Gargoyle by Jake Hanrahan Will Anderson Having started his own independent journalism organization, Popular Front, more than two years ago, Jake Hanrahan is widely known for his documentary work covering everything from the aftermath of the Nagorno-Karabakh War to the rise of 3-D printed guns in Europe. Hanrahan’s most recent endeavor, Gargoyle: Reporting from Frontlines, Jail Cells, and Trap Houses, is a collection of journalism that carries his core mantra of “No Frills, N

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An Interview with Spencer Krug Zach Linge Photo: Tero Ahonen Spencer Krug's career spans projects and decades. He is the frontman of Wolf Parade, Sunset Rubdown, Moonface, and other bands. Krug's new solo album, Fading Graffiti, was released April 2021 through Pronounced Kroog and is also available via BandCamp, Apple Music, Spotify, and elsewhere. Subscribe to Spencer Krug's Patreon for exclusive content and new music monthly! Spencer Krug's lyrical experimentation inspires