‘Roman J. Israel, Esq.’ Is A Compelling, If Slightly Uneven, Tale Of Idealism (FILM REVIEW)
Denzel Washington delivers another standout performance in this uneven drama.
The Delightful Holiday Blessings of ‘The Man Who Invented Christmas’ (FILM REVIEW)
Dickens is reimagined in this new holiday classic.
Dan Gilroy On Activism, Idealism, and The Role They Play In ‘Roman J. Israel, Esq’ (INTERVIEW)
The Nightcrawler director talks Denzel Washington and his latest film.
Black Metal Legends Mayhem Descend Upon Austin (SHOW REVIEW)
Mayhem’s long and storied history requires no introduction for anyone even vaguely familiar with the black metal scene of Norway in the ‘80s and ‘90s. “Infamous” is a word that could easily be applied to the band, which has hosted membership like Varg Vikernes, notorious murderer (of the band’s guitarist, Euronymous, no less) and white […]
Wannabe Reviews Julien Baker’s ‘Turn Out The Lights’
In the newest installment of Wannabe, artist Chris Prunckle reviews Turn Out The Lights, the new album from Memphis singer-songwriter Julien Baker, in his signature six-panel comic strip form. Click on the image for full resolution (best viewed on desktop):
Bob Dylan Brings ‘Never Ending Tour’ To Beacon Theatre For First of Four Shows (SHOW REVIEW)
Every year at the end of November, Bob Dylan pushes pause on the Never Ending Tour to rest his bones for winter before returning to the stage in early April. Most years Dylan tries to end things in his adopted hometown of NYC around Thanksgiving (perhaps he secretly dresses as a clown to wrangle a […]
Mudhoney Releasing LiE (“Live in Europe”), First Official Live Album 1/19
Mudhoney’s LiE will be available on vinyl LP and through digital service providers (N/A on CD, etc.) worldwide on January 19th, 2018. And, in lieu of a Sub Pop Loser Edition of LiE, a 500-piece, limited-edition of the LP, on heavy, milky clear vinyl with a bonus 7” single included (“Touch Me I’m Sick” b/w “Where the Flavor Is”), […]
Eight Eurythmics Albums Set For Vinyl Re-Release
One of the most revered and respected pop groups of the 1980s, Eurythmics, with over 20 international hits and 80 million albums sold, is in the spotlight once again, both for their nomination for the 2018 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the impending re-release of their eight studio albums on […]
Kamasi Washington Reaches New Jazz Audiences at Boston’s Royale (SHOW REVIEW)
It was a sight to behold. Kamasi Washington packed Boston’s Royale nightclub on November 20th with college-aged kids chomping at the bit to hear jazz music, and on a Monday night no less. We’re not talking about jazz-fusion, or Medeski, Martin and Wood-style jammy jazz. Kamasi Washington dished up ninety minutes of straight jazz that […]
Highly Suspect Remains Politically Outspoken at Chicago’s House of Blues (SHOW REVIEW)
“Racism sucks, homophobia sucks, and our president is a giant piece of shit”. These were the words confidently spoken by the lead singer of Highly Suspect, Johnny Stevens. As he finished the sentence, the crowd roared in approval. Chicago’s House of Blues was sold out for the second night in a row on November 18th, […]