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Demanding Industries and Underrated Historical Relics: Esko Type Foundry

Posted on November 5, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

A self-described "evil-genius," Peter Esko revitalizes vintage found fonts through Esko Type Foundry.

Peter Esko’s decades of design experience, historical affinity and creative curiosity led him to establish the Esko Type Foundry. … read more

Film Review: Jungleland

Posted on November 5, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Jungleland has a strong enough formula to go down easily, but it's a shame that it ended up as an example of "making movies of other movies."

Jungleland has a strong enough formula to go down easily, but it’s a shame that it ended up as an example of “making movies of other movies.” … read more

Art for Abolition: Local Propagandists

Posted on November 5, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

(Clockwise from left) As local propagandists Amoiri DeBusk, Taylar Jackson, Hannah Kim and Tressa Marra create and distribute screen-printed posters and T-shirts for local protest movements and abolitionist organizations.

It’s this sense of community connection—more than the pride of individual creation—that drives Local Propagandists in all that they do. … read more

Design Brain: Plastic Attack and Yeehaw Studio

Posted on November 5, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Photos: (Grid on left) Erik DeWaal | (single image on right) McKenzie Wallace

During work or play, on and off the clock, Erik DeWaal (of Plastic Attack) and McKenzie Wallace (of Yeehaw Studio) have design on the brain. … read more

Virtualized: Josaleigh Pollett

Posted on November 5, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Josaleigh Pollett is known both as a well-tenured solo singer-songwriter and an innovative leader when it comes to writing music with her backing band.

Josaleigh Pollett and her team have managed to achieve an indie-rock-folk fusion sound that’s smashing and layered with intensity. … read more

Not Lost in Translation: Sor Juana Poetry and Art Celebration

Posted on November 4, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

The Sor Juana Poetry and Art Contest awards ceremony was a revel in deep emotions and a presentation of atavistic and personal history.

The Sor Juana Poetry and Art Contest awards ceremony was a revel in deep emotions and a presentation of atavistic and personal history. … read more

Review: Woven in – Profess

Posted on November 4, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Woven In | Profess | Grimalkin Records

Woven In = Depeche Mode + Nine Inch Nails + Hunting Dog … read more

SLUG Style: Zoe Love

Posted on November 10, 2020 (May 21, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

This month's "SLUG Style" features Zoe Love, a jeweler, creative and designer. Her designs can be found on Big Cartel.

This month’s “SLUG Style” features Zoe Love, a jeweler, creative and designer. Her designs can be found on Big Cartel. … read more

Film Review: Let Him Go

Posted on November 3, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Let Him Go is not a movie for all audiences, and it's not to be confused with great art, but it is a skillfully executed western.

Let Him Go is not a movie for all audiences, and it’s not to be confused with great art, but it is a skillfully executed western. … read more

Local Review: Rifamos – Rifamos

Posted on November 3, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Rifamos | Rifamos | Self-Released

Rifamos = Shannon & the Clams + Ennio Morricone … read more

Welcome to the Club: An Interview with Far Out Cassette Club

Posted on November 5, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Far Out Cassette Club founder Nick Anderson is bringing the past back in a digital age through his Far Out Cassette Club.

In our digital age, one would think physical music is no longer vital, but Nick Anderson of Far Out Cassette Club argues otherwise. … read more