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Dua Lipa has officially announced her new album. The follow-up to 2020’s Future Nostalgia is called Radical Optimism, and it’s out May 3. It includes the previously released singles ‘Houdini’ and ‘Training Season’. Check out the cover artwork and tracklist below. “A couple years ago, a friend introduced me to the term Radical Optimism,” Lipa said

Drowse and Lula Asplund have shared their rendition of Low’s ‘Hey Chicago’, which appears on the Flenser‘s upcoming tribute album to the band, Your Voice Is Not Enough. Check it out below. ‘Hey Chicago’ is taken from Low’s 1997 EP Songs for a Dead Pilot. Drowse’s Kyle Bates shared the following statement about the cover:

In the world of iGaming, social casinos and sweepstake casinos offer unique experiences for players seeking an alternative form of casino entertainment. While social and sweepstake casinos share some similarities, such as giving you access to casino-style games and the use of virtual currency for gameplay, there’s several key differentiators too. That’s what we’re here

In 2024, many long-awaited film releases are scheduled: sequels to cult blockbusters and biopics about famous musicians. But that’s not all. Read about what is worth watching in the Suspilne Culture selection. As you look forward to the premieres and retrospectives scheduled for January, take a moment to immerse yourself in a different realm of

Earlier this year, Toronto indie outfit Tokyo Police Club revealed that 2024 would be their last year as a band. Today, they’ve shared their two final tracks, ‘Just a Scratch’ and ‘Catch Me If You Can’, which were recorded with producer Jesse Turnbull. They’ve also announced a farewell North American tour. Listen to the band’s

Have you ever been wondering whether the NFT community has any highly prized and well-liked Star Wars cards or collectibles? In the dynamic realm of cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens, what do Star Wars NFTs represent? Even after all these decades, everyone is aware of how beloved and popular the Star Wars films (media franchise, if

Sony’s PlayStation Portal handheld system launched to mixed reviews in November 2023, and opinions on the system remain debated. Rather than returning to the self-contained handheld market last explored by Sony with the Vita in 2011, the Portal is an entirely streaming-based device that requires a connection to the PS5. To many players, this seemed

Joanna Newsom has announced the Strings/Keys Reincidence, a Los Angeles residency that will take place between May 15 and May 19 at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever. The residency includes a matinee show for kids, beginning at 3:30pm, for which the setlist will be tailor “to be not only suitable for children, but specifically

Kim Gordon didn’t invent SoundCloud rap, but she sounds like she just sort of stumbled onto a whole new sound. The Collective, the former Sonic Youth bassist’s second solo record, carries the fearlessly innovative spirit that has marked her nearly 50-year career, and though she knew early on she wanted it to be beat-driven, how much

The 23-year-old Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter and guitarist Mei Semones has released a new single, ‘Tegami’. Check it out along with a live version of the track below. “‘Tegami’ was my first time experimenting with Bossa Nova style music in odd meters,” Semones explained in a statement. “It’s a love song. My partner likes to write me

Chvrches’ Lauren Mayberry has shared a new single, ‘Change Shapes’. Following the singer’s 2023 solo tracks ‘Are You Awake?’ and ‘Shame’, the song was written by Mayberry, Matt Koma, Cleo Tighe, and Evan Blair, and produced by Koma. Check it out below. “I feel like I perform to the general public but also play a

In this segment, we showcase the most notable albums out each week. Here are the albums out on March 8, 2024: Ariana Grande, Eternal Sunshine Ariana Grande’s new album, Eternal Sunshine, has arrived via Republic. The follow-up to 2020’s Positions was preceded by the single ‘yes, and?’, which got a remix featuring Mariah Carey, and was co-produced

In the heart of the Midwest lies a city pulsating with cultural vibrancy and artistic flair: Chicago. Renowned for its rich history, diverse communities, and vibrant arts scene, Chicago stands as a beacon of creativity and expression.  Central to this cultural tapestry are the shows that grace its theaters, concert halls, and performance venues, captivating

“Free to start, pay as you earn,” might be the siren song of binary options trading, luring in beginners with the promise of simplicity and low upfront costs. Yet, as with any financial venture, the devil is in the details—or in this case, in the fees and commissions. When you dive into the binary options

Pillow Queens have offered another preview of their new album Name Your Sorrow – out April 19 – with ‘Like a Lesson’. The track follows earlier cuts ‘Gone’ and ‘Suffer’. Listen to it below. “The notion of finding safety and comfort in the presence of love of limerence is emphasized, contrasting with the paralyzing fear

Liverpool duo King Hannah have announced the follow-up to their 2022 debut LP I’m Not Sorry, I Was Just Being Me. It’s called Big Swimmer, and it arrivees May 31 via City Slang. Produced by Ali Chant, the album features Sharon Van Etten on two songs, including the title track, which is out today. Check

Julien Chang is a singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist from Baltimore, Maryland. While studying classical and jazz music throughout high school, he built a home studio in his parents’ basement from the money he earned from his grocery shop job, where he recorded his first album, 2018’s Jules. Along with its 2022 follow-up, The Sale, it

Steven Raekwon Reynolds, the NYC-based singer-songwriter who records as S. Raekwon, has announced a new album. Steven, which follows his 2021 debut album Where I’m at Now and the 2022 EP I Like It When You Smile, is out May 3 via Father/Daughter Records. Check out the new single ‘Old Thing’  below. “I recorded this

O. – the London-based duo of baritone saxophonist Joe Henwood and drummer Tash Keary – have announced their debut album, WeirdOs. It arrives June 21 via Speedy Wunderground. To accompany the announcement, they’re sharing the new single ‘Green Shirt’, which you can hear below. ‘Green Shirt’ is “a short rock/metal rinse out,” according to the band.

ATB is one of the most iconic names in dance music, having produced the classic 9 PM, which has remained in our heads since its release in 1998. To talk about his latest single, Take A Moment, featuring David Frank, ATB joined us for an interview. Take A Moment marks your latest release, featuring singer-songwriter David Frank.

Two retellings, a dive into ancient Italian history, two tales of intense Jewish family dynamics, and the exploration of whatever ‘postcolonial’ means make up our ten recommendations for upcoming books you should be adding to your list in March. The Hearing Test, Eliza Barry Callahan (March 5) In this slim and thoughtful novel, a woman

TikTok is famous for making new trends, and something new goes viral every day. If you are on TikTok, you might have come across a cat in a blue dress with a mushroom hat walking in her vibe. TikTokers and meme lovers have gone crazy over this trend. However, most people don’t understand what it

Board games often provide a sense of nostalgia with many people having fond memories of rainy days in the past playing classics such as Monopoly and Scrabble. But many games are now able to be enjoyed online, due to advancing technology and a variety of gaming platforms. We’ll explore the differences between traditional games and

Will there be a Yellowstone Season 6? This is what every Yellowstone fan is wondering about. However, we know that ”End is Nigh” as Season 5 part 2 will end this fantastic series. But there is some hope that we might see a season after Season 5. Now, it might console the sad fans who

In games like Valorant, finding the best crosshair codes is always a good idea, especially in 2024. But, with endless settings available, selecting the best Valorant crosshair codes that match your play style and skill level is difficult. Is it for you as well? We have put the favourite Valorant crosshair codes pros to use

Wednesday stopped by the NPR office to perform a ‘Tiny Desk Concert’. The Asheville band played three songs from last year’s Rat Saw God: ‘Chosen to Deserve’ (featuring banjo from pedal/lap steel player Xandy Chelmis), ‘Formula One’, and ‘Bath County’. During the set, Karly Hartzman talked about how watching Tiny Desk concerts, especially Mitski’s 2015