"But Sweeter. Like a Kiss." Katy Hall Joins kü Family, Heads New 'Zine

kü LBC is pleased to announce the addition of Katy Hall as Editor in Chief of its newest publishing project, PHANTOM LIPS. The 23 year-old Colorado native's considerable writing talent, creative insight, and commitment to the greater Los Angeles community helps expand the company's vision and influence in both the literary and entertainment markets. As Editor, she will manage content development for the 'Zine and its web component, PhantomLips.com. Launching in Spring 2009 and publishing bi-monthly, PHANTOM LIPS will spotlight the spectrum of nuanced explorations in photography, art, poetry, fiction, film, food, and music, providing a forum for people with something to say. Hall has begun the preliminary planning process for the first print issue. "Katy is a strong leader with a distinguished track record who embodies all the characteristics that make her uniquely suited to become PHANTOM's Editor in Chief," said Kyle Moreno, President, kü LBC. "In her previous role, Katy created fun, thoughtful, engaging content for her personal blog. Her mission as Editor in Chief will be to continue to push the envelope by blending the best of the web and print platforms to create a totally unique brand experience for the hungry LA audience.

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Get An Early Taste of Fresh Picked Music!

There is still MUCH MORE work to be done, but we're excited to give you a sneak peak of the new web site, FreshPickedMusic.com. Check it out: Episode 13 is streaming live. Yeah, the whole thing...

And for your convenience, we've linked to the archive below. Enjoy!

1. Episode 1
2. Episode 2
3. Episode 3
4. Episode 4
5. Episode 5
6. Episode 6
7. Episode 7
8. Episode 8: A Tribute to Tupac Shakur.
9. Episode 9
10. Episode 10
11. Episode 11
12. Episode 12
13. Episode 13
14. Episode 14
15. Episode 15: Making Babies in the Eighties.
16. Episode 16: A Tribute to Our Friends in Italia.
17. Episode 17
18. Episode 18: A Special Tribute to MY MAN, John Lennon.
19. Episode 19
20. Episode 20: The Season 1 Finale!

Overthrow Your Radio

This week, kü introduces its latest innovation, kü radio. First billing goes to Mary Manouchehri and her debut work, The Wager.

With a meticulous attention to the wants and needs of Caleb and Autumn, her tragic protagonists, Manouchehri has scratched into the human condition, finding dark humor in the wounds. The chance encounter of these characters, their unlikely bond, their idiosyncrasies, and their insecurities collide in an uncomfortably satisfying conclusion.

Listen to The Wager at KüRadio.mypodcast.com, and download a transcript of the story at Archive.org.


Musical transitions from The Beatles and Guster.

kü LBC presents fe renovada

The kü studio is thrilled to announce the official DVD release of its first silent short, fe renovada.

Starring Garrett Plotkin ("Roger" from the Venice Walk) and sister Victoria Plotkin (screen debut), the film finds a pair of siblings forced, by circumstance, into an adult world of pressure, pain, and loss. Scored by Harry Gregson-Williams (The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and Man on Fire).

fe renovada won the $150 Audience Choice Award at the 2007 BCG Film Festival in May. Watch the 9 minute, 59 second "made-for-YouTube" excerpt here:



And for a copy of the full-length DVD, email the kü production team.