Los Angeles-based musician V Torres has released her independent sophomore album, Woman. Co-produced with Steve Aguilar, the seven-track project reflects a decade of personal experiences, spanning themes of identity, grief, healing, and self-discovery across various musical styles.
Minor League Baseball announced its August 2026 Player and Pitcher of the Month Award winners across the player development system. The honors recognize 24 individual players representing 17 different Major League Baseball organizations for exceptional statistical performances throughout the month.
Toronto-based melodic death metal band SELIAS has released a new single and video titled “Bastard.” The track explores themes of psychological trauma and reclaiming identity, incorporating aggressive riffs, groove-driven rhythms, and powerful vocals.
Los Angeles punk band The Hellflowers has released “Wild Ones,” the lead single from their upcoming third album, Haunted, scheduled for February 2027. The track serves as a defiant anthem centered on female autonomy, self-determination, and personal independence.
Serbian extreme metal band ALA has signed a record deal with Italian label Wormholedeath. The band will release its debut album, titled The Dragon’s Return, on October 23, 2026. To mark the announcement, the group released the album’s title track along with an official lyric video.
The latest weekly comic book releases feature notable titles across superhero, indie, licensed, and manga categories. Marvel’s slate is led by the debut of Black Panther/Namor: Doomed #1, while DC highlights include Batman #13. Image Comics introduces the new horror-fantasy series Crowbound #1.
Cardinals Care has launched its September Mega 50/50 Raffle, running from September 1 through September 27. The fundraiser offers fans a chance to win half of a growing final jackpot alongside four early bird drawings for autographed, game-used player jerseys.
Stockholm post-punk band Then Comes Silence has released Judgement Day, the lead single from their forthcoming album Requiem Ballroom. Directed by Damon Zurawski, the song’s music video is accompanied by a behind-the-scenes documentary detailing the production process with the local goth community.
Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina, Magglio Ordóñez, and Edwin Encarnación have been elected to the Latin Baseball Hall of Fame as part of its 13th Induction Class. Pujols and Molina received unanimous support in the voting, followed by Ordóñez and Encarnación in the Contemporary Players category.
Zachary Mullins’s book, *To Nowhere In Particular*, is a suspenseful story focused on a single character. Rather than using conventional horror tropes, the narrative relies on an eerie atmosphere and a lingering sense of dread to build tension throughout quiet, mysterious moments.
The Frogs are celebrating the reissue of their album My Daughter the Broad with a live performance. The record is recognized for its unique, anarchic comic recording style and features tracks such as I’m Sad the Goat Just Died Today.
