A Deep Dive into the Soundscape of Life, Death, and Materialism with Garland Kelley. Those who are drawn to philosophy and those who are captivated by the natural world have several commonalities, including a passion for discovery, an appreciation for the excitement of venturing into uncharted territory, and a great reverence for the simple elegance of the natural world. Garland Kelley is a rock musician and...

Before listening to a single note of Suris’ new album, “Pertinax”, I spent a few minutes just looking at the word. Pertinax. It has the distinct ring of a Stoic philosopher’s last defiant utterance or maybe a type of beetle known for its unusually stubborn shell. What a curious flag to fly for a collection of songs in an age of fleeting distraction. But...