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Q&A With Willem Wolfe
Willem Wolfe is an LA native, raised in an entertainment family with an early interest in art. With eclectic titles like “Vegan Bacon Confits” and “Ambien Palooza,” Willem’s music draws from hip-hop, electronic, and rave elements. However, he spoke to UP about his journey working with iconic street artist Shepard Fairey and his interest in visual art as well as music-making.
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UP5 Preview – King of LA’s Creative Golden Age – Robert Vargas
Ana-Alicia explores the roots of fellow Los Angeles native Robert Vargas, whose influences mix rock and roll with a sense of community values, paying homage to his heritage.
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Chris McCrory on Glasgow’s Art Scene and Touring With Catholic Action
Emma speaks to Chris McCrory, frontman of Glasgow rock band Catholic Action, about the city’s artistic history and the transition from rock star to music producer. This is the first piece in a series on arts and culture in Glasgow and Belfast. Future installments will be published on 8/18, 8/25, and 9/1.
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A History of Classical Music and its Effects on the Mind, Body, and Spirit
Though we often listen to music unconsciously, if we delve deeper, it has real psychological benefits, as Amrita Sen writes in UP’s music column.
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Order and Chaos: Q&A with Dean Pagano
Get to know painter and musician Dean Pagano and hear about why his debut solo show at Sour Mouse this Wednesday is one not to miss.
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In the Red: A Q&A with ProlificWone
Celebrating the release of his second LP, the LES-raised MC provides listeners with an auditory journey through life and it’s struggles, strung along by poetic cadences, smooth production, and some clever rhymes.
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KVanity: Goth Boy Supervillain
Get to know KVanity, a rising star in Los Angele who mixes 2000s scene and emo nostalgia with a fresh and sexy image.
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Photo Recap: Dead City Punx at East River Amphitheatre
On Saturday, July 24th, Los Angeles band Dead City Punx performed for their first time in NYC at a DIY show at the East River Amphitheatre on the Lower East Side. Back in May 8, 2021, DCP was part of a record breaking hardcore punk show that occurred under the 110 freeway in Los Angeles that attracted over 1,500 people. Making it the largest turnout for an unauthorized show up to date in LA.
