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Gateways: How Lankum’s The Livelong Day Helped Me Embrace My Irish Identity

Lankum The Livelong Day

The Livelong Day was a record shaped by the land of Ireland, just as writer Tiernan Cannon’s own life had been shaped by the land of Ireland. In our latest Gateways essay, Cannon chronicles how Lankum’s 2019 album of folk staples helped him find pride in his Irish upbringing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Aaron West and the Roaring Twenties Find Communal Joy in Dark Spaces

Aaron West and the Roaring Twenties

Dan Campbell sits down with Paste to talk about West’s latest album with his beloved 15-piece band—the dense, cathartic and multi-dimensional In Lieu of Flowers.

The 50 Best Boxing Movies of All Time

The 50 Best Boxing Movies of All Time

Boxing films pack a punch and always have. Sports dramas owe it all to the sweet science. Here are the best boxing movies of all time:

Despite Some Good Performances, Baghead Should Probably Be Sacked

baghead review

Baghead is a “monster in the basement” film hinging on a time limit. The monster is Baghead (Anne Müller), a decrepit creepy crawly crone slapped with a tragically uninventive appellation and burdened with the power of resurrection: Feed her an object that belonged to one’s dearly departed, and she’ll invoke the dead’s form and let their loved ones speak to them from beyond the veil. 

Ellie Hino Gets Delightfully Dirty on Her Debut Album Soft Bones

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The contrast between Ellie Hino’s wholesome accent and crass anecdotes is one of the many reasons her debut comedy album is a must-listen.