Moog Like Rogue, Fest Words & Photos by James Gilstrap How many conversations have I had revolving around how to pronounce “Moog”? Thanks to Moogfest FAQs, I have the knowledge to not sound like a fool. So begins, the first step in entering my fest of Moog. Let me tell you the rest. Thursday 19 … Read more
Photo by Jason Gonulsen “Sing, motherfuckers!” That’s what the woman was yelling behind me, midway through Explosions in the Sky’s opening set for Nine Inch Nails on Tuesday night at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis. Oh, ma’am. I know they’re not singing any words. But, they do sing. And, yet, I know exactly how you … Read more
Today is a day to make space. We all need a little more space in our lives, don’t you think? Not necessarily physical space (although that is important), what I’m talking about is mental space. Space to let your mind breathe and relax from the constant barrage of stressors we encounter on a daily basis. … Read more
Explosions in the Sky often provides instant cinema with its instrumental compositions. Case in point, the new video for Take Care, Take Care, Take Care’s “Postcard From 1952,” which is as beautiful as anything you’ll see this year. Directed by Annie Gunn and Peter Simonite, each moment is impossibly detailed, from a burning cigarette to … Read more