The Culture Beat: Art, Music, Food & More

Welcome back to the Culture Beat, our newsletter featuring projects that further the collective culture. This issue features standout campaigns from creators like musician Rob Sheridan, restauranteurs C-Y Chia and Shane Stanbridge, and illustrator Simone Grünewald (a.k.a. @schmoedraws.) Start your scroll!

PROJECTS WE LOVE

Eating the Whole Fish

BY BEAM

A print publication exploring sustainable seafood systems through underloved species, visual studies, and local narratives.

Late Bloomer

BY NOA EVE

This debut album puts the double bass center stage, blending classical skill, fearless songwriting, and full expressive power.

The Glitch Art of Rob Sheridan

BY ROB SHERIDAN

Unseen works, insights, and iconic visuals from the glitch visionary behind Nine Inch Nails, Pearl Jam and more, in a landmark hardcover debut.

Playdate with the Universe

BY STEPHANIE GILBERT

A 78-card tarot deck featuring handmade collage art, inviting you to celebrate play and to reconnect with the parts of yourself that long to be seen.

Little Lions Social Club - Cat Lounge and Creative Space

BY CHUN KEAT LUM

Located in LA’s Arts District, this space allows rescue cats to meet their forever homes, and human visitors to slow down, make art, and sip tea in peace.

Let’s Have a Potartay! - The "How to Potato Party" Cookbook

BY SOPHIE MARSH

An illustrated cookbook full of delicious recipes, silly games, and playful potato-themed ideas to help you throw a fan-mash-tic celebration.

Beneath the Leaves – Field Notes from the Undergrowth 

BY SIMONE GRÜNEWALD

Explore the whimsical world of small magical people, their adventures, crafts, and close-knit community, all brought to life through detailed illustrations and sketches.

The Lion Dance Cafe Cookbook - Singaporean Inspired Recipes

BY C-Y MARIE CHIA

Over 100 flavor-packed, 100% vegan recipes from a James Beard Award– and Michelin Guide–celebrated chef duo, offering authentic dishes from their Oakland kitchen.

CREATIVE INSPIRATION

On doing what it is you need to do

Editor/podcaster Erin Yanke and writer Rich Cross discuss the overlap between entering political realms and becoming an artist, and collaborating on a book and box set about the legendary U.K. anarchist punk band Poison Girls.

On letting go of the idea of the tortured artist

Visual artist Christopher Michael Hefner discusses finding humor in discomfort, giving your best effort, and giving in to what you resist.

On thriving outside of your comfort zone

Comic book artist and writer Sean Chen discusses developing well-rounded skills, letting yourself learn from the process, and having gratitude for fans.

On how work your evolves with you

Musician Billianne discusses the pressure of the process, leaning on collaborators for insight, and the importance of exploring love in different forms.