With Puzzlewood, Plone Invites Listeners Into an Analog Synth Wonderland (Review) Puzzlewood is the retro-futurist synth band’s first album in over two decades — and it’s a welcome return. Jun 30, 2020 Music
Jesus Shows You the Way to the Highway Looks Like the Cult Movie to End All Cult Movies What sort of film blends Afro-futurism, Batman, virtual reality, aliens, Stalin, and Jesus? Jun 29, 2020 Movies
Is it blackface to portray a dark elf on TV? Community is the latest TV show to pull an episode over concerns of racist blackface content. Jun 27, 2020 TV Pop Culture
“Commando for Christ” by 316 The song comes from the upcoming Christian hair metal movie “Electric Jesus.” Jun 26, 2020 Music Movies
Vintage ’80s BMX Movie Rad Gets Remastered My inner ten-year-old is beside himself with joy. Jun 23, 2020 Movies
Miami by Starflyer 59 (Review) Starflyer 59 returns with another solid collection of songs. Jun 19, 2020 Music
Chromeo’s Quarantine Casanova is Your New Pandemic Jam (Review) The electro-funk duo tackles the pandemic and quarantine life with their trademark grooves and cheekiness. Jun 15, 2020 Music
Look Alive by Unwed Sailor The instrumental post-rock band’s latest incorporates shoegaze textures and ’80s hooks. Jun 13, 2020 Music
Itch.io’s Bundle for Racial Justice and Equality This is the best gaming bundle that I have ever seen, and it’s all for a good cause. Jun 11, 2020 Video Games
“Closer” by The Clientele The Clientele’s latest single is a fundraiser for Black Lives Matter. Jun 9, 2020 Music
New Subscriber Playlist: “Into the Abyss” Subscribers can listen to a collection of dark ambient soundscapes. Jun 3, 2020 Opus News
The Religious Dissonance of My Youth The religious leaders of my youth have some explaining to do. Jun 2, 2020 Religion Politics
The Racism of Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts Imagine listening to the pain of others and then making your response all about your discomfort and frustration. Jun 2, 2020 Politics
The Vast of Night by Andrew Patterson (Review) This understated indie sci-fi film breathes new life into a familiar storyline thanks to assured direction and solid performances. Jun 2, 2020 Movies
“It’s Alright” by Life on Venus The Russian shoegazers’ latest single was recorded in quarantine. Jun 2, 2020 Music
Spells by Nailah Hunter (Review) This lovely little album by harpist Nailah Hunter stands in stark contrast to these chaotic times. Jun 1, 2020 Music
June 2020’s Best Streaming Titles: Inside Man, Dark, The X-Files, True Romance, Knives Out A Spike Lee heist, German sci-fi, conspiracy theories, Tarantino, a brilliant whodunit, and more. Jun 1, 2020 TV