Michael Powell
Politics
Is This Indiana Civil Rights Lawyer the Great Progressive Hope of 2018?
Dan Canon is suing Trump, calling out white supremacy, and running for Congress. But can he win?
Michael Powell
1.26.18
Longreads Or Whatever
How Strong Is the Case of the Filmmaker Suing Beyoncé Over 'Lemonade'?
A breakdown of the plagiarism case against Beyoncé.
Michael Powell
7.6.16
we saw this
You Have Faust's Art of Improvisation to Thank for Everything You Love
The legendary German experimentalists played on garbage in a 100-person space on their fourth US tour ever, and the results were magical.
Michael Powell
4.5.16
we saw this
Slim Jesus Played for Thirty People at a Kentucky Strip Club and Bombed
The wackness was real and palpable.
Michael Powell
12.13.15
Tech
The Internet Thinks I'm Banksy
When you search for "average man," you get a picture of Michael Whatley's face. And now, he's the face of a fake Banksy meet-and-greet.
Michael Powell
11.9.15