CNN has issued a strong statement criticizing the FBI’s arrest of former anchor Don Lemon, warning that the case raises serious questions about press freedom and First Amendment protections. In… The post CNN Condemns FBI Arrest of Don Lemon, Citing Press Freedom Concerns appeared first on .

In 2024, the Messthetics, the adventurous instrumental DC trio that includes Fugazi’s former rhythm section, teamed up with jazz saxophonist James Brandon Lewis for the imaginatively titled collaborative album The Messthetics & James Brandon Lewis. It was awesome. Now, they’re doing it again. Next month, Lewis and the Messthetics will release their new LP Deface… The post The Messthetics & …

In the past year or so, the Denver punk and hardcore label Convulse Records has put out music from MSPAINT, Destiny Bond, Gumm, Big Laugh, Eliminators, and Pat Flynn’s new project How Much Art, among many others. Anytime I get an alert from the Convulse Bandcamp, I give that record a shot, and I’m never… The post Head Crack’s New …

The issue of representation in Hollywood continues to be a big problem, especially after the Deep Cuts casting controversy. The post 100+ Latine Actors & Artists Sign Open Letter Calling Out Hollywood After ‘Deep Cuts’ Casting appeared first on Remezcla.

Auckland’s Georgia Nott is part of the indie electro-pop duo BROODS, but lately she’s been releasing solo music under the name Georgia Gets By. We posted her single “Madeline” two summers ago, which was part of an EP for Gorilla vs. Bear’s record label Luminelle. This week Nott revealed her debut album Heavy Meadow is… The post Georgia Gets By …

A federal judge has ruled that Luigi Mangione will not face the death penalty in the federal case accusing him of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, delivering a major setback… The post Judge Rules Luigi Mangione Will Not Face Death Penalty in UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing appeared first on .

Last year, Rosalía responded to an accusation that she’s been silent on Israel’s ongoing genocide of Palestinian people. After Spanish fashion designer Miguel Adrover posted about refusing to work with her because of her reticence to speak on the issue, Rosalía wrote, “The fact that I have not used my platform in line with other people’s style or expectations does …

Last year, the jangly Montreal indie-pop band Prism Shores caught our attention with their album Out From Underneath. Now, they’ve already got another full-length ready to drop. This spring, Prism Shores will release Softest Attack, the new LP that they recorded with Preoccupations/Ribbon Skirt collaborator Scott “Monty” Munro. That title is half-right. The album’s opening… The post Prism Shores Announce …

As far as we know, Ariana Grande does not have six fingers on her left hand. Furthermore, she did not kill Inigo Montoya’s father, and she should not prepare to die. But the cover of the latest Vogue Japan issue tells a different story. In that gauzy image, Grande waves a six-fingered hand at the camera. The post Ariana Grande …

Hayley Williams has been working with producer and multi-instrumentalist Daniel James since Paramore’s 2017 album After Laughter, and they’re just now launching Power Snatch, a new project that they’ve been quietly teasing since last year. This weekend, Williams and James are up for some Grammys for Ego Death At The Bachelorette Party, the solo album that Williams released last year. …