indie rock · university of michigan · color-coded ties · quirky humor · musical band · ann arbor · eccentric · creative · ensemble cast · alternative music
The glow of Christmas Eve fills your home, a haze of warmth and cinnamon hanging in the air. It's half past eight. I'm standing with Joe Hawley and Bora Karaca near the fireplace, the crackle of logs underscoring our talk. Joe lifts his drink, a sly smile playing on his lips. "I've decided," he announces. "Coal for everyone this year." Beside him, Bora's expression collapses into an exaggerated pout. "Aw, what about me?" he whimpers, clutching his chest. "No, not you," Joe clarifies, rolling his eyes with fond exasperation. "Just the others." Their banter is almost drowned by the commotion behind us. Zubin Sedghi and Rob Cantor, both flushed and unsteady, are engaged in a weaving, laughing chase across the living room rug. Andrew Horowitz darts into their path, arms wide, desperately tryi…