Dark Winds’ Tale of Memory and Monsters at Monument Valley
Fusing mystery with mysticism, Navajo Nation psychological thriller Dark Winds conjures memory and monsters at Monument Valley.
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Joan Osborne Deserves to ‘Relish’ Her Triumph 30 Years Later
Today, Joan Osborne stands among the most underrated singer-songwriters of her time because most people don’t know how well she can sing or write.
Jazz Pianist Caili O’Doherty Reclaims Lil Hardin Armstrong
We chat with Caili O’Doherty about her career, new recording celebrating the life of Lil Hardin Armstrong, and how hard it is to make jazz in the current climate.
Archers of Loaf’s Defiant ‘Vee Vee’ Is an Indie Classic
Archers of Loaf’s Vee Vee takes on the mythos of rock stardom, the underbelly of local music scenes, and their rules. It also critiques consumerism.
The 10 Best Wilco Songs From Their First Era
Wilco are always full of surprises. Their lineup has changed frequently and reveals a group constantly pushing themselves into uncharted musical territory.
Between the Grooves of Radiohead’s ‘The Bends’ at 30
Radiohead’s first musically important album, The Bends is 30. It’s where the group’s experimental inclinations initially took flight.
Queens of the Stone Age Played Long Game with ‘Lullabies to Paralyze’
Circumstances surrounding Queens of the Stone Age’s ‘Lullabies to Paralyze’ forced the band to transition and double down on their iconic brand of alternative rock.
Berlinale Part 3: The Best Films You Usually Don’t See Coming
After 10 days of fanfare and celebrity mayhem, the 75th edition of the Berlinale closes with some poignant, idiosyncratic releases from directors Richard Linklater and Radu Jude.
Ellen McIlwaine Was a Goddess Ahead of Her Time
Director Alfonso Maiorana talks about music pioneer Ellen McIlwaine, who raised the power and profile of female musicians, and how she achieved her hard-earned “goddess” status.
Cryogeyser’s Shawn Marom Goes Time Traveling
Alt-rocker Shawn Marom discusses Cryogeyser’s career-peak new record, which is a magical, heartfelt journey through grief and growth.
The 100 Best Alternative Songs of the 1990s
The best alternative songs of the 1990s highlight the “golden age” of indie/alternative rock. Britpop, grunge, art rock, shoegaze, and more came to the fore.
Iranian Filmmaker Ali Asgari Embraces Imagination as a Tool of Resistance
Iranian filmmaker Ali Asgari’s genre-bending documentary Higher Than Acidic Clouds embraces the power of imagination as a tool of resistance.