Liz Ortega

Liz Ortega is a freelance writer and Tour Itinerary Goddess in Los Angeles, CA. She loves Journey, raspberry gelato, high-fiving, punk rock, family and most importantly, makeup.
DiscoveryHEAR THIS: Harriet
March 05. 2012 | By Liz Ortega

HEAR THIS: Harriet

Harriet performs at this year’s SXSW and will probably garner the attention of music lovers seeking a delightful change of pace.

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Live ReviewsLIVE REVIEW: Future Islands @ Alex’s Bar, Long Beach 11/18/11
November 25. 2011 | By Liz Ortega

LIVE REVIEW: Future Islands @ Alex’s Bar, Long Beach 11/18/11

Alex’s Bar was the location, Future Islands was the band, and Long Beach was the city for people swaying back and forth in an almost trance-like state.

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Live ReviewsLIVE REVIEW: The Sounds @ Wiltern, LA 11/16/11
November 23. 2011 | By Liz Ortega

LIVE REVIEW: The Sounds @ Wiltern, LA 11/16/11

The Sounds take LA’s Wiltern with lovable electro-pop and overexcited fans.

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FeaturesEXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Future Islands
November 17. 2011 | By Liz Ortega

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Future Islands

Future Islands started making music with keyboards and a bass guitar eight and a half years ago, and they’re still doing it.

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FeaturesHIGH SCHOOL REUNION: Liz Ortega (1992-1996)
November 17. 2011 | By Liz Ortega

HIGH SCHOOL REUNION: Liz Ortega (1992-1996)

From Kris Kross to Danzig, SoCal writer, Liz Ortega tells us about her ’90s identity crisis along with her brutal fashion sense.

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Album ReviewsALBUM REVIEW: “On The Water” by Future Islands
October 11. 2011 | By Liz Ortega

ALBUM REVIEW: “On The Water” by Future Islands

On The Water is expressive and spellbinding. This is the album that will dig deep into your heart and make your skin crawl with delight.

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NewsPREVIEW: Kelly Thomas Memorial Concert & Canned Food Drive
September 15. 2011 | By Liz Ortega

PREVIEW: Kelly Thomas Memorial Concert & Canned Food Drive

Sometimes out of tragedy comes hope… this will be one of those times. Local musicians have come together to raise aid and awareness to the issues and needs of Orange County’s destitute.

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Live ReviewsLIVE REVIEW: Peter Murphy @ The Troubadour, LA 6/29/2011
July 05. 2011 | By Liz Ortega

LIVE REVIEW: Peter Murphy @ The Troubadour, LA 6/29/2011

We literally felt Peter Murphy’s “sole” at The Troubadour in Los Angeles, taking it as a public display of affection.

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