Meet Ben and Sherman

Along with creation and education, a central tenet of Interopia is the connection with others. Interopia is not an island, but rather a vast network spanning time and space, interweaving the thoughts and dreams of trillions of souls, connecting them. That’s why we love collaborating with other artists, musicians, and writers. Today we feature an interview with the one and only Ben & Sherman, artists whose unique abstract style really caught Interopia’s collective eye.

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Simsbury Community Band

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Interopia recently sent our correspondents to a concert put on by the Simsbury Community Band. “We had heard good things about them, and we didn’t leave disappointed,” said Interopian Musiyoki. “Time flew by as we enjoyed classics such as Bolero and a selection of songs from West Side Story. The saxophone solos were exemplary.” You heard it here, folks. If you get the chance, definitely check out the one and only Simsbury Community Band. You could even have them play at your next function. I know I will.

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Have you ever seen and heard the Simsbury Community Band? Did you love them as much as we did?

Interopia’s 100 Favorite Rock Albums of the 1990s

It’s the sun in the morning! As we wake this Manhattan Monday, we thank you for taking this journey with us. From here on out you can expect a longer text-based post on Monday mornings, at the very least. Today, a flashback countdown. This year marks the fourteenth anniversary of the end of the nineties, arguably the best decade for music. The editorial staff here at Interopia have spent many long hours in smoky rooms debating and compiling this, our controversial top 100 albums of the 1990s. Disclaimer: saving the hip hop for a future list. Hope you enjoy it and discover something new! Be sure to leave a comment and let us know your personal favorite…

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