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Jules de Balincourt Might Just Be Brooklyn’s Rousseau

Observer’s Sarah Moroz visits French-American artist Jules de Balincourt in his Brooklyn studio to discuss everything from his formative years in California to social media and modern information consumption. The artist’s show in London is called “Moving Landscapes” and features a ���vivid array of topographies sometimes peopled and sometimes placidly unperturbed.”

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An Interview with Kelsea Yu: The Author Captivating the Indie Horror Genre

The Lineup’s Jena Brown talks with horror author Kelsea Yu about the distinction between traditional and indie publishing – and the use of video games as a YA thriller backdrop in her newest title, It’s Only a Game.

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After their chill fishing game peaks at more than 20,000 concurrents, dev reveals they thought "maybe like 100 people would play it ever"

Indie game WEBFISHING, from solo dev west (lamedeveloper), has become a surprise hit – surpassing the dev’s expectations of merely 100 players with a peak concurrent player count of almost 25,000. The success is partially due to dedicated players who have discovered advanced movement techniques – expanding the gameplay experience beyond the game’s original chill, cozy vibe.

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Explore the Horrors of Food Delivery With Indie Filmmaker Julian Terry

Indie filmmaker Julian Terry chats with No Film School’s Julian Terry about his latest horror film, Midnight Snack – inspired by his experiences with DoorDash and a creepy encounter in his youth. He shares insights on his filmmaking process – including using the new Blackmagic Design PYXIS camera and DIY techniques. Terry emphasizes the importance of a collaborative and fun approach to filmmaking – even on a tight budget.

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Sophie Thatcher: From Yellowjackets to Experimental Pop

“Her music radiates a brooding undercurrent, underscored with a glittering, haunting beauty.” Best known for her role in the Showtime horror/thriller series Yellowjackets, Sophie Thatcher is also an indie singer-songwriter. Thatcher’s debut EP, Pivot & Scrape, is available on Bandcamp.

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An Interview with Matt Dinniman

"I think all writers should grow not just from book to book or year to year, but from chapter to chapter." Check out sci-fi indie author Matt Dinniman’s interview with Grim Dark Magazine's Beth Tabler.

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Interview : Voice Actor Ryan Cooper

“Voice acting is a cerebral artform.” Seasoned Gaming's Bryan Finck interviews Ryan Cooper, a voiceover artist known for his work on indie metroidvania The Last Faith.

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How Do You Turn a $20 Million Indie Action Flick Into a Streaming Phenomenon?

Location, star passion, and theatrical releases helped indie film Land of the Bad become #1 on Netflix. Producers David Frigerio and Michael Jefferson share with IndieWire’s Christian Zilko.

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Diana Omar Spins Alchemy with "gold"

Robotics engineer and musician Diana Omar blends indie, pop, and electronic elements in her single “gold.” Natalie Patrick reviews on EARMILK.

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Anya Gallaccio to Design London's First HIV/AIDS Memorial

London’s memorial for those affected by HIV/AIDS will resemble a tree trunk. Designer Anya Gallaccio hopes the bench-like structure will encourage community gathering.

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An Interview with Ryan Skeffington

Ryan Skeffington put his engineering experience and wife’s biology expertise into debut sci-fi novel Lost Souls. John Mauro interviews him on Grim Dark Magazine.

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How a musical indie game went against the grain to explore the Deaf experience

The Odd Gentlemen took extra time and care to make Harmonium: The Musical authentic to deaf experiences. Ash Parrish discusses its development and her experience playing on The Verge.

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How Did ‘Riddle of Fire’ Director Weston Razooli Pull Off His 16mm Fairy Tale? With a ‘Hell Yeah, We’re Going on a Quest’ Mentality

Weston Razooli shares tips for working with child actors, why he shot feature “Riddle of Fire” on 16 mm Kodak film, and more. – IndieWire’s Christian Zilko

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Khruangbin, the internet's favourite jam band, on returning to their roots

ABC News' Double J discusses indie band Khruangbin, its history, creative process, and latest album A La Sala.

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Chappell Roan's Makeup Artist Shares How She Creates Her Iconic Looks

“Working with her for different projects has pushed me to get creative and think on my toes.” Ali Scharf shares her journey to becoming Chappell Roan’s makeup artist.

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Greg Mania Wants Writers to Disrupt the Literary Scene

“If you don’t look back and want to rewrite, that’s not so great because there’s no trajectory.” Greg Mania talks personas, personal growth, and #indiepublishing with Electric Lit's Katie Lee Ellison.

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Nyan Heroes Interview: Devs Discuss Lore, Game Mechanics, and Development Journey

“Cats piloting mechs is a crucial design pillar.” 9 Lives Interactive discusses their third-person hero shooter, Nyan Geroes, with GameRant's Luci S.