Grammy Countdown!
The Grammys are right around the corner folks. This Sunday, February 10th , live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Did you know that the original category count for […]
5a’s The Scene
U-S-A! U-S-A!
It’s time to bust out those Sousa Marches, the 4th of July is here! If Mr.Sousa magically rose from the dead, the first thing I would say to him would […]
Drummers Doing It Differently – Meet Sarah Scarlata
“What do you call a drummer without a girlfriend? Homeless!” Sarah is not that girlfriend, nor is she a typical drummer (and I say that with all due respect […]
What Do Music Supervisors Wish You Knew?
That’s a great question. Whether you are a composer or work “in the industry,” getting music in TV and Film productions is as sought after as the beach on a […]
Doug Bossi: Multiple Award Winner At 2011 BMI Awards
Hats off to our 5 Alarm compadre Doug Bossi for winning not one, but two BMI Awards! His compositions featured in ABC’s philanthropic show Secret Millionaire and The […]
My Favorite 5: Mary Lorraine
You can always count on Mary Lorraine, fondly known as ML around these parts, for the following: 1) A vast knowledge of Pop Culture past and present 2) Laugh out […]
KCRW’s Summer Concert Series Gives Pasadena A Dose Of Cool
KCRW + Free Show + Great Bands + Old Town Pasadena = AWESOME! Last Saturday kicked off KCRW’s Summer Nights concert series in our beloved Old Town Pasadena with a […]
My Favorite 5: Maddie Madsen
Way back in 2002, 5 Alarm Music was just a wee lad born from the minds of Cassie Lord and Maddie Madsen. Maddie is a rare breed – a shredding […]
My Favorite 5: TerriLynn Rosa
We here at 5 Alarm Music love our music. We were the ones donning band tee shirts in high school and have the record/tape/CD collection that could fill an entire […]
The Traveling Hat
Finding 5 Alarm Music at the annual NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) Convention closely resembles a Where’s Waldo book. Yep, we’re the ones wearing the flaming cowboy hats. Can’t miss […]