Heights and Beverly Blvd. When this was offered to us, we couldn’t say no.

Any LA-based artists or book titles we should be keeping our eye on for the future?

We…have already had discussions about the possibilities for our next L A-related shows. We will have an L A-focused show of some kind during our stay in the Galler y, absolutely.

Aside from the exhibition space itself, will this new location also function as a bookstore?

It will feature a small selection of our books related to the galler y programming.

Take us through the process of curating a show. Is it at all similar to editing and printing an art book? Do you collaborate on artist exhibitions and/or selections?

Our big book productions can take years from start to finish— often with ten or more people working on the project. During the process, we work ourselves through all major and unknown archives and of ten talk to fif ty-plus photographers. In essence, the groundwork [for the exhibition] has already been done, but we continue to work with the photographers and ar tists on selections throughout the curatorial process.

“WE ARE EXCITED TO HAVE A PL ACE FOR ANGELENOS TO COME AND HANG.”

We understand the gallery will be setting up shop on Beverly Blvd. for the next two years. What are you most excited about for the future of the gallery?

Make sure to catch Taschen’s latest exciting and controversial exhibit Bizarre Life – The Indecent Obsessions of Elmer Batters and Eric Stanton, which features the foremost pioneers in the once-underground world of fetish art.

Q& A TASCHEN

We are excited to have a place for Angelenos to come and hang out, whether it is on their way to the museums or other places.

The TASCHEN Galler y is a place to feel welcome while looking at ar t or photography, and hop efully it will continue to b e a destination…In the time we are doing shows here, we are excited for our TASCHEN fans to have a new place to visit, as well as [for] new people we haven’t had in our stores before to come in and see our galler y.

When the Clouds Part Renowned fine art and fashion photographer, Michele Laurita captures male model of the moment, Lucky Blue Smith, with a nineteenth century analog process.

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WILLIA M B. JEANNINE BR ADEN T H E P O O D L E PA R LO R

Text by Lauren Westerfield “Can I offer you something? Some tea? Earl Grey?” Michele Laurita turns first to Dave Collyer, than to me. We’re standing in Laurita’s kitchen, taking turns petting Lilly, her behemoth of a Newfoundland, and watching as the renowned photographer pours herself a steaming mug against the backdrop of purple storm clouds leering down at us through the window. “It’s such perfect tea weather,” she adds, “…or wine weather” (this with a hearty laugh). “You know, I’m Italian; I’ve got to offer you guys something.”

Drinks in hand, Collyer and I follow Laurita upstairs to her office—a refined yet lived-in space distinguished by blue velvet couches, myriad cushions, and serene views of the koi pond out back. Perhaps it’s Laurita’s warm, unaffected demeanor (she’s dressed in a t-shirt and sweat pants, honey blond hair tossed up in a chignon); or maybe it’s the downpour threatening to break over our heads again as the day fades to dusk. Whatever the cause, we find ourselves eschewing the couches for the cozy, rug-strewn floor, where we proceed to sit, sprawl, and occasionally fight off Lilly’s amorous advances (“she loves Dave,” Michele explains when Lilly bounds upstairs to shower him with kisses) as we chat about Laurita and Collyer’s shared fascination with wet collodion photography.

Given the combination of romantic intensity and sartorial direction evoked by their images for LA CANVAS, the moody-yet-elegant setting of our interview couldn’t be more apropos. Developed in the 1850’s, wet collodion was second only to the daguerreotype in terms of early photographic techniques, and remains virtually unchanged to this day. The process involves treating a glass or metal plate with collodion solution, and then with a silver nitrate bath that renders the solution sensitive to light. From there, the plate is exposed using an antique camera (Collyer has several ranging from original-era 1800’s models to more modern designs) before being treated with developer. For Laurita, a fashion photographer accustomed to shooting with Polaroid 809 film, wet collodion posed the perfect challenge: a similarly analog process, but one rendered in a completely different medium.

“I’d never done a wet collodion, although I’d always been a fan,” Laurita explains. “I went looking out in the stratosphere for someone I could work with …I really wanted to do it with someone who loved the art form.” When she met Dave Collyer, Laurita says, she knew “immediately” that they would “gel.” Collyer, a surf photographerturned-tintype enthusiast, possessed the requisite technical knowledge and experience to complement Michele’s talent for lighting and astute fashion sensibility—along with a deep respect for her strengths as an artist.

“I just sort of geek out on all of it,” Collyer says of the wet plate collodion process. “I like the cameras, I like mixing the chemistry and being involved in the handmade object from beginning to end.

To this day, putting an image in the fixer, watching it appear—“ “—It’s so exciting,” Michele interjects. “For people who are at the photo shoot—the hair and makeup people, the stylists, the models or actors—when they see these kind of antiquity-type processes,

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it’s like ‘Wow…this is so badass.’” And no wonder. In today’s world of one-click iPhotos and endless Instagram feeds, Michele gets the sense that many onlookers “forgot about photography. They forgot about its insurgence.”

But at the same time, this whole notion of “insurgence”—of artisanal technique, of tactile objects and rough edges—is making a comeback. Why? Perhaps, as Collyer says, it’s because processes like wet collodion are unflinchingly real. “There’s soul in there,” he says, noting the depth of Laurita’s images, the way they transform model and social media icon Lucky Blue into a character at once haunting and utterly human. “A lot of the time, because of the way this [process] is shot, it’s not, ‘give me this, give me ten looks;’ it’s ‘give me this one look and hold still.’” The slightest breath or twitch can ruin the shot—and as far as possible glitches go, that’s only the beginning. But for Laurita and Collyer, it’s the heightened stakes involved in wet collodion that make it so rewarding.

“Silver is a reactor to light,” Laurita explains, “and when you expose it to certain levels of light…it does things that are kind of magical and different, even from what the eye sees.” Dave agrees, noting that the process is ideal for upending his plans and inviting him, instead, to discover something new. “No single image is the same,” he says. “And in this case, the detail’s not just pixels; it’s silver atoms. To imagine that we’re painting and drawing with silver, in that photograph, to me, still puts me in awe.” Michele nods in agreement as he continues. “Part of the beauty is its imperfections… over time…as you shoot throughout the day, as temperatures change, as your gloves get dirty…these chemical reactions happen, and it leaves aberrations.” He points to the signature swirls that often occur around the edges of the plates.

“Your happy fuck-ups,” Michele adds, with a grin.

Dave smiles wide. “You can print that.”

“We encourage you to print that!” Michele laughs, clasps her hands, and leans back into a pile of pillows.

Happy fuck-ups, indeed.

Of course, with such a motto, wet plate collodio isn’t for everyone.

Moving forward, Dave says, he and Michele are trying to “find the right designer or application or look or story that makes sense for us,” one that is suited to this particular aesthetic. Michele envisions a couture campaign, something that will turn the fashion world upside-down: “Zac Posen, Alexander McQueen, Hugo Boss…” For a moment, she appears lost in thought; and watching her, it’s easy to see wet collodion as a kind of physicalization of the creative process—as inspiration made manifest. Night has fallen; and for now, the next big Laurita-Collyer collaboration remains a mystery.

But if anything is clear, it’s that sooner or later—and maybe just when you thought the whole thing had slipped away—something new will burst forth. Like Dave says about each plate in the fixer: “This cloud kind of rests on top, like a storm on the sea…and then, it just parts.”

Gallery Openings LAUREN BON AND METABOLIC STUDIO | The Catch The Hammer Museum • March 8 th - May 10 th For this project, Bon and the Metabolic Studio’s Sonics and Optics Divisions will saturate the gallery with deep aural impressions, triggering both a physical sensation in viewers and a visual response as shadow waves sweep across the gallery floor, a cascading reflection of the water lens suspended above visitors’ heads. hammer.ucla.edu

ART AND TECHNOLOGY AT LACMA, 1967-1971 LACMA • March 14 th - October 18 th This installation features photographs, correspondence, and ephemera documenting the original Art and Technology Program at LACMA that ran from 1967 to 1971. A&T paired artists with corporations in the areas of aerospace, scientific research, and entertainment, leading to ambitious projects shown at the 1970 World Exposition in Osaka, Japan. Artists include Oyvind Fahlstrom, Newton Harrison, Claes Oldenburg, Robert Rauschenberg, Richard Serra, Tony Smith, Andy Warhol, and Robert Whitman. lacma.org KALEIDOSCOPE | Abstraction In Architecture Christopher Grimes Gallery • March 21 st - May 16 th Opening Reception: Saturday, March 21st at 6 pm This exhibition brings together artists from various backgrounds as they engage with the languages of abstraction and architecture using a diverse range of media. Included in the exhibition are works by Kevin Appel, Carlos Bunga, Gianfranco Foschino, Veronika Kellndorfer and Lucia Koch. cgrimes.com

STURTEVANT | Double Trouble MOCA • March 21 st - July 27 th The first comprehensive American survey of Sturtevant’s 50-year career showcases some of the artist’s most iconic work. Beginning with her renditions of works by Jasper Johns and Andy Warhol, the exhibition reveals how Sturtevant turned the visual logic of Pop Art back on itself, probing at the workings of art history in real time and exploring ideas of originality, authorship, and the interior structures of art and image culture. moca.org

BERNARD PIFFARETTI | Moving Pictures Cherry and Martin Gallery • April 2 nd - May 3 rd Opening Reception: Thursday, April 2nd at 6 pm Piffaretti’s highly recognizable method involves dividing the canvas with a vertical line, painting an abstract image on one half, and then copying that same image onto the other.

His work manages to retain both the physical and optical experience of standing in front of a painting, dismantling and replicating it at the same time. cherryandmartin.com

ROBERT KUSHNER | Patois Offramp Gallery • April 12 th - May 17 th Opening Reception: Sunday, April 12th from 2-5 pm Encompassing over 40 works, this exhibition juxtaposes broad bands of gold leaf and gestural painted flowers with ephemera, including ancient texts, musical scores, book covers, end papers, postage stamps, and illustrations. Kushner creates an exotic garden woven from many languages that ultimately speaks in one, unique voice. offrampgallery.com

LIGHT, PAPER, PROCESS | Reinventing Photography The Getty Center • April 14 th - September 7 th At a time when digital technologies offer increasingly sophisticated options for producing, storing, and disseminating images, a number of artists have turned their attention to exploring the essence of photography. All employ a variety of darkroom techniques that shift our understanding of photography from a medium that accurately records the world to one that revels in its own materials and processes. getty.edu

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An unconventional come up: En Noir caught the eye of fashion icons like Kanye West and A$AP Rocky even before the streetwear brand established an online store.

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from world-renowned accounts like Barneys, the Webster, Riccardi, Patron of the New, and Church. Those kinds of cosigns from respected retailers helped push the brand even more. The brand’s trajector y was a direct result of all the people that suppor ted and believed in us.

En Noir expertly combines both the concept and utility of streetwear with the nuance and quality control of couture. What’s your brand’s alchemy when it comes to marrying the two genres? And is this formula flexible?

Well, En Noir is about blurring the lines bet ween high-end fashion and street st yle.

I come from street wear, so that ’s always in my design DNA. But using superior materials and quality construction are what gives it [the brand] the high-end feel. It ’s not one or the other; it ’s the center of t wo worlds colliding. When I set out with En Noir, it was more of an exercise or project. It wasn’t planned. It just organically happened. And then, from there, you saw things get emulated and it kind of got out of control with what people thought was the “formula.” Glad that has calmed down now.

What’s your relationship to trend?

I’m pret t y much out of touch with what ’s in trend. I see it—but I see it as what to stay away from. I’m more about keeping things minimal and focusing on the key ingredients in what makes an essential staple-t ype piece bet ter than the next. When you get caught up with “staying-in-

To make it as a successful street wear designer, it helps, of course, to

with-what ’s-in-trend,” then you lose brand identit y.

receive a few highly-respected cosigns. But even then, it can take years

for a brand to find its visual “voice”—let alone to catch substantial hype.

How do you make your mark on high-end basics without logo noise?

This was not En Noir’s roadmap. After his stylist caught wind of the label

It ’s about taking the time and having the passion to go out there and

on Instagram, Kanye West—the most potent of all sartorial endorsements,

source the bet ter materials in order to have the noise of the piece shine

and no stranger to leather pants—star ted publicly rocking the brand’s

through the details …the ingredients that make up that piece. It ’s a

pieces before En Noir had even established a web store. Two high-profile

dif ferent kind of sound when you make noise with logos on ever y piece

‘ Ye music videos (I Wish You Would with DJ Khaled and Birthday

compared to the noise you make with the details. It ’s conveyed through

Song with 2 Chainz) and a few additional fans (A$AP Rocky and Lebron

the st yle and aesthetic of the person wearing it, too.

James) later, the design house found itself thoroughly immersed in

the hypebeast pit— and faced with both the esteem, and the many

How do you execute the perfect tee?

production hurdles, that come with the territor y.

Most people think the tee is just a basic piece and doesn’t require too much execution. But a lot goes into pat tern work in order to get the

Rob Garcia was up for the challenge. The designer, who cut his teeth

“per fect fit.” Sourcing a superior fabric that a person can feel and

at fellow L A street wear brand Black Label, linked up with his trusted

gravitate to is important. It has to hit on more senses than just what they

coconspirator, rapper and fashion icon Cur t@in$, and dove into their

see visually when the tee is hanging on the rack. I think even though

collaborative ende avor he ad first. Fe aturing luxe materials, acute

the tee is one of the most basic pieces, it will always be something that

at tention to detail, and a consistent, thought fully relaxed fit, En Noir

I’ll continue to obsess over.

quickly refined their nuanced ae sthetic and pro duced an entire thanks to suppor t from major doors like Barneys, The Webster, and

Will leather always be a staple for En Noir? Who dictates this: the kids, the cosign, your intuition, or your personal style?

Church, the in-demand brand swif tly found its footing.

Leather is timeless. But it ’s also a material that has to be used in

collection. Their trajector y was dizzying; but retailers ponied up, and

moderation. You can’t go walking around in leather from head to toe.

We c aught up with Garcia to discuss the impor t ance of high / low

Leather got out of control for a bit, but it will always be a classic material

balance, En Noir’s relationship to trend, logo noise, and the formula

when used properly in pieces. En Noir will continue to source the best

behind the per fect tee.

leather and work on giving it a special feel or look to set it apar t from the lackluster le ather used by some who are just going through the motions.

What was En Noir’s initial trajectory like? How’d you get the hype before the accounts?

Initial trajector y was insane. Never could have planned such a thing. It

Whom do you look to for inspiration, and how do you keep it organic and continuous?

helped to have such an influential person as Kanye be the first to wear

I’m ver y specific when it comes to what I’m inspired by. I’m not the t ype

the brand publicly. And from there, we were ambitious and pushed hard

to be inspired by ever y thing. For me, it ’s from someone that I love and

to make noise in ever y aspect we could with the brand. We swung for

respect, or something that af fects my most detailed senses. I am

the fences ever y chance we got. And we learned a lot of tough lessons.

aware of the feeling, so when it comes, it takes over my senses and

Sometimes, when things are moving that fast, you lose sight of the

I’m vulnerable to it. I make sure I keep record of it somehow. I tr y to

fundamentals because you’re caught up in the moment of tr ying to do

make sure I’m constantly learning and open to inspiration in whatever

things so big and grand. We were ver y blessed to have amazing suppor t

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Schott Through the Heart An American Original Since 1913

T H E A M E R I C A N A AT B R A N D / www.schottnyc.com 112 Caruso Avenue, Glendale, CA 91210

Back in 1913, Irving and Jack Schot t star ted making raincoats in a Lower East Side basement. Soon af ter, the brother’s expanded into various facets of outer wear, making histor y by being the first to put a zipper on a coat. 25 years later, the duo imagined and produced the world’s first leather motorcycle jacket.

At the height of America’s fascination with the subculture, the Perfecto® became a symbol of the biker’s love for adventure, freedom, and rebellion.

Throughout the twentieth century, Schott NYC established their influence across the scope of popular culture. From W WII bomber jackets commissioned by the US Air Force and Melton wool naval pea coats, to the iconic branding of Marlon Brando, James Dean, Joan Jet t, and The Sex Pistols, the revolutionar y brand is as deeply seeded in the “bad boy” persona as the leather jacket itself.

Today, Schott NYC is still owned and operated by the third and fourth generations of the family, who still manufacture most of their clothing here in the States.

This season, Schot t will open their West Coast flagship store at The Americana at Brand in Glendale, the second retail spot for the 100 -year-old family business.

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A Matter of Time Shinola: The American-made accessories brand opens its first West Coast location in Silverlake.

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“Silverlake felt like a natural choice. We chose Silverlake because the community embraces the arts and authentic brands. Each month, we have a variety of community-related events that happen in the store....”

Ethical, domestic production is a ver y big idea these days. Unfor tunately,

design courses, including watch and bike design, as well as digital marketing.

it ’s also a term thrown around all too of ten in the world of manufacturing—

We’ve also hired a handful of students out of those programs. The insights

generally with stunted authenticit y. Some products are falsely touted as

and fresh perspectives we receive from the students have been invaluable.”

“American made;” others are produced in the U.S., sure —but at the cost of

It was this appetite for education that led the brand down a path of innovation.

safe working conditions and livable wages.

Shortly after setting up shop in Detroit, Shinola teamed up with Swiss-based And then, of course, there are companies like Shinola. The Motor Cit y star t-

Ronda to help assemble a factor y and train workers. The idea to produce

up began with a primar y focus: to manufacture qualit y goods on U.S. soil.

bicycles dawned on them inadver tently, when employees purchased bikes

A tall order given the current climate of globalization and of fshore, er,

to serve as in-store props intended to drive home the concept of lifest yle

“discounts.” But armed with patriotic ideals and unwavering integrity, Shinola

identit y. Shinola’s creative team realized that bicycles were an analogous

founder Tom Kar tsotis and chief executive of ficer Steve Brock saw around

addition to the brand: bikes, like watches, require acute precision and

the corners. With a little teamwork and a heap of vision, Shinola has succeeded

master ful skill to create an elegant, functional product. Four years later, the

in conceptualizing and constructing t wo of the most intricate lifest yle

company is producing approximately 5 0 0,0 0 0 watches ever y year— and

accessories—watches and bicycles— responsibly, domestically, and at an

they’ve just opened a seventh brick and mor tar.

af fordable price point. Turns out, it ’s not only possible, but downright profitable to set up shop right here at home.

Shinola’s first West Coast flagship sits at 3515 Sunset Blvd., just across the street from Millie’s Café. The 1,10 0 square-foot space showcases the brand’s

“Detroit is a cit y of heritage and of global recognition. It is a brand unto

dedication to thought ful, minimalist principles, with generous natural light

itself. There’s a lot of energy there, and it’s one of the most culturally vibrant

and lof t y ceilings. E xposed wooden beams, but ter y leather chairs, and

cities,” explains Shinola’s head of marketing Bridget Russo. Of course, the

industrial accents add a trademark touch. The store’s aesthetic per fectly

cit y’s legacy has been fraught in recent years with a shrunken population

complements the neighborhood; and sure enough, the decision to post up

and notorious financial woes. Never theless, Shinola was willing to bet that

in Silverlake was no accident. Bridget Russo elaborates: “When customers

folks would pay a higher premium for authenticit y. Detroit ’s reputation as

come to Shinola, we want to give them a unique shopping experience.

an industrial leader remained in tact despite bad press; and although Kartsotis

Silverlake felt like a natural choice. We chose Silverlake because the

and his team considered several different locations, they ended up establishing

communit y embraces the ar ts and authentic brands. Each month, we have

their headquar ters inside the College for Creative Studies, a design school

a variet y of communit y-related events that happen in the store, such us

housed within an original ar t deco building in midtown Detroit. The space

workshops on let ter pressing, or jam-making with local makers.”

was big, clean, and rich with untapped resources—the students. Russo continues, “Shinola is built on collaboration. From the star t, we sponsored

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Chelsea Tyler Interview by Zarna Surti From the drawn in hear ts on her vintage Levi’s to that signature smile, Chelsea Tyler had us hooked from the second we met her. She also happens to be one of the coolest girls on the scene —she’s one-half of the electro-soul duo Kaneholler, her dad is rock royalt y (ahem, Steven Tyler), and she’s planning a wedding with her fiancé & bandmate, Jon Foster. You can find the duo rolling around Venice in a “busted up old Yamaha scooter that ’s literally duck taped together” or hit ting up their favorite diner for “the best meal ever, and it ’s only $ 4.” We sat down with the infectious singer to talk about how it all star ted, tour life, and all things electro-soul.

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How would you describe your sound?

Electro-soul. It ’s blues and soul mixed with electronic music. I grew up listening to Et ta James and Billie Holiday—the really old school stuf f— but then he does the electronic stuf f. We got really excited about mixing those things, so we star ted put ting soulful melodies over big beats.

You guys met in New York, but you live in LA. Do you prefer the east coast or west coast?

I’m so split. I feel like right now in my life, I prefer the west coast. But I always feel more at home back in Boston, but there’s like five feet of snow there right now, so….yeah [laughs].

What does a typical day look like for you?

Why did you guys change from badbad to Kaneholler?

The craziest thing about making music is that you live so many dif ferent

There were a few bands called badbad. We star ted get ting confused

lives—touring life is so dif ferent than writing life. Since we’re preparing

because we posted our first EP on iTunes and Spotif y and we got mixed

for our next tour, it ’s waking up late and rehearsing all day.

in with another band—it just got too complicated. We wanted to find

We heard you just went on tour with The Ting Tings! How was it?

something that was more unique.

We just went out with them for a week—it was our first tour and they

What does KANEHOLLER mean?

were awesome. Their show is fucking amazing—they’re electric on stage

I have family in southern Oklahoma with a farm and they have a bamboo

and their audience is really cool, so we just hit it of f. Also, they invited

forest there. Kane comes from switch cane, which is the type of bamboo,

us to go out on their spring tour! It ’s a full U.S. tour— 6 weeks star ting

and holler is old southern slang for down yonder. We picked it because

in March, loaded up in a van.

it didn’t exist online and it felt more rooted.

How is it being holed up in a van with your fiancé?

Tell me about putting out your album in three volumes.

It’s really fucking fun. I grew up on tour with my dad and his band—they

When we first star ted, we were just making music and it changed form

were five dudes and they had their women, so it was just complicated.

ver y quick— at first it was chill and groov y, and as we kept going and

Get ting everyone together to make decisions or do any thing, it was such

playing live, we realized that playing the more upbeat dance stuff is more

a process. With Jon it ’s easy—we can talk about any thing. Being in a

fun for ever ybody—it ’s more exciting to write, it ’s more exciting to play,

relationship helps be honest in the band and being in the band helps

and you get a bet ter response from the audience. So we star ted going

the relationship because you can’t have any bullshit. You have to be

in that direction. Then when it came time, we had t welve songs we loved

upfront with each other and direct.

and we wanted to group them together in album, but they just really

didn’t fit together. So we broke it into three sections. In the beginning

So what happened first? The band or the relationship?

it ’s super chill, in the middle it picks up, and the last one we just put

The relationship! A friend introduced us in New York in 2011—it was

out is our newer dance stuf f.

totally a setup, which I had never had happen to me before. I was living in Boston at the time and I started modeling in New York on the weekends.

What’s up next?

I was literally taking the Fung Wah Bus from Boston to NYC every weekend.

We’re playing South By Southwest, which is really exciting. We just found out three days ago we’re doing the tour, so we’re revamping the show

In the first couple weeks of hanging out, Jon star ted playing me music

and stepping it up. Also, we’re get ting married in June, so we have a lot

he’d made —he had a huge reper toire of music and I was blown away. I

of stuf f going on. We’re just doing a really small lit tle dinner par t y. So I

star ted singing over it and the whole thing was just really natural.

guess we’ll have to plan a wedding when this tour is over!

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From the Ground Up Evan Funke

The origins of his stor y evoke images of another world. An older one, perhaps; one that you've read about in books. A sepia-toned world where his hands are the tools of his trade. A world that involves tight kitchens and thick-fingered women sweating over pasta, slaps to the face, and threats of bodily harm. A life that progresses, naturally, to Italy: where we find him gorging on pasta and learning how to make it from a brother and sister in the hear t of Bologna.

The pursuit of pasta is intrinsic to the stor y of Evan Funke, just as it seems inherent to the success of his restaurant, Bucato. In a few shor t years, he has gone from novice to master at nearly break-neck speed. Towering in stature, Funke has deep blue eyes through which he seems to filter ever y nuance of the world around him. His voice is calm, inviting, a subtle baritone.

He seems to choose his words carefully; and when he speaks, it's hard not

Text by Megan Hughes

to pay at tention. Based on our first impressions, it seems fair to say that Evan Funke would make a ver y successful preacher.

Chef Evan Funke of Bucato is a culinary purist, who celebrates ingredients, practices generosity, and can appreciate a little fear.

His cloth, however, is a blue apron. His religion is his food. His gospel is hospitalit y, and his congregation is a mixed group of dedicated patrons and employees.

There is something genuine and magnanimous about Evan. Recently, he

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helped a beloved local farmer sur vive the drought by giving the entire

Spencer at Windrose [Farms], that guy will melt your fucking brain. He’s

proceeds of an evening at the restaurant to the farm. Evan executed his

into the biological aspect of how plants are actually farmed. How the plants

plan quickly and quietly, without fanfare. He gathered a couple of his chef

are the farmers."

friends, and together they spent the night cooking as usual. By closing time, they had raised over $10,0 0 0.

By his own definition, Funke lives his life organically. "If things are messy, then things are messy. I think that's why I love the market so much." He

Funke is a man deeply moved by his passions, one who steps back to take

began going to the Santa Monica Farmers Market back when he was at

stock and respect the world around him. This is especially evident when

Rustic Canyon. "I began to ask questions, and I began to understand the

discussing his approach to food. "It's kind of like an upside down pyramid,

impor tance of cooking specifically with what ’s in front of you. I'd go to the

only the ver y last thing is the plate,” he says. “And ever y thing is funneled

market and I’d understand why Italians place so much emphasis on soil

into it."

and on the people who are growing in it. That's why I'm the mayor over there." He echoes a friend’s remark and smiles puckishly. "No, really. I

He pauses, his hands moving as if to mold the imager y of his words. "But

love that market. That market is my fucking joy in life."

ever yone focuses…on its finished product, on its cost. Not a lot of people focus on this" (meaning the rest of the pyramid). "On the farmers, the

It ’s easy to believe him. Perhaps because he also knows pain: he cut his

workers, the transpor tation, the fuel, the weather, the soil content, the

teeth in the kitchens of Wolfgang Puck—kitchens where he learned from

water content. But it's all of that. It ’s filled with all of that information…

"knife-wielding pirates." "Ever y single day, I lived with fear and love in the

and the plate.”

same space. When I came up, I feared yet loved my mentor. And when I feared him, I feared him like almight y fucking God. But I loved him. I still

"Using the terroir of the vegetables and the fruits, that's what inspires me."

love him. I actually think that aspect is…lost…in the culinar y world now."

He continues, excitement seeping into his voice. "And I’m just scratching

Lost, Evan believes, because "I just don't think that in the culinary community

the sur face. I’m a total fucking amateur. If you talk to people like Bill

we're producing those t ypes of cooks anymore. Because we fear get ting

chef / evan funke

“Hell, my mentor beat the shit out of me. And he also taught me the fundamentals: how to run a kitchen, how to be a man, how to be a gentleman, and how to be a great cook.” sued or stepping on someone's toes. But back when I began? Hell, my

learned to make pasta. He signed on at a family-run pasta school with

mentor beat the shit out of me. And he also taught me the fundamentals:

an over whelming majorit y of female students. "Men don't make pasta in

how to run a kitchen, how to be a man, how to be a gentleman, and how

Italy,” he explains. “The ladies get together on Sunday and gather around

to be a great cook."

the table and listen to music and chitchat and gossip and make pasta.

And the men just hang out outside, drinking wine."

He pauses before adding, in a tone heav y with rueful hindsight, "In my mind, I actually lef t a lit tle too early."

In Bologna, Evan says, "I found my true calling…Nobody knew me… there were no pre-requisites for who I should be." This made way Evan

The impetus to leave came, quite literally, on the heels of an accident.

to discover the chef he would be —the pasta maestro he is today. For

Evan suf fered a burst varicose vein one night during dinner ser vice,

six hours a day, week af ter week, he made ever y dif ferent t ype of pasta

remaining on the line and ignoring the blood seeping through a hackneyed

imaginable. No extruders, no equipment—just his hands, and his time.

duct tape bandage until the end of his shif t. Af ter wards, he was unable to walk, and eventually needed surger y to repair the damage. Recover y

This simplicit y is a tradition he now carries on at his own restaurant.

came with a period of forced bed rest— and subsequently, Evan’s

Bucato sits on a quiet stretch of Washing ton Boulevard, at the far end

depar ture from the Wolfgang Puck team.

of the old Helms Baker y complex. In a long, sparse lof t that sits above Bucato's main dining room, Evan hand-mixes and refines the restaurant’s

In his own words, Evan is a teacher at hear t. As such, he remained

signature dough. The space feels like a sanctuar y, bathed in natural

fascinated with his own education af ter the accident. Still, par t of him

light. The wooden tabletops are pristine. Flour lies patiently in tall bins,

was destroyed. "I had given ever y thing that I possibly could. I felt that

waiting for its chance in the spotlight.

I had let my mentor down,” he says. But giving up was not an option.

Thus, he re-engaged, and talked his way into a Chef de Cuisine position

Evan is quick to at tribute much of Bucato’s success to the streng th of

at a hotel in Los Angeles. It was there that he met a chef, born in Bologna,

his crew. "I think I allow the cooks to be themselves," he says. As for his

whom Evan says "really, really knew how to make pasta." He recalls the

food, "It's either good or it's not. There's no hiding behind it." Perhaps

hotel, on the other hand, with a string of lively adjectives best omit ted

it's this attitude that most clearly defines Evan Funke: a simple, honorable

here. Suf fice is to say, it was a horrendous experience; so he moved

approach to pasta and hospitalit y. "There's just pure fucking love here.

for ward once again, this time finding his Eden in Italy.

There is integrit y and there is truth. And that's what we put into our food. It's how we define ourselves." •

It was there, in Bologna, for three months and 1,0 0 0 euros, that Evan

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A Different Tune Kris Yenbamroog’s latest restaurant, Night + Market Song, serves up tradition with a few unexpected twists.

Text by Megan Hughes In a town filled with Botox, gluten-free menus, endless supplies of

restaurants several times over the last few months, we’re happy to

fresh pressed juice, and myriad other anti-aging solutions, it’s

report that the accolades don’t appear to be going to Yenbamroong’s

refreshing to witness the maturation of something for a change.

head. Night + Market is still the same funky place we fell in love

Enter Kris Yenbamroong and his current culinary darling, Night +

with; only now, the “party wings”—those wonderfully sticky yet

Market Song. Everything about Yenbamroong’s new eatery signals

perfectly balanced crowd pleasers that won us over in the first

evolution, from the name to the location. The original Night +Market

place—can be found on both sides of town.

is located (literally) under the same roof as Talésai, Yenbamroong’s parent’s classic Thai restaurant in West Hollywood. Song, however,

Speaking of which, let’s talk about the food. Song’s coconut rice

is located on the exact opposite end of town.

could serve as both a dessert and an entire meal on its own. Simple and subtle, it achieves just the right undertone of sweetness,

From there, the subtle differences just keep stacking up. Night +

reminiscent of freshly cut grass. Not only that, the dish also makes

Market Song is no replica of it’s Westside sister: and while the food,

for a much-needed palate cleanser (aka life saver!) depending on

flavors, and eclectic decor are all kind of familiar, they combine to

which entrée and spice level you’re enjoying alongside. Yenbamroon’s

create a sense of something a bit more grown up.

menu features fragrant, juicy meat dishes and thick, rich curries:

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everything seems decadent. The pricing, however, is not, especially From the curries to the clientele, Night + Market Song boasts a

when you consider that most dishes are designed for sharing. That

variety of eye-catching new additions. A quick scan of the menu

said, when it comes to the incredible and widely acclaimed blood

(peppered with descriptors like “stinky,” “blood,” and “wild”) is

soup, we recommend ordering your own (it’s that good).

enough to clue diners in to the restaurant’s edgy yet playful vibe— one that seems fitting given the surrounding Silver Lake

With spice levels that fly off the charts and offerings including

neighborhood, where Song opened its doors early last year. Since

everything from bugs to bile infusions, Night + Market Song might

then, the locals have thoroughly embraced Yenbamroong’s bright,

not seem like a smart choice for the faint of heart. But we’d urge

colorful space and unconventional menu. Night + Market Song

you to give it a try. Get inside, look around the brightly lit space,

remains packed almost every night, and now offers lunch service

and observe your fellow diners. Watch as they enjoy their food,

to accommodate additional diners.

eyes rolling back in ecstasy, sweat beading their foreheads, and take comfort: you’re still smack-dab in the middle of Los Angeles.

And then, there’s the matter of spice. Whether Kris Yenbamroong

You’re eating a meal cooked for you at the hands of a guy who’s

is a masochist, or a true lover of pungent scents and flaming spices,

done this before—and done it well; a guy whose family, in fact,

is still a little unclear. What is obvious, though, is that he’s staying

does it too. Take a seat, settle in; and as we do with all good

true to his vision—and enjoying the ride, wherever it leads. So far,

things here in make-believe town, we invite you to suspend your

Night + Market Song has been something of a media favorite,

disbelief. Because therein lies the beauty of “Night +Market Song”:

featured in Los Angeles Magazine and reviewed by Jonathan Gold

it’s exotic, sure—but in a way, it’s also just a grown-up take on tried

of the Los Angeles Times, to name a few. But having visited both

and true tradition.

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Let it Linger Bar Director Gabriella Mlynarczyk shows us how to leave a lasting impression at Santa Monica’s Cadet.

Text by Vi Nguyen A palatable cocktail is easy to make. A memorable one? Not so

interpretation, and finally, Gabby’s unique take. The list serves as

much. But at Cadet, Santa Monica’s new French-inspired restaurant,

a playground for thoughtful gems and house made inventions, like

bar director Gabriella Mlynarczyk just might have it down.

Gaby’s delightfully sweet and salty candied olives, smoked salt, or syrup infused with both floral and bitter touches thanks to a dose

Beginning service late last year, Cadet is a rustic eatery helmed by

of IPA hops.

Chef Kris Tominaga (Hart & Hunter) and Jeff Weinstein (Freddy Smalls, The Counter). With tradition running deep in its founders’

Sure, we’ll have a little of everything.

DNA, Cadet stands in stark contrast to Gaby’s prior home, Michael Voltaggio’s Ink—the Beverly Grove establishment known for prizing

The French Margarita is vibrant on the palate, unfolding with the

knowledge of molecular gastronomy over classic technique. When

mild herbal aroma of yellow chartreuse, the slight bite of red bell

I ask Gaby about this dramatic shift, she’s quick to tell me that,

pepper, lemon, smoked salt and firewater bitters for an appropriately

despite their differences, both restaurants have granted her equal

Angeleno-inspired synthesis of flavors. It’s no surprise to learn that

free reign in the assemblage of her cocktail menu.

this concoction is also by far the most popular drink on the menu.

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Another favorite: The 22, a reworked Penicillin made with scotch, Still, as many artists and creatives will tell you, absolute free reign

black pepper, honey, ginger, and smoked sage. It’s wonderfully

can be terrifying. In this case, Gaby has created her own parameters

fragrant; and watching Gaby light the sage in the dimly lit space

to kick start artistic inspiration, born out of respect for the chef’s

feels something like receiving a private audience with a magician.

rustic menu and enhanced by her experience with avant-garde mixology. The results are extraordinary, at once innovative and

And then there’s my surprise favorite of the evening, a vodka cobbler

distinguished by an elegant subtlety. Cadet’s cocktails are perfumed

labeled the ‘Old Bet’. The drink arrives blushing a beautifully rosy

and lingering, rather than bursting at the seams. Indeed, as Gaby

hue, garnished with a sprig of fennel and accompanied by another

explains, her drinks are structured like fragrances—layered and

of Gaby’s ingenious creations: delightfully sweet and savory candied

deftly composed with top notes, heart/middle notes, and base notes

olives. Sip and you’ll find vodka acts as a clean canvas for some

to provide the imbiber with flavors that evolve as the drink hits first

delicious flavors at play: Lillet, Genepy, Kümmel, and lemon meld

the nose, then the tongue, and then the throat.

in a smooth and refreshing melange of honeyed citrus and herbaceous, anise-laced sips. Though vodka is traditionally spurned

The effect is bewitching; and beguiled we are as we turn to sampling

by the cocktail elitist, why not let Gaby’s perfumed magic work it’s

Gabby’s signature creations. The cocktail menu at Cadet is organized

wonders with your preconceived notions? Could Vodka be making

into distinct forms—stirred drinks, cobblers, sours, and fizzes—and

a comeback? We’re not sure, but if the ‘Old Bet’ is any indication,

each form features three variations: the classic, a French

it just might be time.

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Old Bet recipe

Shake ingredients with hotel ice. Dump into wine glass or tin then add more ice to fill vessel. Garnish with fennel, candied black olive, and long straw.

INGREDIENTS 2 oz vodka 3/4 oz Lillet Blanc 3/4 oz Genepy 1/4 oz Kümmel ½ oz lemon juice 3/4 oz simple syrup

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Text by Vi Nguyen PRESSED JUICE | Hollywood Liquified fruits and veggies have been our go-to detox solution for a hot minute; but did you know that Pressed Juice now offers frozen soft serve alongside its signature beverages? Made with a mix of fruits, vegetables, and nuts, these so-called “freezes” have no added sugar, gluten, or dairy.

We’re not quite sure how they do it, but we don’t dare question the sorcery behind this concoction, available at the chain’s brand new Hollywood location.

The Scoop: Pressed’s frozen soft serve comes in flavors like “chocolate” (almond, dates, sea salt, cacao) and “roots” (carrot, beet, Fuji apple, lemon, ginger, dates, coconut meat). Top your freeze with healthy additions ranging from chia seeds, rose syrup, and almond butter to dark chocolate chips, Himalayan pink salt, and more. Who says healthy has to be boring?

AMARA KITCHEN | Highland Park This Highland Park cafe is focused on serving up fresh, creative dishes featuring organic and locally grown produce. With tons of gluten-free, vegan, and Paleo options, you’re sure to find something that’s CrossFit compliant.

Amara especially kills it with their breakfast game—and luckily for us, it’s served all day long.

The Scoop: Even in a city as foodie-friendly as Los Angeles, Amara might

be one of the only places you’ll find Paleo, flourless pancakes served with strawberries and whipped maple “cream.” Get your pancakes “plus plus” (aka topped with avocado, arugula and prosciutto) for an added flavor bomb.

Regulars also love Amara’s purple eggs, a vibrant medley of smashed violet potatoes over mixed greens and herbs, adorned with roasted beets, dairy-free pesto, and two perfectly poached eggs. #yolkporn for days.

LITTLE SISTER | Manhattan Beach No one likes paying a premium for unimaginative boardwalk standbys (not to mention excessive, empty calories). So we’d like to offer up a hearty thanks to the food gods for Manhattan Beach, where you’ll find Tin Vuong’s gem of a restaurant, Little Sister. Stop by post-tanning sesh for a sampling of Vietnamese, Indonesian, Burmese and other Southeast Asian flavors that pack a punch. Not quite willing to brave the 405 for a taste? You’re in luck: word on the street is that Little Sister’s downtown location is set to open any day now.

The Scoop: At Little Sister, salads are no ordinary affair. We recommend

the grilled prawn salad, served with green papaya, mango, cucumber, onion, cashews, and a lemongrass-cilantro dressing. If you’re there during lunch hours, try their vegetarian rendition of spring rolls, bi chay cuon—a delightful mix of sweet potato, jicama, rice noodles, and fresh Vietnamese herbs, all enveloped in a rice paper wrapper and served with creamy, coconut-peanut dipping sauce. Yum.

THE SPRINGS | Arts District This “urban oasis” located in the Arts District is a complex of sorts, a space designed to serve as a wellness hub where you can get juice and raw meals just steps away from your yoga class. Some may write it off as a little too New-Age hippy; but we confess, we’re addicted to the bright, open space and plentiful, guilt-free snack offerings.

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The Scoop: With the exception of honey (used only in a handful of dishes)

all the food here is 100% vegan, organic, and raw, which means nothing is heated past 118 °F. Proponents say that keeping heat levels low helps foods retain their full spectrum of beneficial nutrients. See for yourself by trying the gorgeous tostada, topped with mushrooms al pastor, refried “beans,” salsa verde, smoked guacamole, cilantro sour cream, guajillo sauce, and lettuce. Their salads are also killer, with offerings ranging from the chili-lime tea leaf salad to sweet miso massaged kale.

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KINJIRO | Little Tokyo While sushi is usually a safe bet in Little Tokyo, we encourage you to venture beyond the neighborhood’s more obvious food choice every now and again.

Not sure where to start? Enter Kinjiro, an artisanal izakaya from the same guy who opened last year’s beef-centric b.o.s. While the critically praised restaurant ultimately failed to survive (it shuttered in September of last year), founder Jun Isogai is back in business with Kinjiro—and our taste buds couldn’t be happier. For the uninitiated, izakaya is a Japanese dining concept that traditionally features small plates for light eating alongside the izakaya’s original function: casual drinking.

The Scoop: Chef Yoshikazu Kondo’s menu combines both modern and

traditional izakaya offerings, so there’s something for everyone. Want to go raw? Order the Kinjiro ceviche made with octopus, shrimp, scallop, snapper, and mango, beautifully combined in a sweet, savory, and citrus-infused marinade. For a vegetarian take on izakaya, try the agedashi tofu, made in-house and served with an umami-packed mushroom gravy.

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MUSIC ORIGAMI VINYL PRESENTS RECORD CLUB @ EL PRADO BAR

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CONCERT QUANTIC @ THE ROXY THEATRE

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CONCERT FELIX DA HOUSECAT @ SOUND NIGHTCLUB

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CONCERT FELIX DA HOUSECAT @ SOUND NIGHTCLUB

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EVENT GAME NIGHT @ GRAND CENTRAL MARKET

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FILM A TRIBUTE TO MAD MEN: PART ONE @ LACMA

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FOOD LUNCH A LA PARK @ GRAND PARK

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CONCERT AER @ THE OBSERVATORY

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CONCERT TERRY MALTS @ THE SMELL

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FESTIVAL MUSINK FEST @ OC FAIR & EVENT CENTER

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EVENT HERMITUDE @ THE AVALON

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FOOD GRILLED CHEESE & BEER NIGHT! @ ANDREW’S CHEESE SHOP

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FOOD DEVIOUSDEMI’S 1 ST FRUITLUCK @ CULVER CITY PARK

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CONCERT THE 1975 @ THE WHILSHIRE EBELL THEATRE

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PARTY LA CANVAS 4 TH ANNUAL CARNIVALE @ LA RIVER

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CONCERT THE CONGRESS @ THE MINT

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CONCERT KIMBRA @ EL REY THEATRE

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ART OPENING BERNARD PIFFARETTI: MOVING PICTURES @ CHERRY AND MARTIN GALLERY

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CONCERT GUSTER @ THE WILTERN

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FILM THE GOONIES @ ELECTRIC DUSK DRIVE-IN

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PARTY FUNKY SOLE @ THE ECHO

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MUSIC GOSPEL BRUNCH @ HOUSE OF BLUES-SUNSET

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FESTIVAL COACHELLA (10-12) @ EMPIRE POLO CLUB

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ART OPENING ROBERT KUSHNER: PATOIS @ OFFRAMP GALLERY

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CONCERT TOBIAS JESSO JR @ BOOTLEG

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COMEDY THE OPEN MIC SHOW @ THE SATELLITE

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SHOW BUILT TO SPILL @ SOHO RESTAURANT & MUSIC CLUB

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BAR HAPPY HOUR @ NOVEL BAR

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FILM THE FILMS OF GREGORY MARKOPOULOS @ THE SATELLITE

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CONCERT ODESSA @ BOOTLEG

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ART OPENING LIGHT,PAPER,PROCESS: REINVENTING PHOTOGRAPHY @ THE GETTY CENTER

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CONCERT STROMAE @ CLUB NOKIA

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CONCERT LILLYWOOD AND THE PRICK @ ECHOPLEX

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CONCERT NOSAJ THING @ EL REY THEATRE

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EVENT ART OF THE 1960’S: EXPRESSION & REVOLUTION IN AMERICA @ SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER

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CONCERT CHET FAKER @ CLUB NOKIA

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CONCERT TWIN SHADOW @ THE FONDA THEATRE

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CONCERT MATT POND @ TROUBADOR

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CONCERT AZELIA BANKS @ CLUB NOKIA

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MUSIC DANCING THROUGH THE DECADES @ HOUSE OF BLUES-LA

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PARTY RAPTURE DANCE PARTY @ THE SATTELITE

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EVENT SPRING BREWERY ART WALK (25-26) @ BREWERY ART WALK

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CONCERT REPTAR @ BOOTLEG

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FILM “MADE IN L.A” BY NICHOLAS RAY @ LOS ANGELES CENTRAL LIBRARY

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EVENT PICNICLA @ GRAND PARK

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FESTIVAL BRENTWOOD ART FESTIVAL @ WEST LOS ANGELES CIVIC CENTER

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EVENT RUN FOR HOPE @ WEST LOS ANGELES CIVIC CENTER

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EVENT POMONA SWAP MEET AND CLASSIC CAR SHOW @ FAIRPLEX

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MUSIC LOS ANGELES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA @ UCLA ROYCE HALL

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MUSIC ILEGAL MEZCAL MUSIC SERIES @ HARVARD & STONE

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FILM KIDLAT TAHIMIK’S PERFUMED NIGHTMARE @ REDCAT

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CONCERT WAXAHATCHEE @ THE ROXY THEATRE

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CONCERT WILLIS EARL BEAL @ THE ECHO

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Last Look: Josh Beech Beech, please.

Interview by Kacy Emmett

L A S T LO O K Josh Beech

You may have seen Josh Beech and that IDGAF stare all over recent campaigns for the likes of Burberry and Moschino. Now, we implore you: hear the kid out. The UK native and his band have been filling up and selling out venues across Europe with their soulful sets; and now, after wrapping up a residency at The Hotel Café, Beech is laying down roots in LA, with the release of his single, Holding Your Umbrella, in March, and an EP set to drop in April. If his success abroad proves anything, it’s that Beech’s US solo debut will be as winning and real as his steely gaze. He may be a product of the London punk scene; but for his stateside debut, Beech is stripping back to the basics—think Johnny Cash acoustic guitar that builds to old school rock. And if pledging allegiance to the Kings wasn’t already enough for him to win you over, know this: on top of everything else, Beech is a bona fide musician who knows his way around a Fender.

First you were Snish, then Josh Beech & The Johns and now you’re working on your solo career. You’ve been huge in Europe for years, what is the strangest thing a fan has done?

Oh god. Three years ago I was in Milan—which is an amazing place to perform because of their fashion and music scene. For someone who’s doing both it feels unreal. That night, I come out with the Johns and a giant cage has been set up around the whole stage.

It was insane, people were screaming and fainting and grabbing at the cage. At the end of the set, the only way to get out was through the audience, so I climbed up the cage and fell onto to crowd, body surfing all the way to the exit. Absolutely surreal. Once I stepped outside for a cigarette, there’s a chick in a wedding dress who comes up to me and in that Italian-English way says, I’m wearing this wedding dress for you. Would you marry me? I definitely gave her credit. The next second she’s ripping of the locket around

her neck to give to me. I pop it open and there’s a picture of me staring back.

Where’s that locket now?

I gave the locket to my mum, I thought she’d appreciate it.

All right, dream collaboration and dream venue?

My dream collab was always Paul McCartney, obviously. But now I’d just like to meet him and be around him. Now it would be to do something with Jack White or Kanye. I guess Paul and I can just be friends. Dream venue would be the Brixton Academy in London.

Why’s that?

I sort of grew up there going to shows watching Deftones and Incubus. But you know what? It might also be the Staples Center.

I could sing God Save the Queen before a Kings game wearing my Andy Andreoff jersey. Think they’d let me?

Definitely. Besides a national anthem, what else should we be looking out for from your solo music this year?

My single Holding Your Umbrella will be out in March and after that an EP in April. My wife, Shenae, and I also have a clothing company called Two Halves in boutiques around LA. The whole point of our label is creating unisex pieces because so often the two of us like what the other has but can never find it. It’s really just a cover so we can work together.

This is big. You’re drafting a dodge ball team. You have first pick: Prince Will or Prince Harry?

Hands down Harry. He’s way more badass. Also, chances are he’s gonna show up in cool war paint and dominate.

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