Geek Girl Riot is revisiting the Sandman universe and one of our Rioters’ (many) conversations about femme empowerment. While you relive the episode’s magic, keep scrolling to read the latest reviews, featuring: Dead Ringers, Mrs. Davis, The Covenant, Beau Is Afraid, Evil Dead Rise, and The Diplomat.
The annual Boston Calling festival will return for its ninth year at Harvard Athletic Complex this May. Spanning across three days, Boston Calling will be held Memorial Day weekend from May 26-28, and today, they have announced the set times for the upcoming three-day event. With anticipated headline performances from Foo Fighters (Friday, May 26), The Lumineers (Saturday, May 27), and Paramore (Sunday, May 28), there will be several major overlapping sets. Paramore‘s performance, which is scheduled to close out the festival on Sunday evening, will substantially overlap with Aussie rockers, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. Read more: Foo Fighters… Read more »
Maggie Rogers has announced a North American headline tour this summer that kicks off in July and runs through August. These dates surround many festival appearances from Rogers, including Lollapalooza, Hinterland, Outside Lands and Newport Folk Festival. Soccer Mommy will provide support on the first leg, with Alvvays providing support on the second. See the dates below. * = w/ Soccer Mommy# = w/ Alvvays Read More: Halsey Joins the Cast of Forthcoming A24 Film ‘MaXXXine’ Rogers is offering a single-day in-person box office pre-sale on Friday, April 7 at 10 AM. She will greet ticket-buyers in person at Music… Read more »
Time to put on your skanking shoes because Rancid’s singer/guitarist Tim Armstrong and Operation Ivy vocalist Jesse Michaels have reunited! Forming an all-new supergroup in March 2021, Bad Optix, have released their debut single, “Raid.” Read more: The Home Team Announce Summer Headline Shows with Action/Adventure The track features the former bandmates trading off vocal duty accompanied by Circle Jerks/The Bronx’s drummer Joey Castillo (formerly of Queens of the Stone Age) and Trash Talk’s bassist Spencer Pollard filling in the gaps. Seething with Armstrong and Michaels’ obvious ska influence, “Raid” is a spiritual, slow-burn anthem packed with horns, organs, and… Read more »
After creating hits for others, it’s time for KANNER to step out on her own.
We’re confident that we were born in the right time period because we don’t know what we would do without music festivals. Another lineup has been announced and we’re foaming at the mouth. Louder Than Life is going down September 21-24 in Kentucky. Headliners are none other than Green Day, Foo Fighters, Avenged Sevenfold, and Tool. Weezer, limpbizkit, Pantera, Queens of the Stone Age, Turnstile, Movements, Dance Gavin Dance Pierce the Veil, Flogging Molly, Mayday Parade, and You Me at Six are just a few more of the bands that will be joining the headliners. Danny Wimmer said, “The fans… Read more »
Spoiler-free previews for Shadow and Bone Season 2 and Ted Lasso Season 3, but you can also read our reviews of Inside, Swarm, and Boston Strangler when you scroll down.
March is Women’s History Month, hot on the heels of Black History Month. It should go without saying how important it is to take the time to highlight the invaluable contributions women have made to society and culture. It’s also true that, if I’m doing my job as an entertainment journalist properly, then I’m constantly and consistently highlighting the amazing art created by women and people of color (and oftentimes females of color), whatever month it is. But equity hasn’t been achieved yet, so a reminder is a healthy thing for everyone. We always hope that things have gotten better,… Read more »
March is Women’s History Month, hot on the heels of Black History Month. It should go without saying how important it is to take the time to highlight the invaluable contributions women have made to society and culture. It’s also true that, if I’m doing my job as an entertainment journalist properly, then I’m constantly and consistently highlighting the amazing art created by women and people of color (and oftentimes females of color), whatever month it is. But equity hasn’t been achieved yet, so a reminder is a healthy thing for everyone. We always hope that things have gotten better,… Read more »
Geek Girl Riot has a double whammy of fabulousness for you: We chat with Everett Downing Jr. and Patrick Harpin about their series My Dad The Bounty Hunter AND we talk with Tracy Oliver about her series Harlem! After that, stay tuned for some throwbacks to House Party and some of our YA faves.
