I’m always fascinated when seemingly different subjects of my academic focus intersect in unexpected ways, as happened to me recently with Ursula K. Le Guin and Benjamin De Casseres. Perhaps I shouldn’t be surprised: It may be that I am drawn to both subjects because I had already identified certain similarities subconsciously. However, the rising to consciousness of those … [Read more…]
It’s no secret that Sirsy is my favorite indie band. I’ve been following them for about three-and-a-half years now, and their latest album, Coming Into Frame (my review), is the first album of new material that they’ve released since I first saw them in 2009. I’m excited for the band because since their album came … [Read more…]
It’s no secret that I am a huuuuge fan ofSirsy. So, what I’m about to say may come as a shock: I love their new album. (Perhaps I need to work on my shocking skills…) Coming Into Frame is Sirsy’s fifth studio album, and their first under the Funzalo Records label. It’s also their first … [Read more…]
Three years ago today, I walked into the Westcott Theater in Syracuse, NY, and discovered one of the awesomest bands around. That band is SIRSY. Since then, I’ve seen at least fifty of their shows (mostly in the Syracuse area), and they’ve even deigned to call me friend. On the occasion of my third Sirsy-versary, … [Read more…]