Reviews
The Goon Sax We're Not Talking
In We're Not Talking, the Brisbane trio furthers their modest songcraft by sprucing up their tuneful sorrow.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez reviews...
Alice in Chains Rainier Fog
The current iteration of Alice In Chains has produced a great rock record that, though it isn't an outright classic, proves they are more than a footnote in rock history.
Tom Parmiter reviews...
Nicki Minaj Queen
Quoth Minaj: "It's the last time you're gonna see a bad guy do the rap game like me." Is it though?
Luiza Lodder reviews...
Basement Revolver Heavy Eyes
The Hamilton, Ontario's full-length debut surges through vocalist Chrisy Hurn, an unconcealed narrator whose broken confessions anchor the mercurial urgency of their muscular indie rock.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez reviews...Features
Quick Takes (July 2018)
In our ongoing Quick Takes feature, writer Juan Edgardo Rodríguez once again revisits a handful of albums that caught his attention during the past month. This month's selections include Balún, The Rock*A*Teens, The Ophelias and more.
Let Balún get you into the groove.
The Decemberists embrace the theatrical in prog-heavy Greek Theater show
The Decemberists make a stop at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles to promote their latest full-length album, I'll Be Your Girl.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez sings along...Features
The films of 2017
With 2017 behind us, No Ripcord's Film and TV contributors look back on the year in film.
Find out their picks...Reviews
20th Century Women (Mike Mills)
Strengthened by a sophisticated autobiographical screenplay, the film's poignant and warmly amusing scenes capture an enriching spectrum of resilient personalities in 1979 Santa Barbara, CA.
Grant Phipps regards...