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Scott Weiland @ the Galaxy
20 December 2011 11:04 PM | No CommentsWeiland is notorious for his ever-changing looks and persona, but when he finally came out on stage at 10:40, he revealed an alter ego that no one was expecting.
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Dan Vickrey & Tender Mercies: The First Fresh Batch
20 December 2011 10:49 PM | No CommentsYou might remember a little band called Tender Mercies we folks at OCMM fell in love with last month, thanks to the band’s stellar debut album.
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Headshine @ House of Blues, Anaheim
17 December 2011 11:33 PM | No CommentsWhen you hear about a local band opening for legendary Bob Marley’s The Wailers, presumably you have high expectations for that band’s talent.
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Features Archive
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An Evening with The Maine
Posted on November 30, 2011 | No CommentsIn an interview before their show at Chain Reaction, The Maine discussed recording their new album, touring, and bearded men in lipstick. -
The Tender Sounds of Tender Mercies
Posted on November 23, 2011 | 1 CommentWiseblood By Tender Mercies by OCMusicMagazine Ball and Chain by Tender Mercies by OCMusicMagazine Something strange happens to me around the holiday time, and I’m not sure why. Maybe it’s... -
A Night of Stars – Black Lips and the Galaxy
Posted on November 19, 2011 | No CommentsThere wasn’t a moment during the Black Lips show at the Galaxy last Sunday when a fan didn’t jump onstage. -
The Gromble at Detroit Bar
Posted on November 10, 2011 | No CommentsDesole by The Gromble Carolina by The Gromble A couple of South Orange County natives, ages 21 to 24, who first became friends in high school before forming their band,... -
What’s Behind the Copper Door?
Posted on October 1, 2011 | No CommentsAs I made my way off the street and started down the stairs, I was instantly struck by the mystery of the room straight ahead. -
An Interview with Yuki of Asobi Seksu
Posted on September 24, 2011 | No CommentsAsobi Seksu are back with the recent release of their fourth studio album, Fluorescence. -
An Interview with Davis Fetter
Posted on September 17, 2011 | 3 CommentsDavis Fetter was the creative force behind Venus Infers but he’s recently decided to step out on his own. -
Peaches at Freak City
Posted on September 9, 2011 | 1 CommentPeaches made her grand entrance to the DJ Extravaganza Festival at Freak City in Hollywood dressed in a nude body suit adorned with a coat of breasts. -
An Interview with Kinski Gallo of Monte Negro
Posted on August 4, 2011 | 2 CommentsMonte Negro is a bilingual Spanish/English rock band that is currently on their six-week, 47-stop, cross-country ‘Longest Day Tour.’ -
An Interview with the Relative Strangers
Posted on April 30, 2011 | No CommentsOCMM: I keep this as honest as it is. Chris: As long as you make me sound attractive. -
An Interview with Adam’s Attic
Posted on April 10, 2011 | No CommentsIt seems like every time we play The Viper Room, it gets better and better. This last performance was an amazing experience. -
The Hardcore Nice-Guys of Arms Like Yours
Posted on April 1, 2011 | 3 CommentsIt all started several years ago, and it seemed innocent enough. Rory's video games were on the fritz, and he needed something to do. -
An Interview with Sederra (Exclusive Track!)
Posted on March 25, 2011 | 1 CommentSederra is a Fullerton-based progressive and punk band that’s been nominated in the OC Music Awards for the last three years. As of a few months ago, they’ve gotten a... -
Army of Sun Sits Down for a Chat
Posted on March 25, 2011 | No CommentsArmy of Sun is an Irvine-based band to watch out for. If you’ve never heard of Army of Sun, that’s probably because they’re actually still in high school. But don’t let that deter you -
OC Music Awards Night ft. Interview with Ashley Eckenweiler
Posted on March 6, 2011 | 2 CommentsIt was an eventful Saturday night at the 2011 OCMA hosted at The Grove in Anaheim. The bands and artist nominees made their way to the black carpet; (that’s right,... -
An Interview with Alex Winston
Posted on March 4, 2011 | No CommentsAlex Winston is an emerging indie/pop artist from Detroit. -
Real Emotions & Real Issues: Adam’s Attic
Posted on March 4, 2011 | 3 CommentsWhere is Love? Definitely in Orange County, directed at the pop/rock group, Adam’s Attic. Though far from their Louisiana origin, this band seems to have no trouble making their name... -
A New Sound for Nightclubs: DJ Pham
Posted on February 25, 2011 | No CommentsBy Kelli Uyeda There’s a reason why Ziing’s nightclub has DJ Hieu Pham performing four out of the five nights it opens every week. Since last November, Pham has been... -
The Charm Was Lacking…
Posted on January 14, 2011 | No CommentsLooking around Costa Mesa's Shark Club, it's hard not to be impressed. The bar doubles as a bookshelf, displaying weathered-looking volumes of The Waverley Novels. And this is the place where Charm Brittian, a contestant on VH1's "Tool Academy," will take the stage in one of the first performances of his rap career. -
The P-Cats: Catnip to the Ears
Posted on January 7, 2011 | No CommentsA couple, dressed in sleek black clothing, stepped through the doors of the OCMM office and introduced themselves as Ed and Trace Paredes, otherwise known as the P-Cats. The duo sat themselves down, Trace looking a bit unsure of the situation.