Author Archives: Simone Snaith

Simone Snaith

About Simone Snaith

Simone Snaith writes young adult and fantasy novels, and sings in the band Turning Violet. A fan of scifi, fantasy, the supernatural and most things from the '80s, she enjoys reviewing music, books and movies. You can read about her own books at simonesnaith.com.

Live Review: Purity Ring at The El Rey

Purity Ring played a sold-out show last Thursday at the El Rey. As a fan of their album Shrines, (reviewed here), I was excited to see how they would recreate their unique sound live. Corin Roddick proved to be in … Continue reading

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Raise the Macallan Scotch Tasting

A friend invited me to a Raise The Macallan event last Wednesday at the Book Bindery in Culver City. I’m normally a gin drinker but far be it for me to turn down a free alcohol tasting. After registering online, … Continue reading

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Beatles Complete (Almost!) on Ukulele at Los Globos

A condensed version of The Beatles Complete On Ukulele comes to Los Globos in Silver Lake on Thursday April 11, 8PM- 11PM. Proceeds go to the J/P Haitian Relief Organization which works to provide Haitians with food and water purification systems, housing, education facilities … Continue reading

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Live Review: Everything Everything at The Roxy

Everything Everything made their U.S. debut last Tuesday at The Roxy and were greeted by a very enthusiastic crowd. Singer Jonathan Higgs (above, in terrible phone pic) seemed sincerely astonished at the welcoming reception which was charming. He told the … Continue reading

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Book’d in Burbank Returns on April 11

Readers and authors should check out the second Book’d in Burbank at Theatre Banshee on April 11. Presented by Liz D, the event includes readings from Young Adult (YA), Mystery and Romance authors, a raffle, a cash bar, a dessert & mingling … Continue reading

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Book Review: “Songs That Saved Your Life (Revised Edition)”

Titan Books has published a new edition of Simon Goddard’s definitive 2002 The Smiths – Songs That Saved Your Life. With a new subtitle of The Art of The Smiths 1982-87, this edition includes a new prologue and updated epilogue, … Continue reading

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Movie Review: “War Witch”

War Witch (“Rebelle”) is a riveting French film about the life of child soldier Komona, in an unspecified country in Africa. Written and directed by Kim Nguyen, the film was nominated by the Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film, … Continue reading

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Meet The Multinauts!

The Multinauts is a spectacularly cheesy and clever, low-budget sci-fi web series from  Telefantasy Studios, which “creates cult movies, music videos, and experimental films using a mix of practical, analog, and computer generated effects.” The ridiculous special effects are definitely one of the best … Continue reading

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Movie Review: “Phantom”

Phantom, directed by Todd Robinson, is a tightly wound film about an aging Russian submarine that is hijacked during the Cold War by extremists, intent of starting a real war. Apparently based on actual events but not a full true story, … Continue reading

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Big Black Delta single “Side of the Road”

Jonathan Bates’s Big Black Delta has released a great new single called “Side of the Road” on Soundcloud.  A full length album is scheduled for April 9th on his label, Masters of Bates. The group is fronted by the energetic vocalist/musician, … Continue reading

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