In our morning reading: interviews with Margaret Renkl and Lucy Sante, thoughts on a Keith Haring biography, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Revisiting Frantz Fanon, Notable NYC Books, Julia Wertz’s Comics, and More
In our afternoon reading: revisiting Frantz Fanon’s life and work, some recommended books on NYC, 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.
Morning Bites: Summer Brennan’s Work, Interviewing Helen Oyeyemi, Revisiting Arthur Russell, and More
In our morning reading: new writing by Summer Brennan, an interview with Helen Oyeyemi, and more.
Sunday Stories: “The Onion”
The Onion
by Sacha Bissonnette
When Charles finished his volunteering at the library, he arrived home at exactly 5:16 pm. He knew it was exactly 5:16 pm because he checked his watch at the precise moment when he exited his car, walked up the driveway, and twisted the doorknob to enter his house. The first thing he saw when he came in was a large, singular onion sitting on his dining room table.
Afternoon Bites: Kirsten Bakis’s Latest, Thomas Kendall’s Fiction, Fanfic Controversies, and More
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on Kirsten Bakis’s new novel, a discussion of Kim Gordon’s latest album, and more.
VCO: Chapter 9
Chapter 9
Under the surface of the dark water I feel milk cartons and leaves and trash bumping into my face. I slosh around in the sewage, an acidic green and black cocktail. The air, urine-heavy with the scent of cholesterol-soaked piss.
I float on the surface of the garbage-infused water, looking up at the spotlight spewing from out the manhole I just fell through, with a Virgo full moon giving high energy vibes, as I float farther away.
Checking In With Lauren Denitzio of Worriers
It’s been a busy year and change for Worriers‘ Lauren Denitzio. Their band has released two albums since the beginning of 2023: Warm Blanket and Trust Your Gut. Worriers is now on the road sharing bills with Alkaline Trio and Drug Church, and Denitzio’s excellent newsletter Get It Together is a go-to source for musings on the creative life and terrific musical recommendations. As Worriers makes their way across the country, I checked in with Denitzio about their latest albums, life in California, and tour reading.