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Trusselina – “Gastro” & “Trusselina Archimboldi”
Mikaela Oppenheimer (formerly of Brooklyn emo band Hello Mary) and Hayden McGarvey (formerly of Philadelphia shoegaze act Bleary Eyed) have formed a new duo called Trusselina, releasing a two-song single that marks their effective debut after a quietly issued live recording last year. The pairing matters as a fresh collaboration between two established indie-scene musicians…
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Pain of Truth announce new LP (new single & exclusive vinyl)
Long Island hardcore band Pain of Truth have announced their second album, a self-titled LP due on 25 September via DAZE Records, and released its lead single, “Unforgiven”. The announcement marks the follow-up to their 2023 debut, *Not Through Blood*, while the new song is presented as a message of hope and action during difficult…
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Key Principles for Ethical AI Use in Music Creation
A lawyer specialising in entertainment law has set out principles for ethical use of artificial intelligence in music creation, arguing that licensing deals between rightsholders and AI firms must be built on artists’ consent, fair pay and transparency. Writing in an opinion piece, John Meller of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips says the industry is at…
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‘Incredibles 3’ Officially Confirms Pixar Is Doubling Down on a Divisive Trend
Pixar has confirmed that “The Incredibles 3”, due for release on 16 June 2028, will not feature the time jump many fans were hoping for. Writer Brad Bird, who is stepping back from directing duties for this instalment, told The Direct that ageing up the family would undermine the franchise’s core idea, since each character…
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Palworld fans say one monster outshines its Pokémon version
Palworld fans are praising a giant water-type creature called Panthalus, arguing its in-game encounter surpasses similar “legendary” battles in Pokémon games, despite the monster’s design clearly echoing Kyogre from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. Developer Pocketpair added the long-teased Pal in Palworld’s recent 1.0 release, and the encounter’s scale and spectacle have helped fuel discussion about…
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Wild Pink – “500 Is The New 250”
Wild Pink have released a new single, “500 Is The New 250,” the third track shared from their forthcoming album Still Coming Down. The song and album continue in a musical vein reminiscent of MJ Lenderman, who also contributes to the record, lending the release added credibility given his direct involvement. The track depicts a…
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Kacey Musgraves Brings the Heat in Steamy “Mexico Honey” Music Video
Kacey Musgraves has released the music video for “Mexico Honey,” a fan-favourite track from her latest album, Middle of Nowhere. The video follows Musgraves on a romance-tinged adventure with a mysterious man, featuring a car journey, an intimate hotel-room scene and a flirtatious club encounter, and includes a moment in which she appears nude with…
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Paramount’s £80bn takeover of Warner Brothers a step closer after EU approval
Paramount Skydance’s proposed £80bn takeover of Warner Brothers has moved closer to completion after receiving conditional approval from the European Commission. EU regulators accepted commitments from Paramount, including ending its film distribution joint venture with Universal Pictures, as sufficient to address competition concerns raised by the merger. This is a significant step for one of…
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Origami Angel – “Play Around The Crit” & “Compound Eyes”
DC emo duo Origami Angel have released two new songs, “Play Around The Crit” and “Compound Eyes,” continuing a steady stream of output since their acclaimed 2024 album Feeling Not Found. The pair have been touring extensively since that record and issued the standalone track “Back To Life” last year, with these fresh releases marking…
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Indie game gets last minute Steam delay while Valve reviews its ‘dozens of untextured polygons depicting ass and boobs’
An unnamed indie game due to launch on Steam has had its release delayed at the last minute after Valve flagged content requiring further review. According to the developer, the material in question consists of “dozens of untextured polygons depicting ass and boobs” — seemingly unfinished or placeholder adult-themed models within the game. The delay…