Byline: Christien Ayers

Like Shooting Stars

Wherein a Nass writer reflects on his myriad relationships with music.

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Portrait of a Stranger

“and the paint’s thin enough / to show silver peaking / and wildflowers that cut / deep into her sides”

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Standstill

“and so came this sudden invention: /
Fourth-of-July firecrackers /
dipped in sour wine”

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Beautifully, Golden: Marigold by Pinegrove

In which Pinegrove’s new album softens the New Jersey winter.

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“Work Hard and Say It’s Easy”: Why The Strokes’ Debut Is Still Effortlessly Cool

Wherein the writer muses on the inevitable attraction of an indie favorite.

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