There’s a space between fitting in and being an outsider that many people have experience. Whether it’s being a third… Read more Skateboarding Eau Claire: The High Price of a Free Skatepark
Making the Illusions of Laura Jane Grace: Identity on Punknews
[Below is an article I wrote for a friend’s now defunct webzine Mob Front. This was three of four articles… Read more Making the Illusions of Laura Jane Grace: Identity on Punknews
Jerome Vettrus: The Man Behind the Statue
(Click on the image above to hear the podcast) Traveling on the interstates and state highways of Wisconsin, for some,… Read more Jerome Vettrus: The Man Behind the Statue
The Friendship of Midwest Voltage
Many of the fondest memories really aren’t too sensational. Going out on every Saturday night, seeing the same people, and… Read more The Friendship of Midwest Voltage
Duluth Homegrown Music Festival: Alamode
I am teaming up with Perfect Duluth Day for another ten part series on the new acts for the Homegrown… Read more Duluth Homegrown Music Festival: Alamode
Art, Politics, and Empowerment: The Work of Landon Sheely
Philosopher Marshall Berman summarizes an issue with contemporary society: “To be modern is to find ourselves in an environment that… Read more Art, Politics, and Empowerment: The Work of Landon Sheely
Dixie Langreck and Grandma
It seems like anyone can be a photographer today. There was a time when you were limited to costly film… Read more Dixie Langreck and Grandma
Wisconsin Hardcore Fest
When outsiders think of Wisconsin, music isn’t associated with it. It’s the cheese state with endless fields and cows. Bryan… Read more Wisconsin Hardcore Fest
Music Changes: Discovering Eroding Winds Record Shop
Let’s face it: music changes. The album that changed your life in high school, may sound dated to your children.… Read more Music Changes: Discovering Eroding Winds Record Shop
Wood Glue, Records, and Sebastian Bach: Cleaning Dirty Vinyl
Youtube has become the “how to” guide for a generation. Your questions are now short instructional videos, many less than five… Read more Wood Glue, Records, and Sebastian Bach: Cleaning Dirty Vinyl