Guild Theory’s upcoming single, “The Statesman,” marks a striking new chapter for the British duo, who have spent the past few years carving out their […]
Guild Theory Finds Their Own Magic with Alt-Folk-Post-Rock Fusion on “The Statesman”
Guild Theory’s upcoming single, “The Statesman,” marks a striking new chapter for the British duo, who have spent the past few years carving out their own corner of the alternative and post-rock landscape. Made up of vocalist and lyricist Matt Smith and multi-instrumentalist Rob Lewis, the pair have always shown a knack for blending sweeping atmospheres with emotional clarity. With this release, though, they step into fresh territory, one that leans deeply into folk influences without losing the intensity that defines their sound. Drawing inspiration from the early folk-rock era of Midlake, “The Statesman” opens with gentle guitar textures that…
Venezuela condemns Trump’s threat to close the country’s airspace
Venezuela has vigorously condemned the announcement by Donald Trump that the airspace above and around the country “should be considered closed in its entirety.” The declaration appeared on social media and urged airlines, pilots — and even drug traffickers and human smugglers — to avoid Venezuelan skies. The Venezuelan government denounced the comment as a “colonialist threat,” labeling it arbitrary, unlawful, and incompatible with international law. In a statement, the country’s foreign ministry described the move as a hostile act undermining national sovereignty and demanded that the international community and multilateral institutions reject what Caracas called “an immoral aggression.” Venezuelan…
Four killed, 10 wounded in mass shooting at child’s birthday party in Stockton, California
Four people were killed and 10 others wounded on Saturday evening when gunfire erupted at a family gathering being held as a child’s birthday party at a banquet hall along the 1900 block of Lucile Avenue in Stockton, San Joaquin County authorities said. Officials said about 14 people in total were struck by gunfire. San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded just before 6 p.m. local time after reports of shots fired. In a post on social media the sheriff’s office said early indications suggested the incident “may be targeted,” but investigators stressed the probe is active and many details…
Venezuela condemns Trump’s threat to close the country’s airspace
Venezuela has vigorously condemned the announcement by Donald Trump that the airspace above and around the country “should be considered closed in its entirety.” The […]
Four killed, 10 wounded in mass shooting at child’s birthday party in Stockton, California
Four people were killed and 10 others wounded on Saturday evening when gunfire erupted at a family gathering being held as a child’s birthday party […]
Ukraine says it hit Russian “shadow fleet” tankers with underwater drones in Black Sea
Ukraine says its naval drones struck two oil tankers belonging to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” in the Black Sea late on Friday and into Saturday, […]
EXZENYA Finds Clarity in the Chaos on “Till I’m Drunk & Confused”
Exzenya’s latest single, “Till I’m Drunk & Confused,” is a remarkable piece of folk-pop honesty that refuses to let heartbreak become melodrama. Instead of wallowing […]
Eight more arrested over deadly Hong Kong blaze as toll rises to 128, hundreds still missing
Search-and-recovery teams have ended active rescue operations at the scene of a devastating high-rise fire at the Wang Fuk Court residential estate in Tai Po […]
Zelensky’s top aide Andriy Yermak resigns after anti-corruption raid on his home
Andriy Yermak, the head of Ukraine’s presidential office and a central figure in President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s inner circle, submitted his resignation on Friday after anti-corruption […]
Tokyo court: Japan’s same-sex marriage ban is constitutional — what happened
In a significant decision for Japan’s LGBTQ+ community and legal landscape, the Tokyo High Court ruled on Friday that the country’s ban on same-sex marriage […]
Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 128 as officials say building alarms failed
The death toll from a catastrophic blaze that tore through the Wang Fuk Court residential estate in Tai Po has climbed to 128, officials said […]
INTERCONTINEN7AL – Love is Everywhere
INTERCONTINEN7AL’s seventh and final release arrives with a kind of quiet confidence, the feeling of a band that isn’t trying to prove anything anymore. World […]
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