This marks part one of a series of city guides from around the globe that we love and call home. Los Angeles has a reputation for being the destination of wanna be actors, pop stars covered in glitter and distant Kardashian relatives. We’ve put together our guide to avoiding the bottom feeding f-grade celebs (unless that’s what you’re after) and how to make the most of a visit to LA-LA-LAND.

There’s plenty of great things we haven’t touched on, but here’s our top 8. Read on above.

Once inside of this barber shop come men’s salon, it’s hard not to succumb to the welcoming establishment as you get handed a cup of jo’.

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These past two years have seen Matt and his band reach heights that I’m sure still don’t seem like reality. With a much anticipated album en route, we’re confident this is level of success is merely a drop in an ocean much deeper than one could imagine. Despite possessing a fame that many will only dream of achieving, Matt speaks from his heart and remains one the most genuine artists we’ve had the pleasure of conversing with. We spoke of the bizarrely brilliant adventures he’s thus far encountered and the wonderfully wild moments that have ensued.

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What started as a hobby has turned into a sensation. With a cult following on Instagram and no shortage of girls donning her stylish designs on the streets of Melbourne, it’s hard to deny that the nail art trend has arrived. We caught up with the Trophy Wife herself to watch her work her magic and find out what’s in store for the future.

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In the past the guys have toured with Foals, The XX and — I’ll stop the namedropping there, you get the idea… As well as their aforementioned album drop, the lads will be performing at many more exciting locations around the globe over the coming months, i.e. Glastonbury Festival, Splendour In The Grass and headline shows in the USA, the UK and Europe. In the lead up to their prolonged absence from our side of the world, we caught up with Gab to chat about the exciting adventures that are underway for the band. Read on.

Having developed quite the name for themselves across the globe, it only makes sense for their success to finally spill onto our shores. Making their Australian debut last month, the Ohio-bred boys took to the stage in support of The Rubens on their national tour. Playing a handful of sideshows along the way, conveniently timed the stop over to coincide with the Australian release of their self-titled LP, taking their infectious and electric performance on the road. On a chilly Autumn afternoon not too long ago, we sat down with the boys to discuss the thrilling times that have past and the even more exciting adventures on the horizon. Many-a-laugh were had as reflections were made on the show’s they’ve played, the cities they’ve visited and that one time a stranger peed in their lift.

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