Friday, 13 October 2023

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Juxtapoz Presents takes a look back at Public Discourse on its 20-year anniversary. The groundbreaking film was one of the first to take an in-depth look at the illegal installation art movement that would become internationally known as “Street Art”. (Juxtapoz)

Murder, Muggers, and Rottweilers: Stories From My Best, Worst Apartment
In this excerpt from his new memoir, Thurston Moore, of Sonic Youth, remembers life in Alphabet City, 1978. (Esquire)

Work/Life: Chris Black
A book that Chris Black wrote in 2015 is making the rounds on TikTok, thanks to a British influencer. I Know You Think You Know It All was originally geared towards the guy who’s easily swayed, not quite discerning, and delusional about his own impact. (East Room)

Yasi Salek is a podcaster and writer. She is the creator, host, and executive producer of two shows on the Ringer network: Bandsplain, a deep dive into an artist’s entire history and discography, and 24 Question Party People, an interview show. She lives in Los Angeles. (The Creative Independent)

Herb Sundays 93: Sami Reiss
Vintage furniture finder and design / health writer brings the goods. 
(Herb Sundays)

Zadie Smith Hats, Fellini Tops: The Rise of Litcore
Cerebral types are wearing their literary and cinematic pretensions on their sleeves, quite literally. (The Guardian)

It's refined. It's exclusive. It's... not real? (Tone of Voice)

The Meme Accounts That Came to Define London Culture
In an era where we turn to social media for nearly all our information, meme accounts have become local message boards for young Londoners. (Evening Standard)

Nia Archives: "Jungle Music Is My Therapy"
An evening stroll in Tokyo with the British-Jamaican artist. (VICE)

“This Album Is Actually the Self”
Jonny Pierce’s incredible new record is one of hurt, joy, love, abuse, trauma, gentleness, isolation, transcendence. (Hero)

Mix of the Day: blairo
A dreamy, gauzy reflection on the summer past, from Maara to Mazzy Star. (Resident Advisor)