Emily Votaw

‘Sun Ra: a Joyful Noise’ and the Joy of Ra’s Mythocracy

‘Sun Ra: a Joyful Noise’ and the Joy of Ra’s Mythocracy

This film serves as an excellent way to try to begin to comprehend the enigma that was Sun Ra.
Half Japanese: Perfect

Half Japanese: Perfect

The consistently strange, dependably wonderful Jad Fair has gifted fans with a concise, enjoyable and, as always, bizarre, new Half Japanese record.
The New ‘Walt Disney Short Films Collection’ Is Rather Charming

The New ‘Walt Disney Short Films Collection’ Is Rather Charming

Although we expect some emotional junk food from Disney studios, this new collection boasts shorts that not only warm your heart, but dazzle you with impressive animation, as well.
High Tides: High Tides

High Tides: High Tides

High Tides swirls nostalgia, synthesizers and neon-coated pop together for a sun-bleached beauty
Superchunk: Come Pick Me Up (Reissue)

Superchunk: Come Pick Me Up (Reissue)

In 1999 Superchunk released their prettiest album to date thanks to Jim O'Rourke's delicate touch. Now Merge Records releases the album with a handful of gorgeous demos.
The Minus 5: Dungeon Golds

The Minus 5: Dungeon Golds

Dungeon Golds reeks of Record Store Day as it sounds like something that a super fan would hoard.