‘Unearthly Stranger’ Warns: Beware Whom You Marry
Sci-fi movie Unearthly Stranger is wonky, but viewers will enjoy the crackerjack paranoia, terror, and chilling “something is not right” about this marriage moments.
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Olivia Rodrigo Is Mature and Disciplined on Third LP
Olivia Rodrigo has always crafted her songs to leave her figuratively smiling and winking at her audience. She takes this skill to new heights on her latest LP.
‘House of Dreams’ and the No-Budget Hell of No-Budget Horror
House of Dreams explores the nightmare of creativity one must endure to make a no-budget horror movie.
Tyler Sabbag’s ‘Novella’ Is a Glorious Cinematic Musical Journey
On Novella, composer Tyler Sabbag conjures a wonderful, sun-kissed orchestral jazz vibe that’s just in time for summer.
Pictish Trail Return With a Lovely But Brooding LP
Like a walk through an old cemetery at twilight, Pictish Trail’s Life Slime is a dark but often lovely experience.
Scimitar Reach New Heights with ‘Scimitarium II’
Beneath all the cacophony and chaos in Scimitarium II, Scimitar are always in control, harnessing these expressions rather than being consumed by them.
The Velvet Underground Get a “Sister Ray”-Sized Biography
Among his many discoveries about the Velvet Underground, Richie Unterberger’s description of unheard tapes will have fans salivating.
Coming-of-Age Drama ‘I’ll Be Gone in June’ Subverts the Narrative Tradition
In her 9/11-era drama, I’ll Be Gone in June, Rivilis hits perfect tension between how life moves so fast, and yet, so slow.
Vince Staples Adopts a Rock-Leaning and Polemical Stance
Vince Staples comments on the injustices and genocidal tendencies baked into the US’s DNA, striking a balance between satire, rant, and attunement to the tragic.
Yes’ Jon Davison Proves His Worth on ‘Aurora’
Progressive rock needs to constantly evolve in keeping with the genre’s title, distinguishing it from other blues variants. For better, Yes continue to evolve.
Mukqs Creates Calm Chaos on an Otherworldly LP
Under the Mukqs moniker, Max Allison keeps topping himself. Juckport is another wild sonic ride from the forward-thinking Hausu Mountain label.
Jenny Reynolds Keeps Things Flexible on ‘Willow & Stone’
Jenny Reynolds’ story songs on Willow & Stone keep things simple. Her lyrics wryly address our existential challenges with a nod to love as the redeemer.