Authors: Audrey Lockie
Slamdance Film Review: Beats
If it’s not the most original movie, Beats excels in what seems to be its main goal: show the heartwarming and restorative power of true friendship. … read more
Slamdance Film Review: Dollhouse: The Eradication of Female Subjectivity from...
The film is exactly what it markets itself as, an exploration of the manner in which female pop stars are exploited and misrepresented through the media and entertainment industry. … read more
Slamdance Film Festival 2019 – The Vast of Night
Aside from radio, much of the film revolves around the exploration of then-newfound technology—tape recorders, broadband interference and fluorescent lights. This plot point provides The Vast of Night with a timely message. … read more
11 Great Experimental Albums That You Might’ve Missed in 2018
Amid the fun of year-end lists, it’s easy to get lost in the press. In an effort to give voice to some undeservedly unsung releases, this feature highlights 11 great albums from across the experimental underground. … read more
Thom Yorke @ The Union 12.13 w/ Oliver Coates
God came in the form of the mythical figure, Thom Yorke, known best as the frontperson of Radiohead, but here performing a set of solo music. While his musical and social glorification stems from a real talent for performance and songwriting, his latest show exposed the seams of his work. … read more
Moving Past Metaphor: LITerally Podcast
In the years since LITerally’s first episode, Johnstun’s goal of breaching the isolating nature of literature publication has blossomed in unprecedented ways. … read more
Tangible Art: Hint Creative
A self-described “boutique agency,” local design firm Hint Creative thrives in small, personal environments. When I go to speak with them, I speak to Hint’s two Art Directors, Analisa Estrada and Cinthya Lopez, as well as the founder and Creative Director Christian Hansen. … read more
The Illusion of Photographic Realism: Josh Winegar
When asked about his process, work or style, Josh Winegar is incredibly particular and often elusive. In regards to whether or not he employs certain techniques or concepts when creating, his most common response is that it varies from work to work. The medium does not present a unidirectional approach to art. … read more
MGMT @ The Union 05.22
MGMT have grown and changed, and their show at The Union this past Tuesday presented them as a more laid-back group, with their mellow psychedelia bordering on pleasant jam-band territory. … read more
Localized: Sympathy Pain
Where your average release will plod along in a pleasing, sedative atmosphere, Sympathy Pain’s music feels much more focused on disturbing and overtaking the listener than it is settling them. … read more