As the year comes nearer and nearer to its end, so, too, does the publishing season. The end of October is when we really see things slow down. In the world of YA, we’ll begin to see fewer novels published from here on out, which means that there will be even fewer works of YA
Janasha Prabhu is the author of Monster in the Mirror, out now from Sourcebooks Landmark. Below, she recommends three more thrillers about female rage. If you’re anything like me, you love books where women finally have enough and just snap. Gone Girl is your bread and butter. And every time the final girl in a
There is a distinct, intoxicating tension running straight through the spine of Ebbb’s debut album, Shallow Hits. On paper, the South London trio consisting of vocalist Will Rowland, producer Lev Ceylan, and drummer Scott MacDonald occupy an intriguing middle ground in the modern electronic landscape. Across these 11 tracks, they establish their signature dynamic, textured
Acclaimed poster designer Colm Geoghegan brings his genre expertise to the next chapter of the long-running horror franchise, featuring a cast of horror icons and familiar faces from film and television. A dark forest. A mysterious blue glow. A lantern illuminating the shadows as a paranormal investigation team ventures into the unknown. The newly unveiled
Different Day Pictures is thrilled to announce the upcoming horror comedy Stoned Inn, a uniquely regional, homegrown independent production built on the true DIY spirit of genre filmmaking. Directed by the filmmaking duo of Key Tawn Toothman and Naythan Smith, the film promises a wild, hilarious, and terrifying ride that turns the traditional haunted house
Jane Austen lovers rejoice! A new six-part adaptation of one of the author’s most popular novels is coming out on Netflix. The cast is stacked, with Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet, Jack Lowden as Mr. Darcy, and Olivia Colman as Mrs. Bennet. Not only that, but the creator and writer of the period series is


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This Halloween, the ultimate holiday horror crossover arrives on screen as the acclaimed indie slasher Axes and O’s officially slashes its way onto Tubi. Delivering 78 minutes of high-octane terror, the pulse-pounding American nightmare combines classic campfire slasher elements with a jarring, supernatural twist that breathes fresh blood into the genre just in time for
In 1960, Nagisa Ōshima made three radical films for Japan’s Shochiku Studio, and they fired him. One of those three,Cruel Story of Youth(Seishun Zankoku Monogatari) is now on Criterion. In a bonus as important as the main feature, and in some ways more satisfying, Ōshima’s one-hour debut is thrown in:A Town of Love and Hope(Ai
Horror has always been a low-budget genre with big imagination. Creature designs, haunted locations and poster ideas usually start as sketches, and when money is tight, a picture that shows the vision can matter as much as a script. A growing number of indie creators are now using AI image tools to produce those visuals
Michael Myers appears at a window. Elsewhere, he lurks behind a clothesline. In a licensed slot adaptation of John Carpenter’s Halloween, released in 2017, the killer occupies the scenery around the reels, giving anyone familiar with the film a reason to watch the edges of the screen. That placement shows how horror filmmaking can shape
Macklemore‘s Free Palestine Tour is now underway, more than a month after the rapper was removed as an opener on Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour making onstage comments in support of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank and called for a “free Palestine.” The charity run kicked off in Dublin today with special guest appearances
Taylor Swift got nostalgic during her acceptance speech at the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. The superstar became the youngest member of the institution after she was inducted by Brad Paisley during a ceremony tonight in Nashville. Swift thanked Lainey Wilson for her stripped-down performance of “Love Story” and even poked fun at Paisley, her
Josaleigh Pollett thrives on collaboration. After the Salt Lake City-based songwriter and musician released their debut album Strangers in 2017, they met future creative partner and best friend Jordan Watko (Crowd Shy). They worked on two records together: No Woman Is the Sea (2019) and In the Garden, By the Weeds (2023), the latter a
“Rock & roll can never die,” Neil Young sang deep in the 20th century. Guess what: Neil wasn’t lying. Nearly 50 years later, rock is thriving the way it always has — by mutating, diversifying, evolving into the future. Now that we’re deep into the 21st century, it’s a perfect time to celebrate the songs
Jack Antonoff said Ed Sheeran should have just canceled “the whole fucking tour” instead of caving to pressure to boot Macklemore over the rapper’s comments on the Israel-Gaza war. Sheeran “missed a massive, beautiful opportunity there,” Antonoff told The Guardian in a new interview. “Just cancel the whole fucking tour, then play for free outside
A lawsuit accusing streaming giant Spotify of “turning a blind eye” to billions of allegedly fraudulent streams of Drake’s music has been permanently dismissed. The proposed class-action lawsuit, first reported by Rolling Stone last November, was rejected Friday after a judge found that rapper RBX, the lead plaintiff in the class-action lawsuit, failed to establish
Taylor Swift officially became the youngest-ever member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame when she was formally inducted into the institution by Brad Paisley during an industry gala on Monday night in Nashville. “This is somebody who has conquered the world and done it with songs,” Paisley said as he inducted the star. The
Rock legend Neil Young has slapped a Trump fundraising committee with a $10 million lawsuit over the use of his song, “Rockin’ in the Free World,” at an Ohio rally this month. According to the five-page filing obtained by Rolling Stone, Trump was “personally aware that a license would be required” to play the song
Ryan Gosling’s band Dead Man’s Bones is officially back with their first new song in 17 years, “Lost in the Night.” The track begins with an eerie, atmospheric guitar clang, but Gosling and his bandmate Zach Shields quickly pick up the pace, finding a sweet spot between unvarnished post-punk production and arena-sized emotions. “Lost in
Free movies with no paid subscription required Discover horror, science fiction, kaiju and creature features, spaghetti westerns, and independent movie discoveries in one free streaming destination. BijouTheater invites movie fans to explore chilling stories, giant monsters, vintage favorites, and overlooked films. Whether you are looking for a frightening evening, an offbeat science fiction adventure, or
On his new album Brasileirôu, singer-songwriter Frederico7 (the musical moniker of FredericoForte) turns inward and outward at once. He channels deeply personal experiences, emotional and perceptual alike, into exuberant music. Inspired by the bossa nova and funk legends of his home country, Brazil, and the varied scenes of his current headquarters in Austin, Texas, Frederico7
Brandon Good/Instagram Khloé Kardashian took herself off the dating scene since ending things with Tristan Thompson for good in 2021, but on Season 8 ofThe Kardashians, she’s been toying with the idea of putting herself back out there. The October 15 episode featured a scene that had Kardashian more comfortable with the idea of meeting
Jay-Z has confirmed that he will take the stage at Super Bowl LXI in Los Angeles. “From Reasonable Doubt to standing on the Super Bowl Halftime stage, this has been a journey,” Jay-Z said in a statement. “Thirty years of music, work, and culture on the world’s biggest stage. This run continues to be a
The Flaming Lips have announced their first album of new material in six years, The Teardrop Throbs, which will arrive Jan. 22 via Third Man Records. Today, the band has released the lead single “God Will Control the Werewolves.” “God Will Control the Werewolves” was inspired by a story about Wayne Coyne’s sons, Bloom and
Dragon Studios and Marketing Macabre are thrilled to announce that All American Massacre will officially premiere on October 31st exclusively on the horror streaming platform DragonFlix. This highly anticipated release is now available for Pre-Order for $19.99. Pre-order on DragonFlix https://dragonflix.uk/ All American Massacre is a feature-length drama-documentary investigation into the film’s legendary history, mysterious
London-based songwriter Elanor Moss’ songs are scorched prayers. Love turns to ash and back to love, a transformation. Isn’t that what love is? Moss suggests throughout her debut album, The Knife, The Needle, that you can heal or be wounded by love. Moreover, there is pain behind beauty, beauty behind pain, which is to say,
When the Blood Brothers returned in 2024, Johnny Whitney was so energized by the run of shows that he never wanted it to end. He expected his bandmates to feel the same. They played to their largest crowds, including headlining the Best Friends Forever Festival. When it became clear that the Blood Brothers were not
Fashion Bomb Daily was on the scene at The Culture’s Coldest Kick Back in Atlanta, part of a weekend of events curated by marketing executive Kim Blackwell. Now in its inaugural year, The Culture’s Coldest is rooted in impact, celebrating the icons shaping culture while connecting creators with brands and giving back to the community.
It wouldn’t have been surprising if Rush had never returned to the road following the passing of Neil Peart in 2020. The famed group, bassist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson and drummer Peart, were inseparable throughout their musical career and finding someone to fill Peart’s shoes would be an astounding task. Against those odds, Lee