Where Past and Future Collide in Music, Art, and Film
Hidden History and Forgotten Stories: Insights into folklore, psychology, linguistics, history, and art—revealing timeless themes and subtle connections woven through human culture.
The Shaye Saint John Archive: How a VHS Character Became an Internet Art Landmark Transmission 376: Interview with Empty Socket Productions Andrew Mayer and Eric … Read more
The Italian Diaspora Canon Curated by Retrofuturista/WeirdItaly Authors In February 2026, SUNY Press will consolidate a decade of research into the Mediterranean “weird” with the … Read more
Tracing cyberpunk culture from 1970s proto-punk rebellion to global expansion and contemporary derivatives Imagine a metropolis where skyscrapers covered in holographic advertisements tower over grimy … Read more
Alessandra and Elisabetta recall the atmosphere of the legendary Roman studio their father built. Transmission 275: Piero Umiliani’s legacy: an interview with his daughters Related … Read more
The German filmmaker discusses Burroughs’ influence, punk aesthetics, and prophetic themes in his cult cyberpunk classic Transmission 257: Interview with Klaus Maeck Klaus Maeck is … Read more
Dr. Dacher Keltner is widely recognized as a leading scholar in the study of emotion and directs the Berkeley Social Interaction Lab. Transmission 241: Interview … Read more
Society (1989) Dissects Power Through Flesh and Paranoia Brian Yuzna’s grotesque satire makes its metaphors disturbingly literal There’s a moment in Brian Yuzna’s Society where … Read more
Interview with John Higgs on Doctor Who’s Cultural Evolution and His New Book Exterminate / Regenerate, Ahead of Its Release on April 10, 2025 Transmission … Read more
Jeff VanderMeer discusses his writing process, the Southern Reach trilogy, and his latest projects. Transmission 153: Interview with Jeff VanderMeer Jeff VanderMeer is an author … Read more
Trolling Democracy: The Transformation of Political Satire in Trump Era Media Transmission 145: Interview with Mark Dery, Part Two American cultural theorist Mark Dery probes … Read more
Surrealism, semiotics, and punk rebellion as tools of cultural deconstruction Transmission 143: Interview with Mark Dery, Part One Mark Dery is an American writer, cultural … Read more
Markos R. Kay’s Generative Art Explores Molecular Biology and Digital Worlds Transmission 129: Interview with Markos Kay Markos R. Kay’s art connects complex science with … Read more
Luca Ferrari’s research on musicians on the edge of mainstream success Transmission 105: Interview with Luca Ferrari An Italian writer, poet, and archivist, Luca Ferrari … Read more
From Black Flag to Spoken Word: Henry Rollins Transmission 075: Interview with Henry Rollins Henry Rollins is a multifaceted American artist known for his work … Read more
Erik Davis on Counterculture and Technology’s Hidden Mysticism Transmission 071: Interview with Erik Davis Erik Davis is an American writer, scholar, journalist, and public speaker … Read more
Your Inner Voice Can Be A Mystery Even To Yourself Transmission 066: Interview with Russell T. Hurlburt Dr. Hurlburt is a Professor of Psychology at … Read more
Chronicling the Influence of Imagination on Society Transmission 040: Interview with John Higgs John Higgs is a British writer known for uncovering hidden narratives in … Read more