Daniel Kohn

Essays

While Your Baby Was Shitting Its Diaper, I Was Teaching Mine to Become a DJ

One skeptical LA dad's story of a Saturday morning spent at the terrifyingly named venture of Baby DJ School.
Daniel Kohn
7.28.17
Interviews

We’re All Going to Die, but Dawes Won't

They'll just keep living on in their music, man. The LA-band's latest LP is by far their best, and despite the title, it's definitely not an existential bummer.
Daniel Kohn
9.28.16
Interviews

Different Kinds of Trips: Brian Wilson Reflects on 'Pet Sounds' 50 Years Later

Wilson revisits his masterpiece on its 50th anniversary and gives some insight into his recent biopic and long-awaited autobiography.
Daniel Kohn
6.10.16
we saw this

We Saw Prophets of Rage Make Their Live Debut, and No Surprise, They’re Political as Shit

Last night three-quarters of RATM, plus Chuck D. and B Real, played Whisky A Go Go and their mission is clear: they want America to wake up.
Daniel Kohn
6.1.16
Interviews

What the Hell Happened to Miike Snow?

In 2012, the indie pop trio seemed destined for international stardom. Then, they disappeared.
Daniel Kohn
4.15.16
Interviews

Flop as Much as I Pop: How Jurassic 5's Soup Went from Living on the Streets to Making Music Again

“She asked me what I was doing there the days after Coachella,” he recalls. “I said ‘I’m cleaning those toilets, that’s what I’m doing here.’”
Daniel Kohn
3.28.16
Interviews

We Talked to Vincent D'Onofrio About His Weird Spoken Word Album

World, meet Slim Bone Head Volt.
Daniel Kohn
3.6.15
Interviews

Here's What Chad Hugo's Been Up to Lately

The legendary—and legendarily elusive—producer speaks.
Daniel Kohn
10.8.14
Interviews

The Juvenile Genius of Weird Al

The 54-year-old spoof artist rides again.
Daniel Kohn
7.15.14
Stuff

Adam Carolla Is Bummed About Patent Trolls Taking All His Money

The comedian and podcaster is being shaken down for $3 million by a company that claims he violated a patent from 1996 that covers podcasting. His court battle in September of this year will be a make-or-break moment for the podcast world.
Daniel Kohn
5.5.14
Stuff

On the Town with a Lyft Driver in Los Angeles

Driving a Lyft in the sprawling metropolis of Los Angeles can be a harrowing experience. It can also lead to some memorable moments.
Daniel Kohn
1.20.14
Film

Don't Insult the Iron Sheik, Bubba

"I WORK OVER 50 YEARS IN THE SHOW BUSINESS AND I CAN TELL WHOEVER I WANT TO GO FUCK THEMSELVES. ANYBODY WANT TO TALK ABOUT HOW THEY ARE WORLD CLASS I LET THEM KNOW IF THEY ARE OR THEY ARE NOT."
Daniel Kohn
6.18.13
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