Honed in the black/death space, Emptiness produced one of the genre’s seminal works in 2014’sNothing But the Whole. Keeping one foot in extreme metal, Emptiness subtly expanded their sound through increasingly far-reaching influences. Post-rock and post-punk motifs are engraved in the compositions, and ambient and industrial textures add to the record’s despair. Their subsequent releases,Not
Incorporating field recordings and other organic sounds into a keyboard-heavy atmosphere is nothing new. Still, Ben Dexter Cooley is a master of this genre, and Forager shows him doing it with grace and eloquence. St. Silva is Cooley’s electro-acoustic project, described on his Bandcamp page as a “musician, researcher, and creative technologist”. Forager is a
Singer hospitalized in Germany following unspecified medical issue; band is currently scheduled to resume tour next week Deep Purple called off their concerts this weekend after singer Ian Gillan had a “medical emergency.” “With great disappointment, Deep Purple must announce that they are unable to perform as scheduled tonight at the QI Arena (Leipzig) and
Where Red Dirt Roots, Outlaw Country, and Modern Americana Collide, Bobby Parks Is Bringing His Own Brand of Authenticity to the Music Scene. From the heartland of Oklahoma to the bright lights of Hollywood, singer-songwriter and powerhouse frontman Bobby Parks is carving out a sound that is as unapologetic as it is unforgettable. Leading the
Fashion has always been a vehicle for storytelling, but for designer Patrice Taylor of Althea Mink, her latest collection, Ice Land, is something far more personal: a declaration of resilience, self-worth, and unapologetic ambition. Inspired by Drake’s Ice Man project, Mink transforms the emotional weight of betrayal, perseverance, and personal triumph into a striking wardrobe
Beneath Lifted Skies Linda May Han Oh and Melissa Aldana Biophilia 21 August 2026 The duet project of tenor saxophonist Melissa Aldana and bassist Linda May Han Oh makes an ideal case for how jazz has changed significantly over the last 30 years while still showing its perennial strengths. Beneath Lifted Skies presents two women
Eons ago, in the last, heady pre-pandemic moments of February 2020, Nicki Minaj appeared at the Pollstar Live 2020 where she spoke widely about her life, career choices, social media posts, and more. Unsurprisingly, because this was the start of what would be one of the most deranged election years in American history, politics came


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Our friends over at Libby often share statistics with us that look at their most checked-out books. We usually look at the most popular books of the last month, books that help celebrate a heritage month, and the most popular books of a certain genre. Since spooky season just passed, they shared with us around
The 1970s canon is part and parcel of Jungle’s musical wiring. Earth, Wind & Fire, Kool & the Gang, Ohio Players, and Sly & the Family Stone, among other acts, are undeniable sources. With their 2014 self-titled debut, however, they also showed innovation, with fresh melodies, basslines, and vocals, and an electronic leaning in line
Harry Styles has called Madison Square Garden home every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday for the past 10 weeks. Now, it’s all come to an end. On Oct. 31, the singer brought his record-breaking Together, Together residency to a close after 30 nights. To commemorate the run, New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson took the
As both the Human League and OMD are loath to admit, Gary Numan got there first in the summer of 1979 with British synthpop. Here he was, as leader of former punk band Tubeway Army, fronting a UK number one single driven by synthesisers. He sang it in a robotic voice and, on TV shows
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U ntil recently, I didn’t have to think about disability accommodations at concerts. I could stand and dance for hours, navigate steep stairs, and lose myself in the euphoria of singing alongside friends and strangers. But cancer, a spinal issue, and three surgeries in three years changed my body and my sense of balance. Busy
The singer-songwriter plays one song from her latest album, Daughter from Hell, and another from its deluxe version Gracie Abrams performed two songs from her latest studio album, Daughter from Hell, and its forthcoming deluxe version Saturday on SNL. Abrams, who debuted on the show in 2024 in support of that year’s The Secret of
As the 1937 disappearance of Amelia Earhart approaches the century mark, the public’s fascination with the pilot continues to thrive. Professional historians and amateur sleuths alike continue to work to uncover the mystery surrounding one of the world’s most recognizable women. The aviator is even the subject of an annual celebration; the Amelia Earhart Festival
TLC During Season 8 of90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days, Rick Van Vactor travelled to Madagascar to meet his long-distance girlfriend, Trisha Stiley, for the first time IRL. Now, he’s reentered headlines with90 Day Fiancé blogs claiming that he is facing legal trouble. Rick and Trisha saw their biggest roadblock when he revealed that
After a recent ancestry study unearthed generations of regional roots, a wave of homesickness stirred. I assured myself I’d return to my origins soon, and to the setting of a disaster film—Roger Donaldson’s 1997 volcano epic, Dante’s Peak—that time had all but forgotten. Every summer, I flee my obligations into the forest air up north.
Sex Prisoner have always been outliers in the powerviolence scene. Since their early days, they resisted the ultra-speed violence the genre is associated with. Instead, they looked both backwards toward hardcore punk’s rhythmic foundations and outward toward the crushing weight of sludge and metallic extremity. The result was a series of short, aggressive bursts that
Exclusive Interview Bre Tiesi/Instagram What To Know Bre Tiesi voluntarily withdrew fromSpecial Forces: World’s Toughest Test in Episode 6. TheSelling Sunset star says her ex-husband, Johnny Manziel, who previously took on the course, is the one who pushed her to participate. She also dishes on how partner Nick Cannon reacted to her casting and whether
The Anthropic Sophisms (On the Heights of Despair Inferno Debemur Morti 17 July 2026 One of Czechia’s historic black metal bands, Inferno have been gradually evolving their sound over the past decade. Starting with Omniabsence Filled By His Greatness, the band’s black metal became more mystical and metaphysical, while still retaining its raw edge. Gnosis
What To Know Todd Chrisley revealed on the Dumb Blonde podcast that he worked as an escort at 18. He said it began after he met a woman while working as a waiter at Cheesecake Factory. Todd and his wife, Julie, were pardoned by Donald Trump in 2025 after serving over two years for fraud.
What To Know David Chokachi, who played Cody Madison on Baywatch from 1995 to 1999, is returning for the reboot at age 58. He intensified his fitness routine, waking at 3:30 a.m. and incorporating weighted rucking, to prepare for the role. The Baywatch reboot is set to premiere in January 2027. Baywatch star David Chokachi
9-1-1 has become known for its major emergencies to kick off or end a season (for the most part). Now in its 10th season, there have been dramatic storylines that have put at least one member of the 118 in danger, brought back key characters in the middle of a call, and stretched across multiple
What To Know Fox & Friends hosts urged Republicans to vote as House Speaker Mike Johnson predicted a GOP victory. Lawrence Jones said Trump supporters have ‘got to show up and vote.’ Ainsley Earhardt reminded viewers that Trump pledged $5,000 to every adult U.S. citizen. As the November midterm elections draw closer, Fox and Friends
What To Know Riley Green is in his debut season as a coach onThe Voice. The country singer opened up about the upcoming Live Shows and what he’s most excited for about them. Green also dished on working with fellow coaches Adam Levine, Queen Latifah, and Kelly Clarkson. Riley Green is in the midst of
What To Know No late-night show is scheduled to react live to the 2026 midterm results, ending a streak dating back to 2002. NBC and CBS will preempt their late-night programs with live election news coverage. Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Daily Show will air taped episodes. The hosts of late-night television won’t be reacting
What To Know A fan favorite was eliminated from the competition after struggling with the Pastry Week challenges. The bakers were tasked with baking savory pies and Polish desserts. Another contestant earned their third Star Baker title of the season. The competition is heating up on The Great British Baking Show, with a former Star
Beyoncé showed her support for husband Jay-Z at his concert in Los Angeles, stepping out in a look from the Roberto Cavalli Spring Summer 2027 Ready-to-Wear collection. Styled by longtime collaborator Ty Hunter, the singer wore the runway ensemble nearly exactly as it was presented. The look paired a plunging orchid print blouse in shades
Everyone has heard the Buddhist kōan about what is the sound of one hand clapping. The paradoxical phrase is unanswerable, though many have tried to rationalize or intellectualize its deeper meaning. Laura Veirs’ Temple Songs is the sound of one person clapping for herself. She wrote, recorded, produced, and provided all the vocals and instrumentation,
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