Aaron Marienthal

April 14, 2005

“Hey, Carrot Juice!”

By Aaron Marienthal

Less than a week after the release of the much-anticipated debut of Louis XIV's first full-length album, The Best Little Secrets Are Kept, the group made its first appearance in Santa Barbara on April 3 at a packed Velve...

January 27, 2005

Simple Plan | Still Not Getting Any | Attacked by Plastic

By Aaron Marienthal

If you feel like you are stuck in the 7th grade these days, Simple Plan's new album, Still Not Getting Any, would be an appropriate choice of music.

January 13, 2005

Handsome Boy Modeling School | White People | Elektra

By Aaron Marienthal

Most people associate Handsome Boy Modeling School with their cameo in Jack Johnson's new song "Breakdown." White People, the band's latest album, however, has much more to offer than this catchy tune.

December 2, 2004

Pepper Spices Up Hub With Kona Rock

By Aaron Marienthal

With hundreds of young, sweaty fans, Pepper maintains an overpowering beach-rock aura much like that of the late Sublime. A commanding stage presence made the crowd putty in Pepper's hands.