In December, a trailer for Coming 2 America, the sequel to the 1988 Eddie Murphy film, emerged with a ton of nostalgia, but very little in terms of plot. The second trailer, however, confirms that the sequel won’t move the story ahead. In the latest trailer, shared on Wednesday morning (Feb. 3), Prince (soon-to-be King) Akeem […]
The nominations for the Golden Globe Awards have been announced and include a few familiar faces. Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross compete against themselves in the Best Original Score category for their work on David Fincher’s Mank and Pixar’s Soul. Other nominees in the category include Ludwig Göransson for Tenet, Alexandre Desplat for The Midnight Sky and […]
Carefully curated singles, fan favorites and rarities will comprise the 16-track Assembly, a best-of collection from The Clash legend Joe Strummer. Assembly arrives via George Harrison’s Dark Horse Records (which is now led by his son Dhani Harrison and manager David Zonshine) on March 26. Assembly will contain three previously unreleased versions of classic Clash tracks, including the […]
As soon as we begin what ends up being an hour-long Zoom chat, Julien Baker has decided that we’re starting with her semi-jokingly interviewing me. She’s curious about what it’s like to go viral; she wants to know what my first viral meme was and if I consider myself to be a meme maker. The […]
“I grew up with a father who was a violinist,” says John Carpenter, one of the best film directors and film music composers of all time. “And I was around, I guess, 8 years old. And he decided maybe I needed to start playing the violin. And the only problem was, I have absolutely no […]
Charli XCX, who collaborated with avant-pop producer/artist SOPHIE on nearly a dozen tracks, shared a statement about her late friend, saying, “I wish I had told her more how special she was, not just her music, but her as a person. I love you and I will never forget you, Sophie.” SOPHIE died from an accidental fall […]
Hello and welcome! You may have noticed a number of assault survivors coming forward and making claims against their abusers. This short little guide will provide you with all the “tips and tricks” you need to behave like a feeling, compassionate human being in the 21st century. While I am not a mental health expert, […]
Fat Mike of NOFX has never been shy about voicing his opinions and speaking the truth about his reality, but he’s taken his honesty to a new level with “Fuck Euphemism,” the brand new single off of the upcoming Single Album. The song itself (and accompanying animated music video) is full of the thoughtful wordplay […]
Influential post-punk lineup Gang of Four will put out Gang of Four: 77-81, a limited-edition box set of early work. Ahead of the release, “Damaged Goods” and a demo of the unreleased song “Elevator” have been shared. Gang of Four: 77-81 includes Entertainment! and Solid Gold (both remastered from the original analog tapes), a singles LP, and a double-LP […]
Ten years ago, some buddies and I made a film called We Juke Up in Here. It was an insiders’ journey into the underbelly of Mississippi’s surviving juke joint culture. Three years later, The New York Times showed up on my doorstep. “How many such places still exist?” the reporter asked. “With actual real, live […]