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Radiobot Unveiled: Featuring Fuel’s Brett Scallions, Billy Harvey, and Emmy-Winner Eddie Wohl

27Nov

By SimonNo Comments

Features, Music

Radiobot Unveiled: Featuring Fuel’s Brett Scallions, Billy Harvey, and Emmy-Winner Eddie Wohl

Radiobot is a dynamic musical ensemble comprising the talented members Brett Scallions, Billy Harvey, and Eddie Wohl. They've released their re-imagining of a classic Bob Dylan song, "Subterranean Homesick Blues." The cover is a taste of what's to come with their debut original single set for release on December 8th. In their homage to Bob Dylan, the band expressed their admiration for the rock 'n' roll lyricist, aiming to pay tribute with swagger. The accompanying video pays homage to Dylan's Alley video, with Scallions meticulously recreating all of the iconic cards by hand. Radiobot Formation Radiobot was formed in 2016 by Scallions, Harvey, and Wohl. They initially faced challenges due to conflicting commitments and touring schedules. However, their chemistry resulted in t...

Kareful Unveils a Fresh New Wavy EP: ‘Phantom’

25Nov

By Ambur MasenNo Comments

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Kareful Unveils a Fresh New Wavy EP: ‘Phantom’

In wave music, there are few names that hold as much weight as Jude Kaufmann--better known as Kareful, an OG wave producer and the co-founder of Liquid Ritual, Dektora, and most recently, Wave Global. After dedicating a huge amount of time post-covid to curating and promoting wave shows all over Europe--including two years' worth of wave nights at the prestigious Amsterdam Dance Event as well as the beloved "Liquid Ritual Conference" in 2022--this artist-slash-industry-savant has finally returned to his DAW and gave us the gift of his 3rd EP, Phantom. This EP builds on what we already have come to expect from Kareful--fresh, emotional atmospheres, soft melodies with a tinge of darkness, and an absolutely seamless effort to infuse classic wave sounds with catchy modern twists. Phant...

24Nov

By Matt ShiverdeckerNo Comments

Features, Film

Best Streaming Deals for Black Friday

Black Friday has plenty of great deals to offer if you're looking to try a new streaming service. How can you find the best deals? Look no further than our handy round-up! Hulu / Disney+ One of the best deals going is over at Hulu where you can get their ad-supported service for just 99 cents per month for a full year. This saves you 87% per month! There is also an option that gives you Disney+ (with ads) for an additional $2 per month for 12 months. Check out both offers here. Anybody who is a new customer or who has not had an active subscription in the last 30 days is eligible. This pricing expires on November 28. If you already have Hulu, they are currently offering Starz as an add-on for $1/month for 6 months. In addition to all of the on-demand content, this als...

18Nov

By Ambur MasenNo Comments

Events, Features, Music

STARSET Announces Huge Plans for 2024

After the release of their 2021 album, HORIZONS, and subsequent tour in support of the new album, fans of the iconic cinematic rock band STARSET have been left on the edge of their seats, wondering what’s to come next from their favorite spacemen-turned-dystopian heroes. It's going to be 2024 soon, and dang it, STARSET, we just wanna know! Will it be... Another album? A tour? The novels we were promised all those years ago? Another app--or maybe a new puzzle? When it comes to STARSET, the possibilities are endless. Well, we finally have some answers. Read on to learn more about the band’s plan for Spring 2024. https://open.spotify.com/album/0tJI0EBOHEcxov6V1ddIo7?si=qeerYT6rQYeXAD9ZF1qeNg STARSET Presents... A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE FUTURE One thing to understan...

Sleep Theory: Massive Tour Announcements + “Fallout” Music Video

17Nov

By CJNo Comments

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Sleep Theory: Massive Tour Announcements + “Fallout” Music Video

Earlier this year, we wrote about an up-and-coming band that you're about to see everywhere... almost literally. In this case, I'm referring to hard rock quartet, Sleep Theory, whose excellent Paper Hearts EP dropped back in September on Epitaph Records, and who is about to hit the road for nearly six months after supporting artists like Shinedown, Set it Off, I Prevail, and Badflower all year. Yeah. You read that right: there are opportunities to catch Sleep Theory live in concert every month through May 2024. As far as current events go, the band also shared a new, apocalyptic music video for "Fallout", the opening track from their debut EP, via Knotfest. This new video continues the motifs found throughout the video for "Numb", which was also heavy on the end-of-the-world typ...

Visually Stunning ‘Suzume’ is Streaming Now on Crunchyroll (Review)

17Nov

By Matt ShiverdeckerNo Comments

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Visually Stunning ‘Suzume’ is Streaming Now on Crunchyroll (Review)

'Suzume' is the latest feature film from acclaimed writer-director Makoto Shinkai. Upon its release in Japan last fall, it became a massive hit. It's currently the fourth highest-grossing Japanese film of all time. In America, it grossed nearly $11 million, which is no small feat for an international animated movie. I am hardly an expert on anime, but I thoroughly enjoyed Shinkai's previous films, 'Your Name' (streaming on Crunchyroll ) and 'Weathering With You' (streaming on Max). Those had me very interested in what he would do next, so I was excited to watch this. The storyline pays tribute to those impacted by the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan, often referred to as 3.11. This tragedy caused the meltdown of the reactors at a nuclear plant in Fukushima. While 'S...

Birthmark: Nate Kinsella To Drop First Album in 8 Years

16Nov

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Birthmark: Nate Kinsella To Drop First Album in 8 Years

Cover Art Photo by Shervin Lainez In a thrilling comeback, Nate Kinsella, the mastermind behind Birthmark, has announced the release of the project's first album in eight years. Titled Birth of Omni the album is set to drop on January 19th, 2024 courtesy of Polyvinyl Records. Kinsella, a seasoned multi-instrumentalist known for his contributions to indie favorites like Joan of Arc, American Football, and Make Believe. The new material promises a unique sonic experience, marking a departure from his previous works. The lead single, "Rodney" is accompanied by a visually striking music video directed by Ben Wietmarschen. The song delves into Kinsella's personal journey of self-discovery, grappling with his sexuality and the societal expectations of masculinity. Featuring guest vocals fr...

New Year, New Album: Laura Jane Grace’s ‘Hole In My Head’

13Nov

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New Year, New Album: Laura Jane Grace’s ‘Hole In My Head’

Polyvinyl Record Co. and Laura Jane Grace have joined forces to announce the upcoming release of Hole In My Head. The release marks the Emmy-nominated artist's first album since 2021's At War With The Silverfish. Recorded at Native Sound in St. Louis, MO, with David Beeman and mixed by Matt Allison, the album features warm '50s rock-influenced guitar riffs, introspective lyrics, and reflections on a punk life well-lived. Laura Jane Grace's commanding vocals take center stage, accompanied primarily by her performances on guitar and drums. Drive-By Truckers bassist Matt Patton contributes to over half the album, enriching the sound with a full-band experience. New Music Already having revealed the acclaimed fan favorite "Dysphoria Hoodie," Grace has introduced the title track, "...

Album Review: Green Lung – ‘This Heathen Land’

10Nov

By Martin CroftNo Comments

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Album Review: Green Lung – ‘This Heathen Land’

Since their inception in 2017, London-based heavy metal quintet Green Lung have grown from a tiny underground band to a cult favorite and recent signee with one of the genre's most beloved labels, Nuclear Blast Records. Through their journey, they have gained some serious love from the heavy metal community, and that trend looks to continue with their third full-length release, This Heathen Land. Green Lung is likely to land on a lot of black t-shirt wearers' "Best of 2023" lists with their winning formula of tight, massive composition, excellent production, and their unique take on heavy metal's lyrical conventions. Occult Following A metal band using pagan religious imagery in their lyrics is not new, but it's the specific themes Green Lung draws inspiration from that make their wr...

Sofia Coppola Explores Love and Loss with ‘Priscilla’ (Review)

10Nov

By Matt ShiverdeckerNo Comments

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Sofia Coppola Explores Love and Loss with ‘Priscilla’ (Review)

Priscilla Presley was little more than a footnote in Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis' last year, despite being his only wife. For her eighth feature film, Sofia Coppola turns the tables and puts the focus on Priscilla's formative years. Based on the 1985 memoir Elvis and Me: The True Story of the Love Between Priscilla Presley and the King of Rock N' Roll, we are introduced to Priscilla when she is just 14. An American teenager living in Germany while her Air Force officer father was stationed there, she is lonely and homesick. Then, she meets Elvis. Already a worldwide star, Elvis was drafted into the Army and served from 1958 to 1960. He took a shine to Priscilla, but because of her age, he was cautious about going too far in their relationship. Or so we're led to believe. As they fell...