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Last week, Mannequin Pussy announced they’ve bought back their masters from their former label, Tiny Engines, and launched their own imprint, Romantic Records. Today, they’ve released a new single, ‘I Got Heaven’, their first new music since 2021’s Perfect EP. It was produced by John Congleton and comes with a video directed by Mason Mercer

There will be no deluxe edition for Jocelyn. By Grant Rindner August 28, 2023 HBO’s The Idol, starring Lily-Rose Depp and Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye, will not move forward with a second season.Courtesy of Eddy Chen for HBO. Neil Young once said, “it’s better to burn out than to fade away,” and that’s certainly what

Japanese filmmaking is known to have begun as early as 1898—two years after the motion picture came to the Land of the Rising Sun with the importation of Thomas Edison’s Kinetoscope1—and in a short span of time became adopted as a propaganda tool for the country’s military ambitions. During the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905, the

Vito Schnabel Gallery, the beloved art gallery, will exhibit Zachary Armstrong: New York in their New York gallery on 43 Clarkson Street. The exhibition will run from the 13th of September until the 28th of October. As part of this exhibition, the artist will present a new body of work that reflects his inventive multi-medium practice, including

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

Celine Song’s A24 film about a life left behind is finally out on streaming this week—and well worth your time. By Raymond Ang August 27, 2023 Teo Yoo and Greta Lee star in A24’s Past Lives, one of the must-watch movies of 2023.Courtesy of A24 via Everett Collection When the trailer for Celine Song’s Past

Brian McBride, one half of the ambient duo Stars of the Lid, has died at the age of 53. “I am deeply saddened to tell everyone that Brian McBride has passed away,” a note on the band’s official Instagram page reads. “I love the guy & he will be missed.” Born Brian Edward McBride in

The Apple TV+ show is the latest and biggest example of a streamer leaning on an A-list star for a throwback series that prioritizes pulp thrills over prestige. By Jake Kring-Schreifels August 25, 2023 Idris Elba’s A-lister leading man energy is on full display in AppleTV+’s Hijack.Courtesy of Aidan Monaghan for Apple. When Succession ended

Bernie Marsden, the original guitarist for Whitesnake and co-writer behind hits including ‘Here I Go Again’ and ‘Fool for Your Loving’, has died. “On behalf of his family, it is with deep sadness we announce the death of Bernie Marsden,” a statement on his official website reads. “Bernie died peacefully on Thursday evening with his

In this segment, we showcase the most notable albums out each week. Here are the albums out on August 25, 2023: The Armed, Perfect Saviors The Armed are back with Perfect Saviors, the follow-up to 2021’s ULTRAPOP. The band’s Tony Wolski produced the new record with Ben Chisholm and Troy Van Leeuwen, while Alan Moulder

The ascendance of Ahsoka, from the Clone Wars to the new Rosario Dawson-starring Disney series, opens up exciting new paths for storytelling. By William Goodman August 25, 2023 Rosario Dawson’s Ahsoka Tano might be one of Star Wars’ last hopes to take the franchise into new storytelling territory.Courtesy of Lucasfilm Ltd. To its detriment in

The Callous Daoboys have announced a new EP, God Smiles on the Callous Daoboys, which is out October 20 via MNRK Heavy/Modern Static Records. Following last year’s Celebrity Therapist, the three-track collection includes the new single ‘Waco Jesus’, which you can check out below. “’Waco Jesus’ is about insecurity, projecting that insecurity and not doing

Strawberry Runners is the musical project of Emi Night, who started gaining traction with releases like the 2015 tape Hatcher Creek and 2017’s In the Garden, In the Night EP. Though they kept writing songs – often centered around traumatic events involving domestic violence and mental illness in their family – Night took a break from performing and

Selena Gomez has shared a new song, ‘Single Soon’, which is produced by Benny Blanco and Cashmere Cat. Check out the video for it below. “Y’all have been asking for new music for a while,” Gomez wrote on Instagram this week. “Since I’m not quite done with SG3, I wanted to put out a fun

Between this and a rumored time jump, season 3 sounds very intriguing—but we still probably won’t get new episodes until 2025. By Grant Rindner August 24, 2023 Zendaya and Hunter Schafer in Euphoria. Creator Sam Levinson teased season 3 will be a “film noir.”Courtesy of Eddy Chen for HBO. With its stable of young, increasingly

Sunglasses transcend mere fashion, serving as a vital protection against ultraviolet radiation for the eyes and the delicate skin of the eyelids, preventing premature ageing. If you find yourself constantly squinting against the relentless sun’s rays, consider embracing polarised sunglasses. These lenses not only shield you from harmful UV radiation but also diminish glare and

It was all because of a chess game. By Heven Haile August 23, 2023 Photographs: John Fetterman, Getty Images; Collage: Gabe Conte Over the weekend, Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman destabilized the public with a selfie. “Lost a bet with Karl,” he captioned his Twitter post. To the surprise of many, his signature peppered goatee was

Australia’s outback is home to a distinctive style of clothing that reflects both the rugged practicality of the land and the timeless appeal of tradition. Australian cowboy clothing, often embodied by the iconic Akubra hats, has transcended its origins and carved a niche in modern fashion trends. This article explores the fascinating journey of Australian

This Is Lorelei – the project led by Nate Amos of Water From Your Eyes and My Idea – has announced a new EP titled EP #33. It lands this Friday, August 25. Lead single ‘The Laughter Remains’ is out today, and you can hear it below. The four-track collection is “is two pairs of

The Y Tu Mamá Tambien star has been earning raves for his portrayal of Saul Armendáriz, aka Cassandro the Exótico in this rollicking biopic. By Vince Mancini August 22, 2023 Bad Bunny will co-star opposite Gael García Bernal in Cassandro.Courtesy of Alejandro Lopez Pineda via Amazon Studios If it feels like Gael Garcia Bernal’s career

Last November, Kristin Hayter revealed she would reciting Lingua Ignota in early 2023. Now, she has announced her debut album as Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter: SAVED! will be released October 20 via Perpetual Flames Ministries. The first single, ‘ALL OF MY FRIENDS ARE GOING TO HELL’, arrives with a video that was filmed, directed, and

Lost Girls – the collaborative project between Jenny Hval and Håvard Volden – have announced a new LP, Selvutsletter. The follow-up to their 2020 debut Menneskekollektivet is due out October 20 on Smalltown Supersound. It includes the recent single ‘Ruins’, as well as a new track, ‘With the Other Hand’. Listen to it below, and

Season 5 of the FX series looks promising but one worries it will fall into a familiar, distracting pattern of having cartoonish bad guys. By Vince Mancini August 21, 2023 Jennifer Jason Leigh, Jon Hamm and Juno Temple will star in Fargo Season 5, set to begin this November.Photographs: FX; Collage: Gabe Conte For the

Fort Gansevoort, the renowned art gallery in New York, will present Looking Out, Looking In, the first New York solo exhibition by contemporary Inuk artist Shuvinai Ashoona.  In the series of new drawings at Fort Gansevoort, Ashoona expresses her personal experience of the sublime. With meticulous detail, her works capture the beauty, terror, and vastness of

Aoife Nessa Frances has released a new track, ‘Fantasy’, which was originally recorded during the sessions for her latest album Protector. Check it out below. “With ‘Fantasy’ I took inspiration from the High Priestess Tarot card,” the Irish singer-songwriter explained. “I was learning to read tarot at the time of writing the song, spending time with

Ira Sachs’ underrated period piece starring Pierce Brosnan and Rachel McAdams is quietly the best example of the director’s gallows humor and insight into the complexities of sex and romance. By Kyle Turner August 20, 2023 Ira Sachs’ Married Life, starring Pierce Brosnan, Patricia Clarkson, and Rachel McAdams is a must-watch for anyone who enjoyed