Laura Põld is an Estonian artist who splits her time between Tallinn and Vienna. Her recent solo show in Riga, She is Thinking About the Flammable Nature of Things, mixes ceramics, steel and textiles to explore vulnerability and the agency of materials. Põld has long been fascinated by how different materials feel and behave; she doesn’t hide technical “mistakes” but embraces them as part of the work’s life.
This week I am rolling the dreamy sounds of Widowspeak on repeat to keep me inspired and driven during my day. Widowspeak is a Brooklyn-based indie rock duo formed in 2010, consisting of vocalist/guitarist Molly Hamilton and guitarist Robert Earl Thomas. Their music blends dream pop, country, and classic rock into hazy, haunting songs. Over the years, they’ve released several albums, including their self-titled debut in 2011, “Almanac” in 2013, and “The Jacket” in 2022, each showcasing their evolving sound and lyrical depth.
Listen to this new alt-J single from their new album, Relaxer.
Tim Noble and Sue Webster create works from trash and other ordinary items. These sculptures take on a new life when light is added.
Moxhay is a London based artist and has been exhibiting since 2002. Her latest series, Interiors, creates impossible compositions of ruin.
Hot Chip mixes an indie sound with a dance music vibe to create their newest album, Why Make Sense?. The video below is Huarache Lights, the first song on the new alum.
If you are in the U.S. in August, Everyhere Logistics will be bringing an art installation to a city near you. Every Saturday 12 box trucks, 6 from the west coast and 6 from the east, will be delivering interactive art performances/installations in box trucks to cities throughout the U.S.
Built to Spill, an indie rock band from Boise, Idaho, has a new album, Untethered Moon, that is certainly worth checking out. The whole album is solid and fun to listen to.
Built to Spill were one of the most popular indie rock acts of the ’90s, finding the middle ground between postmodern, Pavement-style pop and the loose, spacious jamming of Neil Young.
“Living Zoo” may be the quirkiest new song which is the one below in the video.
