Review
The world of Harrow is a Mad Max dystopia for intellectuals. It’s Bladerunner without the tech.
The Boston Early Music Festival returns in person — and in a world-premiere recording of a German Baroque opera.
Big Thief is a largely somber folk-rock outfit fronted by introspective singer/songwriter Adrianne Lenker that doesn’t care much about showmanship.
It’s a work that shifts gears often, which is not in itself a bad idea for a book about a famed shape-shifter.
Charli packages existential angst and heartache in sly, self aware pop performances that manage to deftly fuse self-conscious artificiality with earnest passion.
Donbass is a powerfully gritty portrayal of thuggish aggression by people who felt empowered, with Russian support, to steal from, torment, and kill their neighbors.
Recently, some artists have come out of the closet and put their prog hearts on their sleeves with new recordings that celebrate the heyday of progressive rock.
White Hot is a compelling watch, and not only for those who shopped at Abercrombie & Fitch.
Eric Neudel and Alison Gilkey found a tremendous subject for a documentary, and have told his tale with urgency and compassion.
Theater Commentary: A Wacky Vision of Violence — “Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus”
Finally, a sign that American theater might be facing the world of violence outside of its usual provincial purview.
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