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FromSoftware knows what it’s doing with The Duskbloods character Zork, the internet’s new obsession: “I have developed a powerful, almost maternal affection”
FromSoftware’s upcoming game The Duskbloods has produced an unexpected fan favourite in Zork, a character who has quickly become a talking point among players and commentators online. The character’s design and mannerisms have struck a chord with the community, with one commentator describing having developed “a powerful, almost maternal affection” for them, reflecting how the…
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The 1967 album Eddie Van Halen and Sammy Hagar agreed was a masterpiece: “Blew my mind”
A huge influence. The post The 1967 album Eddie Van Halen and Sammy Hagar agreed was a masterpiece: “Blew my mind” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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AI music could never…
This YouTube Short, titled “AI music could never…”, appears to be a quick clip making the case for human musicianship in the face of AI-generated music. The tone suggests a creator or musician showing off a moment of playing, singing or production that’s meant to feel distinctly human and hard to replicate artificially. Beyond the…
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City Pop Waves Proves Japan’s Retro Sound Is Still Making New Fans in London
The UK hosted its first-ever city pop concert, City Pop Waves, as part of Palace Bowl Presents, a 12-day open-air festival in Crystal Palace Park, South London. The event underlined how Japan’s retro city pop genre, born in the late 1970s and 1980s, continues to attract new international audiences decades after its heyday, with the…
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Sam Smith, ENHYPEN, Weezer & More: Which New Music Release Is Your Favorite This Week? Vote!
Billboard has published its weekly New Music Friday round-up, inviting readers to vote for their favourite among a large batch of new album and single releases. The feature highlights a wide range of artists across pop, R&B, hip-hop, K-pop, rock and country, reflecting the sheer scale of new material dropped in a single week rather…
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Studio Ghibli Officially Rejects Hollywood’s Sequel Obsession
Studio Ghibli has effectively closed the door on producing a sequel to its beloved 1988 classic My Neighbor Totoro, resisting the sequel-driven approach common in Hollywood. Despite years of fan enthusiasm for a follow-up, the studio has yet to revisit the story, and no new film of any kind has been announced since Hayao Miyazaki’s…
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KISS Shares Official Video Recap Of PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS’s Return To Anaheim For ANGELS’ Ceremonial First Pitch
KISS founding members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons returned to Anaheim, California on 15 August 2026 to throw the ceremonial first pitch at a Los Angeles Angels game, marking 50 years since the band’s landmark 1976 concert at the same site, then known as Anaheim Stadium. The band has shared an official video recap of…
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The Hollies end touring as final classic members retire
The Hollies have brought their touring career to a close after 63 years, with guitarist Tony Hicks and drummer Bobby Elliott, the band’s last remaining classic-era members, announcing their retirement. Hicks, now in his 80s, is stepping back for health reasons, and Elliott, also in his 80s, chose to retire alongside him “out of respect”…