“The explicit sexism is (mostly) gone from publishing, but stereotypes are subtle and persistent and you just need to keep an eye out for bad social habits.” At The Nervous Breakdown, Gina Frangello begins a new series of indie-press interviews with a long conversation with Richard Nash. And in related news, Red Lemonade-affiliated writers Lynne Tillman and Vanessa Veselka will be at Greenpoint’s WORD in late May.
- In mid-May, Table of the Elements will hold a three-day festival at the Issue Project Room; among the artists performing will be Rhys Chatham, Agathe Max, and Jonathan Kane.
- “Their minimalist compositions carry maximalist aesthetics and a thousand-yard stare intensity…” Doug Mosurock looks at Smokescreen, the latest from Religious Knives.