reviews

Godspeed You! Black Emperor Led Toronto Through the Dark

History, November 5

PUBLISHED Nov 6, 2024

A loop is something destined to repeat itself until an opposing force stops it or gets in the way: a bump, a swipe, a cut, a flame...

Janette King Conjures Magic on 'Incantation'

PUBLISHED Nov 6, 2024

Following Janette King's career has been an intriguing affair; the Montreal artist weaves so many moods and genre-excursions into her...

'The Piano Lesson' Strikes a Healing Chord

Directed by Malcolm Washington

PUBLISHED Nov 6, 2024

Eight years after Denzel Washington brought August Wilson's play 'Fences' to cinematic life, another Washington is trying his hand at one of...

Sabrina Carpenter's Vancouver Show Was Can't-Miss TV

Pacific Coliseum, November 4

PUBLISHED Nov 5, 2024

On Monday night in Vancouver, thousands of miniskirts and pink dresses descended upon the Pacific Coliseum for the last stop on the Canadian...

Hugh Grant Makes Radiohead's "Creep" Even Creepier in 'Heretic'

Directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods

PUBLISHED Nov 5, 2024

From awkward red carpet interviews to becoming a self-proclaimed Blackpink fan to a brush with tabletop roleplaying in 'Dungeons & Dragons'...

Haley Heynderickx Grows in New Directions on 'Seed of a Seed'

PUBLISHED Nov 4, 2024

Softness and quiet lie at the heart of Portland-based folk artist Haley Heynderickx's music, but fans know to find enormous beauty in...

Tyler, the Creator Is Legacy-Building on 'CHROMAKOPIA'

PUBLISHED Nov 4, 2024

The word "mature" can be a backhanded compliment for a musician, since it tends to imply that what came before was a bit juvenile. That's...

SHEBAD Take a Sensual, Spiritual Oath on 'Music Is the Answer'

Exclaim! Staff Picks

PUBLISHED Nov 4, 2024

SHEBAD has a certain kind of effortless synergy. As the title of the Guelph collective's debut album reflects, they pour themselves into a...