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SoundCloud acquires Nina Protocol, the independent music platform winding down after five years
SoundCloud has acquired Nina Protocol, an independent music platform that was shutting down after five years, in a deal announced on Wednesday 22 July. The acquisition gives SoundCloud Nina’s editorial archive and “genre map,” and allows Nina’s artists to migrate their music, content and followers over to SoundCloud, with financial terms not disclosed. The move…
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Iggy Pop Heralds New Protomartyr Album, Says They’re “Kind of Like Jesus”
Iggy Pop has announced Protomartyr’s new album, contributing a colourful liner note in which he praises the Detroit band and compares them to Jesus. The announcement highlights the enduring connection between Pop and Detroit’s rock scene, as well as the ongoing critical esteem the band has built over their career. Protomartyr’s forthcoming record, Hotel Usona,…
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Amon Amarth Announce New Album, Unleash Single “Gjallarhorn”: Stream
Amon Amarth have announced their new album, The Allfather Awakens, due for release on 2 October via Metal Blade Records, alongside the release of a new single, “Gjallarhorn.” The Swedish melodic death metal veterans have paired the announcement with a stage overhaul, replacing their long-standing longboat prop with one modelled on Odin’s golden hall, which…
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Woman, 70, is charged over killing of Brit expat Karen Carter at her French home
A 70-year-old woman has been formally charged in France in connection with the killing of British expat Karen Carter, who was found dead at her home in the country. The case has drawn attention both because of the victim’s status as a long-term British resident abroad and the age of the suspect, which is unusual…
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Oskar Eustis to Step Down As Head of Off-Broadway’s Public Theater After 23 Years
Oskar Eustis, the longtime artistic director of Off-Broadway’s Public Theater, has announced he will step down after 23 years in the role. Eustis, who is credited with overseeing landmark productions such as Hamilton and Fun Home, will not renew his contract when it expires on 31 July 2028, timing his departure to coincide with the…
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MPs and green groups slam Burnham over decision to fund bus fare cap with climate aid
Green groups and opposition MPs have criticised the government’s plan to fund a new £500m policy capping bus fares at £2 by diverting money from the climate aid budget. The policy, unveiled by Andy Burnham’s government and reversing a fare cap rise to £3 introduced by Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves in 2024, is presented…
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Bipartisan duo introduce bill defining regulatory framework for hemp products
A bipartisan pair of US House members has introduced legislation aimed at establishing a clearer regulatory framework for hemp products. The proposal matters because hemp-derived goods, including products containing cannabinoids, have expanded rapidly while federal rules and enforcement remain contested. The article text was unavailable, so the title is the only confirmed source detail: the…
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Xbox Brings Backwards Compatibility To PC, Starting With Four Classics
Microsoft has launched an early-release Xbox Backward Compatibility programme for PC, allowing selected original Xbox games to run officially on Windows PCs and compatible handhelds for the first time. The move extends Xbox’s preservation efforts beyond consoles and could make more older, previously console-only games available on modern hardware. The programme begins with four titles:…
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AMON AMARTH Announces New Album ‘The Allfather Awakens’, Shares ‘Gjallarhorn’ Single
Swedish death metal band Amon Amarth have announced their 13th studio album, “The Allfather Awakens”, due for release on 2 October via Metal Blade Records. The 10-track record continues the band’s long-standing thematic focus on Oden, the Norse god of war and wisdom, though it is not a concept album but rather a collection of…
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Hasbro’s The Legend Of Zelda Figures Have Been Revealed, And They Look Pretty Great
Hasbro and Nintendo have revealed their first The Legend of Zelda action figures, expanding the franchise into a new toy line. The announcement matters because it marks the beginning of a multi-year licensing partnership between the companies and gives collectors merchandise based on Tears of the Kingdom. The range includes six-inch Link and Zelda figures,…