Come and enter the bizarre world of Mark Mothersbaugh. The lead singer of Devo is leading a life of more than just a new wave, post-punk extraordinaire. His "Beautiful Mutants" exhibit, which opened Sept. 1 at Cal State Fullerton's Grand Art Center, gave a little peek through the spectacles of this 30-year plus artistic veteran.

It's a weeknight and a small crowd has gathered inside The Gig, a rock nightclub on Melrose Avenue in Hollywood, to celebrate the release of the Los Angeles-based band Nero Zero's debut album, Who the F*%k are you? While the album's title suggests juvenile aggression, Nero Zero is more complex than that.

I have an addiction and it's Burroughs-esque. Like a dirty needle to an arm, this addiction leaves me feeling anxious, sweaty, and when I stray away from it for too long, guilt sets in like some wicked disease. Now that you all have repeated "Hi Tom" back to me in AA fashion, I feel relaxed enough to talk about my addiction to why I'm constantly scrutinizing our government and their knack for miscalculation and blunder.

It's ironic when nationally-syndicated columnist Gustavo Arellano -with his signature flair of witty satire and facts- answers asinine questions about Latinos in "Ask A Mexican," perched above the Immigration Naturalization Service office in Santa Ana, at the award-winning alternative publication, OC Weekly.

Imagine an afternoon on campus where havoc in the parking lot and toil in the classroom are replaced with food, music and free-flowing wine. This occurred on Aug. 25 at Cal State Fullerton's Art Department West Gallery reception. The West Gallery currently features the works of 12 artists who reside at the Grand Central Art Center.

Historically, the "Fairfax District" had been a center of the city's Jewish community, creating a unique village that was lined with Kosher delis, restaurants, butchers, and baker shops. Now, Fairfax Avenue, between Melrose and Beverly, has turned global focusing more on clothing, trends, art and good food.

The four indie favorites of Rilo Kiley can shine just as brightly under a black light as they have their entire career. They continue to deliver audible sensations with their newest album, Under The Blacklight, proving their music can take detours without making a wrong turn.