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Daniel Johnston, one of my favorite musicians and artists, has passed away

By Mark | September 11, 2019

One of the most genuinely talented people I’ve ever had the pleasure to have known, the visionary artist and musician Daniel Johnston, passed away today at the age of 58. Here, for those of you who might not be aware of Johnson’s work, is the song Story of an Artist, from his self-released 1982 recording […]

Posted in Art and Culture, Crimewave USA, Uncategorized | Also tagged 1982, another famous person has died, Apple, Crimewave USA, Daniel Johnston, Don't Be Scared, Jad Fair, visionary art, visionary musicians, Yip Jump Music | 8 Comments

All our Heroes are Probably Assholes: Tom Morello edition

By Mark | September 30, 2014

By the time Rage Against the Machine came on the scene, I’d already stopped listening to contemporary music, so it didn’t break my heart today when I learned that the band’s frontman, Tom Morello, may have outed himself as an entitled little prick in Seattle a few nights ago. As is often the case these […]