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Not a euphemism. Not in the least. The Fall Out Boy bassist shared a few awards show memories (shout out Wavves and Kanye) ahead of the BBMAs. Photo by Brigitte Sire.
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Best Beer Shops and DIY Home Barkeeping
READ IT AT LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE (mostly in print)
Well, you’ll have to track down the issue to read both of my contributions to Los Angeles Mag’s booze-soaked new issue, but it’s worth it to be able to — ahem — tap into the liquid knowledge of so many professional drunks journalists. You can peep my Best Beer Shops in the greater L.A. area online. The one that’s only in print: DIY must-makes for home barkeepers, featuring expert advice from Miracle Mile Bitters Co., Pickled by Hattie, and Bäco Mercat chef Josef Centeno.
George Ezra, 21, Is Already an Old Soul
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That dude that sings in a grizzled old voice about “Budapest” is actually a baby-faced youth only just old enough to drink in America. Good thing he’s from England. Photo by Amanda Friedman.
Mo’chella 2015: Palm Springs, Top Picks, Best Sets
Never enough Coachella. Here are a few pieces I did for StubHub. They’re made for their music news app (peep it here), hence the minimal site. FKA twigs live photo by Wilson Lee for SPIN.
Munchella: On Culinary Stars and Coachella
READ IT AT LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE (in print too)
Coachella is right around the corner and good grub awaits. I talked to Short Order chef Christian Page and Sweet Clementine’s pops boss Layne Eiler about the relatively fresh phenomenon of fine dining and epicurean snacks coming to a music festival near you. If you’re actually going to Coachella (I am), look for the next hot Buzz Bite while some band plays in the background. :/
SXSW 2015 Interviews: Talks With a Foo Fighter (Nate Mendel), an Avid Dancer, and the Men of Mew
I banked a bunch of live reviews for Diffuser down in Austin for SXSW, but I also had a few chats. Interviewed Avid Dancer’s Jacob Summers about the marines, drumming, and Christian rock. Spoke to the men of Mew about their long hiatus and new LP. And talked to Foo Fighters bassist Nate Mendel about his new band Lieutenant, Sunny Day Real Estate, and Dave Grohl.
Take Two: Sufjan Stevens and Laura Marling
Every few weeks, I visit NPR member station KPCC to talk about new music on Take Two. This time I covered fresh folksy releases from Sufjan Stevens (Carrie & Lowell), and Laura Marling (Short Movie). Shout out Steve Hochman. Shout out stalkers. Listen in here:
Shoveling Pork Belly Into My Face for Work
My food journalism quest takes me to Cerritos in search of the Doritos chilaquiles, mole tots, and MexiCoke-glazed pork belly of Tacos y Amor. I profiled chef Tommy Ortega and his suburban outpost for Crave, and kickstarted my food-modeling career in the process. Eat this.
Take Two: Will Butler and Matthew E. White
We’re back with “Tuesday Reviewsday” for KPCC’s Take Two. My usual crit-friend Shirley Halperin joins and my picks are damn solid: Will Butler’s Policy, and Matthew E. White’s Fresh Blood. The former is a member of Arcade Fire. The latter named his album after boners. True story.
Jack Black Acts Hard, Rocks Harder
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As part of their “Double Threats” cover story, Billboard had me chat with Jack Black. It’s only a shame they couldn’t run the whole transcript. I mean, he told me how to cure cancer, end war, and beat all video games by stroking a guitar, but I guess that doesn’t transfer to the page.
Chris Writes Things 