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Posted inMusic News and Features

Calmer Approach: Joshua Tree’s Ryan Traster Gets Set to Release a New Single Aug. 5—and an Expansive Album in September

by Matt King July 23rd, 2022July 23rd, 2022

After a decade of nomadic living and performing, Traster was drawn to Joshua Tree, which became his home—and what resulted was the singer/songwriter’s most unique and textured album to date.

Posted inThe Lucky 13

The Lucky 13; Andy Cahan, Former Turtles Keyboardist

by Matt King July 21st, 2022July 18th, 2022

Get to know a little about Andy Cahan, the most famous musician you’ve never heard of.

Posted inComics

The Weekly Independent Comics Page for July 21, 2022!

by Staff July 21st, 2022July 19th, 2022

On this week’s pavement-melting Independent comics page: This Modern World enters the fantastical world of right-wing media; Jen Sorensen bemoans polarization; (Th)ink veers off to the far side; Claytoonz defends 10-year-old girls; and Red Meat celebrates a long weekend.

Posted inPolitics

Five or Two? Voters Will Finally Have a Say in Palm Desert’s Electoral-District System—but the Vote Is Just Advisory

by Kevin Fitzgerald July 20th, 2022July 20th, 2022

Palm Desert’s decidedly unique two-district system was adopted by the council to settle a California Voting Rights Act of 2001 lawsuit. Is a five-district system better?

Posted inSavage Love

Savage Love: How Do I Tell My Husband About the Man I’ve Been Seeing for Six Months?

by Dan Savage July 20th, 2022July 17th, 2022

This week, Dan addresses monkeypox, and answers a question from a man who’s been sort-of cheating—and wans to introduce his husband to his new boyfriend.

Posted inCocktails

On Cocktails: Unsolicited Opinions on the Names of Drinks Both Old and New

by Kevin Carlow July 20th, 2022July 18th, 2022

Do these cocktail names need a marketing update? Martini, no. Porn Star Martini … most definitely.

Posted inMusic News and Features

Dedication and Diversity: Miguel Arballo and Sean McCune’s Analog Lab Prepares to Release Its Debut EP

by Matt King July 19th, 2022July 23rd, 2022

Analog Lab’s debut single, “Swallow the Sun,” has a ’90s alternative-rock and grunge feel, with some sparkly indie effects. On Friday, Aug. 5, the band will release its debut EP, also titled Swallow the Sun.

Posted inHiking

Hiking With T: Don’t Be a Rescue Statistic; Take Precautions, and Plan Your Hike

by Theresa Sama July 18th, 2022July 18th, 2022

No one plans for a rescue when they set out on a hike—but much like life, the trails can throw a curve and veer you off track. This could end up costing you miles and hours—or worse.

Posted inFilm Reviews

Fake and Off-Key: ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ Is a Messy, Predictable Bomb

by Bob Grimm July 18th, 2022July 18th, 2022

In Where the Crawdads Sing, what is supposed to be a stirring take on survival and empowerment is reduced to a messy fairytale with a script beneath that of a subpar Law & Order episode.

Posted inWine

Vine Social: For Two Days in August, the Coachella Valley Will Host Wine Educators From Around the World

by Katie Finn July 17th, 2022July 17th, 2022

The Society of Wine Educators’ annual conference is coming to Indian Wells.

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