“Wounds of His Own”: The Alienist, ‘These Bloody Thoughts’

This week’s episode of The Alienist, “These Bloody Thoughts,” opens with a tense scene between Dr. Kreizler and a former patient, a woman who reveals herself as a BDSM practitioner, although she doesn’t use those terms.

Pump Up The Jam: February 2, 2018

This week on Pump Up The Jam: IAMX, A Place To Bury Strangers, The Damned, The Birth Defects, Holy Motors, and Ty Segall.

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