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Kiss founders Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley have begun talking up the forthcoming Kiss avatar show, which is set to launch in Las Vegas in 2028.The production, co-created by KISS and Pophouse Entertainment, the Swedish music investment firm co-founded by ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus, was teased at Kiss’ final show at New York’s Madison Square Garden, and will be hosted in a bespoke theatre in ‘Sin City’, with avatars created by the George Lucas-founded visual effects company, Industrial Light & Magic.Simmons, Stanely and long-time Kiss manager Doc McGhee discuss the as-yet-untitled show In a cover story for the May 2026 issue…
Pope Leo XIV responded forcefully to criticism from Donald Trump on Monday, saying he has “no fear” of the administration and will continue speaking out on global conflicts based on his religious mission. Speaking to reporters while traveling to Algeria as part of a multi-country African visit, the Chicago-born pontiff emphasized that his role is not political but rooted in faith. “I have no fear of the Trump administration, nor speaking out loudly about the message of the Gospel,” he said, adding that his duty is to promote peace and reconciliation. He stressed that his comments are not personal attacks,…
Tigers of Tin Pan’s “Doris” is a bold, cinematic art rock statement from Dublin, Ireland. It opens with haunting horns and the repeated chanting of the protagonist’s name, “Doris”. As the track develops, a sludgy guitar tone emerges, weaving through the percussion with an almost unsettling edge at times….haunting, cinematic art-rock cut that lingers like a cult favourite in the making.This is undoubtedly a dark rock track, layered with gloomy textures and an eerie atmosphere throughout. The release also marks their first of the year, following 2025’s single “Under The Moonlight”. It has the feel of a cult favourite from…
Another filmmaker is going to take a crack at Snake Plissken. Studiocanal used its CinemaCon opening slot in Las Vegas on April 14 to confirm it’s developing a reimagining of Escape from New York, teaming up with The Picture Company — the production outfit that most recently delivered A Complete Unknown. Hugh Spearing, the studio’s EVP of Global Marketing and Distribution, made the announcement but kept details deliberately vague. No director is attached, no writer, no cast, no release window. More news is coming “soon,” apparently. For anyone who missed the original: Kurt Russell plays Snake Plissken, a disgraced special…
“My Love” A Story That Never Broke.Some stories don’t end when people go their separate ways. Sometimes, they evolve.Speaking on the record, Manny say’s “My Love” is one of the most personal records I’ve written. It’s inspired by my parents, who’ve lived in different countries for over 15 years, yet somehow never let distance redefine what they mean to each other. My dad still calls my mum every morning, no matter what. That quiet consistency stuck with me.This track sits as the third chapter in my Journey project, following on from “Holding On.” Where that song explored separation, “My Love”…
King Yanz Levels Up with Smooth New Single ‘Dangerous’.Finnish-Congolese rapper King Yanz is back, and this time he is turning the heat up. Following the momentum of his previous release No Favours, his latest single Dangerous leans into a warmer, more melodic R&B sound while still holding onto the edge of his hip hop roots.Built on crisp percussion, a grooving bassline, and flashes of raw electric guitar, Dangerous feels both polished and instinctive. Yanz experiments more boldly with melody here, layering harmonies over his signature rap delivery to create something that is equal parts smooth and striking.Lyrically, the track plays…
Ed Accura Returns with ‘1 LIFE’: A Soundtrack for Accountability and Change.Ed Accura is back with a powerful new release, ‘1 LIFE’, a collaborative, genre blending single that merges hip hop grit with smooth R&B textures. More than just a track, it’s a statement piece set to feature in his upcoming documentary, ‘No Lifeguard’.Built on cinematic production and layered with melodic depth, ‘1 LIFE’ brings together a collective of rising voices, MAXOO, GOLDEY ONE4, SAMSON ALEXANDER, BOY SAYSO, and EMARVELLOUS, each adding their own flavour to a track rooted in urgency and reflection. At its core, the single explores a…
London-based sonic architect Antoin Gibson returns with Diss Tribute. A sync-driven release where suppression, authorship control, and backend industry access lock into one unified system. Dropping exactly one year after FlexAble, a debut that went viral before being shadow-restricted, the track reframes that disruption as strategy.Antoin Gibson by Hannah JonesInstead of chasing platform validation, Diss Tribute enters through sync: already placed via Tinderbox Music across PBS, MTV (The Challenge), The Discovery Network, and NASCAR Productions, with further alignment through Ocho Music Group.A composition savvy, hard-hitting rap masterpiece. — Tinderbox MusicThe rollout inverts the standard cycle—placement first, metrics second—bypassing gatekeeping through…
JUNO-nominated artist Lindsay Schoolcraft has emerged from the shadows to announce her third full-length studio album, Harrowing, set for release on June 19. Co-produced by Justin deBlieck (Motionless in White), the record promises a more metallic edge, blending Nu Metal, Metalcore, and “Rocktronica” with Schoolcraft’s signature classical strings and choirs.The album serves as a raw chronicle of survival and healing from narcissistic abuse, with each of the seven tracks representing a stage in the recovery process. To mark the announcement, Schoolcraft has released a nostalgic “pop-up” style music video for the single “I Wait For You To Fall,” drawing inspiration…
In this new entry in our ‘Diamonds In The Rough’ category, we would like to introduce you to upcoming artists Analine and Ivy Marie and their brand new EP titled A Better End. There’s a moment in every relationshipm, romantic, familial, or somewhere in between, where love reaches its edge. Not always in bitterness, but sometimes in reflection. Sometimes in acceptance. And sometimes, in the quiet realization that the only way forward is to find *a better end*. That emotional crossroads is exactly where Analine arrives on their striking new three-track EP, A Better End, out now. A richly textured…
Single review, video premiere & interviewAngry! You’re AlrightDL onlyOut on 14 April 2026Angry! are from Southend On Sea and sing songs about people and things that irritate and annoy them, in a catchy lo-fi punk style. Formed in 2019 they have been a duo for many years, with (soon to be deleted) low-key releases on German Shepherd Records, but this is their first release since becoming a full four piece band last September. They may be ‘angry’ but this song has a sense of humour and irony about it – and lets the subject condemn themselves with their own words…
Superb collaboration from an americana legend and bluegrass torchbearers.Well, where to start with Jim Lauderdale? The man is so prolific that the virtual ink on the review of his last album, Country Super Hits Volume 2, has barely dried, and along comes The Birds Know. Rather than a companion piece to that album, The Birds Know is more of a follow-up to what is, in Lauderdale years, the positively ancient 2023 album The Long and Lonesome Letting Go. That album featured the International Bluegrass Music Association award-winning torchbearers, The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys and that collaboration is resurrected here.Lauderdale was so…