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“Follow Your Own Curiosity” CLASH Meets Cornelius
Clash Magazine interviewed Japanese musician Keigo Oyamada, known as Cornelius, about his musical journey and the making of his eighth solo album, “Refractions.” Now nearly three decades into a career that has spanned psychedelic pop, tropicália and kosmische experimentation, Cornelius remains a distinctive figure in contemporary music, having first gained international recognition with his 1997…
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‘You’ll be sorry you told me this!’: the 98-year-old composer who gets musicians – even bassoonists – on their feet
Thea Musgrave, the Scottish-born composer who turns 99 next year, remains prolifically active, with a new bassoon concerto for soloist Amy Harman receiving its Proms premiere this weekend. The piece continues the “dramatic-abstract” approach that has defined much of her career, in which orchestral players are treated not as a uniform ensemble following a conductor…
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De Blasio: DSA ‘providing vision’ many in US ‘hungry for’
Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) on Tuesday said the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are “providing vision” that many across the country are “hungry for” ahead of midterm elections. “Like a majority of American people I think we should get out of the war in Iran. We should have Medicare for…
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Nicolas Cage To Play Nuclear Apocalypse Survivor Battling Vicious Cannibals In Action-Thriller ‘Parish’ — TIFF Market
Nicolas Cage has been cast as the lead in “Parish,” a post-apocalyptic action-thriller in which he plays one of the last known survivors of a nuclear catastrophe forced to fight off cannibals threatening his fortified refuge. Concourse Media is launching world pre-sales on the project ahead of the Toronto International Film Festival market, positioning it…
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Meta ran ads for an app promising to nudify female politicians
One ad featured a pornographic video with deepfake closely resembling a US politician.
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DOJ defends Comey prosecution, says ‘no serious dispute’ Trump post could be seen as a threat
The Justice Department discouraged a judge from tossing a case against former FBI Director James Comey, saying it should be up to the jury to determine whether posting a photo of seashells arranged to spell “86 47” constituted a “true threat” against President Trump’s life. “The issue presented is who should answer the ‘true threats’…
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Rivian spinout Also raises another $150 million
Also, the micromobility startup spun out of Rivian, has raised a further $150 million as it pushes beyond its electric pedal-assist bikes and cargo quads into autonomous delivery vehicles. The Series D round underscores growing investor confidence in the company’s strategy of applying Rivian’s vertically integrated, design-led approach to smaller electric vehicles, and comes as…
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Jellyfish mesmerise in their own museum in Florida
A new museum in Pompano Beach, Florida, is believed to be the first in the United States dedicated entirely to jellyfish, showcasing the ancient sea creatures in a purpose-built, neon-lit setting. Jellyfish have existed in the world’s oceans for more than 500 million years, predating both dinosaurs and trees, making the museum a striking way…
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Democrats shied away from faith voters for years — that’s finally changing
As Christian nationalism grows within the Republican Party, Democratic candidates are increasingly engaging religious voters and emphasizing inclusivity to counter claims that the party opposes faith.
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Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s “excellent storytelling” praised by Red Dead Redemption 2 lead actor Roger Clark as he finally sits down to play Warhorse’s RPG
Likely due to it being added to PS Plus