It's good to hear veteran indie musician Fred Thomas get some stuff off his chest on his latest solo album.

Veteran avant-jazz drummer Andrew Cyrille plays a mix of composed and improvised pieces with saxophonist Bill McHenry.

The Chicago artist and Stony Island Arts Bank founder visits as part of the Humanities Without Boundaries lecture series.

Take or leave Melvins' recent albums, but don't miss them live.

The black-metal outfit cements itself in a triumphant sound on its new album.

Twin Cities pianist Matt Blair gives his new solo material an electronic twist.

Califone's refined and beautifully damaged approach remains urgent and effective

Antibalas takes a particularly tough and stark approach to Afrobeat.

Stanley Kubrick's warped classic screens here in honor of Banned Books Week.

Akira Kurosawa's 1985 epic screens in a new digital restoration.

Bubbler artist-in-residence Jennifer Bastian invites viewers to bring a dish to pass—and their problems.

Gambia-via-Detroit artist Librator crafts catchy, rhythmic West African pop songs.

Yes, she's opening for him.

Against Me! helps the Majestic celebrate 10 years under new ownership.

After taking in a new Twin Peaks season, let this film wash over you in a fog of ominous uncertainty.

Pile and Palehound both offer distinctive and unpredictable twists on indie-rock.

Jonathan Demme's 1986 feature swings from fun and games to unhinged violence.

The Black Books star channels his corrosive wit into a new stand-up tour.

Frankie Cosmos' deft songwriting proves it's still worth listening to tender indie-pop.

Baltimore's Future Islands take a simplified approach on their latest album, with mixed results.

The Wisconsin Film Festival kicks off a new monthly series with the popular showcase of TV ads from the UK.