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Robert Knoke
Residing between New York and Germany, artist Robert Knoke has gained recognition for his extensive series of portraits featuring a range of subjects from cultural figures to fashion icons. Following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, both painters, Knoke knew what he’d do from an early age. »
In Review: The Road
It takes a specific kind of a reader to appreciate Cormac McCarthy. His unflinching examination of evil that lurks within men is not for the faint of heart. On the surface it may come off as sadistic. But, then again, no good work of literature cares for the superficial reader. The Road, a Pulitzer... »
Okkervil River
Okkerut River. Occerville River. Venues seemed to have issues getting the bands name right, and vocalist Will Sheff was predicting utter failure due to this. This wouldn’t have been a surprise considering the Austin, Texas based indie rock/folk band itself was the result of Sheff’s clear decision to become a total failure. With previous... »
Portishead
If you ask most faithful trip hop or downtempo fans who their favorite artists are, there is a high chance Portishead will be near the top of their list. In approximately 1991, a trio of talented artists hailing from Bristol, UK, came together to form what would go on to be one of the... »
The Maccabees
From battle of the bands losers to the best new band in Britain. When guitarist Felix White mentioned that front man Orlando Weeks was having love trouble, White’s father told him to let him deal with it – it will provide good song material. That might very well describe the foundation for The Maccabees’... »