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9 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Ariana Grande, the Durutti Column, and More
Pitchfork highlights a selection of notable new albums available to stream, spanning mainstream pop, experimental electronic music and long-running indie acts. The recommendations underline both major returns and veteran artists releasing their first records in years. – Ariana Grande’s Petal is her first album since 2024’s Eternal Sunshine, released amid touring and acting commitments. -…
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Colorado small town abandoned after all elected officials resign, water concerns grow
Colorado has formally declared the small town of Hartman abandoned after its mayor and trustees resigned, leaving no functioning local government to run essential services. The decision matters because the town’s water system had deteriorated into a public-health concern, requiring state and county intervention to keep water available and safe for residents. Hartman’s officials had…
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The Elder Scrolls Online developer posts extensive roadmap and reiterates that the game is “here to stay”, in spite of sweeping Xbox layoffs
ZeniMax Online Studios has published a two-year roadmap for The Elder Scrolls Online and said the MMO is “here to stay”, seeking to reassure players after major Microsoft/Xbox layoffs raised concerns about its future. The statement matters because several senior staff have left the studio, while the 12-year-old game continues to depend on regular updates…
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Country music star Riley Green keeps momentum going with new single ahead of September album release
Country singer Riley Green has released another single as he builds anticipation for his forthcoming album, “That’s Just Me”, due on 18 September. The release is part of his continued rise in country music and is intended to maintain momentum ahead of the album’s arrival. The article says there is significant interest in Green’s new…
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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Has a Non-Canon ‘Orc With an Arc’ Who Turns Against Sauron and Even Writes Poetry
Amazon’s The Rings of Power will introduce Marnûkh, an original Orc character who defects to the Elves and helps Galadriel oppose Sauron. The character represents another significant departure from Tolkien’s canon, intended to explore whether Orcs might retain free will and individual personalities rather than being solely Sauron’s servants. Played by Adam Young, Marnûkh is…
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SOB x RBE Share First New Song In Seven Years “Ten Summers”
SOB x RBE have released “Ten Summers”, their first new song in seven years, marking a reunion for remaining members Yhung T.O., DaBoii and Slimmy B. The track signals a return for the Vallejo rap group after its turbulent split following 2019’s Strictly Only Brothers, revisiting their energetic Bay Area sound with a more focused,…
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Slayyyter Gets Stage Upgrade For Lollapalooza Debut, “Chanel$” Upgrade On New Single
Slayyyter’s planned Lollapalooza appearance has been moved up to the festival’s Bud Light main stage, reflecting the growing profile of the St. Louis pop artist following a breakout year. She has also released “brand new chanel$”, a new single and video that extends the world of her third album, WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA, while revisiting…
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SILVERTOMB, Featuring Former TYPE O NEGATIVE And AGNOSTIC FRONT Members, Announces New Album ‘The Interpretation Of Nightmares’
Silvertomb, featuring former Type O Negative members Kenny Hickey and Johnny Kelly, will release its second album, “The Interpretation Of Nightmares”, on 13 November through Steamhammer. The announcement marks the band’s return after a seven-year hiatus caused by the pandemic and its aftermath, as well as Hickey’s recovery from alcohol problems. The eight-track doom-metal album…
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Noah Kahan Pretends to Call Barack Obama to Revel in Finally Making Ex-Pres’ 2026 Summer Playlist ‘After 15 F–king Years!’
Noah Kahan joked on stage that he was calling Barack Obama after his song “Doors” appeared on the former president’s 2026 summer playlist. The moment highlighted a long-running joke by Kahan that Obama had ignored his music, while also drawing attention to the inclusion of a notably sombre song on a generally upbeat playlist. During…