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Ahead of their highly-anticipated Download set this weekend, Spitting Glass have unveiled a unsparing new single, Full Send, featuring Rhys Griffiths of Mourn. It’s only the second single have put out, following April’s 1HP, and it arrives amid a mountain of hype that’s been building since the band were announced for the Dogtooth Stage at Download without having released any music. The band say the new track “explores more of a relatable topic we can all sing the tune to”, explaining: “We all have that person in our life that is like a pot hole in the road, that never…
Mike D is already making his mark, fifteen years on from the last Beastie Boys album. If you haven’t already heard the new stuff it’s a blast of funky hip hop punk, distorted vocals and a fun stamp on new music that keeps his sound alive. We can’t wait for this on. Read on…The August 28th release of ‘Thank You’, the debut album from Mike D, will mark the first full length offering of new music from a Beastie Boys alumnus since 2011’s ‘Hot Sauce Committee Part 2’. New track ‘True Colors’, taken from the forthcoming album, is out now.…
Another band said they were going to shave all our hair off and beat us up: Bring Me The Horizon cancelled a 2006 festival appearance for fear of being attacked
Bring Me The Horizon dropped out of a 2006 festival after being threatened by another artist on the lineup.Talking in the new issue of Metal Hammer, singer Oli Sykes looks back on the controversy the Yorkshire metal band attracted with their 2006 debut, Count Your Blessings, ahead of the release of a re-recorded version, Count Your Blessings Repented, on July 10.“We said we were sick [when we dropped out of the festival], because there were another band there that said when we got there, they were going to shave all our hair off and beat us up. It were mental…
Ira Sachs brings his latest film, The Man I Love to the Cannes film festival in competition. Previously directing the ever so resonant Passages and the recent mundane drama Peter Hujar’s Day about a writer struggling in New York. Ira set his sights on going back in time to a place that’s familiar to him and bringing forth his newest collaboration with Oscar winner Rami Malek for a story set in 80s New York, exploring a queer actor Jimmy George, seemingly at the end of his life during the AIDS crisis, hoping to give one last performance. Rami and Ira…
Beyond the shower scene: Author Leah Rowan on rewriting horror history by giving one of the genres most famous victims her own voice in Marion
What happens when one of fiction’s most famous victims gets to tell her own story? Author Leah Rowan’s debut novel Marion arrives this week in the US and on July 7 in the UK, reimagining one of the genre’s most enduring stories. Taking Robert Bloch’s Psycho as its starting point, the novel recasts its central victim as a resourceful and morally complex protagonist whose story resists the certainties of the original. Brimming with suspense and high-stakes tension, Marion echoes the moral and narrative instability of 1959’s Psycho, keeping readers uncertain about where their sympathies should lie. After stealing money to…
Kenji Tanigaki on his Lionsgate martial arts epic The Furious: The most powerful action is still the most primal
Lionsgate is preparing to release the frantic Hong Kong action thriller The Furious, , directed by the acclaimed Japanese filmmaker, stunt performer, and action choreographer Kenji Tanigaki (Legend of Seven Monks, Enter the Fat Dragon). The English-language feature is scheduled for a US release on 12 June 2026. Tanigaki directs from a screenplay co-written by Mak Tin Shu, Lei Zhilong, Shum Kwan Sin, and Frank Hui. The international ensemble cast is led by Xie Miao (Fight Against Evil) and Joe Taslim (The Raid), alongside Yang Enyou, Brian Le, and Joey Iwanaga. The plot follows Wang Wei (Miao) in the wake…
York, England-based singer-songwriter Harrison Rimmer delivers a reflective and emotionally honest shift in style with “Better In Fiction”. This obviously isn’t the first time we’ve written about his music, and you might be able to hear why within the first ten seconds or so…. atender and mature folk-leaning track that highlights Harrison Rimmer’s standout vocals and songwriting depth.His vocals are absolutely stunning, and they sound like the kind of voice you expect to be at the top of the charts, captivating anyone who listens and charming the whole country from top to bottom.This is a rather laid-back alternative folk song…
Austin, TX-based e.lissa faden delivers a vibrant and celebratory statement with “Just Might”. The new track from the Texas artist is a queer joy anthem rooted in self-discovery, and on the new single, you can easily hear some massive ’90s-inspired pop sounds mixed with groovy drumbeats…. aeuphoric, ’90s-tinged pop anthem celebrating queer joy with infectious energy and emotional lift.Even within the first 10 seconds, I felt like this track was going to be an absolute bop. The energetic drum kit and the exciting burst of effect-driven guitar.The track is a lovely example of her talent, with a lot of it…
Toronto, Canada-born artist Tori Lord delivers a sharp and captivating pop statement with “Conman”. The new offering from the artist is a wonderful slice of everything she is about…. acinematic and captivating pop track that showcases Tori Lord’s growing confidence as a solo artist.The track has a cinematic opening, with her captivating vocals arriving shortly afterwards. It’s a pop track at its core, yet it has indie-pop sensibilities flowing throughout its three-minute runtime. The production is rather good as well, with some awesome vocal effects layered over cinematic percussive sounds that sweep into your ears with ease.This song sounds to…
Across 14 tracks, Millar moves confidently between vulnerability and empowerment. From the uplifting title track and the emotional weight of “Times Like These” to the gospel infused “Oh Freedom” and the soulful warmth of “Hand on My Soul”, the album feels deeply personal while remaining universally relatable.The project also features an impressive roster of collaborators, including drummer Marcus Finnie, pianist Daniel Weatherspoon and Grammy-nominated trumpeter Keyon Harrold, bringing further depth to Millar’s expansive sound.A fiercely independent artist, Millar has built her career on her own terms, earning a Jazz FM Award, support from BBC Radio 2 and invitations to perform…
Luxury Summerz teams up with underground lyricist CRIMEAPPLE for “Choices,” a reflective new single built around accountability, ambition, and self-determination.Backed by a soulful, stripped back production, the Brooklyn born, Norfolk based artist delivers a thoughtful performance focused on the everyday decisions that shape our futures. Rather than chasing trends or flashy narratives, Summerz leans into personal responsibility and the value of staying true to your path.The song’s standout hook reinforces that message, emphasising hard work, ownership, and the confidence to live with the choices you make. View Original Article Here
South London based R&B singer songwriter Tamara Dos Santos continues her rise as one of the UK’s most exciting emerging voices with the release of her latest single, Only Me.Drawing inspiration from icons such as Mary J. Blige and Lauryn Hill, Tamara blends rich R&B and subtle neo-soul influences with elements of her Portuguese and Angolan heritage to create a sound that feels both personal and timeless.On Only Me, Tamara explores the delicate balance between desire and self respect, capturing the strength that comes from staying true to yourself while remaining open to love. The track’s smooth production and soulful…