If you seek proof of the theory of evolution, consider They Might Be Giants. Over the course of three decades, the duo of John Linnell and John Flansburgh learned how to adapt and thrive in an increasingly hostile musical environment. TMBG diversified early and often, from its Dial-A-Song project and TV theme songs (Malcolm In The Middle) to podcasts and, more recently, a string of successful children’s albums, books and DVDs. TMBG’s latest children’s album, Here Comes Science, is a fun and surprisingly educational foray into the world of elements, planets, photosynthesis, electric cars and, yes, evolution. The duo is guest editing magnetmagazine.com all week. Read our Q&A with Linnell.
Linnell: I never checked Estes Rockets out when I was a kid, but I’m delighted that this classic hobby-shop item is still thriving. Building and launching these model rockets demands some patience, and there are inevitably duds as well as lost and destroyed rockets. Some of the adventure lies in bushwacking through the neighborhood trying to recover your missing craft, and very often they will wind up permanently lodged in some inaccessible treetop.
