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Garden Tour with Chris Cohen

Chris, who released the outstanding record, Overgrown Path (Captured Tracks, 2012) invited us to view the succulents he keeps in his backyard in Pasadena. He said he likes succulents because “they’re tough and weird.” He also told us that he gets his plants from the street, the…

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Majical Cloudz

The first time I saw Devon Welsh perform was at an after hours venue in Montreal that I’m pretty sure no longer exists. While my inebriated memory doesn’t serve me well, I must have liked the set because I have a roll of about 30…

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In the Studio: Jeremy Laing

Intro by Jessica Carroll Photos by Aaron Wynia Jeremy Laing is well-spoken and neatly dressed with tight, brunette curls and glasses. His clothing collections are seasonably an extension of this personal demeanour, with clean lines, menswear-inspired cuts and opulent fabrics. Sincerely forward-thinking, what stands out…

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A Conversation with Kalen Hollomon

By Whitney Mallett Kalen Hollomon (@kalen_hollomon) is taking collage to New York City’s streets and its underground, superimposing clippings from fashion and vintage porno magazines onto unsuspecting subway riders and mundane city scenes. By taking advantage of forced perspective, he can give a cop Céline heels…

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A Conversation with Sara Cwynar

By Darby Milbrath Sara Cwynar (b. 1985 Vancouver, BC Canada) is an artist based out of Brooklyn, New York. Her work is inspired by nostalgia, kitsch and literature. She is represented by Cooper Cole Gallery in Toronto where she recently exhibited her series, Flat Death.…

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Photo Diary: Spencer Gilley

Hey everyone I am a little tiny man named Spencer Gilley. This past fall I went on a two month trip all over the USA with my amazing inspiring friends Andy White (Andy Boay) and Jason Harvey (Jayyce). Oh god it was pure ecstasy – to hear…

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Spirit Music – Daniel Rincon

SPIRIT MUSIC 1. Choirs, Chants and Drones. Digital transfer of CS-30 mix tape by Daniel Rincon. Originally released in edition of five custom length tapes for the Happy Hour Tape convention that took place in Vancouver, BC, December 2013. SIDE 1 1. Vespers of Rachmaninov…

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Dolly Faibyshev

Interview by Rebecca Storm Having generated a buzz with her Palm Springs and Las Vegas sets, Dolly Faibyshev’s photos isolate facets of Americana that collectively form a caricature portrait of a colorful culture both absurd and obscene. I interviewed Dolly to ask her a few…

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André Ethier

Intro by Darby Milbrath Andre’s paintings are syrupy, sickly coloured renderings of psychedelic, stoner/fantasy art. They’re really ‘off’ in a 70’s thrift store kind of way. They’re twisted, ugly and honest. He uses oils like watercolours and works quickly, finishing a painting in 4-5 hours.…

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Rachel de Joode

Interview by Whitney Mallett When I went to visit Rachel de Joode in her studio this Fall, she said we were going to try making a “squish.” This process consisted of filling a plastic tube with wet plaster and me hugging it like a lover,…

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Noriko Nakazato X Monika Mogi

Tokyo’s by Noriko Nakazato teamed up with photographer Monika Mogi to bring us this slimy fashion editorial : ) Photos: Monika Mogi (monikamogi.com) Models : Shen & Yukari All Clothing: Noriko Nakazato (norikoniko.tumblr.com) Featuring turtlenecks by Noriko Nakazato available at http://troublepeach.bigcartel.com/product/turtleneck  

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