Backseat Mafia

Not Forgotten: Guided by Voices – Motivational Jumpsuit

An overlooked rather than a forgotten classic, Motivational Jumpsuit was the first of two albums by Guided by Voices that were released in quick succession in the first half of…

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Not Forgotten: Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers – Hard Promises

For reasons that have never been explained to my satisfaction, the majority of rock fans this side of the pond never embraced Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers in the same…

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DVD Review: Fury

There have been many films about World War II, and as such an important period in our history, it’s a conflict which continues to occupy thoughts and minds. This century…

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Album Reviews

Album Review: A Place To Bury Strangers: Transfixiation

Transfixiation is the best album A Place To Bury Strangers has made. That’s not to say anything that came before it wasn’t worthy of hurting our ears. But this time around…

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There are sadly many great films which unfortunately don’t get extensive theatrical releases. Last year the fabulous Violette, Finding Vivian Maier and Human Capital only got very limited screenings. Already…

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Music
News

News: Sworn In Unleash Album Details

Metalcore masters Sworn In have announced details on their new album The Lovers/The Devil which is set for release on April 7th via Razor & Tie. The album will be…

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Film Review: Maidan

The situation in Eastern Ukraine has scarcely been out of the news over the last few months. The battle for supremacy between Russia and the West is not a new…

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Incoming: Kumiko, The Treasure Hunter

From executive producer Alexander Payne and acclaimed filmmaking duo the Zellner Brothers. A lonely Japanese woman becomes convinced that a satchel of money buried and lost in a fictional film,…

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Track / Video

EP: Against The Current – ‘Gravity’

With an ability to make each release their best yet, ‘Gravity’ presents and highlights a great deal of growth from the band in terms of maturity and musical understanding. Most…

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