Trina Starke

Wife, music junky, & speech therapist. The walls of my classroom are littered with concert posters. My students will know good music if it's the last thing I do.
Album Reviews“Hush” by The Limousines
June 06. 2013 | By Trina Starke

“Hush” by The Limousines

Hush is darker, slower, groovier, and paints a sexier landscape than it’s child-like predecessor. Get Sharp Part Deux this is not.

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Album Reviews“Wake Up” by Youngblood Hawke
April 30. 2013 | By Trina Starke

“Wake Up” by Youngblood Hawke

Wake Up is chock full of tracks that make us want to rip our clothes off and jump into a pool of margaritas.

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PhotosPICTURE THIS: Local Natives @ El Rey Theatre, LA 1/29/13
February 01. 2013 | By Trina Starke

PICTURE THIS: Local Natives @ El Rey Theatre, LA 1/29/13

Local Natives played a dizzying array of their music from both albums and the sold-out crowd relished every minute of it.

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FeaturesEXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Iko
December 07. 2012 | By Trina Starke

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Iko

The Twilight Saga churns out not only movies, but also amazing lesser-known artists. The latest being UK’s Iko, who chatted with us about the experience.

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FeaturesCOUNTDOWN: 13 Days to Outside Lands — PAPA
July 28. 2012 | By Trina Starke

COUNTDOWN: 13 Days to Outside Lands — PAPA

Next up on our countdown to Outside Lands is LA indie-rock infectioulicious band, PAPA.

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FeaturesCOUNTDOWN: 18 Days to Outside Lands — Electric Guest
July 23. 2012 | By Trina Starke

COUNTDOWN: 18 Days to Outside Lands — Electric Guest

Only 18 more days to go and next up on our countdown we feature LA band, Electric Guest.

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Free StuffFREE TICKETS: The xx @ 98.7 Penthouse, LA 7/23/12
July 19. 2012 | By Trina Starke

FREE TICKETS: The xx @ 98.7 Penthouse, LA 7/23/12

98.7 has paired up with The Owl Mag to give a lucky winner a pair of tickets to see The xx at The Hollywood Tower.

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Live ReviewsLIVE REVIEW: Silversun Pickups @ The Observatory, Santa Ana 5/4/12
May 07. 2012 | By Trina Starke

LIVE REVIEW: Silversun Pickups @ The Observatory, Santa Ana 5/4/12

Silversun Pickups had to tear themselves away from the stage after Orange County proved they’re truly, madly, deeply in love with the band.

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