Ben Affleck is heading back into thriller territory, and this one puts politics, family and desperation on the same collision course. Netflix has released the first teaser for Animals, the new… The post Ben Affleck, Kerry Washington Go Dark in First Teaser for Netflix Thriller ‘Animals’ appeared first on .

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly changing hands again, and this time the price tag is rewriting the record books. Venture capitalist Josh Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger… The post Lakers Reportedly Selling For Second Time in Less Than 18 Months For Record $12.5 Billion appeared first on .

Russell Westbrook’s NBA story has reached its final frame. After 18 seasons, Westbrook officially announced his retirement following his 2025-26 run with the Sacramento Kings, ending a career built on… The post NBA Star Russell Westbrook Retires After 18 Seasons Closing One of Basketball’s Greatest Chapters appeared first on .

Recording and performing under the name 1-800-MIKEY, Sydney’s Michael Barker (also of Gee Tee and RMFC) is on the poppier end of the vital Australian punk/garage rock scene. He announced In Yun, his new album for Goner Records, a few weeks back with the release of lead single “Me And My Only,” a lo-fi power-pop heater that dares to imagine …

When not cranking out new Guided By Voices albums at an impossible clip, American lo-fi rock ‘n’ roll hero Robert Pollard also creates music under alternate guises. As of two years ago, those ventures include Rip Van Winkle, a new band that aligns Pollard with a cast of Dayton-based musicians entirely separate from the dudes that fill out GBV’s current …

Guitarist Stephen Egerton joined the Descendents, the great California hardcore punk band, in 1986, just before that band broke up. When the Descendents were no more, Egerton played in the offshoot All, and then he rejoined the Descendents when that band reunited in 1996. Egerton has been in the band ever since, and he has also produced other acts at …

Post-punk anthems about falling in love with robots don’t hit like they used to, now that it’s actually happening. Nevertheless, Clutter have some real fun on their new mosh-inducing banger “Robot.” The post Clutter – “Robot” appeared first on Stereogum.

Back at the beginning of the year, Hayley Williams announced that she was teaming up with producer and longtime collaborator Daniel James to form a duo with the great name Power Snatch. A few days later, they dropped the Bandcamp exclusive EP1, their first collection of songs. Since then, Power Snatch have covered This Is Lorelei, shared new music via …

Last month, Nashville’s Hannah Cole announced her debut album Switchbacks and unleashed the gritty lead single “MMA.” Now, she’s sharing the grungy, frustrated anthem “Mechanical Bull.” The post Hannah Cole – “Mechanical Bull” appeared first on Stereogum.

In June, LA’s Mal Not Bad announced their sophomore LP Sophomore, slated for September. It looks like it’s been pushed to early 2027, but we’re getting another preview today with the new single “DHF” and a music video that involves a dance choreography in a church. The post Mal Not Bad – “DHF” appeared first on Stereogum.