2016

‘Son of Saul’ Forces Confrontation with Horrors of the Holocaust (FILM REVIEW)

James Roberts February 19, 2016 1 Comment

Son of Saul is not an easy film to watch, but it’s an important film to see.

‘Race’ Slogs to the Finish Line (FILM REVIEW)

Danielle Houtkooper February 19, 2016 No Comments

Race might tell an important story, but Jesse Owens deserves better than this.

‘The Witch’ Proves Real Horror Still Possible (FILM REVIEW)

James Roberts February 19, 2016 3 Comments

Unsettling imagery punctuates the terrifying tone of The Witch.

Brian Wilson, Broken Social Scene, Beach House Lead Pitchfork Festival Lineup

Glide February 19, 2016 No Comments

The Pitchfork Music Festival, happening Friday, July 15, through Sunday, July 17, is excited to announce its 2016 lineup! As has become Pitchfork’s tradition, the 2016 festival is curated to strike a balance

SONG PREMIERE: Turchi Gets Laid Back With “Pass Me Over”

Neil Ferguson February 19, 2016 No Comments

Two years ago I described the music of Turchi as a “gravelly, snarling voice and swaggering slide guitar playing”, this sound of which the been referred to as “kudzu boogie”.

Lissie Finds Herself On ‘My Wild West’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

Maeri Ferguson February 19, 2016 No Comments

[rating=6.00] In terms of talent, sheer vocal power and songwriting, Lissie is a no-brainer. The solo artist has been through a lot since her 2010 debut Catching a Tiger. And

Del McCoury To Release Woody Guthrie Tribute Album, ‘Del and Woody’

Glide February 18, 2016 No Comments

Del McCoury is at it again. At 77 years young he is still very excited about music and creating projects that will be enjoyed by generations to come. This one might just

Langhorne Slim & The Law Visit Boston In Support of ‘The Spirit Moves’ (PHOTOS)

Glide February 18, 2016 No Comments

Langhorne Slim & The Law visited the House of Blues in Boston, MA for a rousing set of originals in support of 2015’s The Spirit Moves. Photos by Marc Lacatell.

Mayer Hawthorne Announces Fourth LP – ‘Man About Town’ Due April 8th

Glide February 18, 2016 No Comments

Mayer Hawthorne has announced the release of his fourth full-length record. Entitled Man About Town, the album is set to hit streets on April 8th via Vagrant Records. Today, you can

The Pines Go Haunting & Beguiling On ‘Above the Prairie’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

Lee Zimmerman February 18, 2016 No Comments

[rating=9.00] It would be hard to imagine an album more haunting and beguiling than this fifth opus by the Minnesota-based band who refer to themselves simply as The Pines. Co-produced