Floyd & Meadow

Gary, Indiana is often referred to by Chicagoans as the armpit of America. When you drive through the town, it looks empty. Abandoned buildings and closed businesses line the street. There are no cars on the road and you can go awhile without seeing anyone walking on the street. The town was artificially founded by a steel corporation and has many grand buildings adorning the streets. While the town never had a population over 200,00, after the “white flight” of the 70’s and the 80’s, its population declined over 50%. It is now one of the more dangerous cities in the U.S.

Artist: M83

Track: Highway of Endless Dreams

A customer walks past an electronic stock board at a security firm in Shanghai, on Feb. 5.