Down the Dark Road of ‘The Alienist’

Based on its first two episodes, The Alienist seems well on its way to becoming something special, and fans of the novel will enjoy seeing the characters come to life.

New Trailer for Netflix’s ‘Altered Carbon’ Is Here

The first full-length trailer for Netflix’s Altered Carbon is here. The series, based on the cyberpunk novel from Richard K. Morgan, will be available on February 2.

Ty Segall Takes On ‘The Opposition’

Last fall, Ty Segall performed some solo acoustic shows in North America (including one in Toronto) and released some new tunes via Bandcamp. In December, he announced that these songs … Continue reading Ty Segall Takes On ‘The Opposition’

Pump Up The Jam: January 5, 2017

This week on Pump Up The Jam: Fischerspooner, The Birth Defects, Holy Motors, Priest, and JB Dunckel.

Less Lee Moore’s Faves of 2017

Despite all of the horrors we witnessed in 2017, all was not lost on the pop culture front. Many of us found solace in TV, movies, and music.

Holiday Gift Guide 2017: Music You Might Have Missed

It’s less than one week until Christmas and you still haven’t finished shopping. Biff Bam Pop! is here to help. These under-the-radar releases might be the perfect solution to your … Continue reading Holiday Gift Guide 2017: Music You Might Have Missed

Love and Death and Melvins: An Interview with Dale Crover

Most articles about the Melvins will discuss their longevity (they’ve been around since 1983), their revolving cast of bassists (currently they’re recording and touring with Steve McDonald of Redd Kross), … Continue reading Love and Death and Melvins: An Interview with Dale Crover

You Gonna Burn It To The Wick: ‘Jessica Jones’ Season 2 Teaser Trailer

It’s completely understandable if you find yourself experiencing Marvel universe fatigue. But… one doesn’t have to watch every single Marvel iteration—whether that be movies or TV series—to appreciate a fantastic, … Continue reading You Gonna Burn It To The Wick: ‘Jessica Jones’ Season 2 Teaser Trailer

Peek into the Cyberpunk Noir World of ‘Altered Carbon’

2017 has been a good year for Netflix original series, perhaps almost TOO good. Just in the last few months, we’ve been treated to Stranger Things 2, Mindhunter, The Punisher, … Continue reading Peek into the Cyberpunk Noir World of ‘Altered Carbon’

‘Godless’ Is the Western Series We’ve Been Waiting For

It may seem strange—to those of us who’ve become accustomed to TV shows which obfuscate the narrative to generate suspense—that the first episode of Netflix’s Godless lays everything bare. Yet, … Continue reading ‘Godless’ Is the Western Series We’ve Been Waiting For

What Happens When Revenge Isn’t Enough: ‘The Punisher’

Netflix’s first season of The Punisher picks up where Season 2 of Daredevil left off, in a world where everyone thinks Frank Castle is dead and that’s just fine with … Continue reading What Happens When Revenge Isn’t Enough: ‘The Punisher’

31 Days of Horror: Lift Your Halloween Spirits with a New Video from Belle Ghoul

Belle Ghoul’s Bandcamp notes that they hope to “provide a part of the soundtrack to your life.” The band’s latest video, for the delightful track “Lift Me Up,” is perfect … Continue reading 31 Days of Horror: Lift Your Halloween Spirits with a New Video from Belle Ghoul