Everybody Watch! // BlimeyCow
Josh Taylor is 24 years old. He’s married. He works with his dad creating patent drawings. He lives in Hermitage, Tennessee, a Nashville suburb where was raised and homeschooled with his brother, Jordan. Then, a few years ago, things got weird. I’m past the point where I’m stressed about it; I’m just kind of enjoying [...]
Q&A with Jesus Culture Director Banning Liebscher
This July, Jesus Culture — a worship driven ministry that is gaining a reputation as sort of the Hillsongs of America — is putting on a conference in LA. We got to chat with Jesus Culture director Banning Liebscher about the origins of JC, the conference, and what it means to be a “revivalist” [...]
Recap: Bobette Buster at Q Los Angeles 2013
The gold that everyone in Hollywood was looking to find was story. The way that you arrive in New York City expecting to be mugged, or in Bogota expecting to be kidnapped and held for ransom, I arrive in Los Angeles fully prepared to feel inferior. That’s why the stories I’ve heard of people (from Lana [...]
Recap: Jason Russell at Q Los Angeles 2013
I am alive. I am clothed. I am still a little crazy. You guys remember Jason Russell, right? It’s forgiveable, if you don’t. The dude kind of submerged from view after the WTF-worthy anticlimax following the viral fame of his KONY 2012 video. Statements were issued, catfights ensued, and the whole thing… Well, did it [...]
Hey there Delilah
A woman’s naked back flashes across the screen. A servant massages her with oil, then starts applying an ancient form of make-up upon her face. In a room lit only by a few candles, Middle Eastern guitar music plays in the background while the narrator talks about the power of her seduction. Who knew the [...]
Where Are They Now: Hanson
Famous Christians, Fished from Obscurity The reputation of these good little bad boys was built on the devoted backs of countless teen girls, particularly those sheltered in evangelical circles, who felt the tugging of a desire they wouldn’t understand until seeing their first Marlon Brando movie. If you’re one of the fifteen million official fans [...]
Do you know the Donut Man?
Kids who grew up in the church during the ’90s had lots of Christian-themed entertainment options. Some preferred Adventures in Odyssey, while others loved McGee and Me. My favourite was the Donut Man. His voice sounds gruffer than I remember hearing it as a child. “Hang on, I’m picking up my lunch — stand by,” [...]
Everybody Listen! // La Liberte
“True Confession Tuesday”…how’s that for a catchy subheading? Anyway, that’s what you’re getting today, because I have a true confession to make. And, like a Peter Jackson movie, it comes in multiple parts. Part 1: I am not cool. I regard Radiohead with caution. I tolerate the Album Leaf. I actively dislike Sigur Ros. If ever I arrive [...]
Where Are They Now: Chris Castile
Famous Christians, fished from obscurity As a friendly American, I really hope that Canadians had access to the 1990s primetime sitcom “Step by Step.” If you didn’t, I’m worried you won’t appreciate that its breakout star, fêted by North American evangelicals for his outspoken affiliation, may now be residing quietly within your borders. Remember Chris Castile? [...]
Everybody Listen! // Page CXVI + The Autumn Film
I was going to title this “Free Music Tuesday,” but that headline lacks in ring, doesn’t it? I should probably save the free music posts for Friday. But I don’t know how long this free spell is going to last on the entire catalogue from this Denver, Co. band, who make worship music as Page [...]
