At this point, it’s an annual tradition: The acclaimed, intense, Oscar-nominated actor Michael Shannon heads out on tour with his indie rocker buddy Jason Narducy, and they pay tribute to a different classic IRS Records-era R.E.M. album. Actual members of R.E.M. sometimes join them. A couple of times, this has led to unofficial R.E.M. reunions. In the past few years. …

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Things are afoot in Father John Misty’s universe. No word yet on the follow-up to 2024’s Mahashmashana, but Josh Tillman has dropped two singles this year. “The Old Law” and “The Payoff” were both apocalyptic, Beatles-esque bangers with sweeping Drew Erickson arrangements, and there’s another one of those today. “The X-panded Universe” finds FJM once again reckoning with his religious …

Once upon a time, the Strokes and the White Stripes were the two biggest dogs in the early-’00s rock-revival moment. The White Stripes no longer exist, but Jack White continues to soldier on as a solo act. The Strokes are still around, too, but they’re down one member right now. Back in May, the Strokes announced that longtime rhythm guitarist …

Earlier this month, Ryley Walker announced he joined electronic band Gift Horse to shred over their trippy synths. Their new record A Career In Architecture is on the way, but now the guitar virtuoso is sharing a new solo track called “Carrier,” his first release on his new label home AD 93. The post Ryley Walker – “Carrier” appeared first …

The Washington Wizards put Trae Young, Anthony Davis and AJ Dybantsa together for a Media Day photo Monday and supplied a caption that captured the mood: “This is going to… The post Trae Young, Anthony Davis and AJ Dybantsa Give Wizards Media Day a Different Feel appeared first on .

James Talarico’s appearance at the State Fair Classic gave his Texas Senate campaign a moment it could take beyond the Cotton Bowl. When the Democratic nominee was introduced during Saturday’s… The post James Talarico Gets Warm Welcome at HBCU While Jasmine Crocket Hasn’t Endorsed Senate Candidate appeared first on .

Brian Dawkins spent 16 NFL seasons making people pay attention when he took the field. The Department of Homeland Security borrowed that intensity for a border security post, and now… The post NFL Great Brian Dawkins’ Hits Became Disturbing DHS Border Content But He Never Agreed to It appeared first on .

Case Keenum had waited nearly three years to start another NFL game. On Monday night, with Caleb Williams sidelined by a hamstring injury and Tyson Bagent recovering from a concussion,… The post 38-Year Old Third String QB Case Keenum Takes Over MNF as Bears Hand Eagles Decisive L appeared first on .

We may have a major Hip-Hop tour on the horizon. The duo of Rod Wave and NBA YoungBoy appear to be gearing up. DJ Akademiks hit social media to write… The post Rod Wave Teases Stadium Tour with NBA Youngboy appeared first on .