Pop Culture PIcks for the Week

Atoms for Peace

AMOK

(XL Recordings)

With the falsetto vocals and subtle electronica touches, this side project from Radiohead’s Thom Yorke sounds like a Radiohead album. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing, is it?

The Master

(Weinstein Company)

Loosely based on the creation of Scientology, Paul Thomas Anderson’s film ultimately lacks a purpose but it features fine performances from Philip Seymour Hoffman and Joaquin Phoenix that nearly redeem it.

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Jeff Niesel

Jeff has been covering the Cleveland music scene for more than 20 years now. And on a regular basis, he tries to talk to whatever big acts are coming through town, too. If you're in a band that he needs to hear, email him at [email protected].
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