Beal’s ideals align with hipsters and hippies, ironically ordinary and seemingly shallow in depth. But something about Beal is genuine and captivating; something that is causing journalists again and again to stumble upon his work and hunt him down. Continue reading »
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Hip-Hop & Opera: Like Bacon & Chocolate
Different versions of this article were originally published on Gapers Block and The DePaulia. It is easy to overlook the origins of passion that unfolded onstage last Sunday in HOPERA: Unleashed. Composer and vocalist Adrian Dunn’s musical creativity and technical mastery enabled a seamless fusion of two genres not normally seen on the same side of town: hip-hop … Continue reading »
Not Going Gaga for the Lady’s Ta-Tas
“I’m not a feminist, I hail men!” pop superstar Lady Gaga said to a reporter last year. A short while later, she suddenly had a change of heart and began to consistently tell the media that she had changed her mind and was now a big-time feminist. It seemed like her public relations agent sat her down and … Continue reading »
Los Amigos Invisibles at Bonnaroo 2010
Café Magazine sent a couple staff members to Bonnaroo this year to catch all of the music and color. I got to compile (from my cubicle, oh yes) videos from their interviews, video, and photographs.
Nortec Collective at Bonnaroo 2010
Café Magazine sent a couple staff members to Bonnaroo this year to catch all of the music and color. I got to compile (from my cubicle, oh yes) videos from their interviews, video, and photographs.
Heavy Metal Band Challenges the Genre’s ‘Brutal’ Stereotypes
Heavy metal brutality is only a stereotype, say a new rock group. They call themselves the “Informant,” and claimed they offer intellectual and sophisticated elements to Heavy Metal music. Continue reading »