Put some more English on it.

By: RKU

I have been revisiting bands of of English descent that have been with me for years. Songs that have meant more to me than most some people. Some of these bands happen to be obscure enough (read: not popular enough with American media) to be more or less underneath the radar*. While some of the albums are from bands of note, yet are treated as bastard red-headed step-children. Here is my list of English musical acts from the last ...


Art for art’s sake…

By: RKU

I am trying to decide if an art project is worthwhile when it neither produces a finished product that is art worthy nor is entertaining to experience the creation of. A ballet may be wonderful to watch, even though you take nothing home with you (save for memories).  A recorded album may be listened to and enjoyed over and over again.   A painting may hang on one's wall for years and eventually end up in a museum for millions to ...

hui+

By: RKU

Whilst midnight surfing, I stumbled across this fantastic photographer. I'm very taken with the toy camera/toy camera effect/old crappy film look of Li Hui's work. Ethereal tones and gritty textures combined with interesting compositions and delicate subjects. Don't forget the adjective adjectives.