Brainiac are Pavement with 'I love mom' tattooed on their forearm.

 It’s precisely in this overdose of styles, notes, and hisses... that one could grasp the greatness of the team of Ohio eccentrics.

 Dive into Brainiac's Bonsai Superstar to experience a wild, innovative ride through 90s alternative rock.

 In his compositions, everything flows as if it were a simple C chord, but the harmony hides a very sophisticated plot.

 Bacharach’s art is complex, cultured, full of modulations and changes of rhythm; to fully appreciate it, one needs some experience beyond the pentatonic scale.

 Explore the timeless brilliance of Burt Bacharach’s pop masterpieces in this exquisite 3-CD collection – listen now and experience musical sophistication!

 Doing what Meshuggah does in 6. In 2. And better.

 'Licking Your Wounds' is exactly this. A massive baritone guitar riff that cyclically breaks and shatters, accents shifting to prevent concentration and demolish synapses.

 Dive into Monolithic's Black Science for a mind-bending metal experience full of innovation and power.

 "'Modern Art' from 2003 is by far the worst album by Tom Russell; well, never mind, there are minor albums in every discography."

 "If two such pieces, undoubtedly very enjoyable, somehow become salient episodes in a Tom Russell album, well, it means that there’s something wrong."

 Discover why 'Modern Art' stands out in Tom Russell's catalog—listen and decide for yourself!

 "The system is an impersonal mechanism, a set of disordered interests."

 "The system was changing. It was evolving. Before, politicians used the System to make money. Now, they depended on the System... to get elected."

 Discover the gripping and hard-hitting world of Tropa de Elite 2—watch the film and explore its powerful message on corruption and justice.

 It’s called thoughtful music, not spontaneous music, and it will remain enjoyable over time just as the albums of the Pizzicato Five have remained enjoyable.

 Karia Nomoto sings two joyful songs... exquisite examples of the best recovery of nouvelle vague aesthetics.

 Discover the timeless charm of Karia Nomoto’s singles crafted by Yasuharu Konishi—listen now and dive into Shibuya-kei’s unique soundscape!

 What kind of anger can be detected in those eyes?

 A passage opens between the militants of the extraparliamentary formations and the ranks of public order.

 Explore this powerful photo and uncover the turbulent history behind Italy's iconic protest image of 1977.

 I don’t think I’m exaggerating if I say that this acting performance is the twin sister of Jack Nicholson’s in Shining.

 It’s a claustrophobic and psychological thriller inspired by a very sharp idea and captivating enough to develop a spiral plot about the writer/fan relationship and the extreme consequences of producing serial characters.

 Watch or rewatch Misery for a masterclass in suspense and chilling performances.

 "As long as drug dealers have enough money to arm themselves, then ours will continue to be a war."

 The director clearly shows how good and bad, right and wrong, in modern social structures are empty and anachronistic concepts.

 Discover the brutal truth behind Rio's elite police—watch Tropa de Elite and explore the complex fight against drug trafficking.

 "A nice mix between power pop, trip-hop with vague shades of Floydian and Radioheadian psychedelia."

 "The Dude may not be the new 'Oasis' or phenomena, but they deserve at least a listen."

 Listen to 'Specially For You' by The Dude and discover a fresh take on psychedelic indie rock today!

 Sgt Pepper is undoubtedly the most misunderstood album in the history of Rock and Pop.

 The true parody of ‘Flower Power’ is precisely Sgt Pepper Lonely Hearts Club Band.

 Dive into the hidden meanings of Sgt Pepper and see The Beatles in a whole new light. Listen now and explore the album's ironic depth!

 Drones from another world, seismic shocks of devastating noise backgrounds, and melody that, if you’re lucky, boils down to two notes per piece.

 Dead Air is a blow like few have been heard. Insane.

 Dive into the intense world of 'Dead Air' and experience Justin Broadrick’s haunting drone masterpiece today.

 Without offending anyone, this is definitely the best Italian album of 2011, even better than Giorgia's and Negramaro's.

 The songs are all very sunny and deserve to be listened to especially in these last sad days of summer.

 Listen to Noemi’s Rosso Noemi now and experience the best of Italian music in 2011!

 "If you happen to decide to listen to just one psybient album, make sure it’s the majestic debut of this duo, 'Are You Shpongled?'"

 "A timeless masterpiece, and the crowning moment of Shpongle’s genius."

 Dive into Shpongle's 'Are You Shpongled?' and experience the pinnacle of psybient electronic music.

 The ukulele suddenly undergoes a transformation, it sounds like a devilish electric guitar.

 A demo that, as far as I'm concerned, is just shy of legendary, I look forward to a full-length album recorded properly.

 Discover Ethn'n'Roll's fiery folk-metal fusion—listen to their demo and experience a fresh sound from Lucania today!

 Some albums you wish would last all day.

 The screaming is very effective and piercing, the growling a bit less so, sometimes too human to impress someone in 2011.

 Listen to Untory's The Roots Of Pestilence now and experience a sharp, intense Italian metal revival!

 Describing the album as a simple hip hop work would not even remotely convey what it truly is.

 Shabazz Palaces offer a sub pop with dark undertones, as complex as it is innovative.

 Dive into Shabazz Palaces’ Black Up and experience a fresh, psychedelic take on hip hop today!

 "This album is really lacking in ideas... 'Tutto L'Amore Che Ho' is a completely banal song."

 "I never would have expected Cherubini to release an exceptional album like Safari again, but I also did not expect this flop."

 Discover why Jovanotti’s ‘Ora’ didn’t hit the mark—read the full review and compare it to his best work.

 Nothing. Absolutely nothing can be salvaged.

 Avoid it like a day when it rains diarrhea.

 Read the full review and skip this disappointing Dylan Dog movie!

 Lady Gaga is a progressive force; an antidote to corruption, justice that no longer rests on a mere code but elevates itself.

 Born this way opens the doors of the future for us. If you have a shred of courage left, climb on board towards the new world.

 Explore the groundbreaking sounds and bold messages of Lady Gaga's Born This Way—join the musical revolution today!