Link About It: This Week’s Picks

The Simpsons IRL, Delta’s photon shower, the history behind 4/20 and more in our weekly look at the web

1. In Memoriam: Graphic Artist Storm Thorgerson Undoubtedly the man who made album covers a veritable artistic force, Storm Thorgerson sadly passed away Thursday, 18 April, at just 69-years-old after a battle with cancer. Sweet, introspective and energetic, Thorgerson left an indelible impression on the entire world through his “contrary” album covers, to which he has created over 300 works for bands like Ween, Biffy …

Independent Film Update

Three films cement the new status quo for independent filmmaking

Today’s independent films maintain the tradition of keeping production small and outside of major studios, but with grassroots funding and the rise of affordability in digital filmmaking, gone are the low-budget demands and aesthetics forced upon the genre. Notable recent releases indicate a new normal for the independent category, one marked by gorgeous cinematography, disconnected narratives and an emphasis on human relationships. An ideal marriage …

ListenUp

From music vet Shuggie Otis' new album to the debut of Man Tear, our recap of the songs we Tweeted last week

Lord Huron: Lonesome Dreams Lord Huron delivered “part one in an exciting series of adventures” with their video for “Lonesome Dreams,” the third track on their album of the same name. Cleverly, “Lonesome Dreams” is also the name of a series of books written by George Ranger Johnson, an author that despite having a website, really only exists in Lord Huron’s world. Through bandleader Ben …