Jael Holzman formed Ekko Astral in 2021 with her best friend, guitarist Liam Hughes, and the band eventually expanded to include drummer Miri Tyler, bassist Guinevere Tully, and guitarist Sam Elmore. Dubbing their style – an uncompromising mix of hardcore, noise punk, and no-wave – “mascara mosh pit” music, the Washington, DC-based outfit dropped their
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Kendra Winchester is a Contributing Editor for Book Riot where she writes about audiobooks and disability literature. She is also the Founder of Read Appalachia, which celebrates Appalachian literature and writing. Previously, Kendra co-founded and served as Executive Director for Reading Women, a podcast that gained an international following over its six-season run. In her
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If Taylor Swift hasn’t taken over the world, after the release of the new album she’ll be very close. THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT is Taylor Swift’s eleventh studio album, following 2022’s extremely successful Midnights. She announced the album during 2024 GRAMMY’s, and now it’s finally arrived. [embedded content] Much to the surprise of all Swifty’s, the new
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The short film that introduced Mickey Mouse to the world, 1928’s Steamboat Willie entered the public domain this year, and a handful of Mickey Mouse-themed horror projects have already been announced. One of those films is titled Screamboat, and Bloody Disgusting has learned that the filmmakers are teaming with Iconic Events Releasing for a theatrical release. From
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On September 7, Charlie Puth announced his engagement to girlfriend Brooke Sansone with a post on Instagram about their shared pizza night. “I flew to New York to ask my best friend to marry me, and she said yes,” Puth wrote in the caption. “I am the happiest, best version of myself and it is
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Taylor Swift has released her eleventh album, The Tortured Poets Department. The pop star announced follow-up to 2022’s Midnights while accepting her 13th Grammy. Produced by her frequent collaborators Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner, the 17-track LP features Post Malone on the opening track, ‘Fortnight’, and Florence + the Machine on ‘Florida!!!’. Stream it below.
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Alan Jackson has just bought a brand-new mansion in Nashville, and according to pictures, the contemporary residence is a far cry from his very traditional previous homes. Realtor.com reports that the Country Music Hall of Famer purchased a 5-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom, 6,003-square-foot mansion in an upscale area of Music City for $3 million. The deal closed
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In the world of menswear, where flamboyance and maximalism have their moments in the spotlight, minimalist style emerges as the epitome of timeless elegance and understated sophistication. This article delves into the minimalist aesthetic, unraveling its history, key components, and how it has seamlessly woven its way into the fabric of men’s fashion. By eschewing
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Megan Fox tenía la gente confundida esta semana, pero en el buen sentido, porque apenas pudieron reconocerla sin maquillaje y vieron una belleza completamente diferente. La actriz publicó un post en su cuenta de IG para anunciar un producto para el cabello. Esto, mientras explicaba que estaba cuidando su pelo después de haber estado en
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Austrian filmmakers Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala (The Lodge, Goodnight Mommy) are back with new horror movie The Devil’s Bath, and it’s coming to Shudder this summer. The Devil’s Bath debuts on Shudder June 28, Variety reports today. The film makes its North American premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in June. Here’s the official plot synopsis
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Steph Auteri is a journalist who has written for the Atlantic, the Washington Post, Pacific Standard, VICE, and elsewhere. Her more creative work has appeared in Creative Nonfiction, under the gum tree, Poets & Writers, and other publications, and she is the Essays Editor for Hippocampus Magazine. Her essay, “The Fear That Lives Next to
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The fascinating world of gambling has largely shifted to the online landscape as players migrate to Internet casinos. There is still tremendous interest in brick-and-mortar operators, with established locations such as Las Vegas and Macau thriving. In recent years, we have witnessed a growing interest in new casino destinations all over the world. In the
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