Feb 14, 2021 Music Thunderous Heights by oliviaway (Review) Arguably the finest release yet from the prolific and enigmatic ambient composer.
Feb 12, 2021 Music This Quiet Fire by Heligoland (Review) Absolutely worth checking out if you’ve ever found yourself pining for the “classic” 4AD sound.
Feb 3, 2021 Music Revenge of the Visitors by Coaltar of the Deepers (Review) On this rework of their 1994 debut, the Japanese band delivers a truly mercurial take on shoegaze rock.
Jan 26, 2021 Music Hold You Up by Zelienople (Review) The Chicago trio’s shadowy post-rock is hypnotic, meandering, and consistently captivating.
Jan 22, 2021 TV Alice in Borderland by Shinsuke Sato (Review) Netflix’s manga adaptation is an entertaining blend of angst-y melodrama and dark, bloody suspense.
Jan 5, 2021 Literature The Paradox Men by Charles L. Harness (Review) A blend of hard science, historical philosophy, and “B” movie escapades that’s by turns fascinating, fun, and frustrating.
Dec 20, 2020 Movies Chandu the Magician: The Original Master of the Mystic Arts (Review) Modern viewers may wince a bit at the more problematic aspects of this classic fantasy adventure from pre-Code Hollywood.
Nov 9, 2020 Music Demen’s Darkly Atmospheric Nektyr Embraces Gloom and Melancholy to Stunning Effect (Review) The enigmatic Swedish artist’s debut album is dark, shadowy, and veiled, the perfect music for long, lonely winter nights.
Nov 8, 2020 Music Vanity Metrics by Gianna Lauren (Review) In a more perfect and just world, hushed and heartfelt folk-rock like this would earn all the likes and favorites.
Oct 22, 2020 Music Тюрьма by Джуна (Review) The Moscow-based band walks the line between Cure-ish post-punk and shoegazer-y atmospherics.
Oct 17, 2020 Music Promise by SUSS (Review) The New York outfit’s music conjures up wide-open spaces and desert vistas perfect for a pandemic-inspired getaway.
Sep 24, 2020 Movies Last and First Men by Jóhann Jóhannsson (Review) Jóhann Jóhannsson’s final work is this adaptation of a 1930 sci-fi novel about the end of humanity in the distant future.
Sep 16, 2020 Music Voyage / Embrace by 2814 (Review) The vaporwave duo returns with another release that moves far beyond “traditional” vaporwave ideals.
Sep 7, 2020 Music Springhill by The Green Kingdom (Review) Michael Cottone’s tribute to his neighborhood uses lush, pastoral soundscapes to evoke a sense of wonder.
Aug 14, 2020 Music Origin Glow by oliviaway (Review) When I think of my ideal ambient music, I imagine the sort of tones and atmospherics that drift through this album.
Jul 7, 2020 TV Netflix’s Dark Is an Intricate & Ominous Time Travel Story (Review) The show’s three seasons, which span multiple eras in an isolated German town, make for some confusing and captivating viewing.
Jun 30, 2020 Music 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 19, 2020 Music Miami by Starflyer 59 (Review) Starflyer 59 returns with another solid collection of songs.
Jun 15, 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 2, 2020 Movies 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.