reviews

Hannah Jadagu's "My Love" Is a Force of Nature

Exclaim! Staff Picks

PUBLISHED Jun 11, 2025

Hannah Jadagu is back today with the first new material since the release of her great debut album, 'Aperture,' in 2023. There's a...

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Unearth Real Treasure on 'Phantom Island'

PUBLISHED Jun 10, 2025

You don't have to be a King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard expert to be expert in their antics. The psychedelic six-piece have gained a...

The Pop World Is Addison Rae's Oyster on 'Addison'

PUBLISHED Jun 9, 2025

Making a career pivot is tough. Against all odds, Addison Rae, the once-viral TikTok dancer, has made a seamless transition into a bonafide...

Turnstile Rise Above the Din on 'NEVER ENOUGH'

PUBLISHED Jun 6, 2025

It's never enough — the review practically writes itself. The world can't get enough of Baltimore hardcore quintet Turnstile, and it's easy...

Jai Courtney Brings Some-fin Special to 'Dangerous Animals'

Directed by Sean Byrne

PUBLISHED Jun 6, 2025

Jai Courtney delivers a delightfully unhinged performance in 'Dangerous Animals,' transforming what could have been a standard slasher into...

Preoccupations' Reputation Preceded Them in Calgary

Commonwealth, June 4

PUBLISHED Jun 5, 2025

It was a gloomy mid-week night in Calgary on June 4 — the stuff of ghouls and vampires, or maybe a post-punk show put on by the city's ...

The Power of Christ Compels You, but 'The Ritual' Doesn't

PUBLISHED Jun 5, 2025

Exorcisms occupy a unique place in the horror genre: not altogether rooted in the facts of serial killer pursuits, but not as unbelievable...

'Ballerina' Packs a Heartfelt Punch

Directed by Len Wiseman

PUBLISHED Jun 4, 2025

Whenever a film as original and exciting as 'John Wick' enters the world, there's always the concern that Hollywood will inevitably overdo...