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L.A. RECORD is an independent
History
The magazine was founded in 2005 by promoter Sean Carlson, photographer Dan Monick, publisher Charlie Rose (not the television personality) and writer and DJ
L.A. RECORD finished Volume One after 29 issues, running from August 2005 with the Rolling Blackouts as the [York Dolls],
In July of 2010, L.A. RECORD sponsored the L.A. RECORD 100, a month-long music and art festival whose proceeds benefited a Cal Arts program that endows Los Angeles Unified Public Schools with music and arts education funding and qualified educators
The Magazine
Each one-page issue contains an interview with a musician from Los Angeles that is featured on the cover. There is also an interview with a visiting band on tour, and other reviews or previews of local music, art, film, comedy and entertainment events.
The month-long format expanded to include art, record reviews, and L.A. Leaf, a review of the product available at local marijuana dispensaries.
The magazine is also known to release vinyl 45 demos, the first one was released in 2007. The single on the album was noted by Pitchfork's Guest List as one of the best of 2007.
L.A RECORD also conducted the last known interview with Isaac Hayes [10].
In addition to conducting interviews with little-known local bands, the magazine has also interviewed internationally known cultural figures such as Henry Rollins[11], the Bird and the Bee [12], Brian Wilson [13]and Kim Fowley [14].
References
- ^ http://evilmonito.com/2010/06/28/qa-chris-ziegler/
- ^ Paper Magazine
- ^ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nikki-darling/whos-afraid-of-the-emla-r_b_371255.html
- ^ http://www.fantasticweapon.com/videos/i-loved-the-beat-too
- ^ http://larecord.com/about/
- ^ http://larecord.com/about/
- ^ http://larecord.com/about/
- ^ http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2010/06/la-record-celebrates-its-100th-issue-with-a-monthlong-festival-kicking-off-this-weekend.html
- ^ http://larecord.com/100/
- ^ http://larecord.com/interviews/2008/08/10/isaac-hayes-im-an-honorary-king/
- ^ http://larecord.com/news/2009/12/02/henry-rollins-announces-2010-tour-dates/
- ^ http://larecord.com/interviews/2008/07/16/inara-george-and-van-dyke-parks-expensive-sounds-best/
- ^ http://larecord.com/interviews/2009/01/15/brian-wilson-write-rock-n-roll-music/
- ^ http://larecord.com/interviews/2010/03/15/kim-fowley-you-got-off-easy-knowing-me-now/