My Monomania: Nathan Bell

I was an accomplished and un-coachable athlete and a poor photographer. I didn’t have enough patience with myself to write short stories or novels, so I became a songwriter. Continue reading →

‘Twerk, Miley, Miley, Twerk’: How Miley Cyrus Criticism Reveals Our Fear Of The Power Of Women’s Bodies

The real cultural issue here is that we fear the power of the female form so much that we think it blinds us from everything else a woman can embody. Continue reading →

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Indie Radio DJ & Music Collector Danii Ruthless

Hot to the radio DJ scene, Danii Ruthless came prepared. Her extensive music collection and mega crush on indie lo-fi is just the tip of the iceberg. Danii doesn’t play around when it comes to vinyl or music preservation. Ever the sentimentalist, she shared with us some insight to the radio world. Plus, we took a glimpse at her musical taste buds through a scope of Top Fives (much love to Nick Hornby, you betcha). Continue reading →

[LIT]My Monomania: Fork Burke

I think it’s safe to say Fork Burke is one of my muses. Continue reading →

6 Modern Boy/Girl Duets That Are Totally Worth Your While

Let’s go a step beyond the ever-loved Moldy Peaches song, “Anybody Else But You,” and take a peek at other duets of the past decade. Long gone are the days of schmaltzy love songs (thankfully). That said, boy/girl duets are still very popular. Below are tracks that ought to be recognized for how sincere, open, and relatable they are. Much appreciation for the modern twist of the classic song style. Continue reading →

Miley Cyrus Is Another Empty Vessel

Miley Cyrus is the girl of the moment, with her controversial videos and live performances fueling Twitter conversations and thinkpieces everywhere. Her haircut, fashion choices, and apparent disregard for her teenybopper past are all the ridiculous reasons why people deride her. For this and other reasons, I would love to defend Miley Cyrus. She is … Continue reading →

Why Queen Bey is a Feminist

Her own words should be the final words on the subject. Continue reading →

An Interview With Steampunk Musician Noam Berg

Last week, I fondled a Tommy Gun and met Noam Berg at Museum of the American Gangster. Not exactly in that order but I couldn’t help but notice the dapper young man dressed in a sharp tweed ensemble typing on a laptop during the guided tour. He had an air of mystery and looked like … Continue reading →

Hip Hop B.C.E: White Rappers Before The Crowning Of Eminem

I remember life before hip-hop went mainstream. Continue reading →

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Cat Tassini, Lead Singer Of Austin’s New Indie Band WILDCAT APPOLLO

Bewitching songstress Cat Tassini, along with Alex Margolin, joined brothers Taylor and Alex Eichenseer to form the dreamy synthpop band Wildcat Appollo. Earlier this week we had the chance to talk to this enchanting artist about her role in the band, the importance of nurturing your art, and, of course, their brand new killer debut album. Continue reading →

5 Podcast That Will Make Your Commute Much Better

1. Nerdist Take a trip into the dorky lives of your favorite celebs with hilarious banter from Chris Hardwick and his sidekicks Jonah Ray and Matt Mira. Enjoy conversations with Daniel Radcliffe about British TV or Tig Notaro’s story about battling cancer. Any episode is worth the download. 2. Stuff You Should Know Wanna learn … Continue reading →

5 Totally Unsettling Music Videos

I have a special place in my heart for the twisted.  The Fucked.  The creepy and the disturbed but all of us on Luna Luna do!  So to celebrate my own infatuation with the darker side here is my list of favorite fucked up videos, each fucked and creepy in their own special way. Depeche … Continue reading →

6 Badass Female Bands/Musicians to Take You Into Fall

Memphis-come-Brooklyn blues, dreamy goth ballads and new music from riot grrrrls past. Plus three more amazingly catchy, talented and badass lady musicians and bands. Continue reading →

The Art Of Listening During A Rainstorm

There is an art to it, listening during a rainstorm. It reminds me of the earliest poem I remember writing, which could be categorized as the first poem I ever put critical thought into and originally composed (minus Roses are Red…). I remember putting so much work into it for being in third grade. We … Continue reading →

28 Hours in London

28 hours, no more no less. This is PART I of a story for a whirlwind jaunt, so bear with me. If you are expecting a guide to all the major tourist destinations in London, you are looking in the wrong place–because 28 hours is the wrong amount of time to even bother with that. … Continue reading →