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Former RCA Executive Val Pensa Launches Moonstruck Management & Marketing Firm
Pensa, who was head of marketing at RCA for five years, is a multi-time Women In Music honoree.
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All this Kingdom Hearts talk has me wishing that Bandai would re-release their Keyblade replica so I could live out my Disney dreams
Kingdom Hearts is receiving some attention at this year’s D23 event, but my mind is distracted by yearning for a re-release of Proplica’s incredible keyblade replica.
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Starcleaner Reunion – “Lay On Plastic Moment”
The debut Starcleaner Reunion album is going to be good. The up-and-coming NYC dream-pop band has shared the stunning Umbrella singles “Weather Instrument” and “Never Odd Or Even” so far, and today they’re leaning into Cocteau Twins influence with the swooning song “Lay On Plastic Moment.” The post Starcleaner Reunion – “Lay On Plastic Moment”…
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Westside Cowboy Want You to Feel Like a Kid Again. And Ditch Your Phone
Manchester rock band Westside Cowboy are positioning themselves as an antidote to constant digital connection, with only one member owning a smartphone and a stated wish to perform to audiences without phones in view. Their approach matters because the fast-rising group see imperfect, energetic live music and direct human contact as a response to what…
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Wizkid to Headline Detty December Fest 2026 Opening Night
Wizkid has been confirmed as the opening-night headliner for Detty December Fest 2026 in Nigeria, marking a high-profile homecoming for the Grammy-winning Afrobeats artist. His performance on 18 December will launch the festival’s two-week programme, underlining the event’s growing role in showcasing African music and attracting international attention. The festival runs until 30 December and…
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Stephen Bishop Unveils New Song Recorded for ‘Careless’ as His Debut Album Turns 50: ‘People Finally Get to Hear It’
Stephen Bishop has released “I Don’t Know You Anymore”, an unreleased song recorded for his 1975 debut album Careless, to mark the album’s 50th anniversary. Its release gives listeners a newly available track from an album best known for the yacht-rock staple “On & On”, and reflects the record’s continuing appeal across generations. The song,…
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Quiet luxury has come for wearables
The article argues that screenless wearables such as smart rings, fitness bands and continuous glucose monitors are becoming popular because they collect extensive health data without constantly demanding attention. This matters because it signals a shift away from smartwatches’ notification-heavy, all-purpose approach towards devices that are deliberately quieter and less intrusive. The author describes wearing…
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The 1966 Beatles song Ringo Starr said could never be recreated: ‘Magic came out of the blue’
Breaking new ground. The post The 1966 Beatles song Ringo Starr said could never be recreated: ‘Magic came out of the blue’ first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Watch Audrey Hobert’s Tiny Desk Performance
Audrey Hobert has performed a Tiny Desk Concert for NPR, playing “Thirst Trap”, “Sue Me” and other songs from her debut album, Who’s The Clown? The performance highlights the rising singer-songwriter’s growing profile following the album’s release. Before performing “Phoebe”, Hobert joked that she had watched all but one and a half seasons of Friends,…