Last year, serpentwithfeet released its debut EP, “blisters” – an appropriate title for the sweltering collection. With the production of Haxan Cloak, the stunning vocals of Josiah Wise, and the collaborative efforts of Bjork, “blisters” arises as a meld of neo-soul and gospel, occupying a unique space that feels both futuristic
Author: Juanita Graham
The Music of Y La Bamba Invites Listeners Down Life’s River
Y La Bamba makes music that’s both grounded and airy, and have emerged as an indie folk band that perfects the genre while simultaneously expanding upon it. Luz Elena, the Portland group’s vocalist and primary lyricist, meanders through each song on their most recent album with a carefree confidence. You’ll
Top LA Concerts to Satisfy Your Leftover Teen Angst
Porches with Japanese Breakfast Friday, Sept. 16, @ 8 p.m. Echoplex, Los Angeles $10.50 – $16.50 Porches, led by Aaron Maine, has developed a unique style that infuses chill electronic beats with indie sulkiness. This year, Maine released a second full-length record, featuring moody atmospheric hits like “Underwater” and “Be Apart.” Check
Survivor Support Week Takes a Stand
From Apr. 25 to Apr. 30, Survivor Support Week took place at Pomona College. Organized by the Advocates for Survivors of Sexual Assault, each day of the week saw an event intended to increase visibility and support for survivors. On Monday, the Advocates hosted a Survivor Storytelling dinner at the HEART Center. Designed as a confidential safe space
Urinetown Flushes Out Issues with Capitalism
Wildly clever and entertaining, Pomona College’s latest musical production, Urinetown, captivated its audience with the story of a futuristic dystopia where a long drought has led to government-controlled urination. The state has established public bathrooms called “amenities,” all of which require a fee for entrance, and these amenities are under the authority
Shedding Light on Andean Art
On Mar. 21, at Claremont McKenna College’s Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum, Victoria Sancho Lobis asked her audience, “How do you create a story?” As the Prince Trust Associate Curator at the Art Institute of Chicago, Lobis is a curator and experienced art historian. Her career enables her to share stories with people across
Indigenous and Intellectual: Leanne Simpson Speaks at Pitzer College
Leanne Betasamosake Simpson steps up to the podium, smiles kindly, and begins speaking in one of the languages of the Anishnaabeg. She then pauses, draws her gaze toward the audience, and says in English, “Hi, friends.” She translates her introduction, saying she’d addressed us with a greeting that the Anishnaabeg
Sleep Dealer Delivers Wake-up Call
Neon blue wires hang from the ceiling of a dimly lit factory. They connect to metal sockets that have been implanted into a man’s arms. The man stands, moving his arms methodically before him, his eyes glossy and his eyelids heavy with exhaustion. This was the opening scene of the science fiction film Sleep
Woe and Wisdom, Musings from the Pen of Louise Glück
On Monday, one of America’s most beloved poets, Louise Glück, performed a poetry reading at Claremont McKenna College’s Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum. Glück’s poetry possesses a unique ability to transport audiences to a world made of equal parts myth, misery, and ecstasy. She has received numerous awards for her writing, including the Pulitzer Prize