Why We Love “High Fidelity”
John Cusack, Jack Black and Lisa Bonet are just three reasons to be a fan. The tracks (and lists) in this Stephen Frears movie about obsessive music lovers makes this the perfect “must-watch” for Record Store Day.
“The End of the F***ing World”: A British “Heathers”
If you loved watching Winona Ryder and Christian Slater bump off the “mean girls” (and guys) in their high school, this edgy new series will satisfy that same itch for getting even. Except it’s darker. “Why so tense, mom?”
Jack White Goes Synth On “Boarding House Reach”
From Zeppelin-era sounds to gospel standards and even 1870s classical music, Jack White mixes it all up on his newest project. In short, the guy who resisted studio “tricks” is now taking them into intriguing new territory.
The Beauty of the Beatles Cast-Offs: “Hey Jude,” the Album
Assembled in a bit of a rush to appease their label (and a hungry American public), this collection holds together surprisingly well. From “Can’t Buy Me Love” to the epic title track, it showcases the Fab Four in a totally joyful way.
Antigone Rising Turns 20
Our interview with the all-female alt-country Antigone Rising arrives just as the band marks two decades of shaking things up – always with a sense of humor and killer riffs. Their next move? Using music to move the next generation of Girls Rising.