Authors: Audrey Lockie
Localized: Hoofless
From the start, this idea that music is just as much about human relationships as it is about the music has dominated Hoofless’ approach. … read more
Hirad Sab: Art for an Anarchic Future
Scrolling through local artist Hirad Sab’s website is like watching a strange, distorted projection of the not-so-far-off future unfold in front of you. Sleek chrome bodies fall away into glitching, semi-recognizable landscapes while the line between organic matter and digital projections blurs beyond distinction. … read more
Slamdance Film Review: Man on Fire
With information moving at unprecedented speeds and the concept of truth becoming increasingly distorted, definitive and drastic actions speak louder than ever. Such is the case with reverend Charles Moore, the subject of Joel Fendelman’s new documentary. … read more
Slamdance Film Review: Circus Ecuador
Circus Ecuador Slamdance Film Festival Director: Ashley Bishop and Jim Brassard Non-historical documentaries put so much faith in the unknown. Entering a situation with the hopes that it yields filmable, watchable material turns a blind eye toward the countless opportunities for derailment or strange turns of events. Thus, in the event of the unforeseen taking
Slamdance Film Review: The Starry Sky Above Me
The Starry Sky Above Me feels especially off-kilter. It’s not that it’s overtly outlandish or psychedelic, but rather that it sits just on the line between believable and incongruous. A lot of my enjoyment with this film came from its twists and surprises. … read more
10 Experimental Albums That Made 2017 Slightly More Bearable
I don’t need to explain to you why 2017 was a frustrating year to live through. I can, however, hope to lighten the load a little with these albums. … read more
Localized: SIAK
From his visceral, body-shaking music to his commitment to live production instead of prerecorded sound, Nielson and his SIAK project subvert the notion of contemporary electronic music getting lost in the ether of computers. … read more
Localized: Matthew McMurray
Matthew McMurray doesn’t give many straight answers. Not because he comes off as elusive or aloof, but rather because he seems to be debating between two equally valid sides of an idea. … read more
Softwire Synthesis: CLC DIY Engineer
Given the complicated appearance and high cost of modular synthesizers, many people who are interested in synths have to fantasize or sit in confusion in front of the knobs, wires and switches. Iden’s DIY Fest booth aims to subvert these barriers, offering demonstrations and trials of some of his synthesizers, giving curious minds some informed guidance. … read more
Hoofless: CLC Performer
The intimacy of acoustic instruments, Jean’s arresting vocals and the almost sacred quality of Hoofless’ music allow audiences to become enveloped in the sound and performance rather than merely to observe casually. … read more