2024-04-09 18:16
Pre-Screening Stance:
Alex Garland is a big name who has written and/or directed a lot great films (Ex-Machina, Annihilation, Sunshine, 28 Days Later, etc.), and that alone means Civil War… Read More
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2024-04-04 22:03
Pre-Screening Stance:
Monkey Man is being marketed as though it’s a new version of John Wick but something tells me it isn’t going to be anything like that film (or any of its s… Read More
2024-04-04 15:34
Enjoy.
St. Vincent – Flea
The previous St. Vincent single has been on repeat for the last month, and this (equally sharp) track is for sure going to slide in right alongside it. Her a… Read More
2024-03-29 17:32
Pre-Screening Stance:
I had a great time with Godzilla Vs Kong and while I’m put off by the thoroughly terrible title that is Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire, I have faith in returnin… Read More
2024-03-28 15:24
Enjoy.
Ekko Astral – Devorah
The debut album from punk rockers Ekko Astral is titled Pink Balloons and it’s set to be released on April 17. This single is best played at full vo… Read More
2024-03-21 15:30
Enjoy.
Metz – Light Your Way Home
Amber Webber (of Black Mountain and Lightning Dust) contributes a bit of vocal support for Metz on this awesome, sprawling track. Can’t wait to… Read More
2024-03-20 19:43
Pre-Screening Stance:
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire looks like it’s sticking to the somewhat new, somewhat nostalgic path that was paved in Ghostbusters: Afterlife, and I’m OK wit… Read More
2024-03-19 20:44
Pre-Screening Stance:
Problemista stars the always great Tilda Swinton, and writer/director/co-star Julio Torres (SNL, Los Espookys) seems to have crafted it into a Michel Gondry-esque sort… Read More
2024-03-15 19:08
Pre-Screening Stance:
Love Lies Bleeding has one of those all-out electric trailers that always riles me up whenever I come across it. Hopefully the film delivers.
Post-Screening Ramble:
Wh… Read More
2024-03-14 16:00
Enjoy.
Annabel – Defense Mechanism
Well look at that, Annabel are back with their first new album in nearly a decade – Worldviews will be out in June. They still sound thoroughl… Read More
2024-03-07 17:09
Enjoy.
Dehd – Light On
The new Dehd singles have really been hitting the spot – they’re both super catchy. The band will release an album titled Poetry on May 10.
Am… Read More
2024-02-29 16:13
Enjoy.
St. Vincent – Broken Man
St. Vincent is back and sounding fierce! Her new album is titled All Born Screaming and it’s set to be released on April 26. I’m guessing w… Read More
2024-02-27 22:39
Pre-Screening Stance:
When Zendaya’s Chani said “This is only the beginning.” at the end of Dune (back in 2021), I instantly became eager to see Part Two. With that being… Read More
2024-02-22 17:39
Enjoy.
Vampire Weekend – Capricorn / Gen-X Cops
I liked these Vampire Weekend songs when they were first released but now I’ve come around to loving them. What nice layers! The… Read More
2024-02-21 20:15
Pre-Screening Stance:
The trailer for Drive-Away Dolls has left me with more questions than anything (for example, what’s with that Margaret Qualley accent?), but I’m still inte… Read More
2024-02-14 20:39
Enjoy.
Waxahatchee – Bored
The chorus of this new single from Waxahatchee (aka Katie Crutchfield) sounds a whole lot like the one from the Deftones’ song of the same name (from… Read More
2024-02-14 16:07
Pre-Screening Stance:
I’ve seen nothing but rave reviews for The Taste Of Things for a long while now, so I’m very excited to finally get to see it.
Post-Screening Ramble:
Wow… Read More
2024-02-08 16:24
Pre-Screening Stance:
Lisa Frankenstein has a lot of notable names behind it. The film is Zelda Williams’ feature-length directorial debut, it was written by Diablo Cody, and it stars… Read More
2024-02-07 22:00
Enjoy.
Mannequin Pussy – Nothing Like
I feel like the new Mannequin Pussy album, I Got Heaven, has been on the way for an eternity. Give it to me already! Anyhow, the latest single he… Read More
2024-01-31 15:55
Enjoy.
Camera Obscura – Big Love
Camera Obscura are one of the best indie pop bands ever (their song French Navy will always be a default go-to for me), so it’s pretty great to… Read More
2024-01-25 22:43
Enjoy.
Shannon And The Clams – The Moon Is In The Wrong Place
Somewhere along the way I fell off the Shannon And The Clams bandwagon, but I’m back on it by way of this psychedel… Read More
2024-01-19 16:10
Pre-Screening Stance:
I.S.S. has some noteworthy names attached to it – Gabriela Cowperthwaite directed Blackfish, and the cast includes Ariana DeBose, Chris Messina, John Gallagher J… Read More
2024-01-18 22:47
Enjoy.
Faye Webster – Lego Ring (Featuring Lil Yachty)
Lifetime and But Not Kiss, the pair of singles that Faye Webster put out last year, officially have a home – the newly ann… Read More
2024-01-11 16:31
Pre-Screening Stance:
I’m not really sure what to expect from Mean Girls. It’s supposed to be a musical, which I actually think is more interesting than just a straight up remak… Read More
2024-01-10 22:36
Enjoy.
Ducks Ltd. – Train Full Of Gasoline
I don’t have an official list of albums that I’m looking forward to in Q1 of 2024, but if I did, Ducks Ltd’s Harm’s… Read More
2024-01-09 22:20
Pre-Screening Stance:
I’m not exactly sure what the trailer for The Book Of Clarence is selling, but I do know that I like LaKeith Stanfield quite a bit. Also, Jeymes Samuel did a pre… Read More
2023-12-15 19:51
Pre-Screening Stance:
It’s kind of wild to think that it’s been 10 years since the release of Jonathan Glazer’s last film, Under The Skin. In any case, he’s back and… Read More
2023-12-14 17:22
Alright friends, here are my Top 50 Songs of 2023! Like my year-end albums list, these are in no particular order. Enjoy.
PS – In case the embed is being weird, the Spotify playlist i… Read More
2023-12-13 18:13
Here are my Top 25 Albums of 2023! Like last year, I didn’t bother with putting them in any particular order. Enjoy.
Alex Lahey – The Answer Is Always Yes
At this point I&rsquo&helli…Read More
2023-12-12 15:48
Pre-Screening Stance:
Zac Efron looks like a weird block of meat in The Iron Claw, but the film itself feels like it’s going to be a powerhouse drama. On a bonus points front, Sean Du… Read More
2023-12-01 00:18
Pre-Screening Stance:
I absolutely love The Favourite, so I’m more than ready to see another collaboration between Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone, especially since Poor Things looks… Read More
2023-11-30 16:17
Pre-Screening Stance:
This particular “pre-screening stance” is a little weird for me. I managed to catch Eileen back in September at Fantastic Fest, and I went in only knowing… Read More
2023-11-29 19:50
Enjoy.
MGMT – Bubblegum Dog
Here’s another 90s-ish standout from MGMT’s impending album, Loss Of Life, which will be out on February 23. I can already tell the LP is going… Read More
2023-11-17 16:00
Pre-Screening Stance:
Dream Scenario looks funny, interesting, and – most importantly – worthy of having Nicolas Cage as its star. Fingers crossed that it lives up to the hype I… Read More
2023-11-16 18:47
Pre-Screening Stance:
Admittedly, I’m not exactly jazzed about The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes. The last couple of films didn’t really work for me, and th… Read More
2023-11-14 16:50
Pre-Screening Stance:
Thor: Love And Thunder was so terrible that it’s now easy to side-eye Taika Waititi and wonder if he’s still got any of the magic that helped him create st… Read More
2023-11-14 14:30
Pre-Screening Stance:
May December looks like the sort of movie that would be featured on Lifetime, but I’m still looking forward to it. The cast is rock solid, and I’m a fan of… Read More
2023-11-09 18:53
Enjoy.
Omni – Exacto
A new Omni album is on the way – Souvenir will be out on February 16. This sharp post-punk number makes for a snazzy first single.
Ty Segall –… Read More
2023-11-03 17:45
Well, I didn’t see a whole lot at this year’s Austin Film Fest, but what I did manage to catch was great. See below for a recap.
SALTBURN
Plot: A poor kid befriends a rich kid… Read More
2023-11-02 23:35
Pre-Screening Stance:
I’m a really big fan of Sofia Coppola, so I’m just naturally inclined to be excited about a new film from her. With that being said, Priscilla looks great… Read More
2023-11-02 14:51
Enjoy.
MGMT – Mother Nature
MGMT’s previous album, 2018’s Little Dark Age, remains a big favorite of mine, so I’m excited to finally be getting a follow up – L… Read More
2023-10-27 14:55
Pre-Screening Stance:
I’ve never played the Five Nights At Freddy’s games, so I can’t speak to whether or not the film looks like it’s going to be a faithful adaptat… Read More
2023-10-25 19:53
Enjoy.
Future Islands – The Tower
I appreciate how consistent Future Islands have been over the years – they’ve got their lane and they really stay in it. This familiar-fe… Read More
2023-10-19 19:12
Pre-Screening Stance:
I don’t believe I’m alone in thinking that Dicks: The Musical looks absolutely ridiculous (possibly in a good way). Here’s hoping it’s as funny… Read More
2023-10-18 21:30
Enjoy.
Mannequin Pussy – I Don’t Know You
Mannequin Pussy have finally announced a new album – it’s titled I Got Heaven and it’ll be out on March 1. Honestly… Read More
2023-10-12 22:07
Enjoy.
Gglum – Splat!
Here’s a spunky and rather charming new one from Gglum, who just announced that she’s signed to Secretly Canadian.
Psymon Spine – Boys
I… Read More
2023-10-03 15:06
Enjoy.
Sleater-Kinney – Hell
My longtime favs Sleater-Kinney have a new album on the way – Little Rope will be released on January 19 – and a thunderous single from it awa… Read More
2023-09-27 21:02
Enjoy.
Rocket – Portrait Show
There’s something very alluring about this new track from Rocket, who will be putting out their debut EP, Versions Of You, on October 27. By… Read More
2023-09-21 16:20
Enjoy.
Twin Temple – Be A Slut
Here’s Twin Temple with another super catchy and fun song off of their upcoming album, God Is Dead (due out October 13). I really hope they make i… Read More
2023-09-13 17:23
Enjoy.
Big Thief – Born For Loving You
Big Thief have a two-song 7″ that’s set to be released on October 20. I really love the first track was put out a while back, and th… Read More
2023-09-06 20:23
Enjoy.
Geese – Jesse
Geese’s 2023 album, 3D Country, is a legit winner, so I’m guessing that their impending EP, which is creatively titled 4D Country (coming October 13)… Read More
2023-08-30 19:22
Enjoy.
Mannequin Pussy – I Got Heaven
This new track from Mannequin Pussy rolls hard and I love it. Maybe this means an album is going to get announced soon? By the way, if you’… Read More
2023-08-25 15:52
Pre-Screening Stance:
Bottoms stars Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri, and it’s from writer/director Emma Seligman (Shiva Baby). That’s a more than worthwhile mix, if you ask me… Read More
2023-08-24 15:14
Enjoy.
The National – Alphabet City / Space Invader
I’ve been anxiously awaiting The National’s Homecoming Festival, so it was nice of the band to placate me a bit with a… Read More
2023-08-17 16:41
Pre-Screening Stance:
Blue Beetle is not a movie I’ve managed to generate any excitement for whatsoever, but I also don’t think it looks terrible. So, maybe it’ll be a ple… Read More
Quickdraw: Cherry Glazerr, Proper, Margaret Glaspy, Mali Obomsawin & Magdalena Abrego, Thrash Palace
2023-08-16 14:30
Enjoy.
Cherry Glazerr – Ready For You
Here’s another great single off Cherry Glazerr’s impeding album, I Don’t Want You Anymore (due out September 29). Here’s… Read More
2023-08-10 16:05
Pre-Screening Stance:
André Øvredal has directed some good movies – The Autopsy Of Jane Doe, Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark, Troll Hunter – but his last one, 20… Read More
2023-08-09 18:35
Enjoy.
Empty Country – Erlking
Joseph D’Agostino (formerly of Cymbals Eat Guitars) is back with a new Empty Country album – Empty Country II will be out on November 3. Thi… Read More
2022-12-20 23:04
Pre-Screening Stance:
I unabashedly love the first Puss in Boots. It’s a really funny, surprisingly unhinged movie that I’ve watched a good 10-15 times. Though, I guess that vie… Read More
2022-12-19 19:20
Pre-Screening Stance:
Considering that he already has an excellent trio of films – Whiplash, La La Land, and First Man – on his resume, it’s real easy to be excited for so… Read More
2022-12-15 18:20
Pre-Screening Stance:
The Avatar franchise exists in the weirdest space. The original film made a gazillion bucks, but it’s always felt easier to find people who like to shit on it th… Read More
2022-12-14 18:39
And now, my Top 25 Albums of 2022! As I mentioned in my Top 50 Songs post, these are in no particular order. Enjoy.
Alvvays – Blue Rev
What a triumphant return for Alvvays. Also, thi… Read More
2022-12-13 19:51
Here are my Top 50 Songs of 2022! Just a heads up, unlike all the previous iterations of this list, I decided to not rank these selections. After 16 years of running SOTO, I think I’m… Read More
2022-12-06 16:49
Pre-Screening Stance:
While I’m certainly a bit baffled as to why there’s need to be yet another take on Pinocchio, I’m also excited for the film because it’s from G… Read More
2022-12-01 16:07
Enjoy.
The Men – God Bless The USA
I continue to be all about the Men getting back to being real noisy. Their new album, New York City, is due out February 3.
Quasi – Doo… Read More
2022-11-30 15:40
Pre-Screening Stance:
David Harbour as the actual Santa Claus in a Die Hard-like situation? How weird but also fitting. Anyhow, yes, sign me up right away.
Post-Screening Ramble:
Violent Ni… Read More
2022-11-21 15:13
Pre-Screening Stance:
The trailer for Devotion didn’t do a lot for me, but I sure do like Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell. Also, I had a pretty good time with director J.D. Dillard&rs&helli…Read More
2022-11-16 15:55
Enjoy.
Shame – Fingers Of Steel
A new Shame album is on the way – Food For Worms will be out on February 24 – and the band is all set to hit the road in 2023, too. I feel… Read More
2022-11-04 18:54
Like with SXSW and Fantastic Fest, it was really nice to see Austin Film Fest fully back on its feet this year. Here’s everything that I managed to catch.
THE WHALE
Plot: An immense… Read More
2022-11-03 16:13
Enjoy.
White Lung – If You’re Gone
White Lung’s new (and final) album, Premonition, is due out December 2, which feels far away but is actually in just a month. Where did… Read More
2022-10-27 15:17
Enjoy.
Feeble Little Horse – Chores
Feeble Little Horse have signed to Saddle Creek and re-released their debut album, Hayday. I totally missed the LP when it was initially put out la… Read More
2022-10-25 17:13
Pre-Screening Stance:
Henry Selick has a pretty dang great resume (see: Coraline, The Nightmare Before Christmas, etc.), so I’d be interested in Wendell & Wild even if it only had… Read More
2022-10-20 20:33
Enjoy.
Rubblebucket – Geometry
Here’s another easy-on-the-ears track from Rubblebucket. Don’t forget that their anticipated new album, Earth Worship, is out this Friday… Read More
2022-10-20 17:50
Pre-Screening Stance:
I don’t know if I’m excited for Black Adam, but I’m at least curious to check out what The Rock has been cooking. Here’s really, really hoping… Read More
2022-10-19 16:48
Pre-Screening Stance:
Honestly, the trailers for Ticket To Paradise haven’t done a whole lot for me, but hey, it’s George Clooney and Julia Roberts, and that’s reason enou… Read More
2022-10-18 23:02
Pre-Screening Stance:
I’ve heard nothing but great things about Tár for a while now, so I’m assuming I’m in for something worthwhile. Either way though, I love… Read More
2022-10-13 19:23
Pre-Screening Stance:
Halloween is a pretty good movie. Halloween Kills is a pretty terrible movie. If Halloween Ends can at least split the difference between the quality of those two entr… Read More
2022-10-13 15:53
Pre-Screening Stance:
Piggy is described as an artsy, Spanish, Chainsaw Massacre-adjacent slasher flick. I’m definitely interested.
Post-Screening Ramble:
Piggy is a nasty entry into… Read More
2022-10-12 21:32
Enjoy.
Dry Cleaning – No Decent Shoes For Rain
Dry Cleaning’s hotly anticipated (especially by me) new album, Stumpwork, arrives next Friday, October 21. This latest single is d… Read More
2022-10-07 15:34
I’ve been back from Fantastic Fest for a while now, but the electric tingle of four days of film and neckbeards has yet to dissipate. With that in mind I thought I’d share my To… Read More
2022-10-06 17:13
Fantastic Fest is fully back, baby! Or at least it was, as it’s now come and gone. I think I’ve recovered? Honestly, it’s difficult to say, but either way, here are my top… Read More
2022-10-05 15:25
Enjoy.
Brutus – What Have We Done
Here’s the final single off Brutus’ upcoming album, Unison Life (due out October 21). Like the rest of the tracks put out, it’s hea… Read More
2022-10-04 15:22
Pre-Screening Stance:
John Lee Hancock has always been a hit or miss director and – wouldn’t you know – Stephen King adaptations have also always been hit or miss. It&rsqu&helli…Read More
2022-09-28 16:21
Enjoy.
Alvvays – Belinda Says
The new Alvvays album, Blue Rev, is due out on October 7, which is somehow next week. Anyhow, jump on another great single here. And do note that if you… Read More
2022-09-21 19:38
Enjoy.
White Lung – Date Night / Tomorrow
While I’m bummed that White Lung’s impending album, Premonition (due out December 2), is going to be their last, it’s also… Read More
2022-09-15 15:32
Pre-Screening Stance:
The re-emergence of the whodunit really pulled in one heck of a cast for See How They Run – Sam Rockwell, Saoirse Ronan, Adrien Brody, David Oyelowo, Ruth Wilson… Read More
2022-09-14 21:56
Enjoy.
Dry Cleaning – Gary Ashby
Here’s a brief, too cute new one from my favs Dry Cleaning, who have an album titled Stumpwork that’s due out October 21. Austin-based fol… Read More
2022-09-07 14:22
Enjoy.
Sorry – Key To The City
We’re now right at a month away from the arrival of Sorry’s new album, Anywhere But Here (due out October 7). This track – which the b… Read More
2022-09-01 21:45
Enjoy.
Alex Lahey – Congratulations
Alex Lahey – one of my absolutely favorite indie rockers – just dropped this great new track. I was hoping it was going to be attached… Read More
2022-08-26 14:20
Pre-Screening Stance:
Three Thousand Years of Longing is George Miller with Tilda Swinton and Idris Elba. Of course I want to see it.
Post-Screening Ramble:
I can’t say that Three Tho… Read More
2022-08-24 20:35
After two long years away from my beloved Fantastic Fest, I will once again be journeying to the baking heat and prominent neckbeards of Austin, Texas for many days of beer, fried foods and… Read More
2022-08-24 14:46
Enjoy.
The National – Weird Goodbyes (Featuring Bon Iver)
“It’s about letting go of the past and moving on, then later being overwhelmed by second thoughts.” –… Read More
2022-08-18 15:47
Enjoy.
Sumerlands – Edge Of The Knife
“This is classic, melodic metal forged with the melodrama of the Scorpions, the emotional heft of Foreigner, with an extra dose of depressi… Read More
2022-08-10 22:18
Pre-Screening Stance:
Bodies Bodies Bodies is a fancy A24 release and the trailers for it have been pretty entertaining, but I have to admit that a big chunk of my desire to see the movie i… Read More
2022-08-10 19:09
Enjoy.
Carly Rae Jepsen – Beach House
Here’s a new track from Carly Rae Jepsen – it’s much more danceable and silly than her previous single. Here’s hoping thi… Read More
2022-08-03 16:25
Pre-Screening Stance:
Simply put: every Predator movie since the first one has been an exercise in decreasing value. That said, Dan Trachtenberg plays well in other people’s sandboxes… Read More
2022-08-03 15:17
Enjoy.
Panda Bear & Sonic Boom – Edge Of The Edge
These tracks from Panda Bear & Sonic Boom continue to be endlessly enjoyable. Their collaborative effort, Reset, is due out A… Read More
2022-08-02 15:30
Pre-Screening Stance:
Even though I feel like I’ve been seeing the same Bullet Train marketing for years now, I’m still interested in it and ready to give it a go. After all, I… Read More
2022-07-27 15:13
Enjoy.
Dry Cleaning – Anna Calls From The Arctic
Dry Cleaning have a new album, Stumpwork, that’s set to be released on October 21. Like the first single (and all their music, r… Read More
2022-07-21 15:10
Pre-Screening Stance:
I sure like the cast on this one – Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas – and the Russo brothers are responsible for some of my favorite MCU entries, bu… Read More
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