If you bite the hand, get louder and defiant A couple of years ago when reviewing grandson’s first EP, a modern tragedy vol. 1, I referred to the multi-talented musician as being an artist to help you survive today’s uneasy world. With the release of his debut album, Death of an Optimist, I’m even more convinced that if anyone is going to soundtrack a revolution, it will be grandson. For an album that clocks in at less than forty minutes, Death of an Optimist takes us on a whirlwind journey that perfectly encapsulates this chaotic year and what it means… Read more »
On this week’s Geek Girl Riot we chat to Taraji P. Henson all about What Men Want, then dig into the line between comedy and mockery in rom-coms and beyond.
Time to get your passports stamped, ’cause this week on Geek Girl Riot we’re traveling all over the geekdom: The Good Place, Doctor Who, and Star Wars.
We’re all about that k-drama and k-pop life here at Geek Girl Riot, and Maurene Goo joins us to share her love of Korean pop culture and also talk about her new YA novel ‘I Believe in a Thing Called Love’. Sam also gives us her report on ‘Adventure Time’ and Angie drops by for her take on Paula Hawkins’ new psychological thriller ‘Into the Water’.
Every so often, a band comes along with a familiar lyric or guitar riff that forces you to make a comparison to another band you love.
With running themes, allusions, and a distinct motif of the supernatural, Cope is definitely an album you want to have tucked away high on your shelf for years to come.
With a debut release that plays like the musical lovechild of Copeland, This Day And Age, and Daphne Loves Derby, Author are perfect for both the nostalgic older crowd and a new generation of listeners who missed out on those bands’ golden years.
