Music Tastes Good is a festival true to its Long Beach roots. Low key and casual, but simultaneously bursting with character and quirks. The festival is notable not only for its stellar lineup of musical acts, but for its representation of local food and artistic culture. The festival is centered around a massive mixtape sculpture, […]

Rina Sawayama has a unique positionality in contemporary pop. The Japanese-British singer-songwriter sings of hyperconnectivity and makes pop songs for the digital age, reflecting on the isolation a digital existence creates. Despite her themes of loneliness, Sawayama sought to connect with her fans and largely succeeded. The rising pop artist has built a loyal following […]