On the Shelf The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music By Tom Breihan352 pages$24.66 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from […]
Listening to Rozi Plain is like searching for shapes in the clouds. In her mirage-like lyrics and mix of gently warped folk and nomadic jazz, you can stumble on moments of sharp recognition. A former […]
In the opening moments of Spanish filmmaker Carla Simón’s “Alcarràs” — Spain’s submission to the Academy Awards for international feature — the peach-farming Sole family’s littlest members watch as one of their favorite playthings, an […]
I’ll start by saying this: I’m not much of a gadget girl. In fact, I typically find tech tools to take up more space than enhance my life in a meaningful way. However, the Hatch […]
A playful elegy for a reluctant royal, writer-director Marie Kreutzer’s “Corsage” — starring a magnetic Vicky Krieps as the 19th century Empress Elisabeth of Austria — is a costumed period portrait freed from the corset […]
In 2018, Chicago teenager Ravyn Lenae had released three exciting EPs where R&B met neo-soul, her exploratory melodies and harmonies at once playful and beguiling. But just as the hype was building, the singer-songwriter seemed […]
The album cover for Lea Bertucci: Xtended Vox The first time you witness a truly experimental vocalist, you could be forgiven for believing that you’re watching Vic Reeves’ absurdist comedy. These performers create art from […]
As a new frequent flyer who likes to save money, I’m always searching for the cheapest flights. In most cases, that means traveling on no-frills carriers like Spirit and Frontier or getting basic economy seating. […]
Here is Scrooge and his crew as we have not seen them before: airlifted to the Appalachian mountains of the 1930s, stuffed into hand-knitted sweaters and assembled for hoedowns as they sing Dolly Parton’s festive […]
There’s a meme format going around where an image of an odd-looking fellow – the original being Wayne Rooney in a vacuum-tight suit – is paired with the caption: “No one has ever looked like […]
In the past few years, artists such as Fredo, Meekz and Country Dons have all netted large fanbases with a blend of gritty road rap and modern trap. Really, they’re treading a path first worn […]
Netflix Juliet and Amanda sit down for a special episode to discuss the new Netflix documentary Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins sit down for a special episode of Jam Session to discuss the new Netflix […]
Near the beginning and the end of “One Fine Morning,” Mia Hansen-Løve’s lucid, affecting and radiantly intelligent new movie, Sandra (Léa Seydoux) drops by to see her father, Georg (Pascal Greggory). The months separating these […]
Sam Ryder: There’s Nothing But Space, Man! album cover Sam Ryder’s brief career has run on surprises: first, posting covers on TikTok, where this sweet, bearded hippie showcased a falsetto so astonishing it grabbed the […]
I’ve only been into Dragon Age for four-ish years now, but even I know just how desperate the fandom is for any and all new drips of story. It’s been a long drought since 2014’s […]
If anyone understands the power of media oxygen to stoke the fires of social justice — and, no less essentially, show where racism blazed freely — it’s the Rev. Al Sharpton. And because there’s always […]
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Radio Public | Pocket Casts | RSS After a bit of a delay, it’s finally here: RM’s Indigo has arrived, and Stanning BTS is here with a full review! The BTS leader’s new solo album has […]
Rachel Lears’ documentary “Knock Down the House” was an election cycle snapshot of uncommon excitement, its four scrappy female primary challengers for U.S. Congress — including a then-unknown Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — bringing infectious change-the-world energy […]
Justin Berti and Vannessa Vasquez. Photo Credit: Patrick Perez Vidaur “Divorce Bait” is a solid new romantic comedy by filmmaker Patrick Perez Vidauri. It will be released in theaters, digitally, and through video-on-demand (VOD) on December […]
Justin Berti and Vannessa Vasquez. Photo Credit: Patrick Perez Vidaur “Divorce Bait” is a solid new romantic comedy by filmmaker Patrick Perez Vidauri. It will be released in theaters, digitally, and through video-on-demand (VOD) on December […]