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Velvet Underground

Rock & Roll: An Introduction to The Velvet Underground

by  Marko Djurdjic  |  October 31, 2021

Celebrating the release of Todd Haynes's new kaleidoscopic documentary on the band, That Shelf takes a look back at the violent beauty that is The Velvet Underground.
Jamie Dornan in Belfast for TIFF 2021: A Playlist

TIFF 2021: A Playlist of Memorable Soundtrack Moments

by  Emma Badame  |  September 19, 2021

From '80s anthems in Scarborough and Spencer to Jamie Dornan & Caitriona Balfe's joyful dance in Belfast, TIFF 2021 had lots of memorable soundtrack moments. Here's our lookback.
Summer of Soul poster featuring Nina Simone and Sly Stone

Basement Tapes: The Music of “Summer of Soul”

by  Marko Djurdjic  |  July 14, 2021

With dozens of featured acts to explore, rediscover, and fall in love with, here's a primer on the artists featured in "the best film of the year," Questlove's bold, brilliant “Summer of Soul.”
A Tribe Called Quest

Beats, Rhymes & Life: An Introduction to A Tribe Called Quest

by  Marko Djurdjic  |  June 10, 2021

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Michael Rapaport's "Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest," we take a look at one of hip hop's most eclectic, beloved groups, A Tribe Called Quest. Let's kick it.
Arthur Russell from Wild Combination

Wild Combination: An Intro to Arthur Russell

by  Marko Djurdjic  |  May 21, 2021

To celebrate the addition of Matt Wolf's Wild Combination (2008) to the Criterion Channel, Marko Djurdjic takes a dive into the eclectic world of avant-hero Arthur Russell.
Sparks Brothers

This Town Ain’t Big Enough for Both of Us: An Intro to Sparks

by  Marko Djurdjic  |  May 7, 2021

To celebrate Hot Docs' screening of The Sparks Brothers, we take a look at the best tracks and albums featured in Edgar Wright's loving ode to Sparks.
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