Okkervil River: Don’t Move Back To LA

Another clever, compelling work dedicated to thoughts of moving west, “Don’t Move Back To LA” offers Okkervil River’s laundry list of reasons to stay east—or anywhere else. Will Sheff’s lyricism—cast out through his recognizable gravelly vocals—toes a comedic line, addressing license renewal and alcohol intake. But it’s the video Sheff directs that makes the greatest case, featuring beautiful imagery of both New York and a …

Computer Scientist and Visual Artist Jaron Lanier’s TED Talk

A philosopher for the digital generation on the urgent changes we must make online

One of the brightest minds in computer science, Jaron Lanier‘s titles and accomplishments are many. Whether you primarily consider him the founder of virtual reality, a visual artist, an author or philosopher, his ideas and their execution have long been revolutionary. Lanier took the stage in Vancouver for this year’s TED—and his talk, very much in the raw but sharp and poignant style of TED …

Tom Blachford’s “Noct Angeles” Photo Series

A collection of haunting LA images at night by the talented Melbourne-based artist

Perhaps one of the most photographed cities in the world, there aren’t many angles LA hasn’t been viewed from. But in his new series “Noct Angeles,” the Melbourne-based photographer Tom Blachford has managed to capture a side of the city not as often photographed. Rather than sunny vistas including palm trees, Venice Beach lifeguards, the Hollywood sign and other clichés, Blachford has created a series …