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A-POC ABLE ISSEY MIYAKE Unveils New Matsuyama Collaboration
A-POC ABLE ISSEY MIYAKE has unveiled new pieces made with New York-based contemporary artist Tomokazu Matsuyama under the TYPE-XII project. The collaboration matters because it extends the label’s “one piece of cloth” approach by turning Matsuyama’s layered visual artwork into wearable design, blurring the boundary between fashion and art. The project began with limited-edition coats…
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When Anthony Bourdain crowned the country with the world’s greatest cuisine: “Without hesitation”
Anthony Bourdain reportedly named Vietnam as the country with the world’s greatest cuisine, saying he did so “without hesitation”. The claim reflects his longstanding admiration for Vietnamese food and its place in his travel writing and television work. The available article text provides no further supporting detail, quotations or context beyond the headline and introductory…
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Dragonflies debut duo of Nigel Godrich and Dhani Harrison with Slower
Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich and Dhani Harrison have gone public with a new duo, Dragonflies, unveiling their self-titled debut album alongside its lead single, “Slower,” accompanied by an animated music video from RUFFMERCY. Although the pair are long-time friends, this marks their first proper musical collaboration, having previously only worked together on a COVID-era conversation…
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How Pokémon Go encouraged me to find wonder in the world
A Guardian writer marks Pokémon Go’s tenth anniversary by reflecting on how the augmented-reality game, which has been downloaded 800 million times across 150 countries and has seen a trillion Pokémon caught, reshaped their relationship with the outside world. Released in 2016, the game turned ordinary walks around the writer’s home town of Frome into…
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Greeicy, Jay Wheeler, Kany García, Rawayana, Ryan Castro, Trueno & More Set for Billboard Latin Music Week 2026
Billboard has revealed the first wave of speakers for the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week, set to take place at the Faena Forum in Miami Beach this October. The announcement, made on 21 July, confirms a roster of prominent Latin music artists and executives ahead of the industry gathering, which Billboard describes as the longest-running…
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Protomartyr Announce New Album Hotel Usona, Share “Sounds We Cannot Hear”: Stream
Detroit post-punk band Protomartyr have announced their seventh studio album, Hotel Usona, due for release on 25th September via Domino, alongside a new track, “Sounds We Cannot Hear.” The nine-track record follows 2023’s Formal Growth in the Desert and sees frontman Joe Casey cast contemporary America as a decaying hotel, with each song representing a…
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The discography Frank Zappa thought every music fan should listen to: “Don’t mind the mistakes”
The article highlights Frank Zappa’s longstanding admiration for the composer Edgard Varèse, whose experimental work he believed music fans should explore despite its imperfections. Zappa’s recommendation matters because Varèse was a major influence on his boundary-pushing approach to composition, sound and orchestration. Zappa reportedly urged listeners not to be deterred by mistakes in recordings, instead…
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Goldie Links With Natalie Williams For New Single ‘Jungle Daze’
Legendary British producer Goldie has released a new single, ‘Jungle Daze’, in collaboration with soulful singer Natalie Williams, marking another chapter in his decades-long role as a pioneer of jungle and drum ‘n’ bass. The release comes as the Midlands-raised artist reflects on a new generation discovering the genre through DNB raves, and he has…
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Tony Iommi remembers Ozzy Osbourne: “I still can’t believe that he’s not with us”
Tony Iommi, guitarist and co-founder of Black Sabbath, marked the anniversary of Ozzy Osbourne’s death by sharing an emotional tribute to his long-time friend and bandmate, saying he still finds it hard to accept that Osbourne is gone. Osbourne, the band’s frontman, died from cardiac arrest in June 2025, and Iommi’s remarks reflect the closeness…
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Sparks announce first official live album, share “Whippings And Apologies”