Conor Hudnut, Author at amadeus

Chris Uphues’ Playfully Psychedelic Work Depicts A Cast of Colorful Characters

Conor HudnutAugust 30, 2017

There is a tremendous amount of charisma in the vibrant creations of artist Chris Uphues. The worlds and characters Uphues creates seem to be somewhat of a G-rated acid trip

Something Like Idols: Patsy Cline

Alex KhatchadourianAugust 29, 2017

To say that Patsy Cline was a formidable talent, would be an understatement to not only her achievements as a singer, but also her steadfast opinions and determination to break down gender, class, and genre barriers.

The Best Quickie You’ll Ever Have

Alex KhatchadourianAugust 28, 2017

Photographer Jacquie Ray is not shy about sharing her deepest and most intimate sexual fantasies. She took the time to recount some of the most memorable photos she took for her new series "The Best Quickie You'll Ever Have."

In Fine Style & Covers: Retracing Reggae And Dancehall At HVW8 LA

Alex KhatchadourianAugust 23, 2017

Alex Bartsch's collection of photographs that retrace reggae record covers are currently showing at HVW8 LA alongside a rare collection of Jamaican illustrator Wilfred Limonious' artwork.

Something Like Idols: Gil Scott-Heron

Alex KhatchadourianAugust 22, 2017

There are few people that have successfully managed to merge music and the spoken word, as seamlessly as the great Gil Scott-Heron.

Listen to: Kevin Morby’s Album, “City Music”

Reed WojickAugust 21, 2017

Reminisce and accept the brilliance of Kevin Morby on "City Music", for he is a voice of our time and mind of the past, on a mission to lead us somewhere gloriou

Navigating and ‘Making It’ In the LA Teen Music Scene

Sofia WolfsonAugust 17, 2017

The advent of two things seemingly created what we know today as the teen music scene in Los Angeles: social media and recording technology.

Tropical Person Kelly Breez, Takes The Amadeus Questionnare

amadeusmagAugust 9, 2017

Check out the four illustrations that Miami-based Kelly Breez made exclusively for issue 11, and her handwritten answer to our "amadeus questionnaire."

Lucas David’s Portraits Walk The Fine Line Between Beauty and Wickedness

Conor HudnutAugust 8, 2017

The line between what is beautiful and what is sinister seems to be where artist Lucas David feels most comfortable.

Nappy Nina: From Oakland Mainstay to Brooklyn Breakout

José VadiAugust 4, 2017

Nappy Nina’s voice has evolved from the hyphy bounce and Yee! tendencies of Bay Area hip hop, to a project as diverse in sonic structure and cadence as it is in content matter and lyrical depth.

Inside The Twisted Mind of Bonethrower

Alex KhatchadourianAugust 3, 2017

Los Angeles-based artist Bonethrower grew up embedded in the things that perpetuate DIY culture: art-making, playing in bands, and skateboarding.

The Spiritual and Emotional Creativity of Artist Sarah Gail

Alex KhatchadourianAugust 2, 2017

Last year Sarah Gail was in an accident. Biking down New High Street in Los Angeles' Chinatown, she made a left onto Cesar Chavez Avenue at which point a car hit her, drove over her bike, and sped off.