Month: February 2024

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Trailblazing Rapper and Activist Killer Mike Secures Three Grammy Wins, Yet Faces Unexplained Detainment

In a stunning and well deserved triumph at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, the iconic rapper and social activist Killer Mike clinched three coveted gramophones, further solidifying his indelible mark on the music industry and his profound impact on black culture. However, the jubilant celebration that followed this achievement was swiftly overshadowed by a perplexing turn of events, as Killer Mike found himself in handcuffs and detained by law enforcement, […]

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Music Review

Torres – What an Enormous Room (Merge Records)

By - Kristi Houk Recommended if you like: Squirrel Flower,  St. Vincent, Talking Heads Myth #5,946: Songwriting is best when the songwriter is depressed. Mackenzie Scott who performs as Torres busts this myth wide open with a healthy dose of anxiety on her new album, What an Enormous Room released on Merge Records. She seems to be wrestling with imposter syndrome and checking herself when she falls down that path. […]

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Film Review

Fallen Leaves (2023)

By - Gareth Jones For fans of deadpan Finnish humor, Aki Kaurismäki, class romance stories Few filmmakers have had such a consistent and distinctive career as Aki Kaurismäki.  For over 40 years he has been entertaining audiences with his dark, Finnish stories of pain and suffering blended magically with his deadpan humor.  He has many influences (Jean-Luc Godard, Robert Bresson, Buster Keaton), but he makes distinctive Finnish films.  His career […]

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Universal Music Group Withdrawal Casts Shadow on TikTok’s Future Further Fueling Questions of It’s Longevity

Universal Music Group, the titan of record labels, has severed its ties with TikTok. The colossal catalog that housed chart-toppers like Taylor Swift, Drake, and Billie Eilish has vanished from the viral video platform, leaving a void that threatens to redefine the app's cultural landscape. The move comes after both parties failed to ink a new licensing deal before the expiration of their previous contract on January 31st. TikTok, known […]

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De-evolution Unleashed: Devo’s Artistic Genesis Resurrected in ‘Art Devo 1973-1977’

Devo, the avant-garde architects of de-evolution, are set to thrust us into their primordial artistic ooze with the release of "Art Devo 1973-1977," a three-LP compilation showcasing rare and unreleased gems from the band's embryonic period. The long-awaited collection, slated for release on April 19 via Futurismo, promises a kaleidoscopic journey through the warped minds of the Akron quintet during their formative years. Mark Mothersbaugh, Devo's visionary frontman, declares, "The […]

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Rebel Grrrl Revival: Kathleen Hanna’s Limited-Edition Hip Hop Threads Unleash a Wave of Activism

In a defiant collision of countercultural forces, punk pioneer Kathleen Hanna, the indomitable voice behind Bikini Kill and Le Tigre, is shaking up the fashion scene with a limited-edition line of hip hop-inspired apparel. Dubbed "Grrrl Beats," this collection is more than just a wardrobe overhaul—it's a rebellion in stitches, a rallying cry for those who dare to blend the raw vigor of punk with the swagger of hip hop. […]

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