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Keep on ticking: Longtime clocksmith at Kappel's Clock Shop has special connection to passage of ...

Keep on ticking: Longtime clocksmith at Kappel's Clock Shop has special connection to passage of ...

Wisconsin State Journal — Clocksmith Scott Steel works to a soundtrack of irregular chimes, gong strikes and snippets of recognizable melodies at Kappel's Clock Shop on Madison's East Side. Most of the clocks on the storeroom floor aren't set to the right time, or even wound up.

Black Tiger Sex Machine marries their dark EDM with sci-fi visuals for a sensory treat

Black Tiger Sex Machine marries their dark EDM with sci-fi visuals for a sensory treat

The Inlander — Black Tiger Sex Machine makes the sort of electronic dance music that's designed to liquify brains and bring the juice inside glow sticks to a boil. It's dark, heavy and metallic-sounding EDM that draws from the extremes of Justice, Daft Punk and Nine Inch Nails - lots of robot noises, wobbly bass and hard drops in the mix.

Artist Ariel Parrow Creates a Massive Chewy Mural in Seattle | BeChewy

Artist Ariel Parrow Creates a Massive Chewy Mural in Seattle | BeChewy

Chewy — Parrow is from Missoula, Montana, and was drawn to the cultural vibrancy of Seattle while studying art at the University of Montana. She dabbled in animation and video production before focusing on painting. She enjoys the challenge of completing a large-scale projects like murals, and also appreciates that murals are free, public art for an entire community to enjoy.

With SNAP Cats, Darryl Roberts Saves Special-Needs Cats | BeChewy

With SNAP Cats, Darryl Roberts Saves Special-Needs Cats | BeChewy

Chewy — At animal shelters and rescues across the world, cats with special needs face an uncertain future: a lower likelihood of adoption, and higher rates of euthanasia. But Darryl Roberts, founder and director of SNAP Cats, is on a lifelong mission to save as many special needs cats as he can.

How a Service Dog Saved Marine Veteran Paul Coppola's Life

How a Service Dog Saved Marine Veteran Paul Coppola's Life

chewy.com — Paul Coppola used to depend on fellow soldiers to cover him while he scanned for underground explosives with a metal detector. Now, he counts on his service dog, Dobby, to watch his back in a different way.

How prerecorded backing sounds have become more prevalent in live music

How prerecorded backing sounds have become more prevalent in live music

The Inlander — Live music delivers a more powerful experience than listening to recordings. Seeing and hearing the physical performance of your favorite songs, while sharing a space with your favorite musicians, can be exhilarating.

Falsehoods about Wisconsin's vote count are flying. Here's the truth.

Falsehoods about Wisconsin's vote count are flying. Here's the truth.

Wisconsin Watch — Supporters of President Donald Trump falsely claim fraud after votes shift to former Vice President Biden.

The Potent Nostalgia of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' Greatest Hits

The Potent Nostalgia of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' Greatest Hits

Miami New Times — Throughout my childhood in the '90s, vacationing with my parents meant trundling along remote Alaskan highways in a bright-orange 1970-something Chevy Suburban. Of the handful of cassettes they always kept close to the tape deck, my favorite was Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' Greatest Hits.

'We've Finally Gone Too Far'

'We've Finally Gone Too Far'

Phoenix New Times — Since becoming the first band to sell out London's new Wembley Stadium in June 2007, Muse has been crisscrossing the globe, bringing increasingly dazzling stage shows to arenas in cities from Tampa, Florida, to Tokyo.

Different Animals

Different Animals

Salt Lake City Weekly — Despite writing and recording a seven-album catalog of original music, Pond just can't escape comparisons to Tame Impala.

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