Music | Hear The Best Breakout Local Bands In Los Angeles

In a city overflowing with fresh talent, it’s hard to tune out the noise from the music. Here, we present the Los Angeles musicians poised to take their careers to the next level—and whose tracks should be on your playlists for 2014.

DJ Interview: Anne Litt

Local radio fans are loyal to KCRW host Anne Litt’s weekend afternoon show. The beloved DJ shares her top song picks for bringing to mind all things Los Angeles.

Celebrity Interview: Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman

Between the two of them, singer-songwriter Barry Manilow and lyricist Bruce Sussman have written “206 songs together, four movies, three shows and a handful of commercials and movies.” So what’s left, you might ask? Well, only the very best for these two legends.

Drink | Sip Cocktails from Alex Kratena at the Langham Pasadena

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Sip Alex Kratena’s whimsical cocktail creations at the Langham Pasadena.

With cocktail culture in Los Angeles rising off the charts, it’s no wonder that LA’s sybaritic sippers regard mixologists as rock stars. Enter Alex Kratena who kicks off his U.S. tour at the Langham, Pasadena on March 25.

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