October 2024 Archives

Cory Doctorow’s recent column highlights the benefits of an “ancient” internet technology.

It’s hard to be shocked by Hinchcliffe’s jokes considering who they were in service to.

If I had to rank Studio Ghibli’s films, I’d probably put From Up on Poppy Hill somewhere near the u…

An upcoming compilation from Zoharum collects the ambient composer’s unreleased and hard-to-find material.

The Cure has established one of the most iconic and influential catalogs of music in the annals of alternative, goth, and post-punk.

My friend’s new band hearkens back to ’90s college rock, but with some Midwestern soul.

The singer/songwriter’s latest single was inspired by his love of nature and getting lost in his thoughts while hiking.

I’ve published several Cure-related playlists and podcasts for Opus subscribers, and now they’re publicly available.

James Clements exchanges his trademark drum n’ bass for atmospheric piano-based instrumentals, with sublime results.

Lumon Industries will reopen its doors in January.

This month’s subscriber-only playlist and podcast episode represent a cornucopia of exciting new music.

The upcoming fan film seeks to recapture the vibe of classic Doctor Who series from the ’70s and ’80s.

A graphic novel about the “Satanic Panic” by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips (Where the Body Was, The…

Forty years ago, Air Force pilot Duke McQueen liberated an oppressed alien world from a brutal tyra…

Given their fixation on immigration and the border, it might be surprising that MAGA types haven’t …

A mild-mannered Japanese salaryman (Sho Kosugi) moves his family to America in search of better opp…

Several 4K/Blu-ray editions of the acclaimed animated series are already available to order.

The short is a delightful riff on Gainax’s classic “Daicon IV” short.

Released in 2001, one of Bungie’s least-known games is still light years ahead of many modern games in one vital aspect.

To celebrate the release of The Cure’s first album in sixteen years, here are some highlights from their legendary catalog.