Orangutan By Matt Haver Art by Arna Miller Published Issue 139, July 2025 Yesterday in the bath I waited for the water to drain and caught my reflection in the convex overflow plate. Between the foreshortening the reflection the nudity the relaxed pose I’ll be damned if one of our arboreal cousins wasn’t sitting there […]
Queen City Sounds By Tom Murphy Published Issue 139, July 2025 Anthony Ruptak – Tourist The title of this album seems to refer to a sense of being someone who feels like they’re not fully integrated into any place they are whether physically, socially or otherwise. A feeling akin to imposter syndrome, Ruptak takes this
Big Fish Eats By Joe Vaux Published Issue 139, July 2025 This month’s Centerfold by Joe Vaux is his tribute to Pieter Bruegel’s 1556 Big Fish Eat Little Fish. Joe Vaux is a Culver City- based animator and artist who works as a storyboard artist and animation. See more of his work: Website | Instagram
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Book Club By Hana Zittel Published Issue 139, July 2025 Is a River Alive? By Robert Macfarlane (2025) “I’ve never more strongly than here — in the seethe and ooze of the forest, in the flow of the river — perceived the error of understanding life as contained within a skin-sealed singleton. Life, here, stands
Whimsy By Susann Brox Nilsen Published in Issue 139, July 2025 A vibrant, one-of-a-kind plush creature created by Norway artist Susann Brox Nilsen, featuring mismatched button eyes, playful embroidery, and bold patchwork textures. Highlighted in Birdy Magazine, this eccentric handmade monster doll bursts with color, charm, and personality – a true example of art toy
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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
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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
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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
Lilac has been with Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains (PPRM) for almost three years — as both a patient and a staff member — creating a safe, affirming space for everyone who walks through our health center doors. This is a look into her story: It’s such important work to be doing — especially
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