Preview: Ivy Pochoda – Visitation Street

It’s a hard living in the secluded blue-collar neighbourhood of Red Hook, Brooklyn, even in summertime. Two fifteen-year-olds June and Val refuse to surrender themselves to the mundanity of their surroundings by seeking a little adventure. Curious about what “wonders” may lie beyond, they decide to sail out on a raft on the East River […]

A God Complex We Can Deal With

Kanye‘s Yeezus is a down’n’out ambush to the senses. Bristling and hypnotic, the overall tone is reminiscent of the angst felt and vented by punk bands of the late seventies. The invasive tracks incorporate classic Kanye wit and swagger parried with a dirty avantgarde core. The album itself advertises a loud, minimalistic quality that stretches […]