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Author: Tim Dodderidge

I've long loved writing about music, dating back to my days covering Warped Tour during summer breaks. Following a decade at Mind Equals Blown and a handful of contributions to Substream Magazine, I'm back on my own time, doing my own thing here at The Verbatim.
Emo Rap’s Ascent to the Mainstream
Music

Emo Rap’s Ascent to the Mainstream

As labels like Epitaph Records go all in on emo rap, it’s time to start taking this movement seriously. Continue reading Emo Rap’s Ascent to the Mainstream

The Coronavirus May Put Things on Hold, But It Won’t Get the Best of Us
Music, Sports

The Coronavirus May Put Things on Hold, But It Won’t Get the Best of Us

Sports and shows are on hold. While it’s easy to feel helpless, we need each other now more than ever. Continue reading The Coronavirus May Put Things on Hold, But It Won’t Get the Best of Us

Joe Pera Talks with You Is the Perfect Medicine in a Divided Time
Film/TV

Joe Pera Talks with You Is the Perfect Medicine in a Divided Time

Adult Swim show Joe Pera Talks with You is refreshingly wholesome in today’s vicious political climate. Continue reading Joe Pera Talks with You Is the Perfect Medicine in a Divided Time

Soccer Mommy Carves Her Own Indie Pop Path on <i>color theory</i>
Music

Soccer Mommy Carves Her Own Indie Pop Path on color theory

On the verge of mainstream success, Soccer Mommy’s Sophie Allison is striving to be more than the artists before her. Continue reading Soccer Mommy Carves Her Own Indie Pop Path on color theory

Why I Picked <i>Parasite</i> to Win Best Picture (and Why I Was Right)
Film/TV

Why I Picked Parasite to Win Best Picture (and Why I Was Right)

Parasite pulled a shocker at the Academy Awards, but it should’ve been the favorite all along. Continue reading Why I Picked Parasite to Win Best Picture (and Why I Was Right)

10 Underrated Albums Turning 10 in 2020
Music

10 Underrated Albums Turning 10 in 2020

These 10 albums were underrated then, and they remain underrated now — an entire decade later. Continue reading 10 Underrated Albums Turning 10 in 2020

Most Anticipated Albums of 2020
Music

Most Anticipated Albums of 2020

From chart-topping pop to hardcore for mosh pits aplenty, we’re excited to hear these albums in 2020. Continue reading Most Anticipated Albums of 2020

Let’s Discuss This Year’s Academy Awards Nominations
Film/TV

Let’s Discuss This Year’s Academy Awards Nominations

The Dodderidge brothers love film, and they have a lot to say about this year’s Oscar nominations. Continue reading Let’s Discuss This Year’s Academy Awards Nominations

30 Songs That Resonated Deeply with Us This Past Decade
Music

30 Songs That Resonated Deeply with Us This Past Decade

They hit us hard, and they still line our playlists. These are 30 of the most powerful songs from the 2010s. Continue reading 30 Songs That Resonated Deeply with Us This Past Decade

What Other Sports Betting Scenarios Could’ve Shaped <i>Uncut Gems</i>?
Film/TV

What Other Sports Betting Scenarios Could’ve Shaped Uncut Gems?

If not KG, let’s imagine alternate sports realities Uncut Gems could’ve featured for Howard Ratner. Continue reading What Other Sports Betting Scenarios Could’ve Shaped Uncut Gems?

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