Topologies
Photographer Edgar Martins seeks out banal settings, takes his time, and without any post-production trickery exposes what you missed, say, the last time you landed at JFK.
Archive
A collection of 14234 issues
24 June 2008: Morning
Following a meeting, Iraqi council member fires on U.S. soldiers, killing two. Obama camp works to soundly rebut rumors that he was Muslim--without offending Muslims. Photographing secret government satellites is one method of political discourse. I agree that a terrorist attack would be likely to help John McCain.
Todd Osborn
Hometown: Wayne, Mich. Occupation: Music producer, tinkerer I love the short video Ghostly posted about you. One unexpected bit shows you polishing off a plane. I’ve been flying for maybe 15 years but it was really sporadic. I like the flying, of course, but I also really enjoy the
19 June 2008: Morning
He recalled how Russert, an inveterate political gossip, would start every conversation with "Tommy B, what's happening?" Russian air force attempts to control weather, rains cement on national holiday. Study reveals skyscraper occupancy has been on a steady decrease since Sept. 11. Port Arthur--aka "
18 June 2008: Afternoon
What happens now to the African migrants--estimated 3 to 5 million--in South Africa. Figuring out what to do next in Iraq "will require sorting through three conflicting political realities." Iraqi foreign minister says Obama's plan for Iraq is badly outdated. Why Kathleen Sebelius would
Out of Arm’s Way
Lyrics in music rarely get the scrutiny and attention they deserve. With an ear for meaning, Orr Shtuhl dives deep into the unsettling content of Islands’ latest album.
18 June 2008: Morning
Obama advisor suggests soccer hooligans, Luke Skywalker will help us understand terrorism. A primer on Obama's advisors and potential cabinet. Running with a Republican would reinforce the message that Obama is serious about changing the way things are done in Washington. Five reasons to cheer enormously high gas
Go for the Exit
After calling Guided by Voices quits just four short years ago, Bob Pollard, the quits-caller, has released about eight solo albums, plus various EPs and albums with side projects (e.g., the Takeovers, Keene Brothers, Circus Devils, etc.). To call him prolific is nearly an understatement, as it’s
Good Enough
I’m a sucker for a good cover, and this week’s honorable mention goes to the Acorn, a Canadian group that recently contributed a cover of Cyndi Lauper’s “Good Enough” for a Coke Machine Glow podcast. Their version softens Lauper’s already nonchalantly pop masterpiece, but the highly
Ghost Town (Pt. 1)
Only recently was I clued in to Parts & Labor, a Brooklyn-based noise-pop outfit playing at this summer’s Siren Festival at Coney Island. Luckily I heard about the group just in time to find out about member Dan Friel’s solo work, which is mostly instrumental noise