Early this summer, I found myself driving along the endless but gorgeous roads of the Scottish coast, exploring the country’s outer isles. Thanks to its fickle weather, Scotland is no destination for …

I was planning on recommending some serious, lightly sad autumn album to usher in the new season, but this September weekend is giving off very summery vibes here in Amsterdam. That’s why …

When Françoise Hardy passed away last month, I must admit my knowledge of her work was limited to her canonical “Tous les garçons et les filles”, first heard in French class when I was 13 years old, …

**** Earlier this month I’ve had the pleasure to see The Kills play Paradiso. Even though the album they released this year was quite decent, I will make the sorry judgment that their creative peak …

Portishead has always been an elusive band. After their ’94 breakthrough with the relatively easygoing, vibey Dummy (featuring bona fide radio hit Glory Box) and the self-titled ’97 follow-up they …

Spotify, Bandcamp At its western edge, Los Angeles borders the rugged hills of Topanga State Park. In the 1920s Hollywood stars found refuge in the quaint canyon. The 60s brought in the creatives of …