Cryptic Rock

Cryptic Rock Magazine is a digital entertainment magazine covering a broad range of music and film. Established over a decade, Cryptic Rock has in-depth music reviews, film reviews, retrospective reviews, interviews, and live concert photography/reviews.

Juliana Hatfield – Weird (Album Review)

An accomplished singer and songwriter, who simply loves keeping busy, Juliana Hatfield is back with her brand new album, Weird, on Friday, January 18th through American Laundromat. A new album of all-originals, it is a quick follow-up to her critically acclaimed 2018 tribute record, Juliana Hatfield Sings ... Read More

Cane Hill – Kill The Sun (EP Review)

Thirsty for some new swamp juice from those dirty N’awlins boys? Beg no more! Cane Hill are gifting their fans something spicy with the brand-new Kill The Sun EP, which arrives on Friday, January 18, 2019, thanks to Rise Records. Louisiana’s Cane Hill celebrated a ... Read More

Mandao of the Dead (Movie Review)

Two things; is Mandao of the Dead another zombie film? The title makes it sound like one, given it is a riff on George Romero’s work. Also, what is a ‘Mandao’? Mandao (‘man-dey-oh’) is the surname of this film’s hero: Jay Mandao, played by Writer, ... Read More

Slaves – Revision (EP Review)

To see an artist with new eyes is such a delight. More artists in this age are going beyond the scope and trying new things, revamping their sound, or simply not giving a hoot where their musical journey takes them. That in mind, Sacramento, CA’s ... Read More