May 19, 2020
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Since 2004 the collective known as Man Man have been carving out a freestyle rock niche by karate chopping their way through rock ‘n’ roll history, sending pieces of the various genres flying in all directions, then randomly picking them up and forcing them together with vim and vigor and a tuneful ear as catalysts, creating a demented musical funhouse in the process. More
May 18, 2020
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Los Angeles by way of Texas singer/songwriter Jess Williamson has put forth her most confident and captivating outing yet in Sorceress. More
May 15, 2020
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Mike Hadreas—under the moniker Perfume Genius—spent the 2010s riding the line between the art pop world and the edges of the mainstream. His 2017 record, No Shape, was at the same time experimental and immediately accessible, even seeing some of Perfume Genius’ music featured in acclaimed films such as Booksmart. More
May 15, 2020
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Stephen Merritt and company couldn’t have planned this better had they known in advance that a global pandemic would sweep the world, sending everyone into social lockdown and conditioning themselves for an ever-more depressing new normal. More
May 14, 2020
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If there’s a more irritating genre descriptive than post-punk, I’ve yet to see it. “Deep house” (does that make the polar opposite shallow house?) may give it a run for its money. More
Studio: Kino Lorber Studio Classics
May 14, 2020
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A significant critical and commercial flop on its release, the movie is notable for its star-studded cast and its impressive, if frequently grotesque, special effects and makeup work. More
May 13, 2020
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If the past decade’s psych rock revolution has seen an influx of bands devoted to the blueprints forged by The Brian Jonestown Massacre and The Black Angels—not to mention enabled some long overdue recognition for both of the aforementioned—it’s also introduced a wealth of other angles to this predominantly all-encompassing scene. More
May 12, 2020
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During a time where many artists are delaying releases and tours are being involuntarily canceled or postponed, Laura Marling instead rushes forward into the breach. More
Studio: The Criterion Collection
May 12, 2020
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Lee’s formal experiments work better than some of the film’s performances. More
May 11, 2020
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Kathleen is one of Warner Records newest signees. Raised in Steamboat Springs, Colorado but now based in Los Angeles, she draws from her poetry and environmentalist background in her conscious spin on the singer/songwriter formula. More
