Guillaume Bresson Paintings

Perhaps his paintings are not for the faint of heart, but if you're like me and like art with a sinister edge, take a look at the work of French artist Guillaume Bresson. Bresson's sombre paintings are like choreographed scenes of urban violence. Painted in a dark and monochrome palette, his subjects lurk in the shadows of dimly lit parking garages or they riot in …

Marlene Marino Photography

With so many photographers these days making over-stylized digital images, it's great to see someone like Marlene Marino still working in 35mm. The New York-based photographer's use of only natural light, and her languid, straight-forward framing result in intimate, grainy and candid-feeling pictures that feel like they've come out of a forgotten drawer somewhere.

Continental Divide: Golden Throats

Thick with reverb, swirling Rhodes piano and a chorus of distorted bells, Continental Divide's Golden Throats is a shabby collection of five imperfect songs—which isn't meant as a slight. The album's charm lies as much in the music as its visible seams. Most songs begin with Nathan Pemberton's hesitant vocals echoing over simple progressions on guitar or piano. His voice is the most prominent instrument, …