Black Milk Gives ‘Em ‘Hell’
Much of If There's a Hell Below's themes relay anxieties buried deep, manifested as sound when they are unearthed.
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Electric Six’s Dick Valentine Invites You to Dance the Night Away
Having put out a dozen albums in as many years, the members of demented disco rock outfit Electric Six show no signs of slowing down.
Here Comes the Bloom: Timothy Bloom Takes Hip-Hop to the Sock-Hop
More sock-hop than hip-hop, soulster Timothy Bloom does a stunning '50s revamp on contemporary R&B.
True Detective: Episode 4 – “Down Will Come”
Director Jeremy Podeswa and writer Nic Pizzolatto expand and extend a pervasive movie trope, but still leave their main characters and the viewers bewildered, befuddled, and anticipating the next installment.
The Second Season of ‘True Detective’ Follows the Legacy of ‘Hill Street Blues’
Moral ambiguity and an ensemble cast are the hallmark features of True Detective's forthcoming second season.
Driving Through a Dream with Andrew McMahon
Andrew McMahon has fronted Something Corporate, Jack's Mannequin, and now his own In the Wilderness solo project. None of it, however, beats being a brand new dad.
The Three Things That Marvel’s ‘Daredevil’ Did Perfectly
It could have been a passing curiosity like Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., but Daredevil isn't only a great superhero TV drama, but it's a great drama period.
Why the “Blurred Lines” Lawsuit Verdict Was a Mistake
No matter how much one dislikes "Blurred Lines", it's hard to see how the victory of the Gaye estate will be beneficial to artists in the future.
An Echo From the Ghetto: An Interview With Rapper Luca Brazi
Spitting poems from England's ghettos, British rapper Luca Brazi presents a more sombre and thoughtful approach to hip-hop.
Have a Little Faith in Me: A Chat With Nick Santino
As the guitarist for A Rocket to the Moon, Nick Santino was worried if fans would follow his solo endeavors. As his 2014 album Big Skies and a recent UK tour has proven ... yes, yes they will.
Salute the Piano Player: An Interview with Mark Springer
Mark Springer's Piano is an album to remind listeners of the possibilities on offer when one is open to chance and emotion.
‘Halt and Catch Fire’ Is a Spark in the Arid Texas Heat
The tech mecca of Dallas gets plenty hot, and as AMC's Halt and Catch Fire attests, the heat is equally matched by tech industry intrigue.