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Pokémon artist Tayu gives the TCG a bold, totally fresh look
Pokémon artist Tayu will make their trading card game debut in the forthcoming Delta Reign set with an embroidered female Nidoran card. The artwork stands out for bringing a tactile textile style to the Pokémon TCG, joining the tradition of collectors favouring cards illustrated through media such as clay, yarn and cardboard. Delta Reign is…
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Charming Colorado town is officially ABANDONED after all officials left their posts and abysmal water system ran dry
A Colorado town has reportedly been left without functioning local government after every official resigned or left office, while its already poor water system ran dry. The situation matters because it leaves residents without basic public services or a clear authority to manage an essential infrastructure failure. The town named in the report is Hartman,…
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Ariana Grande says ‘Petal’ was written from a place of “unfiltered rage”
Ariana Grande has said her forthcoming eighth studio album, ‘Petal’, was written with more “unfiltered rage” than she normally allows into her songwriting. Speaking in a preview of an Apple Music interview, she said she resisted her usual tendency to soften lyrics through rewrites, suggesting the record marks a more confrontational and experimental direction. ‘Petal’…
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KATSEYE Reveals ‘WILD’ EP Tracklist Alongside Special Message From Lara Raj About Bonus Song
KATSEYE has announced the tracklist for its forthcoming EP, WILD, due for release on 14 August through HYBE x Geffen Records. The announcement is significant because it confirms new material from the group following the chart success of its previous EP, while highlighting member Lara Raj’s songwriting and production contribution. The EP has five standard…
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The most played song of the 20th century
The article identifies The Righteous Brothers’ 1964 recording of ‘You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’’ as the most played song of the 20th century. It argues that the Phil Spector-produced hit became unusually enduring through extensive radio use, cover versions and appearances in popular culture. Written by Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil and Phil Spector, the song…
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The 1991 grunge anthem Johnny Cash was nervous to record: “Not my kind of song”
Johnny Cash was reportedly nervous about recording Soundgarden’s 1991 grunge anthem ‘Rusty Cage’, initially saying it was not the sort of song he usually performed. His eventual version demonstrated the interpretive range of his later work with producer Rick Rubin, recasting a hard-rock song in Cash’s stark, distinctive style. Written by Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell,…
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The Deals: SoundCloud Acquires Nina Protocol; SOCAN Pairs With Musical AI for Gen-AI Attribution Initiative
Recent music-industry deals centre on independent artist support and the development of AI attribution systems. SoundCloud has acquired the assets of Nina Protocol, while SOCAN and Musical AI are exploring tools intended to ensure Canadian creators can control, receive credit for and be paid when their work informs generative-AI music. – SoundCloud acquired Nina Protocol’s…
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Ataraxia
ALLT’s “Ataraxia” is reviewed positively as a confident second album from the Swedish progressive metalcore band, earning 8/10. Moving away from the fictional concept of its predecessor, it draws on real experiences and is praised for combining heavy, technical music with melody, atmosphere and emotional restraint. The nine-track record balances crushing riffs, breakdowns and harsh…
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The 1980 song Willie Nelson pulled out of thin air to become a number one hit: “It just started to click”
Willie Nelson wrote ‘On the Road Again’ in 1980 after being asked for a song about touring for the film *Honeysuckle Rose*, in which he starred. The idea reportedly came to him during a flight with the film’s director, Jerry Schatzberg, and producer Sydney Pollack, showing how quickly a simple prompt became one of his…
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Aphex Twin’s ‘Drukqs’ set for 25th anniversary vinyl reissue
Aphex Twin’s 2001 double album ‘Drukqs’ will be reissued on vinyl for its 25th anniversary, giving the influential electronic record its first vinyl re-release since it originally appeared. The announcement reflects the album’s renewed visibility among younger listeners, particularly through the enduring popularity of ‘Avril 14th’ and TikTok-driven interest in ‘QKThr’. Warp Records will release…