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Gabriel Gonzalez, No Doubt's Original Trumpet Player, Dies at 57

Gabriel “The Gun” Gonzalez, No Doubt’s original trumpet player, died on Sept. 12 in a fatal motorcycle accident in Hermosa Beach, Ca. Gabriel “The Gun” Gonzalez, No Doubt’s original trumpet player, died on Sept. 12 in a fatal motorcycle accident in Hermosa Beach, Ca.

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Remembering John Spence, No Doubt's Co-Founder

No Doubt are one of the biggest pop bands of the past three decades. They owe that in part to their late co-founder, John Spence

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Ode to East L.A. Punk and the Backyard Gigs We Inherited

On a hot summer night in East Los Angeles, a house near Cesar Chavez Ave. was blasting music from its backyard—a common occurrence in this working-class

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The Resilience of Marginalized Groups During the Pandemic

Amid COVID-19, organizers look for new ways to build community among the disenfranchised

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The Most Influential Artists: #31 Bikini Kill

We're counting down the 35 most influential artists of the past 35 years

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Tropa Magica Uphold Tradition With Psychedelic Cumbia

The Pacheco brothers are bringing their hypnotic sound from East L.A. to the rest of the world

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Squid Ink Challenges Anti-Blackness in Punk Rock

Band is calling out punk's inclusivity problem and elevating Black voices

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Ten Pro L.A. Gamers Tell Us How to Make Money Playing Video Games For a Living

By: Stephanie Mendez

How to win thousands in prize money and amass millions of followers, according to the experts.

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Ten L.A. Gamers Tell Us How to Make Money Playing Video Games For a Living

By: Stephanie Mendez

Los Angeles not only dominates the film and television industry but also the video game scene. It is home to renowned esports organizations such as 100 Thi