The Calculus, the moniker of songwriter Vivek Jayaram, shared his new soaring single “Meet Me in Chicago,” from his upcoming album Guides, due out November 18th. The new record is a stunning blend of 90s indie rock, power pop, and alternative rock.  Jayaram explains: “At its core, ‘Meet Me in Chicago’ is a true story. About twenty years ago I met someone […]

Every summer brings a fresh wave of fleeting micro-trends, yet certain elements stand unshakeable against the tide of changing fashions: stripes. From the iconic Breton shirts of the French Riviera to classic striped beach cabanas lining Mediterranean coastlines, geometric lines remain an undeniable staple of summer style. They carry an inherent sense of nautical nostalgia, […]

Native American-inspired interiors are most successful when they begin with respect rather than imitation. The cultures, artistic traditions, materials, and visual languages associated with Native American communities are extraordinarily diverse, and treating them as a single decorative style can flatten that complexity. A thoughtful home should therefore draw inspiration from broader qualities such as craftsmanship, […]

The internet keeps getting faster, louder, and more crowded, yet one of its most durable games asks players to slow down. Solitaire turns a shuffled deck into a private sequence of small decisions. There is no chat window to monitor and no opponent waiting for an instant reply. Players who want to feel that rhythm […]

Does your hair seem to reject every product you put on it? You apply a little oil expecting softer, shinier strands, only to end up with hair that feels heavy, greasy, or coated. The problem may not be the oil itself. You may simply need to choose and use the right oils for low porosity […]

For many people, buying a car can feel stressful. Drivers with less-than-perfect credit often worry about whether they’ll qualify, what their monthly payment might look like, or whether unexpected surprises will come up during the process. DriveTime is designed to make that experience more straightforward by providing financing information upfront, personalized terms, and a transparent […]

After a summer spent lending her voice to some of dance music‘s biggest rosters, Los Angeles artist SAM SHI steps into a new light with “Comfort Zone,” out now on her own label, But Did You Dance. The track marks the opening statement of Live From Santa Monica, a live acoustic EP and performance film […]

Every artist wants press, and almost none of them know how it actually gets made. So we picked the brain of one of Los Angeles’ most seasoned music publicists about what really happens before a pitch ever lands in a journalist’s inbox. From the outside, music press looks like luck. An artist drops a single, […]

Let’s be honest: keeping kids entertained and firing up their imaginations isn’t always easy. But for Bluey fans, everyday play is about to become much more exciting.  Bluey, Bingo, and Muffin are joining the Tonies collection, bringing favorite stories from the show to the Toniebox. It’s a screen-free audio system that brings stories, songs, and […]

There’s something about fall that makes you want to curl up in bed. As the days get shorter and temperatures drop, we find more reasons to linger at home and disappear into our beds. However, when you’re still tossing and turning, sweating through the night, or waking up with an achy back, it might be […]