Directed by and starring Shawn Christensen, “Before I Disappear” finds 20-something Richie after a failed suicide attempt, as he agrees to babysit ... More

Before I Disappear

Film by Shawn Christensen

Before I Disappear

Film by Shawn Christensen

Directed by and starring Shawn Christensen, “Before I Disappear” finds 20-something Richie after a failed suicide attempt, as he agrees to babysit his uptight young niece (Fatima Ptacek) for his estranged sister (Emmy Rossum). Based on Christensen’s 2013 Oscar-winning short “Curfew,” the film follows the two on a strange and impulsive one-night tour of New York City.

“Before I Disappear” in select theaters November 28

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In this WWII biopic, Benedict Cumberbatch plays Alan Turing, the British mathematician who led his team (which includes Keira Knightley) to crack ... More

The Imitation Game

Film by Morten Tyldum

The Imitation Game

Film by Morten Tyldum

In this WWII biopic, Benedict Cumberbatch plays Alan Turing, the British mathematician who led his team (which includes Keira Knightley) to crack the “unbreakable” Nazi Enigma Code. From Swedish director Morten Tyldum, “The Imitation Game” is true to the life of Turing, who went on to develop the first computers and later was prosecuted by the government in an era when homosexuality was illegal.

“The Imitation Game” in theaters November 28

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Eminem aka Marshall Mathers aka Slim Shady drops a 2-disc compilation, “Shady XV,” via his label Shady records. The album will feature ... More

Eminem “Shady XV”

Compilation Album

Eminem “Shady XV”

Compilation Album

Eminem aka Marshall Mathers aka Slim Shady drops a 2-disc compilation, “Shady XV,” via his label Shady records. The album will feature songs by Shady label artists: the first disc includes new material from Eminem, Slaughterhouse, and D12. The 2nd disc, a greatest hits record, features re-released hit singles by Slim himself, along with his posse. Tracks include Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” (2002) and 50 Cent’s “In da Club” (2003) and contains never before heard demos and alternate lyrics.

“Shady XV” is out via Shady Records

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Before The Shins, was Flake Music (originally just Flake). James Mercer, founder and frontman of The Shins and co-founder of Broken Bells, ... More

Flake Music

Album reissue “When You Land Here...”

Flake Music

Album reissue "When You Land Here, It's Time to Return"

Before The Shins, was Flake Music (originally just Flake). James Mercer, founder and frontman of The Shins and co-founder of Broken Bells, formed Flake in 1992 with drummer Jesse Sandoval, bassist Neal Lang and keyboardist Marty Crandall. The band toured with Modest Mouse and Califone and released their only full-length album “When You Land Here, It’s Time to Return” shortly before dismantling in 1999. The album was largely overshadowed by the flash-success of Mercer and Sandoval’s side-project The Shins, which each of Flake Music’s members played in for some amount of time. Newly remastered and remixed, “When You Land Here” is out via reissue to the satisfaction of many indie-rock connoisseurs.

“When You Land Here, It’s Time to Return” is out November 24th on Aural Apothecary via Sub Pop.

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Covering over two decades of Pierre Huyghe’s creative career, LACMA presents an exhibition designed as a park-like environment where viewers can participate ... More

Pierre Huyghe

Retrospective at LACMA

Pierre Huyghe

Retrospective at LACMA

Covering over two decades of Pierre Huyghe’s creative career, LACMA presents an exhibition designed as a park-like environment where viewers can participate by walking through and exploring his sculptures and concrete models. This first major retrospective of Huyghe’s work features a hive-head statue swarming with live bees and other installations of concrete, light, film, and masks.

›› ISSUE Feature: “School Spirit” by Pierre Huyghe and Douglas Coupland.
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The retrospective is set to open November 23rd and will run through March 8, 2015.

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Manchester producer Andy Stott has released his second solo album following 2012’s award winning Luxury Problems. Faith in Strangers utilizes Stott’s signature ... More

Faith In Strangers

Album Faith in Strangers

Andy Stott

Manchester producer Andy Stott has released his second solo album following 2012’s award winning Luxury Problems. Faith in Strangers utilizes Stott’s signature glitch, pop & haze woven into more brazen sounding bass and trap elements.

“Faith in Strangers” is out via Modern Love.

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“Pulp: a Film about Life, Death & Supermarkets” is a feature documentary about the legendary British band PULP, its frontman Jarvis Cocker, ... More

Pulp: A Documentary

Film by Florian Habicht

Pulp: A Documentary

Film by Florian Habicht

“Pulp: a Film about Life, Death & Supermarkets” is a feature documentary about the legendary British band PULP, its frontman Jarvis Cocker, and the group’s home city of Sheffield, England. The film contains exclusive footage of the band’s last ever live show in 2012, testimonials by family and friends, and band members’ thoughts on fame, love, mortality, and car maintenance.

Filmmaker Florian Habicht specifically focuses on place and environment: how the residents and city of Sheffield itself shaped Pulp. Habicht is a Berlin-born New Zealand native known for his cult film “Woodenhead” (2003), “Kaikohe Demolition” (2004), and the critically acclaimed “Love Story” (2010).

›› ISSUE Feature: Exclusive interview with director Florian Habicht.

“Pulp : a Film about Life, Death & Supermarkets” is out in select US theaters November 19.

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Having transplanted to the West Coast, the (former) New York indie band, TV on the Radio is back with a fifth album, ... More

TV on the Radio

Album “Seeds”

TV on the Radio

Having transplanted to the West Coast, the (former) New York indie band, TV on the Radio is back with a fifth album, “Seeds” . The followup to 2011’s “Nine Types of Light” marks the first LP release since the passing of former bassist, Gerard Smith, in 2011. “Seeds” is characterized as a celebration by the band. Filled with upbeat sounds and optimistic lyrics, the album is a beautiful break from the band’s usual experimental approach to music, that is just as great.

“Seeds” is set to release November 18th via Harvest Records

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Girlpool, Los Angeles based duo (Harmony Tividad and Cleo Tucker), release their 1st selt-titled EP. From slow and melodic “Plants and Worms” ... More

Girlpool

EP “Girlpool”

Girlpool

EP “Girlpool”

Girlpool, Los Angeles based duo (Harmony Tividad and Cleo Tucker), release their 1st selt-titled EP. From slow and melodic “Plants and Worms” to murderous shrieks in “Jane”, this is a truly magnetic collection of songs … and “Bla Bla Bla” is by far the best anti-whatever anthem song of 2014.

The EP is set to release November 18th via Wichita Recordings

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