Sound Check
I Sing the Body Electric
She's selling out concerts and inspiring fervent devotion, but Japan’s Hatsune Miku is virtually a star
Ground Shift
School of Seven Bells is back in session with a renewed vision; plus, song picks of the month
Cultural Reverence
Comedian Donald Glover is serious about rap, and he’s got the lyrics to prove it
Editor’s Letter—December 2011
The things that unite our city can be found in all corners.
Once Bitten
How Carter Burwell conjured up the atmospheric strains of the Twilight climax, Breaking Dawn.
Uncrowded House
When the kids left home, Neil Finn and wife Sharon birthed another—the Pajama Club.
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.
Outlier Goddess
Kylie Minogue’s not quite superstar status here has unique benefits for her U.S. fans.
Power of Two
With a deceptively lo-fi sound and a bluesy-punk vibe, indie band the Kills is, well, doing just that; plus, this month’s song picks
Visionary Vixen
The bewitching Brit Florence + the Machine casts her spell stateside; plus, L.A. experts make their song picks.
