Alternative music, cult films, and pop culture explored through a Gen X lens — with reviews, interviews, and a deep-dive podcast.
Album Review: With ‘Kveikur’ , Sigur Ros evokes the darker underpinnings of their little heard début ‘Von’ which may surprise fans more familiar with the Icelandic group’s serene sound. [rating=4] Sigur Ros have done gorgeous glacial soundscapes for so long, that their sound hasn’t changed drastically. Most fans are happy with this, but critics and non-diehards complain […]
Why The World Still Needs Superman, perhaps more than ever before. When it was announced there was going to be yet another Superman movie, public response was muted. Superman Returns was a bland non-starter, and DC has had trouble getting superhero movies off the ground (with the exception of Christopher Nolan’s films). And when it was confirmed that […]
The SLIS Interview with Mystery Science Theater 3000’s Joel Hodgson, where we discuss the legacy of his classic show as well as his current projects. A few weeks ago I did my list of the Top 10 Best Mystery Science Theater Episodes. It got such a good response, that I thought it would be fun […]
Nine Inch Nails Release New Song Came Back Haunted. Album and Tour Details also revealed. Last week Trent Reznor surprised Nine Inch Nails fans with the announcement that a new Nine Inch Nails album was finished, and that it would be released later this year via Columbia records. Well last night came this announcement via […]
Review: AMC’s “The Killing” makes another stab at relevancy with the Season 3 Premiere. [rating=4] SPOILER ALERT: I’m discussing key plot reveals in this review. With declining ratings and a polarized viewership, it seemed like AMC’s The Killing was DOA. So it was a big surprise that it was renewed for a third season, given […]
An intoxicating work that defies expectations, ‘Like Clockwork’ is the feel weird hit of the summer, showcasing Queens Of The Stone Age band leader Josh Homme’s dark side. [rating=4] When Dave Grohl confirmed his drumming on the new Queens Of The Stone Age album, fans got excited. But he tempered expectations: The Queens record’s pretty great, man. […]
Review: Alice In Chains “The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here.” A solid (if slightly homogenous) effort from the veteran Seattle band, but it falls short from “Black Gives Way To Blue.” [rating=3] When Alice In Chains reformed in 2005, it inspired skepticism. The loss of vocalist Layne Staley seemed insurmountable, and his shoes seemed impossible to fill. […]
When Trent Reznor announced earlier this year that he was resurrecting Nine Inch Nails for a series of shows, fans were also hoping new music would follow. And now there’s confirmation from Reznor himself that new material is on the way. **UPDATED: Click here for my Hesitation Marks review. The news came via the band’s […]
Queens Of The Stone Age Stream ‘Like Clockwork’ before its release next week via Mammoth Records. UPDATED: Click here for my “…Like Clockwork”Review. Today Queens Of The Stone Age announced they’ll be streaming their new album “Like Clockwork,” in full on iTunes one week before it’s release on June Fourth. The stream will begin tomorrow, May 28th. Love Queens Of […]
The SLIS Best Alternative Rock Summer Playlist: We’ve compiled the best summer jams from classic alternative, punk, new wave, electronica, 70’s glam and more! Folks my age don’t get the same kick out of summer like we used to. Gone are (what seemed like) the endless summers of our high school and college years. But, […]