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Merry-Go-Round Magazine is an independent, online culture magazine based in Los Angeles. Consider supporting us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/mgrm

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Merry-Go-Round Magazine@mgrmagazine.bsky.social · 12h ago

@darrenhayman.bsky.social has began reissuing or resupplying his vast catalog of music back online, including expanded editions of HAYMAN, WATKINS, TROUT AND LEE and THE VIOLENCE. He sat down with us to explain what the process of looking back on 35 years of music has been like.

Interview: Darren Hayman Looks Back - Merry-Go-Round Magazine

Darren Hayman has began reissuing and resupplying his vast catalog of music online including recently expanded editions of HAYMAN, WATKINS, TROUT AND LEE and THE VIOLENCE. He dives into what the process of looking back on 35 years has been like and what his "legacy" (our word not his) has evolved into.

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Merry-Go-Round Magazine@mgrmagazine.bsky.social · 2d ago

Even if Will Gluck hadn't spent the press run for ONE NIGHT ONLY putting his foot in his mouth regarding the modern state of sexuality and rom-coms, the actual movie implies his thoughts well enough. A bad Callum Turner performance and a dulled down, uninterested script make for a boring watch.

ONE NIGHT ONLY’s Sex Purge Arouses Nothing - Merry-Go-Round Magazine

Even if Will Gluck hadn't spent a fair amount of the press run for ONE NIGHT ONLY putting his foot in his mouth about the modern state of sexuality and rom-coms, the actual movie he's delivered implie...

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Merry-Go-Round Magazine@mgrmagazine.bsky.social · last wk.

Filmmaker Jordan Rowe candidly discusses his feature film HAMILTON HOUSE with Film Editor @kevincookman.bsky.social. The two chat about what making a sub-$100k movie looks like in 2026, the murky "what's next" for an indie film looking for distribution, and more!

Interview: HAMILTON HOUSE’s Jordan Rowe Made an Indie Movie—Now What? - Merry-Go-Round Magazine

Filmmaker Jordan Rowe sits down to candidly discuss his feature film HAMILTON HOUSE, what making a sub-$100k movie looks like in 2026, the state of filmmaking, and the murky "what's next" for an indie film looking for distribution.

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Merry-Go-Round Magazine@mgrmagazine.bsky.social · 2w ago

It's our Bandcamp Pick of the Week featuring the nostalgically familiar experimental rock of Zack Benlan's OBSCURITARIANISM! Read about it and then grab a copy over on @bandcamp.com!

Bandcamp PIck: Zack Benlan - Merry-Go-Round Magazine

It’s our Bandcamp Picks of the Week featuring the nostalgically familiar experimental rock of Zack Benlan’s OBSCURITARIANISM! Zack Benlan – OBSCURITARIANISM Genre: Experimental Rock Favorite Tracks: “One Lifetime Ain’t Enough,” “Give Up” The title of the LP, OBSCURITARIANISM, might give the wrong impression for an uninitiated listener. Pastiches are always familiar in some sense. These are songs you have heard before, maybe near a rest stop’s vending machines when you were eight, or out the window of a wood-paneled Buick driving past another untrustable “antique” barn on the side of the highway. It feels a bit like putting your head […]

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Merry-Go-Round Magazine@mgrmagazine.bsky.social · 3w ago

Not without its flaws, HER PRIVATE HELL is an unapologetic act of creative anarchy from a revitalized Nicolas Winding Refn. Staff writer Michael Fairbanks (@thekingofburbank.bsky.social) reports from @fantasiafestival.com 2026!

Fantasia 2026: Nicolas Winding Refn Finally Pleases With HER PRIVATE HELL - MGRM

Not without its flaws, HER PRIVATE HELL is an unapologetic act of creative anarchy from a revitalized Nicolas Winding Refn.

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Merry-Go-Round Magazine@mgrmagazine.bsky.social · 4w ago

It’s our Bandcamp Picks of the Week, featuring a pair of self-titled debuts including some sparse and beautiful post-punk from LXRP and a collection of colorful and scrappy indie rock tunes from Holofoil, the latter out now via @alreadydeadtapes.bsky.social!

Bandcamp Picks: Holofoil & LXRP - Merry-Go-Round Magazine

It's our Bandcamp Picks of the Week, featuring a pair of self-titled debuts including sparse and beautiful post-punk from LXRP and colorful and scrappy indie rock from Holofoil!

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Merry-Go-Round Magazine@mgrmagazine.bsky.social · 4w ago

THE ODYSSEY features some of Christopher Nolan's most impressive tricks yet, but it falls just short of his previous epics. The immediacy will land for those who already see him as a legend of Odysseus’ caliber, but it reveals his limits more than any journey he has embarked upon yet.

THE ODYSSEY: Christopher Nolan Was Right To Fear the Supernatural - MGRM

THE ODYSSEY may feature some of Christopher Nolan's most impressive tricks yet, but the size and scale fall just short of his previous epics. The impressiveness and immediacy will land for those who already view him as a legend of Odysseus’ caliber, but ultimately it reveals his limits more than any journey the director has embarked upon yet.

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Merry-Go-Round Magazine@mgrmagazine.bsky.social · last mo.

On their new EP, TOGETHER // APART, Athens, GA grungegazers Trepid ask a lot of questions. Beyond the metallic guitar tone and playful basslines, the answers are not only within reach, but confidently and emotionally radiating through the music.

With TOGETHER // APART, Trepid Soundtracks the Early Summer Sludge - Merry-Go-Round Magazine

On their new EP, TOGETHER // APART, Athens, GA grungegazers Trepid ask a lot of questions. Beyond the metallic guitar tone and playful basslines, the answers are not only within reach, but confidently and emotionally radiating through the music.

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Merry-Go-Round Magazine@mgrmagazine.bsky.social · last mo.

Kane Parsons creates an irresistible atmosphere with BACKROOMS, but even more exploration of the physical space would do wonders for a film that excels at presenting surreal found footage imagery. Going forward, they need to lean into that intrigue.

BACKROOMS Doesn’t Have Enough “Backrooms” - Merry-Go-Round Magazine

Kane Parsons creates an irresistible atmosphere with BACKROOMS, but even more exploration of the physical space would do wonders for a film that excels at presenting surreal found footage imagery. The intrigue of the rooms themselves is the intrigue; going forward they need to lean in more.

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Merry-Go-Round Magazine@mgrmagazine.bsky.social · 2mo ago

From Tribeca 2026, Maggie and Tyler Brown sit down to discuss their short ONE NIGHT, the experience of premiering at the festival, collaborating as brother and sister, and the relationships that informed the film.

Interview: ONE NIGHT Directors Maggie and Tyler Brown Dig into First Loves - Merry-Go-Round Magazine

From Tribeca 2026, Maggie and Tyler Brown sit down to discuss their short ONE NIGHT, the experience of premiering at the festival, collaborating as brother and sister, and the relationships that infor...

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Merry-Go-Round Magazine@mgrmagazine.bsky.social · 2mo ago

It's our Bandcamp Picks of the Week, featuring The Fragiles' '90s indebted noise rock album SING THE HEAT OF THE SUN and Morgan Nagler's star-studded yet understated record I’VE GOT NOTHING TO LOSE, AND I’M LOSING IT! Read about both and then check 'em out on @bandcamp.com!

Bandcamp Picks: Morgan Nagler & The Fragiles - Merry-Go-Round Magazine

It's our Bandcamp Picks of the Week, featuring The Fragiles' '90s indebted noise rock album SING THE HEAT OF THE SUN and Morgan Nagler's star-studded yet understated album I’VE GOT NOTHING TO LOSE, AND I’M LOSING IT!

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Merry-Go-Round Magazine@mgrmagazine.bsky.social · 2mo ago

SUPERGIRL is just as passive and unengaged as its protagonist. This system doesn't work anymore. Superhero movies need to evolve into kitschy and deeply personal statements from the filmmakers involved. The assembly line, as it were, is buckling.

Every Gender Deserves Better Heroes Than SUPERGIRL - Merry-Go-Round Magazine

SUPERGIRL is just as passive and unengaged as its protagonist. This isn’t going to work anymore. Superhero movies need to reach the point where they’re kitschy and deeply personal statements from the ...

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Merry-Go-Round Magazine@mgrmagazine.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Today, Born At Midnite release their debut album ETERNAL BAM NATION via @arbutusrecords.bsky.social! Amery Sandford and David Carriere sat down with us to discuss the new record, their love of Ween, Newfoundland spoons, and more!

Interview: Born At Midnite Send You to ETERNAL BAM NATION - Merry-Go-Round Magazine

Born At Midnite's Amery Sandford and David Carriere sit down to discuss the new album ETERNAL BAM NATION, their love of Ween, Newfoundland spoons, and more!

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Merry-Go-Round Magazine@mgrmagazine.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Éliane Viens-Synnott and Melissa Di Menna, of Montreal art punk project La Sécurité, sit down with us to discuss embracing a French Canadian identity, sussing out tempo in the studio, and their latest album BINGO! out now via @bellaunion.bsky.social & @mothland.bsky.social!

Interview: La Sécurité Are Keeping Themselves Busy - Merry-Go-Round Magazine

Éliane Viens-Synnott and Melissa Di Menna, of Montreal art punk project La Sécurité, discuss embracing a French Canadian identity, sussing out tempo, and their latest album BINGO!

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Merry-Go-Round Magazine@mgrmagazine.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Were the JACKASS films meant to be marathoned? It was a point of thought and discussion at American Cinematheque's presentation of all the films, an exercise in endurance to say the least. Michael Fairbanks reports from Directors Village.

Numbing the Pain To Survive a JACKASS Marathon - Merry-Go-Round Magazine

Were the JACKASS films meant to be marathoned? It was a point of thought and discussion at American Cinematheque's presentation of all the films, an exercise in endurance to say the least.

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Merry-Go-Round Magazine@mgrmagazine.bsky.social · 2mo ago

2006, we love you. A cinephile origin story, Film Editor @kevincookman.bsky.social dives into 20 years of NACHO LIBRE, the looming presence of Dick Cheney, seeking representation both on screen and at the cinema in an era of PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN and 300, and more.

2006, I Love You - Merry-Go-Round Magazine

2006, we love you. A cinephile origin story of sorts, Film Editor Kevin Cookman dives into 20 years of NACHO LIBRE, the looming presence of Dick Cheney, seeking representation both on screen and at th...

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Merry-Go-Round Magazine@mgrmagazine.bsky.social · 2mo ago

With BITKNOT, feeble little horse uniquely draw up songs that manage to strike pleasure reserves without having to draw from overused and bland indie rock ideas. It is the Pittsburgh band at their most focused and particular.

On BITKNOT, feeble little horse Continue To Zig Where You Expect Them To Zag - MGRM

With BITKNOT, feeble little horse uniquely draw up songs that manage to strike pleasure reserves without having to draw from overused and bland indie rock ideas.

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Merry-Go-Round Magazine@mgrmagazine.bsky.social · 2mo ago

It's our Bandcamp Picks of the Week, featuring the bridgebuilding alt-country of Marty Blick's NEIGHBORHOOD CAT, and the timely hipster runoff throwback sound of @echomisslittle.bsky.social's HOVER! Read about both today and then check them out over on @bandcamp.com!

Bandcamp Picks: Little Miss Echo & Marty Blick - Merry-Go-Round Magazine

It's our Bandcamp Picks of the Week, featuring the bridgebuilding alt-country of Marty Blick's NEIGHBORHOOD CAT, and the timely hipster runoff throwback sound of Little Miss Echo's HOVER!

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Merry-Go-Round Magazine@mgrmagazine.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Opening as something much more terrifying than what follows, PASSENGER feels in over its head the very same way that its protagonists are throughout the rest of the film. In an early summer window filled with interesting horror fare, this one is skippable.

PASSENGER: Not Every Summer Horror Flick Can Hitch a Ride to Riches - MGRM

Opening as something much more terrifying than what follows, PASSENGER feels in over its head the very same way that its protagonists are throughout the rest of the film. In an early summer window filled with interesting horror fare, this one is entirely skippable.

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Merry-Go-Round Magazine@mgrmagazine.bsky.social · 3mo ago

It's our Bandcamp Picks of the Week, featuring a pair of exciting Korean albums, including HWXXNG's fusion'ish alien club mix K-CORE and the Parannoul side project mydreamfever's final entry in the six-part "Music To Relax w/” NTS series, 6. NOISE IS THE NEW SILENCE! Read about both today!

Bandcamp PIcks: HWXXNG & mydreamfever - Merry-Go-Round Magazine

It's our Bandcamp Picks of the Week, featuring a pair of exciting Korean albums, including HWXXNG's fusion'ish alien club mix K-CORE and the Parannoul side project mydreamfever's final entry in the six-part "Music To Relax w/” NTS series, 6. NOISE IS THE NEW SILENCE!

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Merry-Go-Round Magazine@mgrmagazine.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Monday marked the start of COMEDY BANG! BANG!'s 2026 Ground Beefing tour. Ahead of tomorrow's Chicago date, we chatted with @scottaukerman.bsky.social about what 17 years of the show looks like on the road, his persona on @cbbworld.bsky.social, the podcast medium's importance to comedy, and more!

Scott Aukerman On Comedy, Community, and Taking COMEDY BANG! BANG! Back on the Road - MGRM

Scott Aukerman chats about the legacy of COMEDY BANG! BANG!, the podcast medium's importance to comedy and his own career, Chicago as a comedy town, and crafting a live show 17 years into the podcasts...

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Merry-Go-Round Magazine@mgrmagazine.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Curry Barker's feature OBSESSION is the epitome of Gen Z filmmaking in both style and execution. At times it reaches surprising highs, with every department working in beautiful harmony, but the film's broader story and focus feels flawed from the jump.

Nice Girls Finish Dead Last in OBSESSION - Merry-Go-Round Magazine

Curry Barker's micro-budget feature OBSESSION is the epitome of Gen Z filmmaking in both style and execution. At times it reaches surprising highs, with every department working in surprisingly beauti...

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Merry-Go-Round Magazine@mgrmagazine.bsky.social · 3mo ago

It's our Bandcamp Picks of the Week, featuring Loose Fit's art pop angled post-punk EP BITTERSWEET EXCESS, out now via Dinosaur City, and SUSS's career best ambient country LP COUNTING SUNSETS, out now via Northern Spy! Read about both and listen today on @bandcamp.com!

Bandcamp Picks: SUSS & Loose Fit - Merry-Go-Round Magazine

It's our Bandcamp Picks of the Week, featuring Loose Fit's art pop angled post-punk EP BITTERSWEET EXCESS and SUSS's career best ambient country album COUNTING SUNSETS!

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