Hovvdy – Big World
Their early slowcore records have softened over the years into something warmer and more polished, and traces of the Texas-turned-Nashville duo can now be heard even amongst today’s big names. Take boygenius and…
‘A cognitive cacophony’: hands-on with the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 beta test
Previous instalment, Black Ops 7, performed poorly compared to previous titles, forcing Activision to post a semi-apology to fans. And that's not the only challenge Modern Warfare 4 is facing: there's a new indie…
John Roseboro’s ‘Bonanza’ Is A Post-Bossa Delight
On the single, Roseboro is accompanied by John Lisi on double bass, Daniel Robinson on tenor sax, Reid Devereaux on trumpet, and Issac Jamba on drums and Cuíca. ‘Bonanza’ ushers in new album ‘Va Va Voom’, out October…
‘Ori And The Will Of The Wisps’ creator shuts down “nonsense” rumours of new sequel
For the past week, a number of leakers have claimed Microsoft is set to announce an “unexpected” sequel to one of its classic games at Gamescom later this month. One of the rumours that came from that leak is a third Ori…
Jimmy Carr tipped to be in talks for Top Gear reboot - 4 years after BBC hit went on hiatus
The Sun reported that bosses at BBC Studios, the production company behind the show, are "close to signing" Carr up, and alleges that a new season "could be aired next year". A source told the publication: "Production…
‘Skins’ star Megan Prescott says she’s made three times more on OnlyFans than from teen drama
The star, who played Katie Finch on the show, has established herself as a creator on the platform in recent years, having signed up during the pandemic while working on a zero-hours contract at a distillery at the time.…
Nia Archives announces 19-date world tour behind Emotional Junglist album
Pre-sale opens on 25 August at 10am BST, with general sale on 27 August. Released on 17 July via Island Records, Emotional Junglist has been shortlisted for the 2026 Mercury Prize and reached number one on the Official…
EastEnders airs life-changing discovery and tragic health development for Denise Fox in early BBC iPlayer release
The cancer has proven resistant to treatment and has taken its toll on Denise both physically and mentally. Her hair is falling out, she’s constantly nauseous, and is forced to sleep in a separate bed from her partner…
Gay porn star Christian Styles dies suddenly aged 29
The news was broken by an obituary published by his family, revealing that he passed away suddenly on 20 August. Read next The announcement read: “Zachary Christian Jaghab, cherished son of Johnny and Ellen Jaghab…
Their Library: Squirrel Flower
New album ‘Say A Prayer To The Gods Of Getting Going’ – out now via Polyvinyl Record Co , as it happens – is her most impactful and in-depth release to date, veering from crunchy indie rock to moments of space rock…