Have you ever heard a murder ballad? It’s a song that narrates, as the name suggests, a murder. Gruesome, yes, but it’s a long musical tradition. Murder ballads predate standard music notation and date back to the Middle Ages; 17th…
Illustrator Aitch is inspired by the offline world. Citing “naive art, childhood memories, legends, and folklore” as fodder for her colorful and intricate work, her imagery recalls a world unsullied by digital technology. It’s refreshing and alluring, and her illustrations…