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Jul 16, 2022
Five French Films with the Best Scores
#1 - Breathless (À bout de souffle), 1960 A crime drama film written and directed by Jean-Luc Godard, Breathless is still considered one...
Rio
Jul 16, 2022
A Brief History of the Yé-Yé Movement
Starting in Western-Southern Europe in the early 1960s, Yé-Yé was a style of pop music. The Yé-Yé movement made its debut on th radio...
Rio
Jul 14, 2022
10 French Singers You Should Know: Some French, Some Not...
Rio's top 10 list of French singers you should know
Rio
Jul 11, 2022
'Are You Experienced' is the Perfect Debut Album
The debut album of the Jimi Hendrix Experience was an instant success for the band. With hits like the psychedelic 'Purple Haze' and the...
Rio
Jul 5, 2022
The Globe Sessions
Sheryl Crow's third studio album "The Globe Sessions" remains one of the artist's most unique collections. After previous releases...
Rio
Jun 27, 2022
Dirty Dancing
Taking place in the summer of 1963, 1987's "Dirty Dancing" is the perfect summer flick. A combo of sexy dances, great music and kooky...
Rio
Jun 23, 2022
"Carolina": A Haunting New Direction
Taylor Swift’s new single “Carolina” is a powerful step forward for the artist. The single was written solely by Swift and produced by...
Rio
Jun 20, 2022
Boogie Nights, So Much More Than Porn
Written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, the 1997 film is based in Anderson's home turf of the San Fernando Valley, the epicenter of...
Rio
Jun 13, 2022
Turn! Turn! Turn! The Music of Forrest Gump
Starting in the Elvis era of the 50s, the music of the 1994 film 'Forrest Gump' is a perfect backdrop to the seismic shift happening in...
Rio
Jun 10, 2022
Kelsy Karter's Pink, Kink & Punk Tour
Wednesday evening I saw Kelsy Karter at the legendary Troubadour in West Hollywood. Founded in 1957 by Doug Weston, “The Troubadour...
Rio
Jun 6, 2022
American Graffiti
Taking place in the Summer of 1962, the "American Graffiti" soundtrack holds some of the best tunes for a musical turning point in...
Rio
May 31, 2022
Five Fun Facts You Didn't Know About "This is Spinal Tap"
With a "This is Spinal Tap" sequel in the works, it's only fitting that we discuss some fun facts about the beloved "rockumentary". 1. No...
Rio
May 30, 2022
The Weeknd's Dawn of a New Era
The Weeknd’s fifth studio album is a perfect showcase of the artist’s range as he experiments with a new sound, a deep concept and...
Rio
May 28, 2022
De Lux at Teragram
Last night, I saw De Lux at the Teragram Ballroom in Downtown LA. Described as a post-disco group, De Lux was started by Sean Guerin and...
Rio
May 26, 2022
Beauty School Dropout: Unleashed
I caught Beauty School Dropout’s “Unleashing” (or release) party Wednesday night at Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. The trio released their new...
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