I’ll admit I’m a heavy user of Chuck Prophet product so my feelings about his latest, “Temple Beautiful”, should come with some sort of health warning about my levels of enthusiasm and lack of commas. Elliot Murphy says that literature is his religion but rock&roll his addiction and I have to confess that I’m addicted … Continue Reading
Music, Reviews
The Dears returned last year with the release of Degeneration Street, their fifth studio album. The refreshing track list ignites remembrance to former years, indulging listeners with Brit-rock noise and smooth appeal. Each song—from Omega Dog to Tiny Man rings immediately with bluesy-bass resonance; rooted in ballads and rhythms. This dark pop-rock outfit has held … Continue Reading
Interviews, Musicians
“Flash fiction,” as an example of miniature literature, is not new, and antedates social media. But, the advent of Facebook and Twitter, and its clones, may have, fanned the trend toward pithiness. They have fostered a written culture where brevity trumps it all. Ornate, mammoth sentences à la Virginia Woolf, have fallen by the wayside … Continue Reading
Culture, Digital
We would like to apologize for the lengthy delay between our finalizing the result of the Lit Bits contents, and our publishing of the winners. The blame can be placed squarely on Mr.Zouch‘s great affinity for Sri Lankan tea, and his recent 5 month escapade across the Subcontinental island in search of the elusive platinum Darjeeling of the Sabaragamuwa … Continue Reading
Fiction, Literature
When ZOUCH Magazine & Miscellany was a younger publication we experimented with building our very own social network. After growing our membership to 100, we realized that the endeavor was taking crucial time away from our important work on the magazine, and that it was complicating our message. Then, all of the sudden our fair … Continue Reading
Culture, Nostalgia
The figures below express incredible feeling. Mouse-over to read each painting’s title. The words appear to be little clues revealing the experience of the subject, and perhaps that of the artist himself? Check out a wide array of Dr. Ernest Williamson III’s works on his website.
Art, Art Shots
“Atmospheric Disturbances” by Rivka Galchen is like a large white onion, many-layered and sharp, and makes one blink the eye rapidly—in wonderment, of course. Very simplistically, it is the story of a search for a missing person. Or, if one looked at it upside down, it could be about atmospheric changes that are orchestrated. Leo … Continue Reading
Books, Reviews
by James Valvis artwork by Getabo Back then we thought we were ninjas, shadows of that summer, dressed in camouflage, split-toe boots, ski masks, and ropes we used for belts; we darted from tree to tree, practicing assassination, mayhem, and espionage. You taught me a few words in Japanese, and we both chose a favorite weapon. … Continue Reading
Literature, Poetry
These most zouchworthy photographs are meant to be a poetic and mythic bridge between the conscious and unconscious mind. See more and read more at Sara Hallegra.com, prints are available on Etsy.
Art, Art Shots
I’m writing this letter on behalf of everyone who is sick of tip toeing through a conversation for fear of opening Pamela’s Box (Pamela is Pandora’s younger, more easily offended sister. And instead of opening the box and releasing unspeakable evil upon the world, if you open Pamela’s Box you release judgement and condemnation over … Continue Reading
Commentary, Culture
The ZOUCH RSS + News Feed delivers each and every article right to your inbox and keeps you up to date with Zouch Media news as well. Whether it's the Shoppe, the Public House or the Network, Zouch Media is always abuzz with activity.
