Written Articles

Book Review: ‘The Age of Deer’ Explores History, Myth & Imagination
Erika Howsare ventures through centuries, across cultures and geographies and peoples. Her hospitable manner and magnetic subject draws us along through research hidden beneath easy prose.
By Jason Allen Ashlock
Feb 21, 2024
Resonant Artistry in David Virelles’s Album ‘Carta’
An intimate, athletic performance in Zurich displays the pianist’s brilliant, unorthodox style found on his latest album.
By Jason Allen Ashlock
Feb 20, 2024
PBS’ Disappointing “Human Footprint” Docuseries
Shane Campbell-Staton's well-intentioned storyline is riddled with inexcusable inaccuracies and gross (though convenient) oversimplifications.
By Jason Allen Ashlock
Jan 12, 2024
Brian Merchant’s Obsession With Technological Dystopias
In his book, "Blood and the Machine," Merchant jogs our memory of past technological upheavals in an attempt to arm us for the tyrannical change he foresees.
By Jason Allen Ashlock
Jan 11, 2024
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