Akimbo: Historical Sharks
On its sixth full-length record Jersey Shores, Seattle hardcore three-piece Akimbo proves that real life is scarier than fiction.
Music
Chicha Libre: Familiarizing and Reinventing Chicha
Oliver Conan tells J. Poet about his discovery of chicha- psychedelic music from the Peruvian Amazon and his importation of the sounds back to the States via his Brooklyn band.
Boris: Exploring Identity with Massive Sonic Chameleon Smile
Japanese experimental psych band speaks with Frank Parisi about exploring new sounds and embracing “life after Pink.”
Bill McMullen: Pop Designer and Illustrator
SoHo designer/illustrator Bill McMullen‘s work will catch your eye: bold, clean lines shape modern, hip-hop infused images, drawing clients such as Adidas, the Beastie Boys, and Tony Chan.
Castanets: More Love in City of Refuge
Ray Raposa, aka Castanets describes life on the road, and the organic ways in which his albums and live shows take form.