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‘Crimes of the Future’ is Frustratingly Inert (Review)

7Jun

By Matt ShiverdeckerNo Comments

Features, Film, Reviews

‘Crimes of the Future’ is Frustratingly Inert (Review)

Let's get one thing absolutely clear - David Cronenberg's 'Crimes of the Future' was my most anticipated film of the year. To prepare for it, I rewatched 'eXistenZ' and 'Crash.' Those turned out to be the two closest parallels in his oeuvre to this, but the concept here is better than the execution. The storyline is frustratingly inert, succeeding mostly on the strength of the incredible cast. Viggo Mortensen and Léa Seydoux star in David Cronenberg's 'Crimes of the Future' (Neon) Viggo Mortensen and Léa Seydoux star as Saul and Caprice. In a strange not-so-distant future they're performance artists. She's a former trauma surgeon and Saul has the unique ability to form new organs in his body. Not just any organs, but unknown organs that may or may not serve an evolutionary...

7Jun

By SimonNo Comments

Music

Blue October Fall Tour Dates Announced

An initial run of Blue October fall tour dates has been announced. If your city isn't on the list, don't fret. Additional shows are expected to be announced sometime soon. In the meantime, pre-sales are underway and VIP packages are now available. This new tour follows a summer run of concerts performing with Goo Goo Dolls. A collaboration that was supposed to happen in 2020, was rescheduled until 2021 and eventually moved to the summer of 2022 for obvious reasons. The tour kicks off July 15th in Idaho and will run through September 24th in Buffalo. Closing night will be a big hometown show for the Goo Goo Dolls. From there, Blue October headline shows will pick up nearly a month later. Blue October's latest album This Is What I Live For spawned the Top 10 hit "Oh My My" and s...

Punk Rockers Handheld Pay Tribute To John Candy In New Music Video

6Jun

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Features, Music

Punk Rockers Handheld Pay Tribute To John Candy In New Music Video

Canadian punk rockers Handheld have delivered the John Candy tribute you might not have realized you needed. "Leaving Candyland" is a fun up-tempo homage to one of comedy's true legends. The music video features band members dressed up as a number of Candy's classic movie and television characters. How many can you spot? A Canadian Tragedy is the first new album in 14 years from Handheld. They formed in 1998 out of Ontario and are known for their loud, fast, and melodic punk rock jams. Fans of bands like Bad Religion, NOFX and Rise Against will feel right at home. We're hearing a hint of Blink 182 on "Leaving Candyland" too. And it's not just what appears to be a similar sense of humor. Handheld released six albums/EPs over a 10-year period from 1998 to 2008. From there they we...

The Blue Stones Are Back With “Don’t Miss”

5Jun

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Music

The Blue Stones Are Back With “Don’t Miss”

Alt-rock duo The Blue Stones are back with a perfect new single for summertime. "Don't Miss" is a melodic hard rocking song with a nice groove. The single drop is nicely timed as they kick off their nationwide tour with Des Rocs on Friday. Photo Credit: Nick Fancher The Blue Stones consist of Tarek Jafar on vocals/guitar and Justin Tessier on drums/backing vocals. Based in Ontario, they made some waves in the US with their sophomore release Hidden Gems in 2021. The album was produced and co-written by Mutemath frontman Paul Meany and featured standout tracks "Shaking Off The Rust" and "Let It Ride". On the new single they collaborated with Boonn who is known for his work with Grandson, Demi Lovato, and on the Suicide Squad soundtrack. As for the subject matter, it appears liste...

3Jun

By Matt ShiverdeckerNo Comments

Features, Film, Reviews

‘The Northman’ Seeks Revenge (Review)

Maverick filmmaker Robert Eggers ('The Witch,' 'The Lighthouse') returned to the theaters earlier this Spring with his breathtaking third feature, 'The Northman.' Expanding far beyond the independent and intimate vibe of his earlier work, 'The Northman' is a full-scale, big budget Viking saga based on a legend that actually inspired Shakespeare's 'Hamlet.' The powerful script was co-written by Eggers and Icelandic author and songwriter Sjón, which explains how Eggers was able to get Björk out of cinematic retirement for a brief role here. She is just a small part of an epic tale that is aided by a top-notch cast. Alexander Skarsgård in 'The Northman.' (Focus Features) As a young child, Prince Amleth (played as an adult by Alexander Skarsgård) watches as his father King Aurva...

Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” vs. Meg Myers’ Cover

3Jun

By SimonNo Comments

Music

Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” vs. Meg Myers’ Cover

The 1985 Kate Bush classic "Running Up That Hill" recently hit #1 on the iTunes chart. An impressive feat considering the song was released 37 years ago. The track saw a resurgence thanks to a sync placement in the popular Netflix show Stranger Things. Meg Myers covered the song in recent years so, that got us thinking. Which version do you prefer? Sony Music Publishing "Running Up That Hill" was the lead single from the 1985 Kate Bush album Hounds of Love. It was her first hit in the US since the late 1970s. As for how the song ended up in Stranger Things, Variety takes an informative deeper dive. But before you read, their article includes some spoilers. If you haven't watched it yet, be mindful that they cover some plotlines. You can also check out some footage of the song's ...

Panic! At The Disco Release New Single + Album Details

2Jun

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Music

Panic! At The Disco Release New Single + Album Details

A new era of Panic! At The Disco is upon us. Their highly anticipated seventh studio album is set for release this summer. The title track "Viva Las Vengeance" is available now with the album scheduled to drop on August 19th. Viva Las Vengeance is the first new album from the Brendon Urie-led outfit since 2018s Pray For the Wicked. Urie changed up his creative process for the new release as everything was recorded live to tape alongside production partners Jake Sinclair and Mike Viola. The album will take an introspective look into his experience growing up in Las Vegas as well as Urie's decade+ in the music business. The upbeat anthemic song is sure to please fans new and old. Viva Las Vengeance is a look back at who I was 17 years ago and who I am now with the fondness I did...

Jukebox The Ghost Fall Tour Dates Announced

1Jun

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Events, Music

Jukebox The Ghost Fall Tour Dates Announced

The new album is out now and the wait is over for the big tour announcement. Jukebox The Ghost will be hitting the road this fall in support of Cheers. The tour is set to kick off September 28th at Union Transfer in Philadelphia and run through October 18th at Neptune in Seattle. Thankfully they have a number of shows booked between now and then so fans can experience their new songs in person (sooner than later). On June 2nd they'll be performing an album release show at Baby's All Right in Brooklyn. They'll be streaming that show live on YouTube. That link can be found here. Other highlights include a June 25th date at the WYEP Summer Music Festival in Pittsburgh, The Gaslight Festival on Nantucket on August 2nd, and The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, New Jersey on September 2nd...