Author Archives: Steve

Biophony

Clive Thompson on How Man-Made Noise May Be Altering Earth’s Ecology
“For example, the population of spadefoot toads in the Yosemite region of the Sierras is declining rapidly, and Krause thinks it’s because of low-flying military training missions in the area. The toad calls lose their synchronicity, and coyotes and owls home in on individual frogs [...]

My War

Smart/Models (by Athletics)

Rise Above

Dirty Projectors

Give More Get More

Buy MP3s, support touring bands
“Every time you buy an MP3 album from Insound (not EPs or singles), Insound will donate $.25 of our take to a touring band.”

this cat is a wizard


Landmark


another the letter


so brutal


Best sandwiches in America?

Al’s, Borinquen sandwiches land on coveted Esquire top sandwiches list
Now I must try this jibarito from Borinquen.

When Audiences Get In on the Act
“If we are too conscious of our own presence in the presence of art, it can be a distraction to engagement. Think of how hard it is to connect with a beloved painting if you come upon it after too many hours in the museum, your feet sore and [...]