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Album Review: grandson – Death of an Optimist


If you bite the hand, get louder and defiant A couple of years ago when reviewing grandson’s first EP, a modern tragedy vol. 1, I referred to the multi-talented musician as being an artist to help you survive today’s uneasy world. With the release of his debut album, Death of an Optimist, I’m even more convinced that if anyone is going to soundtrack a revolution, it will be grandson. For an album that clocks in at less than forty minutes, Death of an Optimist takes us on a whirlwind journey that perfectly encapsulates this chaotic year and what it means… Read more »

Editorial

Watch This Week – 11/30/20


This week: The Disney Holiday Singalong, CMA Country Christmas, His Dark Materials, 88th Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center, Sound of Metal, Small Axe “Red, White and Blue”, Selena: The Series, Big Mouth, Mank, The Hardy Boys, The Great British Baking Show: Holidays, Euphoria

Editorial

Hands Like Houses: Taking a Genuine Step Forward


Photo: Micala Austin While watching the Netflix show Chef’s Table, I came across the episode on Australian chef Ben Shewry. In the episode he describes his start as a young chef, mimicking his idols and contemporaries. He relates how he only found success when using his skills to create dishes true to his creative heart. I was immediately reminded of another Australian entity in pursuit of creative integrity: Hands Like Houses. Late night in my home office, I greet lead vocalist Trenton Woodley with a “good morning” at the other end of the phone. He’s basking in the sun of… Read more »

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