INTRO Blown has reached its third issue. We continue to strive to make Blown bigger and better, but the most important thing of all is the feedback and support of our readers. We wouldn’t be here now if it wasn’t for that. Blown was originally just an Idea for us to express ourselves, but it has become more, and is leading to exciting opportunities. Our fans who support us have helped my staff get this far, and I implore you to help us carry Blown further. Tell a your friends and family about Blown. Any publicity helps. We are excited to be expanding in this issue into a topic all of us are passionate about, Music. So thank you for your support, and keep it coming. -Jack Williams, Editor in Chief
Mekenna Malan.
LOCAL Epiphany Gallery & Gifts- Mekenna Malan It’s surprising how many hidden gems in Ogden go unnoticed: one of these places being the Epiphany Giftshop. It’s obvious that the destination is a tad eccentric – the outside of the building is covered in colorful graffiti, and it’s always caught my attention when I’ve driven by, but for some reason I’ve never gone inside. The store is home to a plethora of local artpieces, handmade jewelry, and peculiar knickknacks. Walking through the door one is met by an enormous black bearskin, the aroma of expensive incense, and a mess of unconventional treasures. The first time I went into the Giftshop I didn’t buy anything, purely because of the reason that there was so much to look at. I couldn’t decide between the colorful paintings, exotic
rings, or earrings made from genuine butterfly wings. I would definitely recommend that someone venture to the Epiphany Gallery when they are in need of buying someone an interesting and unique gift, if you’re in need of one-of-a-kind lightswitch covers, or if you run out of E-juice, if you’re into that kind of thing. All their E-juice is made in the USA, plenty of different flavors, and advertised for only five dollars. The Giftshop specializes in not only local art items, but unique items from around the world – on my latest venture I found an authentic vintage Swiss music box, crafted from porcelain and painted meticulously. Not only are the finds at Epiphany fascinating, but they are inexpensive as well: with the general gift between 10-30 dollars. I’ll be returning to the Giftshop soon, if not only for the reason to simply look around. Epiphany Gallery & Gifts is located at 2047 Harrison Blvd, Ogden, Utah. Like them on Facebook to browse through some of their new additions.
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Amber Truett.
Amber Truett.
Mekenna Malan.
Amber Truett.
Amber Truett.
Mekenna Malan.
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Amber Truett.
Ian Casey.
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POETRY Fathers Voice - Jack Williams With words not so often spoken In a tone that seems slightly broken Every syllable and phrase Becoming critical in the strangest of ways And every word, you make yourself speak No matter how weary, no matter how weak Interpretation is often times hard Leading to frustration, which you soon discard Every moment I attentively listen to your spoken symphony It slowly heals the broken part of me If I try to explain people ask if I’m okay I wish you could speak for me, you’d know what to say If it ever seems like we are traveling downhill Then we must act as if we are doing so in free will Because you and I follow the steep course While you lead, I listen to your voice’s strong force And every night I come home waiting to listen The Replay- Jack Williams The twilight sky shines full and bright Some might say So is perceived the half empty glass In another way So am I, surrounded by so many People and things to keep it away But the stars are so far apart And the glass has shattered to my dismay Loneliness seeps through the cracks slowly And my words feel like a horrible cliche And the light eventually reaches us From our heavenly neighbors, with such delay And when the distance is realized I put up a false display And you and I shatter, rebuild, and continue the replay
How To Create- Mekenna Malan One foot in the road, the other in the Milky Way With tattered shoes and smoked out brains With beaten hearts and weary eyes Others idolize and sympathize The broken chalk and dripping paint Gaze dreamily at the mess you made The petals wilt down one by one The beast is not contained but still Somewhere beyond the gypsy glass The future is seen, though moving fast Unable to catch up and claim your place It should be yours, but you lost the race So bury yourself in selfish desire Everything consumed by the fire And find that though the smoke is thick It makes you gag, it makes you sick Death is the one thing to abstain And all beauty reaps itself from pain.
Jack on Drugs- London Musgrave
ARTWORK
Jackson Kerbs-Never Sleeps
Charcoal Girl- Mekenna Malan
Tribal- Mekenna Malan
MUSIC Kanye West, Yeezus -Jack Williams The ego-centric rapper Kanye West’s newest album, Yeezus, is his first album since the critically acclaimed album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, and had high expectations. While the album is enjoyable, it falls short of the hype it received. It is in no way better than West’s previous albums. The lyrical genius of hits such as Runaway and All of the Lights are not comparable popular songs from the new album such as New Slaves and Black Skinhead. Kanye does do a fantastic job in the beats on Yeezus however, and they are as good if not better than the beats on My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. His lyrics continue to be outrageously egotistic (‘I am a God”) which I personally love. It is his identity as a rapper to be this way in every aspect of his life, which is one of the reasons he is so entertaining. All in all, Yeezus is a good Album and deserves a good listen. But dont take my word for it. Find out for yourself. ★★★☆☆ Vinyl Isn’t Dead -Ian Casey Remember in the 1930’s when vinyl was really the only way of listening to recorded music? Of course you don’t, but what is vinyl to society today? A way to actually listen to music, a way to make friends, or just a way to spend an absurd amount of money on music? ! Most people who have actually put a lot of time, and money into there sound set up will argue that vinyl sounds “better” than a compact disc, or an MP3 download. Sure, I’ll say that I like the sound of vinyl more than other forms of music given some awesome equipment. When it comes down to it, it’s just an opinion though. ! What is cool though, is spending your money, knowing its going to support that artist, and then having something physical
Tyler The Creator, Wolf - Jackson Kerbs Odd Future, Wolf Gang, Flog Gnaw, Free Earl, Wolf Haley. Kill them all. Tyler’s back and salty as ever on WOLF. Released two years after his ride to fame on his successful and original record GOBLIN, WOLF is the third album from Odd Future’s founder and creator. You can expect the usual angry and absurd lyrics on WOLF with the exception of a grown up and professional side of tyler. WOLF is full of nuances of sloppy synth work and abrasive horns strung together in tune, creating something raunchy but sincere. Confused with progressing his music style, Tyler is confused on which direction to progress in music. He states this in many verses for example in the song Rusty “Analog fans are getting sick of the rape, Tron cat fans are getting sick of the lake, But what about me b****? I’m getting sick of complaints, But I don’t hate it when I’m taking daily trips to the bank.” This record mostly covers his life after the fame and fortune and relays the problems that come with it. Tyler explains how his life has changed and how it has become “work.” And is no longer the playful experiments of a pocket synth in his bedroom late at night. The fans, critics, and friends now expect something serious. Tyler is sick of the fame and his fans obsession with influential tracks from goblin and alludes to Yonkers on many tracks like Colossus "Yonkers, Yonkers, I’m sick of hearing about Yonkers. I’m glad that it worked. I attacked and I conquered. Overall the album is worth listening to, and is in my opinion, Tyler's best work. ★★★★☆
and real, that you can hold, ruin, protect, whatever. Pressing the download button is hard to compare, to going to your local record store, and finding one of your favorite album and its artwork 12 inches big. Being able to go home, open it up, look at the sleeve art, if any, or a double LP open up the gatefold and check out the sweet art work in there. Its’s a pretty fun and satisfying thing to do. ! I think when it really comes down to it though. Physical music is a great way to meet new people with same interests, have something to talk about, and also to listen to the music I guess. So, whether you care for physical music or not. Try out a live music performance, they’re cool.
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