Philip Cosores is a writer and photographer working in Los Angeles and Orange County. He currently contributes to Paste Magazine, Diffuser.fm, The Orange County Register, SF Weekly, and others. He has previously held the position of Managing Editor for Beats Per Minute and this is his second run with Consequence of Sound after a two year absence. PhilCosores[at]gmail[dot]com.
Twitter: Philip_Cosores
Favorite artists: Okkervil River, The Hold Steady, Wilco, Modest Mouse, R.E.M., The New Pornographers, Japandroids, The Mountain Goats, The Replacements, Joanna Newsom, Built to Spill, Sunset Rubdown, Belle and Sebastian, The National, Pavement, The Decemberists, The Clash, LCD Soundsystem, Grandaddy, Allo Darlin, Bright Eyes
Festivals I'm attending: HARD LA M.I.A.
Articles by Philip Cosores
By Philip Cosores on May 2nd, 2013
This message from Cold Cave’s singer and creative force, Wesley Eisold, intrigued me in part because of its content, but also its candor that appeared to be the result of his sobriety. I wasn't aware of Eisold speaking in such confessional terms to the general public without being provoked. His interviews were always honest but usually characterized by his answers dealing directly with the questions and offering little more. However, with a message about change and personal growth, atypical behavior seems precisely the point.
By Philip Cosores on March 12th, 2013
“There's just so much time set aside for baffled reaction. I believe we've reached the limit.” - Don DeLillo, The Day Room
By Philip Cosores on January 28th, 2013
R&B singers squared off in an "all-out brawl"
By Philip Cosores on January 28th, 2013
Her creative process becomes an integral part of her songs.
By Philip Cosores on January 14th, 2013
Philip Cosores finds the many twists and turns of Sunset Boulevard.
By Philip Cosores on November 27th, 2012
A successful introduction into the industry.
By Philip Cosores on November 14th, 2012
Getting their footing on new ground in L.A.
By Philip Cosores on November 6th, 2012
The Shape of Punk to...End?
By Philip Cosores on October 25th, 2012
B-sides for the die-hard fans presents a tricky problem, both musically and critically.
By Philip Cosores on October 24th, 2012
And with that, they're no longer the local band from down the street.