In our morning reading: an interview with Eric LaRocca, thoughts on SAVAK’s new album, and more.
Punk Hooks and Rare Books: An Interview With SAVAK
Since their formation in 2015, Brooklyn’s SAVAK have been on a tremendous run, releasing album after album of blistering garage-punk at an admirable pace. Their latest album, Flowers of Paradise, is a fantastic addition to their discography, blending a postpunk urgency with the sense of warmth that longtime musical compatriots can summon. I spoke with Sohrab Habibion and Michael Jaworski about the genesis of their new album, the rare book trade, and my inability to identify an EBow.
Afternoon Bites: Eugene Lim’s Fiction, Kathe Koja on Writing, Revisiting Tom Wolfe, and More
In our afternoon reading: pondering Eugene Lim’s bibliography, revisiting Tom Wolfe, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Kyle Lucia Wu on Fiction, Jake Xerxes Fussell’s Music, Revisiting “The Great Gatsby,” and More
In our afternoon reading: an interview with Kyle Lucia Wu, Jason Diamond on literary history, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Adam Nayman on David Fincher, PJ Harvey’s Book, Stephanie Gangi Interviewed, and More
In our afternoon reading: pondering David Fincher’s filmography, fiction from Corey Farrenkopf, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Catherine Lacey Interviewed, Neil Simon Remembered, SAVAK Returns, Jun Fukamachi, and More
In our afternoon reading: an interview with Catherine Lacey, looking back at Neil Simon’s legacy, and more.
Announcing Girls Against Boys and SAVAK at St. Vitus
A couple of years ago, the long-running postpunk band Girls Against Boys got back together. This was excellent news to our ears: the band blended an irreverent sensibility with tautly played music, and the result were a number of albums that have held up very well over the years. We’re pleased to announce that we’ll be co-sponsoring a show (along with Brooklyn Vegan) pairing them with fellow Vol.1 Brooklyn faves SAVAK on November 3rd.
Weekend Bites: Brix Smith Start’s Memoir, SAVAK’s Playlist, Lisa McInerney, Drive Like Jehu, and More
In our weekend reading: thoughts on Brix Smith Start’s memoir of her time in The Fall, a playlist from SAVAK, books made for weekend reading, and more.