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The Cover Uncovered: Really Good Time explain the banana-based creation of their ‘Affirmations’ artwork
“We are all the banana cascading through the void of existence”. The post The Cover Uncovered: Really Good Time explain the banana-based creation of their ‘Affirmations’ artwork first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Theodor Black Commences New Era With ‘Theo’s Room’
London-based artist Theodor Black has released ‘Theo’s Room’, the first single from his forthcoming EP, ‘Tailwind’, due in October. The track signals a new, more live-sounding direction, combining sparse guitar, eerie synthesisers and haunting vocals as it moves from acoustic reflection into a restless nocturnal mood. ‘Tailwind’ will contain six songs representing chapters from Black’s…
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Stolen Matisse artworks recovered by police in Brazil
Brazilian police have recovered eight Henri Matisse illustrations stolen from São Paulo’s Mário de Andrade Library last December. The recovery is significant because the works, valued at about $200,000 (£148,000), are part of a major artist’s limited-edition Jazz book and have now been returned to the library. The illustrations were found at a house in…
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Standards inquiry into Farage’s undeclared gifts resumes
Parliament’s standards watchdog has resumed its investigation into Nigel Farage after he was re-elected as MP for Clacton in a byelection. The inquiry concerns whether he should have declared financial gifts and support received before the 2024 general election, and matters because a serious sanction could trigger a recall petition and another byelection. The commissioner…
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Katseye Bring the Party in Vibrant ‘Hootie Frutti’ Music Video
Katseye have released the colourful music video for “Hootie Frutti”, a new track from their EP Wild. Directed by Alfred Marroquin, it depicts the group leading an underground Brazilian party, pairing a Latin-influenced beat and energetic choreography with vivid costumes and a rain-soaked finale; it accompanies a release that precedes the group’s first arena tour.…
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Henry Threadgill, Vijay Iyer, Dafnis Prieto: Fifteen review – Pulitzer winner stirs gorgeous improv patterns
Henry Threadgill’s Fifteen is praised as a brilliant, accessiblely improvisatory album from the Pulitzer-winning composer and multi-instrumentalist, joined by pianist Vijay Iyer and Cuban percussionist Dafnis Prieto. The review argues that the trio’s shared strengths as composers and free improvisers make the record both structurally engaging and emotionally varied, moving between playfulness, urgency and reflection.…
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Tame Impala’s ‘Loser’ Lands on ARIA Chart Following ‘Spider-Man’ Sync
Tame Impala and Steve Lacy have gained significant positions on Australia’s ARIA charts after their songs were featured in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Tame Impala’s “Loser” re-entered at No. 11, its highest placing after previously peaking at No. 95 in 2025, while Steve Lacy’s album Oh Yeah? and its title track also rose sharply. The…
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Football transfer rumours: Arsenal offered Osimhen in exchange deal? Newcastle to make Baleba bid?
Arsenal have reportedly been offered the chance to include Victor Osimhen in an exchange deal involving Gabriel Martinelli, as they seek a new central striker. Elsewhere, Newcastle are said to be targeting Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba after selling Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimarães, while several Premier League clubs pursue defensive reinforcements. The rumoured Arsenal deal…
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Hasan Piker Debate Grows as Missing Florida Teen Found
Online discussion about political streamer Hasan Piker intensified in mid-August, with critics and supporters arguing over the interpretation of his past remarks and his role in progressive media. The debate was amplified by television and radio coverage that revisited controversial clips, while Piker and his allies said some material had been presented without sufficient context.…
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Open Mike Eagle and Kenny Segal: Doomed! review – caustic, crushing breakup album flirts with catharsis
Open Mike Eagle and producer Kenny Segal’s Doomed! is reviewed as a sharp, emotionally raw breakup album that turns the collapse of Eagle’s five-year relationship into alternative rap. Its caustic humour, lovelorn writing and polished production make the record compelling, though the reviewer suggests it stops short of genuine emotional release. The separation gave the…