Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about the World Cup 2022.
Over the last two years, most of us have had a lot of extra time at home. Some people chose to learn something new (I downloaded Duolingo and now hablo español), some people spent a lot of time on TikTok or Netflix (or both), and some people helped score a recreation of the cult classic The Princess Bride. Or at least that’s what Christo Bowman, lead singer of indie-rock band Bad Suns did. “I’ve never even seen the [original] movie,” says Bowman when I ask him about the experience. We’re chatting via Zoom—he’s in the green room at the Rialto… Read more »
A heartfelt tribute, where the women of Wakanda shine.
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about the history of rock ‘n’ roll and Cinnamon Babe’s song “Rock ‘N’ Roll is Black”.
If you love the Dora Milaje then you’re ready for this half-accurate, half-romanticized action-drama about the warriors who inspired them. This is the Agojie—the Warrior Women of Dahomey.
Today we talk about the sequel to Knives Out, a possible shooting being stopped at a festival in Washington, and Coldplay’s world tour going into 2023. — Knives Out is Getting a Follow Up Netflix has given us a look at the upcoming film Glass Onion. The original movie will serve as a follow-up to 2019’s Knives Out. (We all remember the sweater). Daniel Craig is returning to solve a brand new, and unrelated, mystery in Greece. Joining Craig in this adventure is Edward Norton, Ethan Hawke, Kathryn Hahn, Dave Bautista, Kate Hudson, Leslie Odom Jr., and Janelle Monae. The… Read more »
— Today we talk about Lizzo’s new music video, Rage Against the Machine’s throwback performance, and Jeanette McCurdy’s new book. — Lizzo Drops “2 B Loved (Am I Ready)” Video Lizzo releases banger after banger and it doesn’t look like she’s slowing down anytime soon. The “About Damn Time” queen has given us a new music video for “2 B Loved (Am I Ready)”. The video seems to pick up where “Truth Hurts” left off. She starts off on the same set of the “Truth Hurts” music video, in a wedding gown and walking down the aisle. However, she takes… Read more »
Today we talk about BLACKPINK’s announcements, Frank Ocean’s new luxury accessories, and the life of Roger E. Mosley. BLACKPINK is Taking Over Today is the 6th anniversary of the debut of the K-pop girl group BLACKPINK and they’re celebrating by announcing the date for their next single and an upcoming tour. “Pink Venom” will drop on August 19th and is the lead single on Born Pink, their next album, set to be released in September. To support the new album, BLACKPINK is heading out on tour on October 15th in Seoul. This will take them all over the world, including… Read more »
Today we talk about the ongoing Gabby Petito case, Angelica Ross making Broadway history, and Palaye Royale’s tour announcement. The Gabby Petito Case Continues It’s been a bit since the media has discussed the Gabby Petito case. After her body was found, along with Brian Laundrie’s apparent confession and suicide, the case seemed to wrap itself up. However, people remained skeptical of the story told in his—now-released—notebook entry. Among the skeptics are Gabby’s parents. In the notebook, Laundrie confessed to killing Gabby only after she had been badly injured and wanted to die. He claimed to have felt like it… Read more »
Today we talk about The Gray Man sequel, Pinocchio‘s teaser trailer, The Wonder Years’ new single, Pinkshift’s upcoming tour, and an update on Shawn Mendes’ health. The Gray Man Grows Netflix‘s original movie The Gray Man has seen so much success since its release that they are ready to make it into an entire franchise. The movie, starring Ryan Gosling and directed by the Russo Brothers, is getting a sequel. Netflix has not yet released what it will be about but the story is based on a book series by Mark Greaney. The Russo Brothers said, “The audience reaction to… Read more »
