Disposable Project:
2/15/2010
"Seven men, hundreds of pounds of gear, and two gigantic pieces of machinery." The Silent Comedy set out from San Diego on a two week, west coast tour with Mississippi Man. This tour's strategy of hitting smaller markets paid off in new fans, cocktail recipes and a load of great images and stories. Read More...
Artist Interview:
2/1/2010
Most art-making is an introspective solo journey and artists often have trouble compromising even small details of their work. An exception to the typical, Josh Kenyon and Colby Nichols have found developed a workflow, and corresponding portfolio, that includes both of their ideas and allows enough compromise to come to an often-stronger result. Collaborating for the better part of last decade under the name Jolby, Josh and Colby have combined their strengths in illustration, design, and imagination to create interesting work both for themselves and for clients. After marking their Subtext show as one of our favorites of 2009, we looked them up to find answers about their unique way of working. Read More...
Band Interview:
1/25/2010
The boys of Longstay have been busy. A new album, an online maze (complete with various mp3 treasures), and a January residency at Beauty Bar--oh my. Their first album, Homes & Houses, released in December, is either a rock-pop album that's not afraid to show some soul, or a soul-pop album that's not afraid to rock. Take your pick. Read More...
Band Interview:
1/19/2010
One of the biggest challenges, and often demises, of independent bands is trying to match up schedules of several people to write, rehearse, and perform. Despite the obvious challenge, Martian Horses have made a commitment to disprove the popular notion that less is more, and it's an easy argument when the details of their double-digit roster come together in beautiful accord. Read More...
Disposable Project:
1/4/2010
After releasing their debut album in late November, Tape Deck Mountain took a week-long jaunt up the California coast. Travis, Jordan, Paul, and a friend/roadie Jon packed in some late night jam sessions, McDoubles, and panicked sprints away from both a giant dog and a herd of wild buffalo. Read More...