New Jersey pop-punk band Tokyo Rose has reunited to join Punchline on tour. The group recently released the EP Never Say Die, marking their first new music in nearly two decades, and is preparing a new music video alongside select fall concert dates.
Kings of the Wyld by Nicholas Eames feels like The Expendables if it were reimagined as an epic fantasy novel, and I mean that as a compliment. The story follows a group of legendary mercenaries who have long since passed their glory days, reuniting for one last impossible mission. It’s a familiar setup, but Eames injects it with enough heart, humor, and genuine character development to make it stand out in a crowded fantasy genre.
London-born folk artist Seth Tabatznik has released his latest single, Flow River Flow, on MOTH Music. The acoustic track serves as the lead single for his upcoming third album and reflects themes of nature and personal growth inspired by his home in South Africa.
Indie rock band The Black Watch has released Never You Mind, the feline-themed lead single and video from their 27th studio album, The Fuzzy End of the Lollipop. Scheduled for release on October 2, 2026, via ATOM Records, the song features Beatles-inspired piccolo trumpet melodies.
Maurice Africh’s Cello’s Gate is the kind of book that reminds you why adventure-driven science fantasy can be so much fun. Packed with action, mystery, treasure hunting, dangerous quests, and a lovable crew of rogues, this debut rarely slows down once it gets going. It’s an entertaining ride that kept me turning pages and eagerly following the crew’s next impossible challenge.
Carlos Baerga has been selected by the Veterans Committee as the final member of the Latino Baseball Hall of Fame’s 13th Induction Class of 2026. He joins Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina, Magglio Ordóñez, and Edwin Encarnación. The ceremony will occur in Caguas, Puerto Rico, in December 2026.
Chilean rock band Racimo has released an animated music video for “The Landing,” the title track of their fourth studio album. The song explores social disillusionment, contrasting past expectations of a united society with the current reality of individualism, division, and fear.
The St. Louis Cardinals will host their final regular-season homestand of 2026 at Busch Stadium, featuring nine games against the Chicago White Sox, San Francisco Giants, and Washington Nationals. Highlights include celebrating the 2006 World Series anniversary and inducting new members into the team’s Hall of Fame.
A review of Mark Bozon’s science fiction novel, The Mindless, highlights a slow and confusing first half that demands patience from readers. However, the narrative picks up significantly in the second half as central mysteries unfold and the overarching concepts become clearer.
Los Angeles music project Beauty In Chaos has reunited with Ashton Nyte of The Awakening to release the single Home. Arriving eight years after their initial collaboration, the intimate track combines Nyte’s vocals with atmospheric soundscapes crafted by Michael Ciravolo and producer Michael Rozon.
Electronic music duo Soft Cell has released a new single titled The Rainbow Room, set in early 1980s New York City. The atmospheric electronic ballad serves as a preview for the group’s sixth and final studio album, Danceteria, scheduled for release in September 2026.
