The Timeless Beauty of The Hudson River School
You’ve probably seen some of these paintings before. They’re detailed, realistic and idealized portrayals of the American wilderness that are not only an excellent look into 1850s America but a useful tool for interpreting contemporary culture. Continue reading The Timeless Beauty of The Hudson River School
The Phrase “Nasty Woman” is Counterproductive, and Here’s Why
by Philip Damico / @philipsdamico
I didn’t know the origin of the now oft-invoked phrase “Nasty Woman” until 2 hours ago, but like almost everyone else who’s remotely in touch with liberal media and discourse, I’ve been hearing the expression for well over 6 months at this point. Continue reading The Phrase “Nasty Woman” is Counterproductive, and Here’s Why
King Crimson – Pushing the Envelope of Rock Music
King Crimson pushed rock music forward in ways that, in the late 60s, few thought was possible. Their music discusses mature themes that have retained their relevancy for nearly 50 years. In the Court of the Crimson King is a timeless classic that set the tone for not only the coming progressive rock revolution but the alienation and fear that maintains a grip on our minds to this day. Continue reading King Crimson – Pushing the Envelope of Rock Music
Princess Mononoke and the Value of the Unknown
A forest is a bizarre place. Not many things simultaneously inspire explorative wonder and paralyzing terror. The feeling spawns from unknown discovery. You might find something to play with, some inspiration, a cool looking rock, or something that will kill you. Continue reading Princess Mononoke and the Value of the Unknown
A Chronology of Postmodernism
Postmodernism emerged in the middle of the 1950s from the ashes of humanity’s century long frantic, hubristic search for objectivity. But according to theologian Thomas Oden it was born in 1989, when the Berlin Wall fell. Yet many others claim the age of postmodernism began in 1968 when numerous counterculture protests shut down universities around the world. Like the ideas contained within the term postmodernism, its origins are muddy and no one can quite agree on what the truth is regarding them. Continue reading A Chronology of Postmodernism
The Rise of Rick and Morty: What It Tells Us About Ourselves
Mainstream media can often provide excellent insight into both the cultural attitude and the individual mindset of the people who are drawn to it. Continue reading The Rise of Rick and Morty: What It Tells Us About Ourselves
Father John Misty Takes a Metamodernist Stance on Nickelback
Singer-songwriter Father John Misty spoke with British music journalism magazine NME on February 11th about an opinion of his that can easily be identified as metamodernist. Misty was discussing his opinion on the comparison of EDM duo The Chainsmokers to rock band Nickelback. Continue reading Father John Misty Takes a Metamodernist Stance on Nickelback
3 Books to Read in 2017
Fear ran deep in 2016. No matter what cause you identify with or who you are, no matter where you’re from or what you spend your time doing, many walked away somewhat shaken. Continue reading 3 Books to Read in 2017
The Metamodernists’ Top 15 Albums of 2016
2016 was a tumultuous year for music and the music industry. The problem of streaming services complicating music releases continued, an issue that will undoubtedly change the landscape of music distribution in years to come. One of … Continue reading The Metamodernists’ Top 15 Albums of 2016
