Grady Olson, Author at amadeus

Nothing Wrong with Slow: Kyle Falzone Talks Slowed Down Creative Process and Self-Reflection

Grady OlsonApril 2, 2019

Some artists get so caught up in pleasing the masses that their work starts to deteriorate from its true self. Kyle Falzone doesn’t work to appeal to the masses. He works for himself and no one else.

Red Bull Music Festival Celebrates LA’s Community, Eclectic Sound Curation, and Art Proclivities

Justine FangApril 1, 2019

Throughout the month of February, a range of LA-significant spaces housed diverse performances, film screenings, panels, and collaborative experiences as part of Red Bull Music Festival.

Guaranteed Good Time: Cherry Glazerr Takes the Troubadour in Los Angeles

Alex FurmanskyMarch 27, 2019

Cherry Glazerr is a band that's best watched alone, immersing yourself in the music of some the most talented individuals, and simply forgetting about everything else.

The Interrogation of Heavy Slime

Chas WojickMarch 23, 2019

Artwork riddled with political insights and innuendos, Eric Kenney, also known as Heavy Slime, has his own way of seeing things in this tumultuous world.

Understanding Identity: Sofia Enriquez Uses Her Artwork as a Means to Tap into Her Subconscious

Alex FurmanskyMarch 14, 2019

Sofia Enriquez's works are bespoke and hand-made, and demonstrate her fervent belief that women should be more visible within the visual landscape.

Shaping The Collective Identity: Photographer William Camargo Points His Camera at His Chicanx Community

Alex KhatchadourianMarch 13, 2019

Historian, archivist, and activist of his people, photographer William Camargo points his camera at his Chicanx community to shape its collective identity.

Dress Easy, Live Easy: A Conversation with BackBeatRags Owner Isadora Alvarez

Alex KhatchadourianMarch 12, 2019

While BackBeatRags remains an homage to the classics, owner Isadora Alvarez has a keen eye for incorporating contemporary colors and shape to each garment.

Less Take, More Make: A Conversation With Artist Kris Chau

Samantha GradMarch 5, 2019

Drawing from her personal stream of consciousness, while still referencing indigenous cultures, fables, and fairytales, Chau’s work explores symbolism, as well as solutions to the devastating and irreverent conditions of our world.

Melodies, Curiosities and Harmonies: A Conversation with Lord Echo

Shawn GhassemitariFebruary 28, 2019

It’s always summer when listening to New Zealand multi-instrumentalist Mike August, aka Lord Echo.

Briana King is Living Her Damn Life

Alex KhatchadourianFebruary 27, 2019

Skateboarding has not only become King's therapy, exposing her to a close-knit community of women skaters, but also serves as a catalyst for her creativity and ultimately has put her in a place where she feels like she can be her authentic self.

BRONCHO Provides a Night of Danceable Psych-Pop Gems at The Glass House

Alex FurmanksyFebruary 26, 2019

The searing style of Potty Mouth, the garage-like candor of Pinky Pinky, and eager anticipation of BRONCHO made the energy inside the venue practically palpable.

Pearl Charles: Sweetheart of the Rodeo

Maya EslamiFebruary 20, 2019

Pearl Charles looks like Linda Ronstadt, sounds like Emmylou, and writes like Gram Parsons, complete with a Byrds ability to harmonize and master arrangements