April, 2024 - Substrate Radio

Sour Widows – Cherish

Sour Widows is a Bay Area band they started seven years ago that is just now releasing its entrancing and powerful debut LP, Revival of a Friend. Find out more about the band HERE

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Music Review

English Teacher – This Could Be Texas

By - Jason Hamric As for diving into the latest sonic adventure from English Teacher, "This Could Be Texas," it's like embarking on a road trip with a car load of your closest friends. From the sunny vibes of "Albatross" to the infectious groove of "The World's Biggest Paving Slab," this album is a rollercoaster ride through the minds of Lily Fontaine, Lewis Whiting, Douglas Frost, and Nicholas Eden. English […]

April 11, 2024 91

Film Review

Alice, Sweet Alice (1976)

By - Gareth Jones For fans of unusual 1970’s horror, “hysterical woman” and “monstrous motherhood” tropes The 70’s were an amazing time for American film. The film student generation had been given the keys to the kingdom by the studios and independent film was alive and well. Alice, Sweet Alice like many other genre films of that time fell in between. It was written and directed by a former architect, […]

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Film Review

The First Omen

By - Nick Adrian For fans of religious horror, nun-spolitation, and The Omen franchise Over the last few decades, successful horror films are rarely left alone. They are typically subjected to sequels, spin-offs, remakes, and occasionally, prequels. While this has become a growing trend with most successful films, the horror genre tends to bring unlimited opportunities for its producers - despite mixed to dismal results. However, this entry is different. […]

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Music Review

METZ – Up on Gravity Hill

By - Jason Hamric If you like Hot Snakes, Pissed Jeans, No Age, Protomartyr, Nothing, Sonic Youth Metz's returning with "Up On Gravity Hill" after four long years isn't just a comeback – it's a full-blown evolution witnessed. From the get-go, the album grabs you by the ears and refuses to let go. The opening track, "No Reservation/Love Comes," clocks in at a solid six minutes of pure sonic intensity. […]

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News

RIP – legend DJ Mister Cee

In the somber echoes of the music world, a profound loss reverberates. DJ Mister Cee, a luminary figure in hip-hop and a cherished radio personality, has departed this realm at the age of 57. His passing leaves behind a legacy that transcends mere beats and melodies, resonating deeply within the hearts of countless fans and peers. Born Calvin LeBrun, DJ Mister Cee was more than just a maestro behind the […]

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News

O.J. Simpson Dies at 76

The world mourns the loss of a figure who once embodied the epitome of success in both athletics and entertainment. Orenthal James Simpson, better known as O.J. Simpson, passed away today at the age of 76. His life was a rollercoaster of triumphs and tragedies, leaving an indelible mark on American culture. Simpson first rose to prominence as a football prodigy, captivating audiences with his electrifying performances on the gridiron. […]

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s.i.c. picks

SIC PICKS – April 8, 2024

Gareth’s Picks Howard the Duck (1986) This oddball from the Eighties is worth seeing again or for the first time if you have not seen this oddity. Starring icons of the 80's, Lea Thompson and Jeffrey Jones, as well as a young Tim Robbins, this film was somehow greenlit by a major studio. Of course, it helps if George Lucas is the executive producer. This is definitely not for the […]

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