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Listen to an Unvaulted John Prine Song From Archival Album Found Dogs
John Prine’s archival album Found Dogs, initially issued in a limited Record Store Day 2026 release, will arrive on streaming services on 9 October through Oh Boy Records. The label has previewed the release with “World Without Love”, one of five previously unreleased tracks, accompanied by a lyric video using Super 8 footage from a…
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The country band Stevie Nicks would have “happily” joined in a heartbeat: “My favourite person to sing with, ever”
Stevie Nicks has said she would have happily joined the country band Lady A, formerly known as Lady Antebellum, because she particularly enjoyed singing with the group’s Hillary Scott. The comment reflects Nicks’s long-standing openness to country music and her admiration for close vocal harmonies, despite being best known as a member of Fleetwood Mac…
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Former Assassin’s Creed, Watch Dogs Director Likens Large-Scale Game Development to Working With ‘Flaming Barrels Falling Down From a Construction Site,’ Months After Parting Ways With Ubisoft
Former Ubisoft creative director Clint Hocking has said that leading development on very large video games can feel chaotic and inefficient, comparing it to avoiding “flaming barrels” in Donkey Kong. His comments matter because they highlight how growing team sizes and multi-studio production can make direct creative oversight slower and more detached from the people…
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’Ian Curtis didn’t have a chance’: the Durutti Column on departed friends, Factory Records and fun with Morrissey
The Guardian invited readers to put questions to the Durutti Column, the long-running Manchester band fronted by guitarist Vini Reilly, as they release their first album in 16 years. Alongside drummer Bruce Mitchell and producer Keir Stewart, Reilly reflects on the band’s origins on Factory Records, its associations with Joy Division and the wider Manchester…
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“I should have listened properly to Miyazaki”: Ex PlayStation boss admits giving FromSoftware “the lowest number possible” for physical copies of Demon’s Souls after getting stuck in its “demanding” starting area
Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida has said he initially underestimated Demon’s Souls, approving the smallest possible physical production run after struggling with its unusually difficult opening area. His comments underline how the game’s demanding design, which later helped define FromSoftware’s reputation, was not immediately seen as a commercial strength. Yoshida said he should have listened…
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The 1984 movie Steve Martin will always regret never making: “I just couldn’t do it”
Steve Martin is said to regret not taking part in the 1984 television sequel *The Jerk, Too*, which revisited the character he made famous in the 1979 comedy *The Jerk*. The article presents the decision as significant because Martin’s absence meant the follow-up lacked the original film’s star and creative voice. Martin was credited as…
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Universal Theme Park Attendance Hit By Weaker Consumer Sentiment, Higher Travel Costs As Oil Touches $100 A Barrel
Comcast said attendance at Universal’s Orlando parks has softened and remained weak into the third quarter, citing reduced consumer confidence and higher travel costs. The company believes the pressure is temporary, but the trend matters because it is affecting a major growth area despite strong customer interest in its recently opened Epic Universe park. Higher…
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White Sox partner faces scrutiny over gender care, drag events and DEI
The Chicago White Sox’s official healthcare partner, Rush University Medical Center, is facing scrutiny over its involvement in gender-affirming care, drag events and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, according to an OutKick report. The article frames this as a potential conflict for the team, whose fans see Rush’s logo displayed at Guaranteed Rate Field,…
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Olivia Rodrigo Teams With Etsy on Handmade Daisy Chain Fields Merch Collection Ahead of Inaugural Festival
Olivia Rodrigo has launched a handmade merchandise collection on Etsy ahead of her first Daisy Chains Music Festival. The collaboration highlights products from women-owned businesses and extends into an on-site creative village, linking the festival’s branding with independent makers and charitable fundraising. The collection includes items such as flower crowns, embroidered patches, jewellery, painted lockets…
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Melaina Kol – “Idola”
Nashville-based artist Logan Hornyak, who performs as Melaina Kol, has released a new single, “Idola”, ahead of his forthcoming album. The track is described as a delicate, unusual piece of glitch-folk and offers another preview of Hornyak’s first release for Philadelphia label Julia’s War. Hornyak said “Idola” is among the album’s more lyrical songs, exploring…