In Michael Almereyda’s Tesla (2020), Ethan Hawke plays the titular Serbian-American inventor. The film charts Nikolai Tesla’s part in what has become commonly known as Continue Reading
The Killers' 'Imploding the Mirage' Promises Dynamite Rock Yet Delivers Tepid Synthpop
Leave it to Las Vegas to market implosions. The high frequency in which implosions occur in the city relates to the need to renovate and Continue Reading
Old 97's' 'Twelfth' Is Masterful
Dallas’ Old 97’s tend to break expectations. For one, they’ve been working with the same four members for 27 years. That’s so rare it’s nearly Continue Reading
Black Marble Meet 'Johnny and Mary' on New Covers EP
Cover albums can serve any number of purposes. A cover album can be a quick and easy way to fulfill a contractual obligation, or it Continue Reading
Nashville's Brontë Fall Have Finished with School
The term “finishing school” can have two meanings. In the past, it usually referred to the place where young women went to learn social graces Continue Reading
DJ Zinc Teams with Brighton's Kudu Blue on New Electrosoul Banger "Out of Control"
Brighton’s Kudu Blue are an up-and-coming electronic collective that previously collaborated with Maverick Sabre and Alicaì Harley. For their latest single, “Out of Control”, the Continue Reading
Andrew Cedermark Forges His Unique Path on 'Fort/Da' (premiere + interview)
“Why is it so important to people that musicians be professionals?” Andrew Cedermark asked me. Over the phone, I heard a door open and Cedermark Continue Reading
Funky Starwolf Has a "Bad Feeling" (premiere)
Astro Lobo, the new release from St. Louis outfit Starwolf, was produced by Jason Kingsland (Washed Out, Deerhunter, Band of Horses) and will be available Continue Reading
"Just Don't Believe Truth" in John Cassavetes' 'Husbands'
The plot of John Cassavetes’s Husbands (1970) is deceptively simple. Three suburban men, close friends (maybe too close, maybe codependent), in their early 40s experience Continue Reading
BTS Address ‘Frustrating’ World Tour Postponement, Navigating COVID-19
BTS addressed the postponement of their 2020 world tour and navigating the challenges brought forth by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The music group addressed members Continue Reading
BTS’ ‘Dynamite’ Lyrics Are Explosively Fun: Listen to the Group Light Up on Their First English-Language Single
BTS' "Dynamite" lyrics are explosively cheerful! The seven-member superstar group—composed of RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, V, Jimin and Jungkook—debuted their latest single and music video Continue Reading
Netflix Apologizes for ‘Cuties’ Poster Accused Of Sexualizing Children
When Maïmouna Doucouré’s Cuties (also known as Mignonnes) played at the Sundance Film Festival, it won an award for Best Directing in the World Cinema Dramatic section. Before the Continue Reading
Sandra Bullock Look-Alike Goes Viral on TikTok
She may not be the real-life Sandra Bullock, but she'll make you do a Speed-y double-take! A TikTok user who goes by @thebestmaddiee_ on the Continue Reading
Bella Thorne Joins OnlyFans
Bella Thorne is the latest celebrity to join Onlyfans. The Midnight Sun star made the big announcement with a video teaser shared via Instagram earlier this week. Continue Reading
Miley Cyrus Says ‘Younger Now’ Album ‘Doesn’t Really Make Sense’ in Her Career
Miley Cyrus doesn't think that her album Younger Now makes sense in her overall music career. The "Midnight Sky" singer opened up about distancing herself from Continue Reading
Teaching Miyazaki's Films in the Time of Pandemic
Just a few days before the US went into lockdown in March, with the reality of the coronavirus growing more dire, I was beginning a Continue Reading
The Lemon Twigs Amp Up the Glam Rock Obsession on 'Songs for the General Public'
Brian and Michael D’Addario, the multi-talented siblings who make up the Lemon Twigs, have certainly proven their songwriting and performing abilities with their first two Continue Reading
COVID-19 Is but One Indication of the Return of the Pandemic Monster
When Mike Davis published the first version of The Monster Enters: Covid-19, Avian Flu, and the Plagues of Capitalism 15 years ago, the titular “monster” Continue Reading
Raul Malo and the Mavericks Go 'En Español' on Their New Genre-Bending LP
With their new album, En Español, the Mavericks are underlining the “alt” in their “alt-country” assignation, releasing a collection of songs solely with Spanish lyrics. Continue Reading
Eli Winter Comes Into His Own With 'Unbecoming'
Last year guitarist Eli Winter, while still in college, put out his debut album following the experience of Hurricane Harvey in Houston. The storm soaked Continue Reading