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Geese's new album "Getting Killed" is violent, raucous, sporadically anthemic and consistently great.

I loved ‘Getting Killed’

Thomas Merzlak, TimeOut Editor September 26, 2025

A few weeks ago, I proclaimed Geese frontman Cameron Winter “a musical genius,” rhapsodizing about his amazing solo album “Heavy Metal.” At the time, I was confident that no one could release a...

David Byrne's new album "Who is the Sky?" is a fun addition to his extensive body of work.

David Byrne asks ‘Who Is the Sky?’

Thomas Merzlak, TimeOut Editor September 18, 2025

The most quintessential song on David Byrne’s new album “Who Is the Sky?” is its third. Entitled “My Apartment Is My Friend,” the track finds Byrne wistfully recalling the ups and downs of life...

Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker performs "Spike Island" at the Tabernacle in Atlanta.

Pulp is back for ‘More’

Thomas Merzlak, TimeOut Editor September 11, 2025

It’s like the 90s all over again — the biggest and loudest Britpop band has once again overshadowed the cleverest and best. Oasis have set aside their differences in the name of becoming wealthier...

Cameron Winter's "Heavy Metal" is an unqualified masterpiece.

Cameron Winter is a musical genius

Thomas Merzlak, TimeOut Editor September 4, 2025

Occasionally, an album comes along that feels like an instant musical watershed moment. These records go beyond the traditional, and often overstated, classification of an album as an instant classic,...

Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Alfie Williams star in "28 Years Later," one of the best films of the summer.

The best movies of summer 2025

Thomas Merzlak, TimeOut Editor August 20, 2025

Since the end of the spring 2025 semester, theater screens across the country have been graced by — or, in some cases, subjected to — a host of high-profile new releases that vary wildly in both financial...

Michael B. Jordan leads the ensemble cast of Ryan Coogler's "Sinners," one of this year's best movies thus far.

‘Sinners’ lives up to the hype

Thomas Merzlak, TimeOut Editor April 24, 2025

Chances are you’ve already heard about “Sinners,” the latest film by “Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler. It has been receiving a level of unanimous and passionate praise from both critics...

"A Minecraft Movie" is a bizarre communal experience, enhanced by the film's relative competence.

‘A Minecraft Movie’ is bizarre fun

Thomas Merzlak, TimeOut Editor April 10, 2025

The theater was suffused with a feeling of unbearable anticipation. A quiet murmur rumbled throughout the audience — could this be it? Could this be the moment we’ve been waiting for? The chicken...

"Forever Howlong," Black Country, New Road's first album without former frontman Isaac Wood, is exceptional.

Black Country, New Road reinvent themselves on ‘Forever Howlong’

Thomas Merzlak, TimeOut Editor April 3, 2025

Reviews of Black Country, New Road’s recent music often feel like eulogies for a previous incarnation of the band. Its first two albums, recorded with singer-guitarist Isaac Wood, are rightfully hailed...

Clipping.'s "Dead Channel Sky" is a unique cyberpunk experience.

‘Dead Channel Sky’ is clipping.’s best album yet

Thomas Merzlak, TimeOut Editor April 3, 2025

“Dead Channel Sky,” the latest full-length album by Southern California hip-hop trio clipping., is not only the trio's most eclectic release but also its best. Since releasing debut mixtape “midcity”...

Despite its unfocused and messy communication of its themes, there’s still enough going on that “Mickey 17” is entertaining. Robert Pattinson is reliably exceptional as the dual Mickeys.

‘Mickey 17’ falls just short of greatness

Thomas Merzlak, TimeOut Editor March 13, 2025

Bong Joon-Ho is very displeased with everything going on in the world right now. He’s been very displeased since he made “Barking Dogs Never Bite” in 2000, he grew more displeased as time went on,...

Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan presented the academy award for best picture to Sean Baker's "Anora."

The best Oscar ceremony in years

Thomas Merzlak, TimeOut Editor March 3, 2025

Despite a weak slate of nominees and a few disappointing awards, this year’s iteration of the Academy Awards was one of the best in years. Host Conan O’Brien forewent any of the obnoxious “comedy”...

British rock band Squid continues to innovate on their third record.

Squid’s ‘Cowards’ is the first great album of 2025

Thomas Merzlak, TimeOut Editor February 13, 2025

“Crispy Skin,” the first song on Squid’s new album “Cowards,” is one of the most elegantly composed pieces of music about eating people that I’ve ever heard. Its crystalline synth intro is...

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