“Why don’t we slip away?”

Oct 28, 2013 | music

I was 18 when my friend Alfred handed me a battered copy of The Best of the Velvet Underground: Words and Music of Lou Reed. I’d just stared working at the college paper and I was overwhelmed with the freedom and sensory overload that comes with, well, growing...

A few links of note: San Diego Comic-Con Edition

Jul 23, 2012 | comics, links of note, music, sports

First off, San Diego Comic-Con was a blast — saw a lot of great friends, contacts and colleagues and made a slew of new ones. We had some major announcements, busy panels and I got to sign comics with Gene Simmons and the Archie Meets Kiss creative team of...

A few links of note: Gabrielle Bell, Steve Ditko, self-publishing and other stuff

Jul 6, 2012 | Books, comics, links of note, movies, music, writing

• Gabrielle Bell is doing another month-long diary comic. Love it. This was my favorite so far. (Gabrielle Bell) • Forbes’ Suw Charman-Anderson on the downside of self-publishing, and how some books should probably stay in the drawer. (Forbes) • What happens...

Happy fourth, part 3!

Jul 4, 2012 | music

Aimee Mann “4th of July.”

Happy fourth, part 2!

Jul 4, 2012 | music

David Byrne, “Independence Day.”

Happy fourth, part 1!

Jul 4, 2012 | music

David Byrne, “Miss America.”