Much like the bad guy in a slasher film, author Grady Hendrix had one book idea that just kept coming back. He wanted to take on the horror movie trope of the final girl — […]
On Pandemics, Climate Change, and Finding Humor Amid the Doom
The Covid pandemic is not over, and may not be over for a long while yet. But with vaccination rates up, this might be a good moment to pause and think about what a microscopic […]
Jews, Christians, and Muslims Are Reclaiming Ancient Psychedelic Practices, And That Could Help With Legalization
This column is a collaboration with DoubleBlind, a print magazine and media company at the forefront of the psychedelic movement. A psychedelic trip can be among the most sacred experiences of a person’s life. And […]
[Album Streaming]: Pinhdar – “Parallel”
Pinhdar is the duo comprised of singer and author Cecilia Miradoli and musician and producer Max Tarenzi, formerly founders of the rock band Nomoredolls and of the international festival A Night Like This. They have released a new album […]
[Album Streaming]: James Bernard – “Unreleased Works 1994-1999 (Volumes 1 & 2)”
James Bernard was a British film composer who scored such classic films as The Curse of Frankenstein and Dracula. Los Angeles based label A Strangely Isolated Places will release a collection of unreleased tracks called Unreleased Works 1994-1999 (Volumes 1 & 2). […]
[Album Streaming]: Spheruleus – “Canvas Homes + Supplémentaires”
We introduced different times British musician and composer Harry Towell aka Spheruleus. He’s back with a new album called Canvas Homes + Supplémentaires which is out now via his own label Whitelabrecs. According to the press release, The […]
The Power of Deja Foxx
Deja Foxx was unpacking in her dorm room to start her sophomore year at Columbia University when Meena Harris DM’d her about working on her Aunt Kamala’s presidential campaign. “I just started repacking,” Foxx says, […]
[Streaming]: Spindle Ensemble – “Caligo” and “Ménilmontant”
Spindle Ensemble are a Bristol-based collective and their music combines elements of Classical, Folk, Improvisation and Jazz. The band includes composer and pianist Daniel Inzani (Yola, Alabaster dePlume, Tezeta), percussionist Harriet Riley (Charles Hazelwood’s Paraorchestra, Bristol Symphony Orchestra), cellist Jo Silverston (Mesadorm) and violinist Caelia Lunniss (Edward Penfold). We introduced them in […]
Teenage Fanclub Share 'I'm More Inclined' From Upcoming LP
Teenage Fanclub has shared “I’m More Inclined,” the third release from the upcoming Endless Arcade LP, the Scottish lineup’s first new music in four years. The album, says the band’s Norman Blake, addresses the fact that […]
[Streaming Premiere]: Pinhdar – “Parallel”
Pinhdar is the duo comprised of singer and author Cecilia Miradoli and musician and producer Max Tarenzi, formerly founders of the rock band Nomoredolls and of the international festival A Night Like This. They have […]
Green Day's The Network Side Project Has a New EP
Green Day have been the masters of side projects. They have their garage rock project, Foxboro Hot Tubs, and if you can remember far back enough, a new wave outfit called the Network. The latter […]
Wasnt Ready For ThisCreature Comfort
There are many things, especially this year, that we weren’t ready for. Young US producer & singer Creature Comfort delivers a smooth piece with a darker notch, based on a real story, which he shares: […]