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Music Dose
Five Women Who Fought the Patriarchy
Square Haunting tells the story of five important British women from the early 20th century, most of whom (with the exception of Virginia Woolf) are Continue Reading
Why Australia's Alice Ivy Doesn't Want to Sleep
The title of Alice Ivy’s sophomore album is called Don’t Sleep, and after talking with the producer/DJ wunderkind otherwise known as Annika Schmarsel, it feels Continue Reading
Rising Young Jazz Pianist Micah Thomas Debuts with 'Tide'
Micah Thomas is a young pianist from Columbus, Ohio who is now making a mark in New York, playing on some terrific records with serious Continue Reading
Interview: Spirit of the Bear Share “Summer Snow” Video
Colombus-based Spirit of the Bear returns with their first single in a year and a half titled Summer Snow. Written during an eight-day reclusive writing trip, Continue Reading
GOD's 'God IV – Revelation' Is a Towering Feat of Theologically-Tinged Prog Metal (album stream)
For the past several years, GOD has existed as one of the most cryptic and fascinating instrumental projects in modern progressive/black metal. Virtually nothing has Continue Reading
'Tiger King' and the Post-Truth Culture War
The Ontological Zoo Maybe it’s just from all the sheltering in place and self-isolation, but one of the most popular pieces of quarantainment has been Continue Reading
Parable Pandemics: Octavia E. Butler and Racialized Labor
Lauren Oya Olamina grew up behind a massive wall. Yet, in her dreams, she is teaching herself to fly. Among the many literary works which Continue Reading
Counterbalance 24: The Doors – 'The Doors'
Mendelsohn: The Doors’ self-titled debut is one of those albums where I understand why it’s in the Top 25. They surfaced in the heyday of Continue Reading
PC Nackt Deconstructs the Classics with 'Plunderphonia'
The concept is simple and filled with exciting possibilities: creating new music by “plundering” unexpected historical sources such as classical piano pieces or chamber orchestra Continue Reading
Lianne La Havas Is Reborn After a Long Layoff
It’s been about five years since British R&B singer-songwriter Lianne La Havas has released new material. Since then she has experienced life and love, such Continue Reading
'High Cotton' Is Culturally Astute and Progressive
The term ‘high cotton’ originated in the antebellum South and referred to the seasons when the cotton yield was plentiful and the exchange rate was Continue Reading
The Charlatans' 'Between 10th and 11th' Gets a Deluxe Edition
During the COVID-19 lockdowns, Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess has been hosting Tim’s Twitter Listening Party. Fans and the artist listen to favorite albums in real-time, Continue Reading
Rediscovering Japanese Director Tomu Uchida
Director Tomu Uchida is among many world-class filmmakers under-served on DVD and Blu-ray, at least outside his native Japan, where he’s long been recognized as Continue Reading
Country Westerns Bask in an Unparalleled Sound and Energy on Their Debut
Don’t go into Country Westerns’ self-titled debut expecting twangy back-porch music. Calling the group Country Westerns is a misnomer. The three-piece band from Nashville delivers Continue Reading
Learning to Take a Picture: An Interview With Inara George
Inara George’s The Youth of Angst isn’t an EP, and it’s not an album. It’s a collection of three songs that the singer-songwriter has dubbed Continue Reading
Rose Brokenshire Shares Delicate “All Of The Things”
Toronto’s Rose Brokenshire debuted her new sound with last month’s ‘In A Spell’ and now returns with All Of The Things. It’s warm and minimal with Continue Reading
Dario Lessing & Rezar Announce EP & Share “Better Days”
Berlin-based piano virtuoso Dario Lessing, and Rezar – the side project of electro-pop band NIHILS’ frontman – link up for Better Days. It’s a wavy atmospheric cut Continue Reading
What 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Taught Me About Unlearning Toxic Masculinity
Few characters in American television history have had redemption arcs as compelling and universally lauded as that of Prince Zuko in Avatar: The Last Airbender, Continue Reading
Nu Deco Ensemble and Kishi Bashi Remake "I Am the Antichrist to You" (premiere + interview)
In 2012, Kishi Bashi felt like a revelation. 151a was a stunning solo debut for the artist—a lush expression of idiosyncratic baroque cinema. It was Continue Reading