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Scott Indrisek - Writer

Scott Indrisek is Anthem’s Senior Editor. He is also a regular contributor to The Believer, Time Out New York, Clear, New York Observer, Radar, and various other publications. Scott lives in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, where the tap water contains extra creativity, and everyone is best friends with TV On The Radio. He’s currently reworking a novel about Slovenian war criminals, toxic oil slurries, and the worst press junket in the universe. It’s going to be funny.

HOMELESS FOR THE OLYMPICS

02/05/10

Vancouver is an urban utopia that just happens to harbor visible homelessness and drug addiction. Will the Olympics sweep all that under the carpet?

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PUBLISHING IN THE AGE OF BLAH BLAH BLAH

01/26/10

Melville House presents a star-studded series of discussions in Brooklyn that tackle the future of literary culture.

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STATE OF THE UNION: TITS, VEGANISM

01/26/10

A new PETA commercial proves that it's really hard to pay attention to serious politics when breasts are involved. Creative advocacy...or cheap trick?

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X-INITIATIVE'S ART EXPERIMENT

01/26/10

A radical experiment in creative democracy introduces us to BYOA: Bring Your Own Art.

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OBSESSED: GRAM'S 420G

12/08/09

Introducing an innovative pair of Swedish boots that are worth ignoring the recession for.

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VITAL STATS: VALLEYS

09/23/09

This moody pop band from Montreal has us fearing the murderous potentials of water.

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VITAL STATS : CYMBALS EAT GUITARS

08/19/09

Conjuring the ghosts of 90s indie rock, this band deserves the buzz. We chat with them about dead wildebeests and crushing on Angel Deradoorian.

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PYNCHON'S BUMMER

08/12/09

The reclusive author serves up a twisted knot of a novel. It starts with a bang and ends with a headache.

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VITAL STATS: CALE PARKS

08/05/09

The synth-happy solo artist sounds off on laptop mishaps, ties with cartoon dogs, and an obsession with Jif peanut butter.

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THE BOOSH!

07/22/09

Howard Moon and Vince Noir bring a mighty cult to Bowery Ballroom, along with sperm-filled pinatas, rapping gorillas, and murder.

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