Simon Raymonde reflects on the profound influence of grief and memory in his music, particularly in his album “Heaven or Las Vegas.” His memoir, “In One Ear,” explores his artistic journey, showcasing how personal experiences shaped his work. He emphasizes the importance of kindness and growth in mentoring artists through his label, Bella Union.
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The Magic Behind Roskilde Festival
Rain, mud, missed buses, going back and forth from Copenhagen to Roskilde on a train. Let’s grab one more iced latte; otherwise, how the hell are we supposed to stay up until 4 a.m. to catch the last bus home, just to do it all over again tomorrow morning? Roskilde Festival is Roskilde Festival, there’sContinue reading “The Magic Behind Roskilde Festival”
Why You Should Travel Alone
WORDS AND PHOTOS BY DAN BAINBRIDGE I’ve been traveling for almost nine months now. Seven of those months were spent traveling alone through Vietnam, Cambodia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Bangladesh, India, and Nepal. The past two months, I’ve been with a friend from back home, Tommy, exploring Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and now Kyrgyzstan. I’m slowly makingContinue reading “Why You Should Travel Alone”