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Actress announces Radical Frame album and shares Overchord

• Actress announces new album Radical Frame, out 18th September on Ninja Tune
• New single "Overchord" shifts from piano ballad to house track
• Album features CASISDEAD and Rainy Miller collaborations

London producer Darren J. Cunningham, who records as Actress, has announced a new album, Radical Frame, due out in September on Ninja Tune. The announcement comes alongside a new single, "Overchord," and continues a prolific run for the veteran experimental dance artist, who has been releasing music under…

‘Katseye: Wild Hearts’ Official Trailer Follows the Global Girl Group’s Rise to Superstardom

• Katseye’s new film trailer highlights their rise and new era
• Hiatus member Manon Bannerman appears briefly in the trailer
• Film, EP and international tour are scheduled close together

Rolling Stone reports that the official trailer for Katseye: Wild Hearts has been released, previewing a film about the girl group’s rapid rise and their transition into a new phase of their career. The trailer is notable because it includes brief appearances by Manon Bannerman, who has been…

Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed Was Named by a Spam Email | Collider BTS

• Creator explains how the Apple TV+ series took shape
• The show mixes suspense, comedy and emotion
• Its title reportedly came from a spam email

Collider’s behind-the-scenes piece features creator David J. Rosen discussing how Apple TV+ series *Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed* developed from an initial concept into a comic thriller. The article matters mainly as a production insight story, because it highlights the creative thinking behind the show’s tone and even its unusual…

Review: Go-Go Town! – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – A SimCity / Animal Crossing Blend To Boost Your Serotonin (And Stress)

Never stop never stopping. Management sims sit at the busy intersection of stressful and fun. Now joining the pile-up is Go-Go Town, a city builder from Australian dev Prideful Sloth (Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles). It certainly is stressful in parts — hustle is implied in the name…

David W. Zucker Calls Out Lack Of Clarity In TV Production & Updates On ‘Alien Earth’ Season 2

• Zucker says TV commissioning has become far less predictable
• He contrasts today’s system with the old pilot season
• Streamers give producers less visibility into decision-making

David W. Zucker said today’s television production model lacks the clarity that used to come with the old pilot season, arguing that projects can now be cancelled at almost any stage and leave writers and actors in limbo. Speaking to Deadline, he said the previous system at least…

Steve Wariner Recalls His Storied Country Music Career and Opens Up About His Latest Artistic Venture (Exclusive)

• Steve Wariner looked back on his country music career and Nashville memories
• He spoke warmly about Dottie West and other major country figures
• He is also launching his first solo painting exhibition

Steve Wariner reflected on a long country music career in an interview with American Songwriter, recalling close encounters with figures such as Dottie West, Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash and George Jones. He described an earlier Nashville that felt smaller and more accessible, where artists could easily meet and…

System of a Down Lead Stadium in “Pull Oasis Out Your Ass” Chant: Watch

• System of a Down led an anti-Oasis chant in London
• The moment revived a feud dating back to 2001
• Daron Malakian has continued referencing the rivalry publicly

System of a Down led a crowd chant against Oasis during a concert at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on 13 July, reviving a long-running feud between the two bands. During a performance of “Needles”, guitarist and singer Daron Malakian told the audience he was naming the song’s…

‘Stuart Fails To Save The Universe’: How Creators Finally “Cracked Open” Idea For ‘Big Bang’ Spinoff & The Key Role Cult Syfy Series ‘Alphas’ Played In It

• Alphas helped inspire the Big Bang spinoff’s creative direction
• Zak Penn was recruited for genre expertise, not sitcom experience
• Bill Prady’s arrival finally moved the project forward

Deadline reports that the forthcoming Big Bang Theory spinoff Stuart Fails To Save the Universe only came together after its creators found a way to move beyond a conventional sitcom format. The article argues that this matters because the project depends on blending the original show’s world with…