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Rory Scovel Lost His Dad. His Comedy Has Never Been Better.
Comedian Rory Scovel discusses his new Netflix special, “Rory Scovel: Show Must Go On,” which premieres on Tuesday and marks his most personal and vulnerable work to date. The hour builds towards material about the death of his father, who died suddenly in June 2020, and reflects on the relationship Scovel wished they had had,…
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Jamila Woods announces US dates for Heavn anniversary
Jamila Woods has marked the 10th anniversary of her debut album Heavn with a short US tour this autumn, revisiting a record widely praised on release for tackling police violence, Black womanhood and self-love over gentle R&B. The Chicago-raised singer announced the run on Instagram, reflecting on how the 2016 album, originally released as a…
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Vic Mensa Launches ‘The Vic Mensa Show’ With Chance The Rapper as First Guest: ‘A Space to Deepen the Dialogue’
Chicago rapper Vic Mensa has launched a new podcast, The Vic Mensa Show, which debuted on 10 August with its first episode—featuring fellow Chicago artist Chance The Rapper as a guest—due out on 26 August. The venture builds on the success of Mensa’s Webby-winning Orange Tree video series, extending his socio-political commentary into a longer-form…
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Legend Of Zelda Limited Edition Switch 2 Console And Pro Controller Leaks
Leaked product box images suggest Nintendo is preparing a limited-edition Legend of Zelda-themed Switch 2 console and Pro Controller to mark the series’ 40th anniversary. The images, shared online and reported via Nintendo Everything, appear to confirm earlier rumours and closely match the packaging style Nintendo typically uses, lending them credibility even without official confirmation.…
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The 2000s band Bono wanted to take over the world: “New breed”
Deserving of the highest praise. The post The 2000s band Bono wanted to take over the world: “New breed” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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3 Southern Rock Songs That Celebrate Home Without Sounding Corny
This piece from American Songwriter highlights three Southern rock tracks that evoke a strong sense of place and regional pride without tipping into cliché. The article argues that vivid, specific imagery, rather than sentimentality, is what makes these songs resonate with listeners from the American South and beyond. The selections are Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Mississippi Kid,”…
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Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker recalls his suicidal thoughts following the horrific 2008 plane crash in which his security guard and assistant died: “There was no light at the end of the tunnel”
Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker has opened up about the suicidal thoughts he experienced in the aftermath of the horrific 2008 plane crash that killed his security guard and personal assistant. He shared the details in a conversation with podcaster Jay Shetty, timed to coincide with the release of his new documentary, Travis Barker: Louder Than…
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“It was never funny or clever. I was uncomfortable recording it”: Barclay James Harvest, The Moody Blues and one of prog rock’s few diss tracks
In a 2016 recollection, Barclay James Harvest bassist and vocalist Les Holroyd revisited the making of “Poor Man’s Moody Blues,” a track widely seen as a rare diss song within the prog rock genre. Holroyd, who now fronts one of the two bands that emerged when Barclay James Harvest split after 32 years together in…
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Where to Buy the Pokémon First Partner Illustration TCG Collection (Series 3)
Looking for the Pokémon First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3? Here is where to buy the final TCG box, current stock levels, and retailer prices.
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Voidwood, a Fantasy Co-Op Survival Horror Game, Announced for PC
Santa Barbara Games, a new developer comprised of former Bethesda, Riot, EA, and other talent, has announced its first game: Voidwood, a 1-4-player fantasy co-op survival horror game with a decidedly Studio Ghibli-esque art style. In it, you and your friends play as children lost in a cursed forest, scavenging for supplies and crafting tools…