Top 40 Smash Near Misses — “We Close Our Eyes”
Go West scored a hit (or at least a near-hit) in the U.S. with a song that was meant to kill time until their expected breakthrough release. Continue reading Top 40 Smash Near Misses — “We Close Our Eyes”
My Misspent Youth — The New Mutants Annual #1 by Chris Claremont and Bob McLeod
The first Marvel Annual starring the New Mutants mixes space adventure with rock ‘n’ roll. It’s a lot. Continue reading My Misspent Youth — The New Mutants Annual #1 by Chris Claremont and Bob McLeod
Outside Reading — Tell the Storm I’m New edition
This week featuring articles about the Kamala Harris candidacy and a young chess prodigy. Continue reading Outside Reading — Tell the Storm I’m New edition
This Week’s Model — Fight Dice, “Magic Pact”
A Milwaukee supergroup devoted to crafting pummeling rock songs about Dungeons & Dragons? Yes, please. Continue reading This Week’s Model — Fight Dice, “Magic Pact”
Medium Rotation — News of the Universe; Call a Doctor
Reviews of new albums by La Luz and Girl and Girl. Continue reading Medium Rotation — News of the Universe; Call a Doctor
Book Report — Voting Day; Miss May Does Not Exist
Featuring: A moving novel from Clare O’Dea and a snappingly great biography by Carrie Courogen. Continue reading Book Report — Voting Day; Miss May Does Not Exist
Bob Newhart, 1929 – 2024
Bidding farewell to a comedy great. Continue reading Bob Newhart, 1929 – 2024
Outside Reading — Kidnapped edition
This week featuring articles by Taffy Brodesser-Akner and Casey Niccoli. Continue reading Outside Reading — Kidnapped edition
This Week’s Model — Kim Deal, “Coast”
The Cool Godmother of Indie Rock is back. Continue reading This Week’s Model — Kim Deal, “Coast”
Then Playing — No Questions Asked; Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession; Paddington
Reviews of films directed by Harold F. Kress, Xan Cassavetes, and Paul King. Continue reading Then Playing — No Questions Asked; Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession; Paddington
Coffee for Two 