The Hard Quartet (Malkmus, Sweeney, White and Kelly) share first single

The Hard Quartet (Malkmus, Sweeney, White and Kelly) share first single

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DOWNLOAD THE NEW KILLER MIKE RECORD FOR FREE!

Killer Mike’s new album, Songs for Sinners & Saints, is set for an official release this Friday (August 2nd), but for the next 48 hours, fans can download it for free — and legally! Download the album here.

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News

Albini Has street named after him

In a fitting tribute to a legendary figure in the music world, the city of Chicago has honored Steve Albini by naming a stretch of West Belmont Avenue after him. The 2600-2700 block, home to Albini's renowned Electrical Audio studio, is now officially designated as “Steve Albini Way.” Albini, whose career spans decades, is celebrated for his work as a producer, engineer, and musician. His influence in the indie and […]

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s.i.c. picks

SIC PICKS July 29-August 04

Gareth’s Picks Another Round (2020) We talked about this film a few years ago on the show, but it is worth repeating what a fantastic film it is. Dogme 95 co-creator Thomas Vinterberg returns to magnificent form along with old friend Mads Mikkelson to tell the story of a group of friends who try to test the theory that they will be happier if they maintain a constant level of […]

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Song Of The Week

Sunflower Bean – Shake

We all remember the fun 2018 track "Come for me" it was a blast and had you dancin'. It was probably written before the world started its full throttle downhill slide. We didn't know it was about to get a lot worse. Even though they have continued to put out music, this Sunflower Bean track rings different - AND I'M HERE FOR IT! It's dirty and gritty (and makes me […]

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Culture

Perfect Albums of The 90’s: Hammerhead – Into The Vortex

By - Brian Teasley Perfect records from the 90s, Part Whatever: Hammerhead’s 1994 LP “Into the Vortex” stands as a ferocious testament to the visceral potency of heavy, noisy music reminiscent of Am Rep releases from the first half of the ‘90s. Released in 1994, this album is often relegated to the periphery of music discourse, yet it warrants far greater acclaim for its audacious innovation and relentless intensity. From […]

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Film Review

Ghostlight

By - Gareth Jones For fans of independent dramas, the power of art to heal, Shakespeare adaptations According to Wikipedia there are over 160 direct or inspired by adaptations of Romeo and Juliet in the history of film and television. I would venture to guess that there are none quite like the most recent Ghostlight. It really is about a tale of grief and the healing power of art, but […]

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Film Review

Twisters

By - Nick Adrian For fans of the 1996 original, action-packed blockbusters, and the return of the disaster movie It seems every well known older movie is getting its legacy sequel and 1996’s Bill Paxton/Helen Hunt vehicle Twister is no exception. The 90s classic followed a team of storm chasers desperate to learn more about the peculiar natural travesties. Lee Isaac Chung (Minari) helms the next chapter, a reboot or […]

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