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Sega isn’t “abandoning” physical games: president reminds everyone “we used to develop consoles,” but says it’s eyeing PC gaming in an increasingly digital future
Sega president Shuji Utsumi has said the company is not abandoning physical games, despite industry concerns that digital distribution is increasingly replacing discs and cartridges. He stressed Sega’s long history in hardware, saying it once developed consoles, while indicating that the company is also looking towards PC gaming as part of its future strategy. The…
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The Strokes Give Reality Awaits Highlight “Dine N’Dash” Live Debut at Red Rocks: Watch
The Strokes gave “Dine N’Dash” its live debut during a concert at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The performance marks the first time the band has played the song from its newly released album, Reality Awaits, in front of an audience. The track has been described as one of the band’s most unpredictable recent songs and…
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13 years on, unfinishable survival game Project Zomboid is getting a major update with an expanded Kentucky map, animal husbandry, and revised crafting
Project Zomboid will receive its major Build 42 update on 29 July, expanding the long-running early-access survival game with new systems and areas. The update matters because it is described by developer The Indie Stone as one of the broadest in the game’s 13-year development, bringing substantial changes to how players survive, build and explore.…
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The prog-rock bassist Geddy Lee said was a cut above the rest: “Without question”
Rush bassist Geddy Lee named Yes’s Chris Squire as the greatest progressive-rock bassist, saying the choice was “without question”. The article argues that Squire’s inventive, prominent bass playing helped shape Lee’s approach and influenced Rush’s later direction. Lee cited Squire’s work on Yes songs including ‘Roundabout’ and ‘No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Needed’, praising its…
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Joy Oladokun Announces New Album Hope Is A Heavy Thing: Hear “Kind”
Joy Oladokun has announced her new album, *Hope Is A Heavy Thing*, and released its latest single, “Kind”. The song pairs her smooth, reassuring vocal style with darker and more vulnerable lyrics, while the album is presented as a response to burnout and a search for renewed hope. The 12-track album will be released on…
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zayALLCAPS Breaks Down New Album My Uncle Told Me Some Real Ass Sh*t on the Phone Yesterday Track by Track: Exclusive
zayALLCAPS has discussed the making of his new album, My Uncle Told Me Some Real Ass Sh*t on the Phone Yesterday, describing it as his most ambitious and emotionally driven work to date. The Los Angeles-based artist says the record represents a culmination of years spent developing his abilities as a producer and vocalist, while…
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Label Look: From Vincent Mason to Wisp, Music Soup Is Heating Up — And Its Founders Are Hungry for More
Music Soup, a joint venture with Interscope and Darkroom, has rapidly developed into a label focused on emerging artists who may not yet fit comfortably within a major-label structure. Founded in February 2022 by Sean Lewow and Max Motley, the company’s rise matters because it illustrates how younger A&R executives are using digital scouting, personal…
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4 Legendary Classic Rock Tracks From the 70s That Sound Like Multiple Songs Crammed Into One
The article highlights four 1970s rock songs that use multiple contrasting sections to create the effect of several songs within one composition. – Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway To Heaven” moves from British folk-influenced passages to an intense electric-rock climax. – Paul McCartney & Wings’ “Band On The Run” shifts between ballad, darker rock, brass-led transition and…
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The “protest” singer Roger Waters called “the best rock”
Roger Waters identified blues and folk musician Lead Belly as the source of what he considered rock and roll’s finest qualities. The article argues that this view reflects Waters’s belief that meaningful, socially conscious music matters more than conventional pop appeal, and links that outlook to his work with Pink Floyd. Waters said his musical…
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Providence set to fully acquire Casey Wasserman’s THE•TEAM, valuing agency at $3.4B (report)
Providence Equity Partners is reportedly close to buying Casey Wasserman’s remaining stake in THE•TEAM, giving the private-equity firm full ownership of the sports, music and entertainment agency. The deal would value the company at about $3.4 billion and follows a sale process launched after Wasserman stepped back amid scrutiny over historic correspondence with Ghislaine Maxwell.…