Song of the Week: St. Vincent – “New York”
“New York” is not what you would expect out of a St. Vincent song. Well, besides the fact that it’s excellent.
Doctor Who – Series 10 Ep. 11 – “World Enough and Time”
In this suspenseful and exhilarating episode, the TARDIS team faces time distortions, shocking injuries and the return of old enemies.
Song of the Week: Filthy Friends – “The Arrival”
I’m always a bit cautious when it comes to supergroups. More often than not, the band never equals or exceeds the sum of its parts. But if “The Arrival” is…
Doctor Who – Series 10 Ep. 10 – “The Eaters of Light”
On Doctor Who, the Pict tribe and the Roman Legion face a creature that feeds on light. While the story has potential, it never fully coalesces.
Song of the Week: Cold Specks – “Wild Card”
“Wild Card,” the latest single by Cold Specks, creates a warm bed of snappy percussion and echoed synths.
Doctor Who – Series 10 Ep. 9 – “Empress of Mars”
The Doctor, Bill and Nardole meet Victorian soldiers on Mars, home of the Ice Warriors. In an average, but inconsistent episode, the team has to stop these two warrior races…
Song of the Week: TORRES – “Skim”
“Skim” by TORRES (AKA Mackenzie Scott) is a bundle of tightly-wound nerves. Its motorized beat hits like a jab to the gut. The singer-songwriter reinforces the sensation with synth swells…
Doctor Who – Series 10 Ep. 8 – “The Lie of the Land”
Despite a fantastic set-up, Doctor Who fails to deliver a satisfying conclusion to the Monks arc. Instead, it falls back on overused tropes.
Song of the Week: Arcade Fire – “Everything Now”
Arcade Fire are back! And they’ve been listening to a lot of ABBA! The title track for their latest album, Everything Now, doubles down on the disco vibe they cultivated…