Just look at this album cover. Now that is a chick who means business! Meet Karin Dreijer Andersson, the Scandanavian lead vocalist of electronic music duo The Knife, and the brains behind the new solo persona Fever Ray. If you haven’t already heard this artist’s music, brace yourself for an interesting ride. Wee! A staunch [...]
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A few weeks ago, an observant friend introduced me to Demetri Martin, an endearing humorist, who takes sketch comedy to a new and unexpected level. An unconventional performer, Martin has paved his way to the forefront of an emerging nerd comedy movement. Though he is widely praised for his extensive wordplay [...]
Well, I am back in New York City after an interesting two-week trip to Texas. Believe it or not, I was actually hesitant to leave the place. So much so, that I extended my stay by a day! At some point last week, I realized just how much Texas is [...]
Would you ever go to a specialty ice cream shop and order yourself a cup of plain vanilla? I sure hope not, but if you ever try to, please, for your sake, add some toppings. When you are faced with that choice between simple and simply fabulous, my advice is [...]
This afternoon I finally made it out to see the acclaimed movie Slumdog Millionaire. I realize I am a little late in the game, but you can count me amongst the millions of other movie critics who have praised the sheer artistry and entertainment value of the film. Based on Q [...]