News There’s a social distancing edition of ‘Where’s Wally?’ and it’s brilliant by Matt Brazel The social distancing edition of Where’s Wally? leaves him with nowhere to hide. The tables have finally turned for our stripy, friend. For decades now, the Where’s Wally? series (Where’s Waldo…
Music News Oscar Jerome – ‘Breathe Deep’: Album Review by Matt Brazel Breathe Deep. It’s an instruction that applies to a great number of circumstances. For Oscar Jerome, the words carry weight in the face of political turmoil as well as personal…
Features Historical shitposting and the importance of absurdist humour in music by Matt Brazel Innovation in music is treated as serious business. There’s a romance to it, an implication that a moment of inspiration will dictate the output of subsequent artists, songs, and pieces….
News Pop Culture Here’s Iggy Pop reading a tribute to his dog on ‘Bedtime Stories’ by Matt Brazel The New Museum in Manhattan has launched a new digital art project called Bedtime Stories. Designed by Maurizio Cattelan, Bedtime Stories invites musicians, artists, and other pop culture figures to read excerpts…
Music News The new Dinosaur Jr. album is finished, says Lou Barlow by Matt Brazel In December 2019, Dinosaur Jr. bassist Lou Barlow revealed plans to record their 12th studio LP. Almost six months later, Barlow has once again taken up the role of the…
News Eric Andre announces new Netflix special, ‘Legalize Everything’ by Matt Brazel One of the modern world’s leading comedians, Eric Andre, has announced his very first standup special on Netflix. The show was recorded in New Orleans during Andre’s 2019 tour, and…
News Inside the world’s last Blockbuster store, somehow still standing proud by Matt Brazel It’s the Castle-esque underdog story of our time; the world’s last-ever Blockbuster store is still standing, against all odds. The store in the city of Bend, Oregon has laughed in…
News Powderfinger are reuniting for a one-off charity show! by Matt Brazel After a decade of nearly complete silence, Aussie rock heroes Powderfinger are making a triumphant return to the stage. The beloved Brisbane boys announced that they will reunite for a one-night-only…
Music News LISTEN: Jon Hopkins – ‘Singing Bowl (Ascension)’ by Matt Brazel Electronic Producer Jon Hopkins has shared a new track, Singing Bowl (Ascension). He wrote the piece to foster meditative experiences during the stressful imposition of self-isolation. Check it out below.
News Massive Attack’s Robert Del Naja is selling a new print for charity by Matt Brazel Massive Attack‘s Robert ‘3D’ Del Naja has released a new printed artwork called PROTECTION. The artwork is available for purchase over the next 10 days. All proceeds will be donated…
Music News Bob Dylan announces new album ‘Rough and Rowdy Ways’, shares song by Matt Brazel Legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan has announced the release of his first album of original songs in 8 years. Rough and Rowdy Ways will come out via Columbia Records on June…
Music Josh Sampson channels the songwriting greats on first single ‘Run to Me’ by Matt Brazel There’s nothing more enthralling than that old romantic story of quitting a full-time job to pursue an artistic endeavour. For Josh Sampson, this ideal has recently stormed into reality with…
News Brian Howe, singer of Bad Company, has died aged 66 by Matt Brazel Brian Howe, who served eight years as the lead vocalist for British hard-rock band Bad Company, has died aged 66. Howe passed away after going into cardiac arrest at his…
