Though not a household name, Thomas Dolby was nevertheless among the vanguard of the early 80s synth movement. Born Thomas Morgan Robertson, Dolby acquired his nickname from his love of studio experimentation with keyboards and electro-noises. His resume includes cameos on numerous albums, such as Def Leppard's Pyromania and Foreigner's 4, and live appearances with the likes of David Bowie and Roger Waters--plus there was that infamous performance at the 1985 Grammy's with Herbie... more ›

If you don't think the Harry Ransom Center rules, then you probably haven't been. Run, don't Segway, to the HRC for the current exhibition Shooting Stars: The Golden Age of Hollywood Portraiture, 1925-1950. The exhibition runs till April 3rd and we think it's worth your time. We love the soft lighting on those angular faced beauties of yesteryear. They beckon to the camera, they call our name ("Austinist, oh Austinist"), they say, come see my movie, wear your hair like mine, adore my my long lashes, envy my bedroom eyes, and if you're Douglas Fairbanks with long hair and a sword, they say come hither, chaps, and join me in a duel. more ›