Our latest episode is a candid conversation about Saint Maud, a new A24 film from writer/director Rose Glass, with Ink 19’s Phil Bailey and Josh Martin.

A simple first date spirals out of control in the hilarious dating musical.

Today’s episode features Iowa City musician Brian Johannesen, Rachel Waters of Hawkeye Wrestling Club RTC, and Ink 19’s own Jeremy Glazier having the most positive music conversation on the internet right now—never mind that half of their favorite songs involve misery.

Americana (Louisiana Red Hot). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

Plush (Pavement Entertainment). Review by Christopher Long.

Friendship weathers the ups and downs of our personal relations.

Brown Acid: The Thirteenth Trip (Riding Easy). Review by Scott Adams.

Sonic Earth (Glacial Movements). Review by Carl F. Gauze.

For quite some time, the Mommyheads have delivered the sort of complex pop and lyrical insight that fills in the cracks and gaps in your musical thinking with new ideas and sounds.

The great American Songbook, circa early 20th century.

Space 1.8 (Warp Records). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

A fading film star still can turn up the heat in this outrageous comedy.

A parody musical about a parody musical about a parody religion.

Flood Twin. Review by Bob Pomeroy.

Native Sons (New West). Review by Julius C. Lacking.

Sugar Sweet (Indie). Review by Christopher Long.

Generoso speaks with director Alonso Ruizpalacios, whose dynamic new feature, A Cop Movie, utilizes a unique and effective hybrid documentary style to examine police corruption in and around Mexico City. A Cop Movie was the winner of the Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution at the 2021 Berlin Film Festival.

The St. Buryan Sessions (Shovel and a Spade Records). Review by Bob Pomeroy.

Radio Astro (BMG). Review by Julius C. Lacking.

Pom Pom Squad began as songwriter Mia Berrin’s solo operation but now employs four full-time experts in musical munitions and lethal lyrical techniques.