The last time Greg Dulli hinted that an upcoming Afghan Whigs release would be less fueled by personal turmoil, we got 1965, a rager of a party record that remains a fan favourite and contains many live staples. In a just world, “66” would have been a massive radio hit. In the press release for
Tustin, California’s Analog Music Shop, the record store closest to singer’s Daisy Chain Fields, was recipient of Handmaid’s Tale-inspired track ahead of its digital release; all 500 copies have sold out Olivia Rodrigo surprise-released her new song “Serena Joy” Friday via a limited-edition CD single sold exclusively at an indie record shop closest to her
As the old philosophical question goes, “If a tree falls in an empty forest, does it make a sound?” That query feels newly relevant in the age of modern music-making. We live in a world where anyone can hear virtually any song ever recorded, anytime, anywhere (provided there’s an internet connection). Today’s artist isn’t just
Ayam El Disco: Egyptian Disco, Boogie, and Jeel Cassettes of 1978-92 Various Artists WeWantSounds 3 April 2026 The tracks on WeWantSounds’ releaseAyam El Disco: Egyptian Disco, Boogie, and Jeel Cassettes 1978-92come from the collections of Disco Arabesquo (Moataz Rageb), an Egyptian-born, Amsterdam-based DJ with a wealth of cassettes from the subtitled scenes. After 2022’s Sharayat
It’s almost time. We’ve almost entered the book season, when some of the biggest titles by the most popular authors come out. And, as usual, readers are bolstering their TBRs. One reader population in particular that is preparing is Goodreads members. Now, Goodreads is not without its faults, but it is the largest social network
The fifth and final season of Outer Banks, starring Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Drew Starkey, Jonathan Daviss, and Madison Bailey, premiered on Netflix. Madelyn Cline, Carlacia Grant, and Madison Bailey were spotted arriving for an appearance on the Today Show to discuss the new season in New York. Cline looked great in a Stella McCartney
You ask, we answer! @rosenthedark wrote in asking, “Please find the dress by Tems!! Thank you 😊” We have the answer. Tems shut down her headline performance at All Points East in London wearing a custom Mio Made RS dress, styled by Dunsin Wright. According to Hype Tribe NG, she ran through “Crazy Tings,” “What
On Widowspeak’s new album, Roses, Molly Hamilton’s voice drips with melancholy, a bittersweet knowing that everything is impermanent. Guitarist Robert Earl Thomas, ever intriguing, is varied and precise, his rhythms segueing from the punchy to the grungy, his solos unfurling as a cross between George Harrison circa the Beatles’ BBC gigs, a speedy Kurt Vile,


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To begin, aside from the required warning that spoilers follow, let us stipulate that what happened in movie theaters in the early summer of 2026 was a good thing for the art and the industry. While jumped-up Disney streaming series and feature-length stuffed toy ad The Mandalorian and Grogu (Jon Favreau) strained to find an
Astoria Film Festival (AFF) (astoriafilmfestival.org), is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization thatsupports emerging filmmakers through an annual film festival and youth festival, andextensive education and workforce development programming, including workshops,internships, a Media Production Lab, media jobs, and Career Fairs, all designed to provideyouth from historically-ignored communities the skills, experiences, and connections that canprovide them with a
In recent years, Modest Mouse studio albumshaven’tkept pace with their touring schedule. There have been big gaps in studio recordings, and they’ve only debuted a few songs under the lights. That makes every new LP a reason to celebrate.An Eraser and a Mazeis just such an occasion, where the independently released record may not be
The 1990s were a golden era for psychological tension, slick neo-noirs, and domestic nightmares. Directors pushed boundaries, audiences craved mind-bending twists, and the thriller genre evolved into a cinematic powerhouse. Here is a look back at ten essential, must-see thrillers from the 1990s, counted down to the ultimate cinematic trip. 10. A Perfect Murder (1998)
Musicians have long drawn inspiration from armed conflict. Scotland’s the Sensational Alex Harvey Band addressed the American Revolution in its 1976 hit “Boston Tea Party”, for example, while Paul Kennerley’s White Mansions (1978) employed the likes of Steve Cash and John Dillon (both from the Ozark Mountain Daredevils), Jessi Colter, and Waylon Jennings to musically
The 1980s was a golden era of pop culture, defined by synth soundtracks, neon lights, and unforgettable movie moments. While mainstream magazines focused on the most obvious Hollywood stars, a generation of moviegoers was secretly losing their hearts to a mix of cult movie queens, sci-fi icons, and fantasy muses. Here is the definitive countdown
Mike Joy 08/23/2026 Feature Lists From vintage syndicated scares to modern streaming nightmares, horror television has evolved into a powerhouse medium. This countdown ranks the top ten best horror television series of all time, celebrating the icons, monsters, and eerie towns that shaped the genre. The Bottom Half: Cult Classics and Icons (10–6) 10. Friday
Janie Bradford, the co-writer on Motown’s first hit “Money (That’s What I Want)” and other songs for the famed Detroit label, has died at the age of 87. Bradford’s family announced the songwriter’s death Saturday, adding she died August 21 at Los Angeles’ Cedars-Sinai Hospital following an extended illness. Motown founder Berry Gordy said in
E Street Band drummer fills in for his son and friend of the band Jay Weinberg at Australian psych-rockers’ Forest Hills Stadium concert King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard brought out surprise guest Max Weinberg during their Saturday show in Queens, just a week after the E Street Band drummer’s son Jay joined the band
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Bruno Mars tears off his jacket in Hulk-like fashion, gets hit by the ghost of Tito Puente, and takes to the congas for “Cha Cha.” The crowd could feel him connecting directly with his Puerto Rican father, Peter Hernandez, a salsa percussionist from Brooklyn. It was a moment in a concert full of them. Friday
WhenReflections, the debut record from Halifax’sGodthrymm, was released, it was an immediate stunner. Led by Hamish Glencross (ex-My Dying Bride/Solstice), Godthrymm found themselves between two parallel UK traditions, the sorrow-laden doom/death of the Peaceville Three, and the more weight-driven, epic doom of Solstice.Distortions, the second part of theVisionstrilogy, followed by refining rather than reshaping that
Y ou don’t expect a lot of laughs at a funeral, but even before dozens of entertainment’s biggest names — musicians, business titans, executives, media personalities — filed into New York’s Central Synagogue on June 29 to say goodbye to Clive Davis, who died one week earlier at age 94, there were already jokes predicting
Spatial, No Problem Lee “Scratch” Perry and Mouse on Mars Domino 5 June 2026 Lee “Scratch” Perry became a legend for his production and the influence it had on reggae, dub, electronic music, and more. Ironically, though, for the last 40-odd years of his life, he was known for something else. Of course, many albums
Rihanna was spotted out in New York wearing a rust-hued Chloé velour tracksuit ($1,250 jacket and $990 Pants) , complete with the brand’s signature logo detailing on the jacket and pants. She finished the look with a crocodile-embossed Fendi tote and a pair of Louis Vuitton tinted aviator sunglasses. The oversized, relaxed silhouette leaned into
When Belgian singer-songwriter and multidisciplinary artist Camille Willemart, alias Camille Camille, sings over a fingerpicked acoustic guitar, you feel as if memories are holding onto you or you’re holding onto them. Inescapable either way. She’s an arresting folk artist—more than that, though, her songs are fey lullabies as if plucked from some forgotten century or
Renoir is a courageous film. Courageous because it is deeply personal. It is not a film that tries to seem radical all the time, nor one that calls attention to its own form as if that were enough. The courage seems to come from facing a memory that is too intimate, almost uncomfortable in its
By Anila Bukhari At fifteen, Renée Ambarees injured her back during what would become twenty-two years of competitive sport. She learned to override the signal. Push through. Perform anyway. Keep going. It would take her decades to understand what her body already knew: the truth does not wait for the conscious mind to be ready.
From Venezuela to Hungary to New York City, Leanna Finol is emerging as one of the entertainment world’s most dynamic multilingual performers—blending music, musical theatre, film, television, and an unmistakably international point of view. Leanna Finol is a Venezuelan-Hungarian singer, songwriter, actress, and musical theatre performer whose career has taken her from the stages and
With her full-length debut, 2020’s Forever Blue, and 2022’s elegant follow-up, As the Moon Rests, A.A. Williams explored the intersection of doom rock and dream pop, integrating exquisite dread and compelling fragility. With her covers album, Songs From Isolation, released in 2021 during the COVID era, she paid tribute to a variety of songs—from the
While on Martha’s Vineyard, I attended Hyatt’s event honoring 80 years of one of the island’s most storied traditions: the Polar Bears. Formed in 1946 by a group of African American seasonal residents who wanted to exercise together in the water, the Polar Bears have provided 80 years of physical fitness and fellowship at Inkwell
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