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A paradigm shift courtesy of social media is birthing a new crop of aspiring horror auteurs behind films like Skinamarink and A24’s Talk to Me. By Grant Rindner June 12, 2023 Illustration by Rob Vargas There’s nothing revolutionary about the short films-to-features path many filmmakers take to reach the mainstream. Getting your short shown at

Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter and producer Jonathan Wilson has announced a new solo LP. Eat the Worm, the follow-up to 2020’s Dixie Blur, is set to arrive September 8 via BMG. To mark the news, Wilson has shared the new single ‘Charlie Parker’, which follows March’s ‘Marzipan’. Check it out along with the album details below.

Throughout the week, we update our Best New Songs playlist with the new releases that caught our attention the most, be it a single leading up to the release of an album or a newly unveiled deep cut. And each Monday, we round up the best new songs released over the past week (the eligibility period begins

Are you ready to take a chance and try your luck at online gambling? With the number of casino games out there, it can be intimidating for newcomers. Thankfully, with some clever strategies and tips, you can turn the odds in your favor! In this blog post, we’ll provide 6 surefire tips that will help

Across the Spider-Verse co-director Kemp Powers explains how Daniel Kaluuya helped him create the film’s most colorful new character–a Sex Pistols-inspired punk rock superhero. June 9, 2023 Spider-Punk (voiced by Daniel Kaluuya) in Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animations’ Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.Courtesy of Sony Pictures Animation Miles Morales, protagonist of the Spider-Verse movies, is a

The destruction of vintage Asian cinema ranks among the great misfortunes of twentieth-century art. In Japan’s case, cataclysmic events leading up through World War II (the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake, the firebombings of Tokyo) wiped out, per one estimate, ninety-six percent of that country’s silent movies;1 and numerous extant sound pictures after the war vanished

Horse racing, a sport with a history as rich as the kings and queens who championed it, has grown into a cultural spectacle that transcends borders. Its evolution is a testament to our fascination with competition, nobility, and tradition, intertwined with a thrill that stirs up excitement and anticipation.  This article delves into how horse

A Toronto kid’s viral fan video caught the attention of Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, which landed him a job on one of the year’s best movies. By Grant Rindner June 9, 2023 Spider-Man/Miles Morales (voiced by: Shameik Moore) in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.Courtesy of Sony Pictures via Everett Collection A24 may have an upcoming

“From where I stand, everything is glorious,” Chris announces on the opening track of his new album. It’s a dream-state vantage point he rarely departs on the sprawling, breathtaking follow-up to last year’s Redcar les adorables étoiles (prologue), but that’s not to say the record stays in one place. Aided by Mike Dean’s shapeshifting production, Paranoïa, Angels,

Rob Moose has shared the latest track from his upcoming EP Inflorescence, a collaboration with Bon Iver called ‘Marvel Room’. Check out a video for it below below. “Rob changed my life; I had never played with someone on his level,” Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon said in ap ress release. “When we started working together

Drew Tarver opens up about his character Cary, whose selfishness and desperation for fame and success hits a new low this week. By Esther Zuckerman June 8, 2023 Drew Tarver’s Cary has been spiraling into the dark side on season 3 of The Other Two.Courtesy of Greg Endries for Max. __Spoilers for __The Other Two

When it comes to cutting-edge technology, the intersection of film and crypto gambling is one that many people are just starting to explore. In recent years, blockchain technology has been used increasingly in various ways, from secure online transactions to digital currency systems. The advantages offered by this groundbreaking form of technology have drawn attention

Rob Grant, Lana Del Rey’s father, has shared a new single from his debut album, Lost at Sea, which is out tomorrow (June 9). ‘Hollywood Bowl’ is one of two collaborations with his daughter that appear on the LP, following the previously released title track. Listen to it below. “Twice, I sang at the Hollywood

Apparently Jimmy Pesto was in the mix with the other rioters. By Grant Rindner June 8, 2023 Jay Johnston attends the Comedy Central Emmy After Party at Falcon on September 20, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.Courtesy of Noel Vasquez via Getty Images Jay Johnston, a Chicago-born comic actor known for his work in Bob’s Burgers and Mr. Show, was

Chris Farren has dropped a new single called ‘Bluish’. It’s the second offering from his upcoming Jay Som-produced album, Doom Singer, following ‘Cosmic Leash’, which landed on our Best New Songs list. Check out a video for the track below. “For this video I stood in front of a green screen while my wife blasted

Deeper have announced a new album, Careful!, their debut for Sub Pop. It’s out on September 8. The band recorded the LP at Palisade Studios in Chicago with help from producer/engineer Dave Vettraino. Lead single ‘Build a Bridge’ today arrives with a video directed by Austin Vesely. Check it out and find the album’s cover

The magic of movies extends far beyond the thrill of captivating plots and stellar performances. As an intricate tapestry of human experiences and societal evolution, films are time capsules that offer profound lessons about our past, present, and future. They capture historical moments, reflect social norms, expose political realities, and even imagine future possibilities. Every

On Jimmy: Jacket, $3,650, and pants, $1,350, by Valentino. Shirt, $309, by Holzewelier. Shoes, $375, by Blackstock & Weber. Belt, $595, by Ralph Lauren Purple Label. Sunglasses, $160, by Akila. Rring, $165, by Miansai. On Brianne: Dress, $1,490, by Proenza Schouler. Shoes, $1,200, by Roger Viver. The one-time Silicon Valley star has been on a

The Japanse House has shared ‘One for sorrow, two for Joni Jones’, the closing track on her new album In the End It Always Does. Amber Bain co-wrote the song with MUNA’s Katie Gavin and co-produced it with Chloe Kraemer. It’s named after Bain’s sausage dog, who is in turn named after Joni Mitchell. Check

Drab Majesty have announced a new EP, An Object in Motion, which drops on August 25 via Dais Records. To accompany the announcement, they’ve shared the new single ‘Vanity’, which features guest vocals from Slowdive’s Rachel Goswell. Check it out below. “As a long time listener and devotee of Slowdive, a band that literally shaped

Julie Byrne has released another song from her forthcoming album, The Greater Wings. ‘Moonless’, which follows previous offerings ‘Summer Glass’ and the title track, is the first song Byrne has ever written and performed on piano. Listen to it below. “I remember walking through the dune systems on the ocean side of Culatra, the noises of the

Peter Davison, who has recorded 43 albums and over 1,500 film and television scores, feels “a certain responsibility to make music that will make things better.”Illustration by Michael Houtz; photographs by Getty Images You’ve probably never heard of Peter Davison, but if you’ve ever been to a yoga studio or spa, you’ve almost certainly heard

Astrud Gilberto, the Brazilian singer who helped popularize bossa nova around the world with her recording of ‘The Girl From Ipanema’, has died. The artist’s granddaughter, Sofia Gilberto, revealed the news on Instagram, writing, “I’m here to bring you the sad news that my grandmother became a star today, and is next to my grandfather

Darkside have announced they will be releasing a new album, Live at Spiral House, this Friday, June 9 via Matador. Following 2021’s Spiral, the record is a collection of jams Nicolás Jaar and Dave Harrington recorded with the group’s new member, drummer Tlacael Esparza, at their Los Angeles rehearsal space last summer. “When we decided

The popularity of poker has grown tremendously in the past few decades, with a large part of that increase being attributed to its portrayal in Hollywood movies. Poker is no longer just a niche game reserved for high-stakes gamblers; it has become a mainstream form of entertainment embraced by people from all walks of life.

Gunna performs onstage at ‘Samsung Galaxy + Billboard’ during the 2022 SXSW Conference and Festivals at Waterloo Park on March 17, 2022 in Austin, Texas.Courtesy of Amy E. Price via Getty Images The track is Gunna’s first single since he was released from prison last December after filing an Alford plea in the ongoing YSL

Brian Eno has announced his first-ever solo tour. He’s set to perform his new live concert program, Ships, across Europe this fall, with backing from the Baltic Sea Philharmonic, orchestrated and conducted by Kristjan Järvi, as well the actor Peter Serafinowicz, and Eno’s longtime collaborators Leo Abrahams and Peter Chilvers. The concert is billed as

The weather forecast was not looking good on the last day of Primavera Sound Barcelona – there was a 100% chance of precipitation when I got to the Parc del Fórum – but in the end, a light drizzle did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm that had been building all week. It would be a