This Week’s Model — Rose City Band, “Lights on the Way”
The latest track from Ripley Johnson’s prolific solo project is a tidy slice of easygoing psych-folk-country. Continue reading This Week’s Model — Rose City Band, “Lights on the Way”
Medium Rotation — Forever; Triple Seven
Reviews of new albums by Charly Bliss and Wishy. Continue reading Medium Rotation — Forever; Triple Seven
Book Report — The Correspondents; No One Belongs Here More Than You
Featuring: a stirring history of women journalists during World War II and a collection of precise short stories. Continue reading Book Report — The Correspondents; No One Belongs Here More Than You
This Week’s Model — Silkroad Ensemble with Rhiannon Giddens, “Swannanoa Tunnel / Steel-Driving Man”
This powerhouse performance of a bluegrass standard arrives at a sadly apt time. Continue reading This Week’s Model — Silkroad Ensemble with Rhiannon Giddens, “Swannanoa Tunnel / Steel-Driving Man”
Now Playing — Megalopolis
Francis Ford Coppola finally brings his dream project to full bread-and-circuses fruition. Continue reading Now Playing — Megalopolis
Now Playing — Will & Harper
A lovely, warmly funny documentary that could genuinely change hearts for the better. Continue reading Now Playing — Will & Harper
Now Playing — His Three Daughters
A trio of fine performances in a flawed family drama. Continue reading Now Playing — His Three Daughters
Outside Reading — The Artist Formerly Known edition
This week featuring articles by Sasha Weiss, Kathryn Post, and Drew Magary. Continue reading Outside Reading — The Artist Formerly Known edition
This Week’s Model — Mediocre, “I Might Be Giant”
Buzzy, bouncy indie rock from a dandy L.A. duo. Continue reading This Week’s Model — Mediocre, “I Might Be Giant”
Then Playing — Wonka; After Office Hours; The Leopard Man
Reviews of films directed by Paul King, Robert Z. Leonard, and Jacques Tourneur. Continue reading Then Playing — Wonka; After Office Hours; The Leopard Man
Coffee for Two 