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From Board Games To Boats — Find Out How ‘Widow’s Bay’ Was Built
‘Widow’s Bay’ production designer Steve Arnold and set decorator Jennifer Engel describe creating an island setting that balances cosy New England character with an undercurrent of horror. Their work matters to the series’ tone, using apparently welcoming spaces and period details to make the setting feel both lived-in and unsettling without overwhelming its comedy. Although…
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We learned 5 important things about the economy this week
From inflation, to credit card debt, to who’s actually doing the spending: These are key takeaways from this week in economic news.
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SKILLET Announces ‘After The Storm’ EP, Shares New Single ‘Lift Me Up’
Christian rock band Skillet has announced its independent six-track EP, ‘After The Storm’, due for release on 9 October, alongside new single ‘Lift Me Up’ and an anime-inspired lyric video. The release is presented as a return to the band’s heavier sound and a personal exploration of betrayal, grief, resilience and hope, with frontman John…
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The 10 best horror movies from 1996 that you’ve never seen
It was a downer year for the genre, but one with hidden gems. The post The 10 best horror movies from 1996 that you’ve never seen first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Vance urges DOJ investigation into hospitals over billing for transgender care
The Trump administration accused dozens of hospitals, clinics and providers on Thursday of fraudulent billing for transgender health procedures and referred them to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for potential prosecution. The effort, led by Vice President Vance, combines two of the Trump administration’s top priorities: cracking down on alleged fraud and restricting gender-affirming care….
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Sophia Stel Takes Stock On New Single ‘Now I’ve Got A Lot You Know’
Vancouver artist Sophia Stel has released her new single, ‘Now I’ve Got A Lot You Know’, through A24 Music. The self-written and self-produced avant-pop track reflects on recent changes in her life, continuing the momentum she gained after last year’s word-of-mouth success, ‘How To Win A Solitaire’. The release is accompanied by a video made…
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Writer’s Block Turns 20
Peter Bjorn And John’s *Writer’s Block* marks its 20th anniversary, prompting a reassessment of an album often associated with the late-2000s commercialisation and gentrification of indie culture. While “Young Folks” became an inescapable, heavily licensed emblem of that era, the writer argues that the record deserves recognition as a complete and enduring indie-rock achievement rather…
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Train derails near Essex town of Wickford
A Greater Anglia train has derailed at Wickford station in Essex, with its rear carriages leaving the tracks but remaining upright. No injuries have been reported, but the incident has closed the line between Wickford and Southend Victoria and caused major disruption to services from London Liverpool Street. The derailment occurred less than a day…
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Rochelle Jordan Shares ‘Disc 1’ Of ‘Through The Wall’ Remix Series
Rochelle Jordan has released ‘Disc 1’, the first of five remix EPs based on her acclaimed 2025 album ‘Through The Wall’. The Empire release brings prominent electronic artists into her work, extending the album’s club-focused sound and highlighting Jordan’s cross-generational approach to dance music. Honey Dijon, Ron Trent, Halogenix and regular collaborator KLSH rework tracks…
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BP to develop offshore gasfield in Venezuela with firms linked to Trump administration
BP has been granted a licence to develop the second phase of Venezuela’s offshore Loran gasfield, partnering with companies linked to the Trump administration. The move is among the first major foreign investments in Venezuela since the US ousted Nicolás Maduro in January, and supports President Trump’s call for at least $100bn of investment to…