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TVs That Kill (And Do Other Weird Evil Shit)

By - Brian Teasley “There is nothing wrong with your television set. Do not attempt to adjust the picture. But if you think you’re in control, think again. From haunted signals to murderous screens, televisions themselves have taken over. These are their stories, beamed straight into your brain through the magic of technology. Go ahead, change the channel—we dare you.” Televisions have always been a little creepy. Think about it: […]

todayJanuary 2, 2025 54

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The Last True Servant: Remembering Jimmy Carter (1924-2024)

In a world that too often venerates power over principle and ambition over altruism, Jimmy Carter stood as a singular beacon of integrity and humility. The 39th President of the United States, who passed away peacefully at the age of 100, was not just a politician but a man of enduring moral clarity, a steadfast advocate for justice, and a true servant of the people. Born on October 1, 1924, […]

todayDecember 30, 2024 32

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The Mud Speaks: The Mangue Beat Revolution of Northeastern Brazil

By - Brian Teasley In the marshes and mangroves surrounding Recife, the mud is more than just dirt. It is history, connection, and life itself. For the people of Pernambuco, it is the foundation of their identity—a dense, tactile reminder of the land’s ability to nurture and sustain, even in the face of centuries of exploitation. And in the 1990s, that mud became something else entirely: the fertile ground for […]

todayNovember 28, 2024 92 17

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WTF! A Place to Bury Strangers made their new LP into a playable SYNTH!!!

Between his noise rock outfit A Place To Bury Strangers – dubbed 'the loudest band in New York' – and his pedal company Death By Audio, Oliver Ackermann is no stranger to DIY noisemaking. The band's latest album, Synthesizer, takes things a step further though. Not only did Ackermann design and build his own DIY synth, which is featured on every track of the album, but the instrument's circuit design […]

todayOctober 10, 2024 118

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Gena Rowlands 1930 – 2024

By - Nick Adrian Of the many great screen performers throughout the years, we also seem to come across someone special. Even with the massive waves of talent that graced celluloid from film’s conception to the many performers after our lifetimes that we’ll never get a chance to see, there was and will always be a select few that stand up above the rest. It’s hard to remain subjective with […]

todayAugust 15, 2024 174

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Our Band Could Be Your Life: Scenes from the American Indie Underground (1981-1991)

By - Jackie Lo “Our Band Could Be Your Life” was written by Michael Azerrad and published in 2001. Since then, it’s made many “best of” lists and considered a must-read for any music reader’s collection. The title comes from the opening line of "History Lesson – Part II", by Mike Watt of Minutemen, one of the bands featured in the book. The song describes the band's working class origins […]

todayAugust 8, 2024 94 2 3

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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 […]

todayJuly 25, 2024 107

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Perfect Albums of The 90’s: Polvo – Celebrate The New Dark Age

By - Brian Teasley Mostly as a dumb mental exercise, I’m making a list of “perfect” indie records (that were in my personal sphere of listening) from the 90s. This list won’t be ranked; it’s just 10 records in the order of what pops in my head at any given time. Please be aware the usage of “Indie” much like “punk rock” has drifted so far from its original intent […]

todayJuly 18, 2024 73

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Hello, Goodbye to Shelley Duvall

By - Craig Ceravolo We lost Shelley Duvall this month. She was only 75 years old, which seems rather too soon in 2024. I would click on recent videos of interviews before she left us with captions like “You will be shocked to see Shelley Duvall now…sad” and she was just…older. She was missing some teeth, and her hair was a wild bird’s nest, but her big brown eyes were […]

todayJuly 18, 2024 76 37

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