The Zinophile: Black Flag and Neutral Milk Hotel in Half-Size Form

Two zines released in recent months each chronicle the life and times of a beloved band. One takes a historical approach and throws in some artistic history for context; the other takes a more collage-like approach, and in doing so evokes the diverse ways one can dedicate oneself to a particular artist. Black Flag and Neutral Milk Hotel are, admittedly, groups about which much has been written; still, each of the zines covered here brings a unique perspective to the […]

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Afternoon Bites: Greg Dulli Book Club, John Darnielle on The Birthday Party, Henry Rollins, and More

At The Awl, John Darnielle talks about The Birthday Party’s video for “Nick the Stripper.” Greg Dulli has made his book club picks for next weekend’s ATP New York. Portland’s Mike Daily is interviewed at The BMX Society. Philip Glass on Einstien On The Beach. The excellent Maggie Serota talks Henry Rollins at Buzzfeed. Follow Vol. 1 Brooklyn on Twitter, Facebook, Google + and our Tumblr.

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Afternoon Bites: Henry Rollins, Roxane Gay, Brian Evenson, and more

Have you been wondering about what Henry Rollins has been reading lately? If so, Ron Hogan might be able to help find an answer to that very question. Brian Evenson will be reading in Brooklyn next month. J.A. Tyler reviewed Vincent Standley’s novel A Mortal Affect. (Our review of the novel in question can be found here.) Roxane Gay is interviewed over at Full Stop. Follow Vol. 1 Brooklyn on Twitter, Facebook, and our Tumblr.

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