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In conversation with Zainab Masoud: more than just art
Zainab Masoud is more than just an artist—she’s a political activist channeling her beliefs through art. This wasn’t always the goal, though. As an artist who has experience with still life and landscapes, Masoud says that her political art wasn’t initially on her radar. “[Political art] has just come naturally,” she explained. “I haven’t necessarily
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REVIEW – Mac Saturn returns to music with new single ‘Takes Time’
Over a year and a half since their last release, the Detroit-based rock and roll band Mac Saturn took the time before releasing their latest single, “Takes Time,” on Oct. 10. Encompassing the groovy funk of their January 2024 album Hard to Sell, “Takes Time” is a more-than-welcome sight of the band’s awaited return. “Takes
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REVIEW – Peter McPoland’s ‘Big Lucky’ lands as a big letdown
Peter McPoland’s sophomore album, Big Lucky, returns to his roots of independently produced tracks, a breath of fresh air after his dance-inducing, synth-loaded debut, Piggy. Big Lucky, however, is less a nostalgic throwback than it is a step in the wrong direction. Released on Sept. 26, Big Lucky starts off strong with a guitar-led, 30-second
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In conversation with Juli Wert: the life and art of ‘Like A Fire That Consumes All of It’
For filmmaker Juli Wert, Like A Fire That Consumes All of It is more than just a short film; it’s a time capsule. Recorded over a span of six months, Like A Fire brewed for three years before ever seeing the light of day. Or, in this case, the light of screens. Wert sifted through
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Tide Bends interview at Sea.Hear.Now Festival 2025
Tide Bends made waves on the Sand Stage at Asbury Park’s annual Sea.Hear.Now festival on Sunday, Sept. 14. Despite the September heat on the beach, the Asbury Park-based band had its crowd captivated with its hard-hitting, 90s British rock-influenced vibe, which tapered off during their acoustic set later in the afternoon. Consisting of David Hough
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Mannequin Pussy invites rage at Sea.Hear.Now Festival 2025
“If you have never screamed at the top of your lungs before… oh, baby. It’s gonna feel amazing. So don’t be shy. You’re not too cool for this,” Mannequin Pussy’s lead singer, Marisa “Missy” Dabice, crooned into the mic before using the crowd’s ensuing howl to launch into their song “Aching.” Labeling themselves as a
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