Glitch: a harsh term for the beautiful errors bred in the formidably rapid tide of new technologies. What resembles the machine’s first serious grasp of art begins as a mistake, a failure of precision or control. Where machines express error and humans express precision, the fertile world of glitch art…
There is a sonic boom happening among women of all mediums and industries. Whether through art, politics or music, females are owning their truth and expressing it unapologetically without shame, guilt or insecurity. Submerge got the chance to interview one such inspirational female contributing to this era of woman power,…
Jean-Pierre “Jupiter” Bokondji is, as he will tell you, a curious man. Born not long after the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s independence, Bokondji was raised as the son of a diplomat—spending much of his youth between Tanzania and divided Germany. He was destined to be educated in Europe, to…
My home, Sacramento—a forever “up and coming” city—is sometimes just the vacation I need. A weekend at home consists of catching up with friends who I see far too little of, a little rest and relaxation and an obligatory jaunt in the wilderness. The city rings with live music, breweries…
After comedian Norm Macdonald made comments dismissive of the #MeToo movement, resulting in a canceled appearance on The Tonight Show and a botched apology on Howard Stern that insulted people with Down’s Syndrome, it appeared that Norm Macdonald Has a Show was an optimistic title. But a surreal Sept. 13…
Thursday, Oct. 11 ArtMix: Zombie at Crocker Art Museum Crocker’s monthly ArtMix series teams up with Sacramento Zombie Walk for a night of horror and fun with movie shorts, live performances and DJs, make-up artists, an apocalypse photo booth, zombie bingo and more. 21-plus, 6–9:30 p.m., $10 for Crocker members,…
We all need that extra push at times. Every person on this planet knows what it’s like to need encouragement to put themselves out there. That’s what Rik Krull, lead vocalist and guitarist for local indie-folk band Güero needed to put his music out into the world. If it wasn’t…
Duane Michals’ work is so incredibly full of life. There’s the playful portrait of Joan Didion, for one, looking through a smoked glass pattern on what must be an airport security door in such a way that it seems her eyes are playing peek-a-boo with the rest of her face….
Race season is back in Roseville at the All American Speedway! Come support local stock car racers at the annual October classic on Oct. 13. The featured divisions include NASCAR K&N, Bandoleros/Mini-cup, Super Stocks A&B and more. Tickets for this event are $35, with kids 5 and under free. Oct….
We could all stand to slow down and listen a little more closely. That’s been a key component for the creative growth of Marquis Hill, a New York City-via-Chicago-based trumpeter who has a knack for insightful work, spinning silken trumpet lines wrapped in form-fitted melodic harmonies and quick, rich beats….
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