Film Review: King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard’s Chunky Shrapnel
Chunky Shrapnel bills itself as “A musical road movie dipped in turpentine”. King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard are known for a theatrically-enigmatic presence; always energetic and always loveable. Their film conveys this and then some.
Song Review: ‘Hollywood’ By Car Seat Headrest
While the artsy-kid-chewed-up-and-spat-out-by-the-corrupt-system narrative is nothing new, frontman Will Toledo manages to breathe new life into the trope, expressing internal anxieties, as well as sharp criticisms of the entertainment industry.
Song Review: ‘Gimme Love’ by Joji
Beloved local sad boy Joji has struck again with a third offering. ‘Gimme Love’ cements this status.
Song Review: ‘Lost Angeles’ by The Aces
Utah quartet are back with their second single, about “that experience of being infatuated by Hollywood and a new city, but then having the excitement and romance of it ripped away at the hands of heartbreak.”
Song Review: ‘Aries’ by Gorillaz
‘Aries’ is moody and compelling, overcoming some instances of lyrical simplicity with well-orchestrated sounds.
Album Review: Sleepyhead by Cavetown
Cavetown lets the undeniably privileged young adults of the world have their moment in the spotlight of hardship and adversity.
Album Review: Everything Is A-OK by Violent Soho
When Violent Soho tells you Everything Is A-OK, prepare to be pacified.
Song Review: ‘Take Yourself Home’ By Troye Sivan
“For a song that’s supposed to be a pep talk, it feels much more like the internal monologue you’d have with yourself in the shower after a day you’d rather forget.”
Album Review: Cenizas by Nicolas Jaar
The devil works hard but Nicolas Jaar works harder.
Album Review: 03.15.20 by Childish Gambino
Not many people in 2005 would have guessed that an up-and-coming comedian attempting to remix Sufjan Stevens in his dorm room would headline Coachella.