New 33 1/3 Books on Devo, Dead Kennedys, and Super Mario Bros Are Criticism Done Right
There's an old, dismissive joke about music criticism: "Writing about music is like dancing about architecture--it's a really stupid thing to want to do."
That's funny, sure, but good music critics can dance like motherfuckers. Dancing is fun, it's stimulating, it's potentially generative. When people can dance as well as they do in the 33 1/3 series, that's something that should be…
46 Free e-Books for Photographers
Whether you're a seasoned veteran photographer or aspiring amateur photographer, it's never a bad idea to refresh your memory with some guide books. After all, bringing things back to the basics can sometimes prove to jump kick those creative juices at times when you might find yourself spent. I know I need a bit of warm-up time when I'm out shooting after months of inactivity.
The team over…
[Video] The Art Of Portrait Photography – PBS Off The Books
The Art of Portrait Photography by PBS Arts: Off Book focuses on the dynamic relationship between the photographer, the subject, and the audience and how that relationship has evolved over time. Photographers Matt Hoyle, Bex Finch, Jamie Diamond, and Ethan Levitas give us their insight on portraiture and why it is important to not only them, but to us as human beings. Portrait photography has…
[Video] The Hood Internet: “One For The Record Books” Feat. AC Newman and Sims
The Hood Internet are here with a new video for their song "One For The Record Books" featuring AC Newman and Sims. The video stars Seth (a transgender viral video star) shot on location in West Virginia on 8mm film, and directed by veteran Jason Goldwatch. The Hood Internet's debut album FEAT drops 10/2 via Decon Records. Make sure to check out our recent interview with the duo before their…
[Mixtape] CDon: “Back To The Books Vol. 1”
If Detroit has anything going for them now, it is definitely the music. With Bad Meets Evil & Random Axe both releasing projects today, and the fact that Elzhi already took his monthly sh*t on the game with Elmatic, Detroit's hip-hop scene is buzzing. This week up and comer CDon has released his debut mixtape with the help from the homie Mick Boogie, titled Back To The Books Vol. 1. The young…
The Books: “I Didn’t Know That” video
Here's a treat for golf enthusiasts and music lovers. And if you're a golf enthusiast and a music lover then you are just going to flip the f**k out after watching this new video from The Books for "I Didn't Know That". Perfect your swing and sample some new tunes below. For all you Chicagoans, The Books are at the Vic Theatre on October 29th. Tickets are still available.
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The Books: “A Freezin’ Night” Video
We first met The Books when they teamed up with Jose Gonzalez for "Cello". We meet them again as they turn in an NRA Member's wet dream in their new video for "A Freezing Night". Guns, guns, and more guns... And with Chicago repealing our handgun ban, perhaps it is something we can all enjoy. See it below via pitchfork.
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Beck’s Record Club: “Books of Moses”
What Beck is doing is pretty genius. His Record Club assembles a team of musicians, who gather to re-record a classic album. The emphasis is on the experience, and the new music rather than on perfecting recreating each song. As Beck says on the website, "There is no intention to 'add to' the original work or attempt to recreate the power of the original recording. Only to play music and…