Writing about music in lieu of human interaction
Legend has it that UK prime minister Winston Churchill, as World War II raged around him, responded to criticism of a proposed increase in England’s arts budget by asking, “Then what are we fighting for?” The quote is bogus, having been debunked by the venerable Snopes.com, but it taps into a real sentiment. Musicians, actors, … Continue reading Cockroaches
Mystic Seers “I’m kind of a jerk. Like, I like all cats, but I always treat fluffy cats better,” Derek White admitted to me over Zoom a few weeks ago. He had seen Cleo—my cat, who is indeed fluffy—nose her way onto my lap while the two of us were chatting, and had cut himself … Continue reading Mystic Seers’ Great Statement
Photograph Credit to Ryan Maine Ky Vöss has already said enough words about the car. “I feel like [it] is more known than I am,” they admitted, ruefully, when reflecting on the oft-told creation myth of artist on the run from somewhere to anywhere, wherein “anywhere” ends up becoming Pittsburgh due to a broken down … Continue reading Ky Vöss Is Defined By Duality
Image provided by artist ### You get the impression that Clara Kent spends a lot of time in the studio. The Pittsburgh-based singer, songwriter, and visual artist came straight from a recording session to meet me at Bantha Tea Bar in Garfield on July 4th, and headed right back 45 minutes later. It was no … Continue reading Clara Kent is Pittsburgh’s Multidimensional Artistic Individual
blckboyfromaroundtheway The most telling moment of my talk with local rapper Leek Lone (the stage name of Malik Malone) occurred after the interview had officially ended and we were about to go our separate ways. I can’t quote exactly, since I had stopped recording by that point, but he said something along the lines of, … Continue reading It’s All About The Music For Pittsburgh’s Own Leek Lone
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