Thom Yorke Announces Unreleased Suspiria Music
Thom Yorke is a crafty fellow. This announcement was made today and caught me unaware. February 22 will see the release of seven previously unheard recordings from Thom Yorke’s Suspiria… sessions. This 12” vinyl release from Thom and XL in partnership with The Vinyl Factory will be strictly limited to 1,500 copies and will consist of the following...
Image Comics Launches Vindication Comic Which Explores Race
Image Comics offered a press release for Vindication, a comic by writer MD Marie and artists Carlos Miko and Dema Jr. which takes a look at race in America. It’s a timely series that hopefully doesn’t come across as ham-fisted and is subtle in it’s approach to sensitive issues. You can preview a sample of the first issue...
Watch: My Little Pony: Equestria Girls Season 2 Trailer
Culture Fiend is open to all and includes those who consider themselves fans of My Little Pony and the Bronie subculture. Open your mind to some animation and the rest will follow, or so I’ve been told. My Little Pony: Equestria Girls Season 2 is set to premiere on Hasbro’s YouTube page on Friday, January 11. In anticipation of the premiere, Hasbro has released...
Marvel Comics Celebrates 80 Years
Eighty years ago, the Marvel Universe roared into existence with the publication of the now-historic MARVEL COMICS #1. Over the years, the company expanded mightily under the guidance of legends Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and countless other industry titans. Today, Marvel is one of the most exciting and recognizable brands shaping pop culture,...
StumpWater’s “Sister of Mine” is a lost classic
StumpWater’s “Sister of Mine” is a circa 1973 sinister slide-guitar and ridden track, where the narrator recollects memories of his “sister.” “Sister of Mine” features a loping motif and steady rhythm section along with a vocal that recalls Dylan at his most foreboding. The track has stirred something within my soul and has at least...
Black Pistol Fire Share New Track “Level”
I’m getting a Black Keys-ish vibe from the latest Black Pistol Fire single, “Level.” Not in the early Black Keys style but more in the latter period where things kind of went wonky and were more slick sounding and produced. Maybe it’s me, but this tune sounds kind of generic and ultimately, very bland and anemic. You...