Nogonomas!‘s “Sorry” falls like fresh teardrops upon a polished hardwood floor. Crystalline shapes tumble, crash, and scatter. It’s the kind of career-defining song that showcases an artist’s sterling talents. “Didn’t
Month: August 2026
FrightFest 2026: ‘Ghost in the Cell’ balances gore and artFrightFest 2026: ‘Ghost in the Cell’ balances gore and art
Out of FrightFest, Joko Anwar’s Ghost in the Cell explores the discovery of profound peace in faith, art, or oneself. In the face of a society riddled by anger, the
The Singles Bar: PEPALK – Bad PeopleThe Singles Bar: PEPALK – Bad People
Sometimes, life’s messiness sprouts from the moment, as fleeting as it may be. That’s the core of PEPTALK’s new song, “Bad People,” shimmering with the wisdom only deeply personal experience
Review: ‘Penny Lane is Dead’ achieves the perfect nihilistic and cathartic blendReview: ‘Penny Lane is Dead’ achieves the perfect nihilistic and cathartic blend
The mid-2000s were steeped in nihilistic destruction. Films such as Eden Lake, Martyrs, Inside, and Wolf Creek knew how to devastate, effectively exhibiting the darkest and grimmest parts of humanity.
FrightFest 2026: ‘Dead Eyes’ peers into your soulFrightFest 2026: ‘Dead Eyes’ peers into your soul
Writer/director Richard E. Williams swings for the fences with his latest feature, Dead Eyes. Out of FrightFest, the first-person POV film lies within the same ambitious realm as Johannes Grenzfurthner’s
FrightFest 2026: ‘Starsuckers’ sucks society dryFrightFest 2026: ‘Starsuckers’ sucks society dry
Writers and directors Brett and Jason Butler slice and dice parasocial relationships with Starsuckers. Out of FrightFest, the Influencer Horror film destroys the barriers between who celebrities are online and
FrightFest 2026: ‘Blood Secret’ makes a murdererFrightFest 2026: ‘Blood Secret’ makes a murderer
Out of FrightFest, writer/director Cameron Francis’ Blood Secret walks the line between paranormal and slasher with acrobatic precision. Francis sets the bloody events in a single location over the course
FrightFest 2026: ‘Slay’ slays slashers with a sashayFrightFest 2026: ‘Slay’ slays slashers with a sashay
Horror has always been queer. Since the early cinematic days of filmmaker James Whale, an openly gay man who crafted such queer classics as The Old Dark House (1932) and
Review: ‘Cruel Hands’ lights a fire to domestic violenceReview: ‘Cruel Hands’ lights a fire to domestic violence
Domestic violence takes shape in Al Kalyk’s Cruel Hands. Visceral anguish seeps from the TV screen and soaks into the viewer’s skin. The film, co-written with Matthew Kalyk, shares a
The Singles Bar: Dylan Taylor – Apple Pie FriesThe Singles Bar: Dylan Taylor – Apple Pie Fries
Dylan Taylor‘s new song “Apple Pie Fries” certainly lives up to its title. It’s literally like taking that first bite of freshly baked apple pie. There’s nothing like that tender
Video Killed the Radio Star: Joe Rian – Think Yer in LuvVideo Killed the Radio Star: Joe Rian – Think Yer in Luv
There’s nothing like falling in love. It’s like the rush of jumping from an airplane. With his new song, “Think Yer in Luv,” Americana singer-songwriter Joe Rian burns rubber over
The Singles Bar: goodkitty – The Right KindThe Singles Bar: goodkitty – The Right Kind
You ever have those crushes while you’re already in a relationship? goodkitty expresses that anxiety over the romantic divide. Her feelings are clearly reciprocated, but neither party can do anything
The Singles Bar: Maddie Regent – SchoolbagsThe Singles Bar: Maddie Regent – Schoolbags
Maddie Regent laments lost childhood innocence with her new song. “Schoolbags” is both haunting and ethereal, as she struggles with the current state of society and the things she won’t
The Singles Bar: The Cedar Shakers – Dance with MeThe Singles Bar: The Cedar Shakers – Dance with Me
The Cedar Shakers send flames from their fingertips with their new song. “Dance with Me” is that first spark from a campfire, just as it breaks into the cool night
The Singles Bar: Tristan Tritt – Living the DreamThe Singles Bar: Tristan Tritt – Living the Dream
Tristan Tritt tries to understand a generation that’s constantly circling the drain with his new song. “Living the Dream” finds him cherishing the here and now, such as the creek
