Kathleen Hanna announces clothing line featuring Queen Latifah, Run-DMC, Salt-N-Pepa

Kathleen Hanna, former lead singer of Bikini Kill and Le Tigre, has unveiled a new collection of clothing called “Early Days.” The limited edition collection, which features icons of 80s hip-hop such as Queen Latifah, Run-DMC, and Salt ‘N’ Pepa, is available for pre-order for a limited time. The clothing line is dedicated to the… Continue reading Kathleen Hanna announces clothing line featuring Queen Latifah, Run-DMC, Salt-N-Pepa

Kathleen Hanna announces clothing line featuring Queen Latifah, Run-DMC, Salt-N-Pepa

Kathleen Hanna announces clothing line featuring Queen Latifah, Run-DMC, Salt-N-Pepa

Kathleen Hanna has launched a limited edition clothing line named ‘Early Days’ to raise funds for Peace Sisters, which is a non-profit organization supporting girls’ education in Togo, West Africa. The campaign features the legacy of hip-hop artists in the 80s that inspired people to pursue their dreams. Hip-hop stars including Salt ‘N’ Pepa, Queen… Continue reading Kathleen Hanna announces clothing line featuring Queen Latifah, Run-DMC, Salt-N-Pepa

Ghanaian DJ and Awesome Tapes From Africa alum Katapila has died

Ghanaian DJ and Awesome Tapes From Africa alum Katapila has died

Ghanaian DJ and producer Ishmael Abbey, also known as DJ Katapila, has died after a brief illness. Abbey’s death was confirmed on January 25 via an Instagram post by Awesome Tapes From Africa, the record label behind his music. The post described Abbey as “an inimitable producer, disc jockey and mobile party-starter” who had travelled… Continue reading Ghanaian DJ and Awesome Tapes From Africa alum Katapila has died

Mark Gustafson, Oscar winner for ‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio,’ dies at 64

Mark Gustafson, Oscar winner for ‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio,’ dies at 64

Animator Mark Gustafson, who co-directed Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio, has passed away at the age of 64. Gustafson won an Oscar for Best Animated Feature for his work on the film in 2023 and was also the animation director on Wes Anderson’s 2009 film Fantastic Mr. Fox. Del Toro confirmed the animator’s death on social… Continue reading Mark Gustafson, Oscar winner for ‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio,’ dies at 64

Pond share psychedelic new single ‘Neon River’ and announce world tour dates

Pond share psychedelic new single ‘Neon River’ and announce world tour dates

Australian psychedelic rock band Pond has released a new single, titled “Neon River.” The track features frontman Nicholas Allbrook’s signature vocals over a psychedelic rock guitar riff and pounding drums in the chorus of the song. The accompanying music video sees a medieval LARP (Live Action Role Play) troupe and a lonely hair-metal wanderer, who… Continue reading Pond share psychedelic new single ‘Neon River’ and announce world tour dates

J Mascis announces UK and European tour for 2024

J Mascis announces UK and European tour for 2024

J Mascis, the frontman of Dinosaur Jr., has unveiled his UK and European tour dates in spring 2024. The seven-date tour will begin on April 2 in Antwerp, followed by shows in Amsterdam and Berlin. Mascis will then travel to the UK to perform in London, Manchester, and Glasgow before winding up in Dublin. These… Continue reading J Mascis announces UK and European tour for 2024

Russian propagandists furious as anti-war blockbuster tops box office

Russian propagandists furious as anti-war blockbuster tops box office

Russian film The Master and Margarita, directed by Michael Lockshin, an American citizen who grew up in Soviet Russia, has become a box-office success in the country. Released in Russia on January 25, the movie grossed over 600 million rubles (£5.2 million) in its first week alone. The story, based on a highly influential novel… Continue reading Russian propagandists furious as anti-war blockbuster tops box office

The Reytons claim they’re this week’s true Number One album after Official Charts Company “rejected” sales: “We have sold the most albums in the UK this week”

The Reytons claim they’re this week’s true Number One album after Official Charts Company “rejected” sales: “We have sold the most albums in the UK this week”

UK band The Reytons have claimed to have outsold James Arthur in album sales this week, despite placing second on the Official UK Album Chart. The South Yorkshire-based band said they sold 17,262 copies of their new album “Ballad Of A Bystander,” while Arthur sold 16,901 copies of “Bitter Sweet Love”. The Reytons were docked… Continue reading The Reytons claim they’re this week’s true Number One album after Official Charts Company “rejected” sales: “We have sold the most albums in the UK this week”