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The Porter Ranch Gas Leak Negative Effects on Climate Change

By |January 24th, 2016|Categories: California, Environment, Los Angeles, National News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='Overall Health Concerns with Underground Natural Gas Storage Facilities ' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] The leak was first detected on October 23, 2015. It has now spewed more than 4.4 billion cubic feet of natural gas into the atmosphere. According to the Los Angeles Times, crews are drilling a relief well to seal off the damaged one, with work expected to be completed by late February. The LA Times also shared an insightful quote from John Herner on the negative direction the gas leak has taken with climate change.

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Aubrie Sellers Rocks Out with New City Blues on NPR

By |January 23rd, 2016|Categories: California, Entertainment, Music News, Nashville, National News|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='Wicked Hot Country Music with Aubrie Sellers' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Aubrie Sellers, Texas/Tennessee hybrid artist, currently is previewing their latest record, New City Blues via NPR. The band tears their heart out on 'Light of Day' with an electric guitar that pierces into listeners with passion. Their latest album New City Blues is produced by Frank Liddell, and was recorded in Nashville. Sellers will make her network television debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert next Thursday, January 28. New City Blues by Aubrie Sellers is due out Friday, January 29. The band's

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The Jezabels Opens Up with Synthia

By |January 17th, 2016|Categories: Australia, Berlin, Canada, Chicago, Europe, Germany, Global, Los Angeles, Melbourne, Music News, National News, Paris, Perth, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle, Sydney, United States|Tags: , , , , |

[av_heading heading='Synthpop as Music Therapy with The Jezabels' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] The soothing and enchanting opener to 'Stand and Deliver' illustrates the album's sound overall. The Jezabels formed in Sydney, Australia, and have been performing around the globe since their inception in 2007. Hayley Mary, vocalist of The Jezabels, writes personal details into her lyrics about her family and life. She opens up emotionally, and creates a vulnerable setting at times within songs. The combination of percussion and vocals on Synthia is produced naturally in Australia. A track that caught my attention was

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Shaun White Hosts Air + Style in Los Angeles February 20 & 21

By |January 13th, 2016|Categories: Big Boi, China, Entertainment, Festivals, Gramatik, Los Angeles, Music News, National News, Pop Culture, Sports|Tags: , , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='Kaskade, Gramatik, Danny Brown, Allie X and Kaneholler Added to Air + Style LA' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Shaun White's Air + Style hosts live music, extreme sports and Southern California weather on February 20-21. This winter Shaun White is traveling the globe to host sports and music live events in Beijing, Innsbruck in Austria and a two day festival in Los Angeles. The festival hosts a mega ramp for snowboarding, and a stage for live music. Tickets available via the Air + Style website - this is an all

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Nolatet Embarks on National Tour Featuring Mike Dillion

By |January 11th, 2016|Categories: Denver, Entertainment, Music News, National News, New Orleans, San Francisco|Tags: , , , , |

[av_heading heading='The Fearless Nature of Jazz with Nolatet ' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] The Royal Potato Family is releasing new material from vibraphonist Mike Dillon, pianist Brian Haas, bassist James Singleton and drummer Johnny Vidacovich known as Nolatet. Their first album, Dogs was recorded at New Orleans' renown Esplanade Studios. Jazz fans can dig into the layers of influence that these musicians cover with their modern take on the evolved style of music. "When music is truly happening, it leads the way. When music is kinetic and meaningful, it sets its own agenda.

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Brooke Waggoner on the Road with Sweven

By |January 8th, 2016|Categories: Dallas, Entertainment, Los Angeles, Music News, Nashville, National News, New York City, YouTube|Tags: , , , , |

[av_heading heading='An Idiosyncratic Blend of Nashville Soul Music with Brooke Waggoner' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] The buzz circling Brooke Waggoner, and her latest album Sweven, has helped produce a national tour to kick off 2016. Waggoner and company will have the opportunity to open for Wilco at NPR’s Mountain Stage in February. The tour kicks off tonight with a show at Vintage White’s Market in Loveland, Colorado. This national string of shows continues with stops in Los Angeles, Dallas, Knoxville, New York City and several more locations in the US. Her upcoming album

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Golden Globe Awards Announce Tom Hanks, Andy Samberg & More to Present

By |January 8th, 2016|Categories: Entertainment, Fashion, Film News, Los Angeles, Music News, National News, Pop Culture, YouTube|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='Will Ferrell, Jonah Hill, Katy Perry + More Spotlight at the Beverly Hilton' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] NBC is hosting the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards this upcoming this Sunday, January 10 from 5-8 p.m. PST. The event has just announced their third round of presenters for the award show including: Kate Bosworth, Sophia Bush, Matt Damon, Chris Evans, Will Ferrell, Tom Ford, Tom Hanks, Jonah Hill, John Krasinski, Katy Perry, Andy Samberg  and Amy Schumer. Tune into the live presentation on Sunday for laughs and to find out who

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Airbnb Rebounds After NYE with the Sundance Film Festival

By |January 8th, 2016|Categories: Economy, Film News, National News, Park City, San Francisco, Sundance Film Festival, Utah|Tags: , , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='#Airbnb Takes Over Sundance in the Mountains of Utah' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Airbnb, is a network and community of people that utilize the sharing cultural of the Internet. Recently, the company has been making waves with customers violating homes and laws in multiple countries. Peer-to-peer ridesharing in San Francisco is so popular, it has overtaken the traditional mode of using a cab for transportation. According to Gizmodo and the SF Examiner the largest taxi company in San Francisco is filling for bankruptcy. For those new to the sharing economy,

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Conan Helps a Student Driver Learn the Ropes with Kevin Hart and Ice Cube

By |January 5th, 2016|Categories: Entertainment, Film News, Los Angeles, National News, Pop Culture, YouTube|Tags: , , , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='Comedy Gold with Conan' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Team Coco, featuring Conan O'Brien, Ice Cube and Kevin Hart have hit comedy gold. After working on promotional material together for the original Ride Along, Conan brings Kevin Hart and Ice Cube back for another tour through the streets of Los Angeles. The first drive along witnessed the trio using the Lyft app to film the comedic chemistry unfold between the three, and the driver. They reworked this blueprint with their second drive along with Diana, a student driver, that works with Conan.

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BottleRock Napa Valley Brings in the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Florence + The Machine +70 Live Acts

By |January 5th, 2016|Categories: BottleRock Napa Valley, California, Entertainment, Festivals, Florence + The Machine, Music News, National News, Pop Culture, Red Hot Chili Peppers, San Francisco, United States, YouTube|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='Gogol Bordello, Buddy Guy, Spearhead & More Set for BottleRock 2016' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] BottleRock Napa Valley has just released their lineup for the 2016 event. BottleRock returns to the hills of Napa Valley in California for a weekend of music on 27-29. The festival will host a wide range of worldwide talent, in addition to serving up West Coast culinary art. Scope out more on the food at BottleRock Napa Valley. This year the lineup is stocked with the biggest fish in the Pacific Ocean featuring: The Red

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