Though multimedia has been a part of the Big Ears experience since its inception, 2016 saw the festival embracing a discrete, similarly wide-ranging film program curated by Paul Harrill and …
Big Ears 2017: Flicker and Wow Film Shorts Series
Big Ears’ 2017 film lineup is nearly as imposing as the festival itself, even for those well-versed in the cinema; potential mind-bending audience experiences abound, often poised against each other …
BIG EARS 2017: Anna Meredith
Looking over her body of work, it’s hard to find a more prototypical Big Ears pick than Anna Meredith. The young composer has made a name for herself in her …
Local Startup Hologram Electronics Wows Guitar Nerds With Innovative Effects Pedals
In his cozy workshop in a North Knoxville warehouse space, Ryan Schaefer clicks a button on an effects pedal, plucks two strings on his guitar, and closes his eyes as …
Knoxville-Based Gezellig Records Earns International Attention With ACLU Benefit Album
Last Friday’s inauguration of Donald Trump saw the kickoff of progressive resistance efforts across the spectrum, including the first official rush of a new era of protest-minded musical releases—and one …