Caravaggio May Be the Least Documented Yet Most Constructed Renaissance Artist
Caravaggio and the Creation of Modernity draws attention to both the skill of the historian and the enduring and towering genius of the artist.
Jordan Penney
Jordan Penney is a writer based on the east coast, born in Canada and educated in England. He holds a PhD in History, and writes on history, music, pop culture, and public policy. He is a regular PopMatters contributor. Twitter: @jkp501.
Moon Duo: Occult Architecture, Vol. 1
Moon Duo link kaleidoscopic, magnetic, and driving post-punk inflected psychedelia with hermetic overtones. Their best passages are not cryptic but recursive, often forceful, and occasionally mundane.
The Mystery of the Medieval ‘Voynich’ Manuscript Still Holds the Power to Fascinate
From the court of the 17th century Holy Roman Empire to the National Security Agency, The Voynich Manuscript has been scrutinized but not yet deciphered.
Ancient Worlds: A Global History of Antiquity by Michael Scott
We are invited to adjust our angle of vision to consider multiple ancient worlds in Central Asia, India, and China.
Mithras: On Strange Loops
Conceptually, Mithras depict the universe as a strange, chilly, and timeless place. Musically, they step -- and also misstep -- off their technical metal bearings.
Goat: Requiem
Although Goat's sense of adventure sometimes results in indulgent and diminished returns, it just as often furnishes the listener with warm, inspired, and exuberant music.
Darkher: Realms
Darkher is neither metal nor folk, post-rock, or gothic. It's a single cohesive vision, dark music with shading and light.
Sumerlands: Sumerlands
Sumerlands' debut album channels the history of metal music with subtley and style.
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