“We Don’t Need Freedom?” an Interview with Ian Svenonius
Jordan Somers05.10.13
Ian F. Svenonius discusses his new book, Supernatural Strategies for Making a Rock ‘n’ Roll Group, a satirical instruction manual slash insightful lesson in Capitalism from the late greats. His book tour brings the new title (and perhaps a séance or floating chair) to 529 Bar in East Atlanta, Saturday, May 11th at 7:30 pm.
Cracker Barrels for the Creative Classes
Jordan Somers04.26.13
Both sides of the cultural divide against the tedium of the middle: a serving of nostalgia trends in the faux-olde timey bar and restaurant scene.
An Interview With Young Family
Matthew Sherling04.24.13
A revealing interview with the Young Family circus, aka Sam Pink and Kelly Schirmann, with new insights into the McDonalds conspiracy and the truth behind the sad dance-pop apocalypse––and the creative process that produced their first full-length album, King Cobra.
Interview with Spencer Madsen
Matthew Sherling03.28.13
Spencer Madsen of Sorry House tells Matthew Sherling how content = promotion, about his hatred for the Post Office, & how he assumes Sam Pink, Scott McClanahan, & Tao Lin would act in a post-apocalyptic setting.
Renata Adler: Radical Intelligence
Mark Asch03.19.13
Picking up the threads of Renata Adler’s novels and readdressing the weave: the reissue of Speedboat and Pitch Dark by NYRB prompt a closer look at the wit that wove them together.
Videogames Are Where The Violence Goes
Michael Thomsen03.04.13
Which came first: a violent society, or the art which reflects it? The problem with attributing violence to videogames and the case for offering them up as a scapegoat. Also Coleridge: “In politics, what begins in fear usually ends in folly.” Because, Coleridge. Art by Danny Jock.
Michelle Tea Magic: An Interview
Marisa Crawford02.27.13
Fanzine recruited fellow fangirl Marisa Crawford to talk to Michelle Tea about magic, her forthcoming YA Novel Mermaid in Chelsea Creek, and a bazillion other current projects that bring queer & feminist perspectives into the conversation of What is Awesome. Call it Zeitgeist. Call it the pink elephant in the room.
TV Party: Oscars 2013
Kevin Killian02.25.13
Ok, so you probably skipped the Oscars to watch The Walking Dead and Girls instead, and believe you me Spreadeagle author Kevin Killian gets that. Still it’s fun to see what stars show up looking high (Renee, the Kristens anyone?). Here’s the saucy highlight reel 2013 Academy Awards wrap-up to save you from your DVR.
Sorting Out The FA Cup
Pete Hausler02.15.13
Every man, Jack, and soccer team in England (& some in Wales) gets a crack at the title in the oldest soccer competition in the history of the game––if anyone can figure out who’s in it. A run down of the Whys and WTFs of the FA Cup––and the greatest potential Cinderella soccer story––as play rejoins tomorrow.
Interview: Alt Lit with Noah Cicero
Matthew Sherling02.01.13
Matthew Sherling interviews Alt Lit author Noah Cicero about diligent writing, the future of literature, and the benefits of the internet.
