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’Ian Curtis didn’t have a chance’: the Durutti Column on departed friends, Factory Records and fun with Morrissey
The Guardian invited readers to put questions to the Durutti Column, the long-running Manchester band fronted by guitarist Vini Reilly, as they release their first album in 16 years. Alongside drummer Bruce Mitchell and producer Keir Stewart, Reilly reflects on the band’s origins on Factory Records, its associations with Joy Division and the wider Manchester…
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“I should have listened properly to Miyazaki”: Ex PlayStation boss admits giving FromSoftware “the lowest number possible” for physical copies of Demon’s Souls after getting stuck in its “demanding” starting area
Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida has said he initially underestimated Demon’s Souls, approving the smallest possible physical production run after struggling with its unusually difficult opening area. His comments underline how the game’s demanding design, which later helped define FromSoftware’s reputation, was not immediately seen as a commercial strength. Yoshida said he should have listened…
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The 1984 movie Steve Martin will always regret never making: “I just couldn’t do it”
Steve Martin is said to regret not taking part in the 1984 television sequel *The Jerk, Too*, which revisited the character he made famous in the 1979 comedy *The Jerk*. The article presents the decision as significant because Martin’s absence meant the follow-up lacked the original film’s star and creative voice. Martin was credited as…
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Marvel’s Wolverine teases iconic X-Men villain in prequel comic
A prequel comic for Insomniac Games’ Marvel’s Wolverine has introduced Nathaniel Essex, also known as Mister Sinister, prompting speculation that he could be the game’s principal villain. Although trailers have focused on anti-mutant scientist Bolivar Trask, the reveal matters because Insomniac has previously used marketing misdirection around its major antagonists. Marvel’s Wolverine #1, written by…
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“Yank up the Music Really Loud”: Ozzy Osbourne Told Sharon Exactly How He Wanted the World To Remember Him
Sharon Osbourne said Ozzy Osbourne wanted people to remember him by playing music loudly and headbanging. Her comments were shared as Birmingham held its first Ozzy Day, underscoring the continuing public tributes to the Black Sabbath singer and his association with the city. The article says Ozzy made his final live appearance at Birmingham’s Back…
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Olivia Rodrigo Teams With Etsy on Handmade Daisy Chain Fields Merch Collection Ahead of Inaugural Festival
Olivia Rodrigo has launched a handmade merchandise collection on Etsy ahead of her first Daisy Chains Music Festival. The collaboration highlights products from women-owned businesses and extends into an on-site creative village, linking the festival’s branding with independent makers and charitable fundraising. The collection includes items such as flower crowns, embroidered patches, jewellery, painted lockets…
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Eels – “All Forgotten” & “I’m On Standby”
Eels, led by Mark Oliver Everett, have released two new songs, “All Forgotten” and “I’m On Standby”, ahead of their forthcoming album Cookie Happened. The tracks matter as they offer another preview of the band’s next record, contrasting existential reflection with a warmer celebration of close friendship. “All Forgotten” is described as a soft, hazy…
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BTS Members Open Up About Not Having ‘Anyone to Talk to’ While Separated During Military Duty
BTS have said that the most difficult aspect of completing their military service separately was the loneliness of lacking fellow members who understood their experiences. Speaking on Capital Breakfast, they described their return to group activities as a family reunion, underlining the closeness developed through years of working together. The seven members paused group work…
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BIOHAZARD’s EVAN SEINFELD Says His New Solo Project Will ‘Release Something In 2027’: ‘You Can Expect A Lot Of Collaborations’
Biohazard frontman and bassist Evan Seinfeld has said he is developing a separate solo project and intends to release music in 2027. He described it as hard-edged ‘trap metal’ with electronic elements and a hardcore attitude, marking a stylistic departure from his work with Biohazard. Seinfeld said the project reflects his lifestyle and personal transformation,…
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Lancey Foux Announces New Album ‘The Time Of Our Lives’
Lancey Foux has announced his new solo album, ‘The Time Of Our Lives’, which is due for release on 28 August. The record marks a return to solo work after several years of collaborations, and continues the UK rapper’s blend of British rap, US influences and electronic production. The album will contain 21 tracks and…