Squid Ink

Psychedelic music has taken on many forms over the years, from the classic acid-rock excesses of the late 1960s to the less literal, but no less engrossing, passages of world-music bands like Tinariwen. British duo Shpongle, featuring Simon Posford and Ra… Continue Reading

When rebel collective Pussy Riot took its "Punk Prayer" into Moscow's Cathedral of Christ the Savior two years ago, it was not a gimmicky stunt but a legitimate act of revolution. Prompted by Vladimir Putin's cynical, ongoing and deeply manipulative embra… Continue Reading

All is not rainbows and unicorns in Candyland. Some things that seem sweet on the outside actually have an insidiously bitter filling. To wit: For a limited time, See's Candies is offering St. Patrick's Day Potatoes: "Our famous See's Divinity fi… Continue Reading

Contrary to what casual viewers might assume, The Bachelor need not be the perfect man. As Prince Charming-like as most Bachelors aspire to be, they're never everyone's type. The reality show has featured boring guys, cheeseballs, a D-list actor,… Continue Reading

Today marks the three-year anniversary of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, when the power plant was hit by a tsunami triggered by the Tōhoku earthquake. Three of the six Fukushima nuclear reactors suffered meltdowns, spilling rad… Continue Reading