‘Men’ review: Despite technical achievements, Alex Garland’s new horror film gets lost in the metaphor

In Alex Garland’s Men, Jessie Buckley’s Harper is stalked by men, both metaphorically and physically. The questionable death of her husband takes her to a countryside rental home to escape her grief, guilt, and relief only to have her newfound…

‘i don’t know who needs to hear this’ review: Tomberlin delivers a tremendous sophomore album

Portulaca grandiflora, known as the Moss Rose, are very low-maintenance plants. They don’t necessarily thirst for water or hunger for the beating sun; neither does this species require fertile soil to evolve into the beautifully textured bushel of flowers its…

‘why can’t we just pretend?’ review: Marian Hill drops their best work yet

The Philadelphia duo comprising Marian Hill, Samantha Gongol and Jeremy Lloyd, have recently released their new album titled why can’t we just pretend? Together, they have made a name for themselves in the industry as a versatile electronic R&B group,…

‘Unlimited Love’ review: Red Hot Chili Peppers work out the kinks with John Frusciante

Reunions are tricky. No matter how much someone prepares to see someone else they haven’t seen for years, it’s always a bit awkward at first. How do you start? What do you talk about? And why did it take so…

‘Who Cares?’ review: Rex Orange County falls short of creative exploration

Rex Orange County — informally known as Alexander James O’Connor — has released his fourth album titled Who Cares? under RCA Records. In recent years, this singer/songwriter has become quite the poster boy for that lo-fi, bedroom pop sound beloved…

Music Premiere: Chateau Chateau Unveils “Converted”

Tucson, Arizona-based indie-pop outfit Chateau Chateau, guided by Bleu and Alex, introduces their new single, “Converted,” a track lifted from their upcoming LP, Grow Up, slated to drop in May via Kill Rock Stars. Speaking to the track, Bleu shares,…

‘Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You’ review: Big Thief maintain their consistency on latest album

Big Thief are the kind of band who inspire grandiose natural-world metaphors in reviews of their music. Let me add one more to the pantheon: listening to their latest, a loosely structured yet tightly wound double album, reminded me of…