June 2011
Editor’s Letter—June 2011
Los Angeles is saturated in music, and its influences are universal. Herewith, the many sounds of our city—all in LA.
Categories: Editor's Letter / Music
Q+LA RedOne
The producer behind some of music’s biggest names tells how he came to be the force behind the fame.
Categories: Celebrities / Music / Q + LA
50 Best L.A. Bands
We pick the ultimate homegrown groups—get video of all 50, and vote for number one.
Ready to Pop
Six indie bands that are beyond breakout but not quite household names—complete with audio of each.
Categories: Music / Photos / Pictorials / Right Here Right Now
Troubadour of Troubled Times
Finding beauty in the most unlikely of California’s corners, Dave Alvin proves he’s far more than a blast-from-the-past roots rocker.
Categories: Celebrities / City Landmarks / Music / Sound Check
The World Is Our Playlist
International music writers weigh in with their picks for the one song Americans should know from beyond our borders.
Categories: Music / Now Hear This
When Country Was King
Long before Nashville was Nashville, the home of good old honky-tonkin’ was right here in Southern California.
Categories: Crossroads / L.A. History / Local Travel / Music
Culture(d)—June 2011
Ed Ruscha, back "On the Road"; the rhythms of Ojai—and how seminal decorators decorate.
Categories: culture(d) / Interiors+Interior Design / Style
Image: The Style List—June 2011
Street art for the feet, positively brilliant makeup—and the man who brought glamour to Rodeo Drive.
Categories: Accessories / Beauty / Fashion / Retail Therapy / Style / The Style List
Image: Trend Report Rock Style
The enduring sartorial influence of musical pioneers, from David Bowie to Prince to Lady Gaga. Everything old is new again.
Categories: Accessories / Beauty / Fashion / Music / Style
Image: Appearances Denim According to Hoyle (Jackson)
The trio behind these A-list jeans like their low profile, but with celebs now wearing their product, those days are numbered.
Carnal Charms
Scents that evoke bodily fluids—no matter how seemingly avant-garde—are well-trod territory in the world of fragrance.
Categories: Uncommon Scents
Hooked
The name Skylar Grey may not ring a bell just yet, but she’s backed up the biggies and is now ready to shine.
Categories: Celebrities / Feature Story / Music / Photos / Pictorials
Piquillo Peppers
Chef extraordinario José Andrés shares his go-to ingredient for the most toothsome of tapas.
Nastoyka
From Russia with love, infused vodka and the cocktails it inspires.
Categories: By the Glass / Cocktails / Culture / Drinks / Entertaining
Something Wicket This Way Comes
The only all-American cricket team in the country hails from Compton—and they are, in a sense, a gang of their own.
Categories: Good Sport / Sports / Style
