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The Return of the Regulator (Universal). Review by Vanessa Bormann.
The Return of the Regulator (Universal). Review by Vanessa Bormann.
The Mates of State aim to become the Captain and Tennille of indie-pop. Christopher R. Weingarten tries to find out if love can keep these musical and matrimonial partners together.
Geogaddi (Warp). Review by Matt Cibula.
Welcoming Home the Astronauts (Epic). Review by Vanessa Bormann.
Bamboo Lounge (Smile). Review by Vanessa Bormann.
Good Health (Lookout!). Review by Stein Haukland.
Around The House (Soundslike / !K7). Review by Bill Campbell.
Desert Roses 2 (Mondo Melodia / Ark 21). Review by Bill Campbell.
The Motion (Law Of Intertia). Review by Liza Hearon.
Sing Along With… (Yep Roc). Review by Kurt Channing.
Romantica (Jetset). Review by James Mann.
Change Of Venue (Arise). Review by Daniel Mitchell.
Rèalistes (Kill Rock Stars). Review by Stein Haukland.
Stupid, white and proud of it, Michael Moore looks at the state of our nation, and it ain’t pretty. James Mann takes the IQ test.
Combining sci-fi, horror, and dark comedy, Donnie Darko is a twisted look into the vail of supernatural melodrama, with a demonic bunny predicting the end of the world on Halloween, and the only one who can see him is a boy already on the verge of madness. Kiran Aditham checks out the DVD.
Or You Could Just Go Through Your Whole Life and Be Happy Anyway / Bliss Out v. 18 (Darla). Review by Henry “Hank” McCoy.
Various Artists (Verve). Review by Kurt Channing.
Australian folk-pop trio The Waifs are working hard to get their charming and honest music heard in the rest of the world. Stein Haukland catches up with singer / guitarist Donna Simpson at the start of the band’s US tour.
After 11 years, beloved indie legends Unwound have called it quits. Daniel Mitchell offers a heartfelt tribute and a look back at the influential band’s career.
Another Late Night (Azuli / Kinetic). Review by Bill Campbell.
Christopher Lee presides over sex and torture in Jess Franco’s exploitation gem, Night of the Blood Monster now in 4K!
An idyllic campground filled with interesting people faces destruction in Happy Campers, part of the 2024 Florida Film Festival, an Oscar®-qualifying festival now in its 33rd year.
An American success story of rum and sex and hula dancing. The Donn of Tiki was part of the 2024 Florida Film Festival, an Oscar®-qualifying festival now in its 33rd year.
An all-animal department store caters to the high-end clientele in this superb Japanese cartoon. The Concierge was part of the 2024 Florida Film Festival, an Oscar®-qualifying festival now in its 33rd year.
John Cleese is this year’s celebrity at the Florida Film Festival, and Monty Python’s Holy Grail its featured film. This event was part of the 2024 Florida Film Festival, an Oscar®-qualifying festival now in its 33rd year.
Today’s Smmoth Jazz Roundup is a collection of short reviews of easy-to-listen-to jazz.
In Perfect Harmony: The Lost Album (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
The Mighty Warriors: Live in Antwerp (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
40 years on, Michael Gira and Swans continue to bring a ritualistic experience that needs to be heard in order to be believed. Featured photo by Reese Cann.
The biggest astronomical event of the decade coincides with a long overdue trip to Austin, Texas.