Reviews
The King of the Hill Revival Copes Admirably With Modern Times: Review
On August 4th, the long-dormant animated series returns for a new season on Hulu. The King of the Hill Revival Copes Admirably With Modern Times: Review Liz Shannon Miller
Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist’s Alfredo 2 Is a Succulent, But Less Filling Sequel
Freddie Gibbs contemplates life, the rap game, and where he fits over The Alchemist's pristine beats. Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist’s Alfredo 2 Is a Succulent, But Less Filling Sequel: Review Kiana Fitzgerald
“Weird Al” Yankovic Is “Bigger & Weirder” & Greater Than Ever at Madison Square Garden Concert: Review + Photos
The hits-filled retrospective celebrated the parodist's legendary career. “Weird Al” Yankovic Is “Bigger & Weirder” & Greater Than Ever at Madison Square Garden Concert: Review + Photos Ben Kaye
SWAG Is Justin Bieber’s Identity Crisis: Review
The mainstream artist who dreams of the underground is also the white guy pining to be Black. SWAG Is Justin Bieber’s Identity Crisis: Review Kiana Fitzgerald
Clipse Leave No Survivors on Let God Sort ’Em Out: Review
A masterclass in pain, prayer, and Pharrell beats. Clipse Leave No Survivors on Let God Sort Em Out: Review Kiana Fitzgerald
Lorde’s Virgin Is Introspective, Honest, But Missing That Lasting Punch: Review
Lorde's fourth album contains some big ideas, but not all of its tracks land. Lorde’s Virgin Is Introspective, Honest, But Missing That Lasting Punch: Review Paolo Ragusa
My Heart Hurts for Marvel’s Ironheart
Debuting nearly five years after its original announcement, the Disney+ series feels like a MCU afterthought. My Heart Hurts for Marvel’s Ironheart Liz Shannon Miller
HAIM’s I quit Is a Memorable Fusion of the Trio’s Past and Present
I quit is a varied-but-very-enjoyable return from the Haim sisters. HAIM’s I quit Is a Memorable Fusion of the Trio’s Past and Present Paolo Ragusa
25 Years Later, The White Stripes’ De Stijl Remains a Dime-Store Masterpiece
Just months after finalizing their divorce, Jack and Meg White unveiled De Stijl in the summer of 2000. 25 Years Later, The White Stripes’ De Stijl Remains a Dime-Store Masterpiece Karan Singh
28 Years Later Review: Danny Boyle and Alex Garland Explode the Zombie Genre
The very strange sequel features Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, Ralph Fiennes and some very unconventional choices. 28 Years Later Review: Danny Boyle and Alex Garland Explode the Zombie Genre Liz Shannon Miller
Twenty One Pilots’ New Song “The Contract” Is, Frankly, Atrocious
Sure, "The Contract" may fit into a five-album-long arc, but that doesn't make it good. Twenty One Pilots’ New Song “The Contract” Is, Frankly, Atrocious Paolo Ragusa
Olivia Rodrigo Redefines the Festival Headliner Role at Governors Ball 2025
Rock music isn't what it used to be atop festival bills -- but perhaps not all hope is lost. Olivia Rodrigo Redefines the Festival Headliner Role at Governors Ball 2025: Review + Photos Review + Photos Ben Kaye
