ARTS Pick: Big Gigantic
Instrumental, livetronica jam duo Big Gigantic is popular on the festival circuit for its ever-changing live show that combines electronic and hip-hop rhythms, elaborate stage design and lighting for a […]
Pinball league ramps up for second season
When Dan Purdy walks into his bank, the tellers know to pull out a couple stacks of rolled quarters. No nickels needed, and there’s certainly no cause for pennies. Purdy […]
The Milk Carton Kids play with traditional folk
The Milk Carton Kids’ Joey Ryan falls into a quirky pattern during taped interviews and between live songs. He becomes clueless, feigning ignorance about certain words and well-known musicians. He […]
Book artist Lyall Harris grapples with complex subjects
Book artist Lyall Harris doesn’t shy away from difficult and complex subjects, but dares to approach them more closely and pick them apart piece by piece to rebuild them. “Art […]
Album reviews: Britta Phillips, La Sera, The Dandy Warhols
Britta Phillips Luck or Magic (Double Feature) Though Luck or Magic is her first album, Britta Phillips has just about done it all. After providing the singing voice of Jem […]
Jason Flom on making hit records and freeing the innocent
Jason Flom was born into wealth and privilege. His father, Joseph Flom, made a name in legal circles as a mergers and acquisitions savant, a man who built one of […]
ARTS Pick: Mavis Staples
Genre-defying, freedom-fighting diva Mavis Staples has woven her music into a fabric of gospel, soul, folk, pop, R&B, blues, rock and hip-hop for the past 60 years. A pioneer of […]
Film review: Hello, My Name is Doris is a fulfilling, quirky story
As crippling as the fear of missing out may be on our ability to lead a normal, healthy life, perhaps the only thing worse is the regret of allowing yourself […]
ARTS Pick: Keith Morris & the Crooked Numbers
Gritty, heartfelt rock ‘n’ roll meets gut-spilling soul on Keith Morris & the Crooked Numbers’ new album, The Dirty Gospel. Written during a period of mourning, the songs are personal, […]
Cellist Ben Sollee bridges the gap between traditional and modern
Ben Sollee answers the phone but isn’t ready to chat. He’s still talking to his son, Oliver, and his mom. They’re in the car, “cruising down the road.” Turns out […]