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Ambient trailblazing legend Brian Eno and art x science innovator Beatie Wolfe followed their feelings for their new pair of sonic creations: Luminal and Lateral. Luminal is Electric-Country-Dream-Music, an unexpected journey through myriad of emotions and soundscapes with Beatie exploring new vocal frontiers in synergy with Brian’s undeniable audio wizardry. Lateral is Ambient-Landscape-Space-Music, a continuous […]

Only A Business Decision By Ben Macnair Art by Alessandro Gallo Published Issue 138, June 2025 The rain was coming down in sheets. A successful businessman known for his sharp suits and sharper deals, gripped the wheel of his expensive sedan. He was late. Terribly late. His biggest deal of the year hung in the

The Writing By Joel Tagert Art by Nick Flook aka Flooko Best of Birdy, Published Issue 138, June 2025 Originally Published in Issue 107, November 2022 This is the followup to Joel Tagert’s, Filthy Animals, with art by Flooko from Issue 101 You sure you want to do this? The ship’s down here, Gedim. I

Queen City Sounds By Tom Murphy Published Issue 138, June 2025 Candy Chic – Suite 6 As a live band Candy Chic has an eclectic flavor, and this album reflects that mélange of Man or Astro-man?-esque psychedelic surf and post-punk infused with manic punk energy. Hearing these songs recalls late nights driving while listening to

A Case of Identity By Marvel Chukwudi Pephel Art by Heather Reynolds Published Issue 137, May 2025 I rose from my mat and turned to pick up a cup of tea on a wooden table. It was morning and, from my window, I could see the flock of sheep in the farm nearby. I knew

The Oracle  By Gray Winsler Art by Chris Topper Published Issue 137, May 2025 They spoke in hushed tones, careful that the birds above could not hear. “I’m going to see the Oracle,” Mole whispered. “Don’t be a fool,” Jed husked, keeping an eye on the sky. They were not real birds, of course. They

Interview with Denver Comedy Underground Founder Ben Bryant By Krysti Joméi Published Issue 137, May 2025 From a back room in the late Irish Snug pub to a non-denominational church basement, Denver Comedy Underground finally found its new home — above ground — this year in the heart of the historic Five Points neighborhood. Nestled

Legendary composer Brian Eno and visionary artist-musician Beatie Wolfe join forces to create a pair of collaborative albums: Luminal and Lateral releasing on June 6, 2025. Luminal is Dream music. Lateral is Space music. Nobody expected this music from these two artists. They didn’t even expect it themselves. In 2022, Brian and Beatie met at

Published Issue 136, April 2025 Chicago artist Jason White uses pen, ink and oil to create eye candy, portraits and scenes of otherworldly creatures often interacting with morphed, peculiar people in curious fantasy environments. His illustrations and paintings are seemingly riddled with a deep sense of humor and child-like play, but dig a little deeper

Once Again, I Find Myself Astonished That Life Can Be So Precious And Boring At The Same Time By Brian Polk Art by Creatickle Published Issue 136, April 2025 I Always Thought The Band Oasis Was A Lot Like Olives: I Simply Cannot Understand How Anyone Could Enjoy Them Every three years or so, I