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Touch grass: A moment of calm before the show, 2013.

I’ve been fortunate enough to take my camera to Coachella for two decades now. An exclusive photo wristband granted me a rare view of the polo field, accessible only to insiders and crew...

2 years ago
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The records I'll take to my grave

The resurgence of vinyl in recent years isn’t just about sound quality or nostalgia; it’s about reclaiming a piece of tangible culture that streaming can’t replicate. My journey from collector to seller and back to a passionate conservator...

2 years ago
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Sonic hieroglyphs

I recently attended a screening of Stop Making Sense, the 1984 Talking Heads concert film by Jonathan Demme. I’d seen the film years ago, but all I could remember was David Byrne’s iconic giant suit and signature jellyfish dance.

But sitti...

2 years ago
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Earthquakes, sub-bass, and aftershocks

The URB office in a cinematic earthquake, 20 years before the real thing

Memories can fracture and shift over time. But some can be vividly retold in technicolor clarity, even years later. The quote, “Journalism is the first rough draft of...

2 years ago
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Shots of Sound: Photographs of the Indie Revolution

M.I.A., SXSW, Levi’s Fader Fort | 2005


Last month, I featured Piper Ferguson’s book Indie/Seen in my Holiday Shopping Guide. I got to know Piper while working with Coachella, as she had documented the show since its debut. She’s bee...

2 years ago
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