Author: Luke Tilly

While it may sound like something an introvert does at a party, shoegaze is actially a genre of rock music originating in the UK in the 1980’s, with bands such as Cocteau Twins and My Bloody Valentine pioneering a new sound. The main trademark of the genre involves the electric guitar, with layering and distortion… Continue reading The Art of Shoegaze

Very few shows have impacted me as much as “The Big Lez Show,” and it’s subsequent spinoff “Sassy the Sasquatch.” These shows, while meant to be a poorly-animated stoner comedy YouTube series, have some of the most profound and entertaining moments I’ve seen in a series. The entire show was animated in MS Paint, and… Continue reading The Simplicity of the “Sassy the Sasquatch” Soundtrack

Story One: “He Weathered the Storm and Saved Lives” The first story I listened to was about Skip Boe, a man who lived in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina, an event which had its 20th anniversary a few days ago. Boe, along with his neighbors, experienced catastrophic flooding which drove him to spend the night… Continue reading Storycorps Blog Post