Standing at 6 foot 2 inches and weighing in at 260 pounds, Herbert Obah is a very imposing man, that is until you see his smile and hear his boisterous laugh. Herb, as most people call him, is the epitome… Read article
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Articles from November, 2009
God Bless the Man at the Crossroads
Since his “Pedro the Lion” days, David Bazan has been one of few secularly-admired independent rock artists with the “Christian” tag, becoming the pride of indie-lovers and Jesus-followers alike. He has since claimed agnosticism, questioning God while writing gorgeous songs… Read article
Beacons of Ancestorship
Chicago-based instrumental indie/jazz/rock band Tortoise has released Beacons of Ancestorship on Thrill Jockey Records, and is probably their darkest album to date.
Beacons . . . is heavier, scarier, and stranger in the most unpredictable and satisfying… Read articleBattle of the Burritos
A flour pocket stuffed with refried beans, meat, cheese and other goods: sometimes ordering a burrito can be a good experience, while other times, your stomache tells you it was not a good idea. Throughout my 20 years of life,… Read article
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