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