Binary’s EP Amber came out right before the vernal equinox on March 18, released through their own imprint, Echoplex Records. The music on this, their latest, engages as it builds. The confessional symbolism on the first track (and their first single) “You Need the Blue Key” establishes the London-based band’s place in the universe of industrial shoegaze — […]
10
Apr
The industrial shoegaze sounds of London
5
Oct
Limited edition southern UK spirit packs 61.3% alcohol
The county of Cornwall in the United Kingdom is home once again to a single malt whiskey, the first produced in the southern precinct in over 300 years. Through a collaboration with St. Austell Brewery and Healey’s Cyder Farm, the two Cornwall brands have introduced the limited edition Hicks & Healey Cornishsingle malt 7-year-old Whiskey. […]
2
Jun
Opening TONIGHT at the Opera Gallery, NYC
New York-based artist Logan Hicks is a photorealistic landscape and portrait painter. His hyperrealist style is achieved by combining stencils, photography, aerosol and a variety of canvases (such as anodizing on aluminum and etched wood panels), becoming somewhat of a pioneer in the art world. He’s known for taking the humdrum of urban landscapes and […]
14
Sep
Over seven hours of comedy from one of the funniest humans ever
UPDATE: This Bill Hicks Exclusive Ryko Box Set comes out TODAY. Buy it for $35 here. There are few dead comics that stand on the pantheon of Great American Comedians, and the class is rare. George Carlin, John Belushi, Mitch Hedburg, etc (I’m sure I’m missing some, feel free to let me know). And on […]
13
May
Bowties by Pierrepont Hicks
The bowtie will forever be a staple of men’s fashion, but just because it’s a classic accessory doesn’t mean we can’t have a little fun with it. Pierrepont Hicks’ Hatteras Bowtie is an obvious break from the traditional black-tie-only goods. The seersucker/sky blue plaid bowtie is hand-finished in the garment district of NYC and is […]
29
Mar
Finally, a documentary about one of America's greatest comedians
British filmmakers Matt Harlock and Paul Thomas directed and produced the documentary American: The Bill Hicks Story, an animated film that attempts to shed light on the esteemed comedian by showing pivotal, previously unseen moments in Hicks’ life — hence the animation. Conducting over 100 hours of new in-depth interviews with Bill’s close family and […]
