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Michelle Zauner will write the introduction for the 30th anniversary release of Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace. The Japanese Breakfast musician appears as the foreword author on the Hachette Book Group website, where readers can order the February 2026 edition. Zauner has discussed her admiration for the 1996 novel in multiple interviews. She told…
Los Angeles band Mediocre has disbanded after releasing just one full album. The group announced Wednesday that members will pursue separate creative projects. Vocalist Keely Martin and guitarist Piper Torrison founded the act in 2016 after performing around Southern California. The trio released Growth Eater through Dangerbird Records in September 2024. The label signed them…
British electronic duo Sleaford Mods will release The Demise Of Planet X in January through Rough Trade. Andrew Fearn and Jason Williamson collaborated with multiple artists, including Aldous Harding and Sue Tompkins, across 13 tracks. The first single, The Good Life, features actor Gwendoline Christie and the band Big Special, accompanied by a video directed…
Las Vegas metal festival Sick New World returns in 2026 after organizers canceled this year’s event weeks following the lineup announcement. The April 25 show at Las Vegas Festival Grounds features System Of A Down and Korn as headliners alongside Bring Me The Horizon and Evanescence. A separate October 24 event at Texas Motor Speedway…
Several musicians recently removed their catalogs from Spotify over founder Daniel Ek’s financial ties to artificial intelligence defense contractor Helsing. The streaming platform now displays recruitment advertisements for Immigration and Customs Enforcement on accounts that use the free ad-supported service. A company representative said the promotions comply with platform policies and form part of a…
Spanish artist Rosalia announced her third studio album, LUX, will arrive on November 7 through a TikTok broadcast this week. The record follows her 2022 release Motomami and features collaborations with Björk and Yves Tumor, among others. Times Square displays promoted the announcement before the official confirmation. The London Symphonic Orchestra performed on the 18-track…
Oklahoma rock band The All-American Rejects will release their first album in 13 years through a distribution arrangement with Too Lost. The group issued Sandbox’s lead single in April 2025 after their previous full-length record appeared in 2012. Singer Tyson Ritter described the track as depicting warfare from a child’s perspective. The ensemble chose independent…
Santa Monica College radio station KCRW dismissed one-tenth of its workforce this week. The cuts affected veteran disc jockeys Jason Kramer, Jeremy Sole, and Jose Galvan after they spent between 14 and 27 years at the broadcaster. Station president Jennifer Ferro said the layoffs prepare the organization for reduced federal support and shifting media consumption…
Suno seeks to raise over $100 million at a $2 billion company value, according to people familiar with the discussions. The artificial intelligence music generator achieved $100 million in annual recurring revenue despite launching only in 2022. Cambridge-based Suno raised $125 million at a $500 million assessment in May 2024. Major record labels and artists…
Artificial intelligence characters on TikTok generate millions in revenue for companies that control their digital personas. Brazilian retail mascot Lu of Magalu earned an estimated 2.5 million dollars last year through 74 sponsored advertisements. Analytics firm Kapwing calculated earnings based on follower counts and typical Instagram advertising rates. Virtual performers crossed into mainstream entertainment through…
