Austyn Castelli
Bio
Austyn is a podcast host, witchcraft blogger, musician, songwriter, horror enthusiast, and animal lover who lives in New Jersey. You can listen to her podcast, Hell and High Horror, on iTunes and visit her blog at Witchtips.Tumblr.comStories (4/0)
10 Holiday Gifts for the Weirdos in Your Life
Picking the right holiday gifts for the people in your life can be a challenge. Some people want practical items, others want gift cards or cash, and then there are the people who need something a bit more specific. You know which friends or family members these are; the ones who go hunting for Bigfoot, can't help bringing up "fun facts" about serial killers during family events, or maybe claim to have seen a UFO once or twice. Just remember that even the weirdos in your life deserve appropriate gifts during the season of giving that they will love. Best of all, every one of these items is super affordable at $20 or less!
By Austyn Castelli6 years ago in Lifehack
Bad People, Good Art: Can You Still Enjoy Art Produced by People Who Have Done Terrible Things?
The tail end of 2017 has been remarkable, but not for reasons that many could have predicted. After Hollywood heavyweight Harvey Weinstein was publicly accused of sexual harassment and assault by 79 people, many more accusations against celebrities have made their way to the public eye. The vast majority of the accused are people who have enjoyed very successful careers in the arts such as Louis C.K., Oliver Stone, and Jared Leto. Naturally, there are hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of fans of the work that these people have created over the years.
By Austyn Castelli6 years ago in Geeks
The Empowerment of MUNA
MUNA is one of those rare bands, the ones that you didn't know you needed until you really listened to what they were really saying. Members Katie Gavin, Josette Maskin, and Naomi McPherson met while attending the University of Southern California in 2013 and by 2014 they had found their musical footing and released their first EP, More Perfect. Their tracks are reminiscent of 80s pop, featuring crisp drum sounds and vintage toned electric rhythm guitar parts. Gavin, the vocalist in the group, has a deep, somewhat accented singing voice with actual range, something that many indie singers lack.
By Austyn Castelli6 years ago in Beat
The Resurgence of Witchcraft in Modern American Society
The word "Witchcraft," for most, conjures mental images of pointed hats, broomsticks, and bubbling cauldrons filled with green goo. Witches are thought to be part of the past, and anyone who claims they are one must be delusional, right?
By Austyn Castelli7 years ago in Viva