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like i get it, the clack or thock can be satisfying but some people act like it's this whole thing. like you need the 'perfect' sound profile for productivity or whatever isnt it mostly just placebo? i swapped my stabs last month and yeah it sounds cleaner but im not suddenly typing faster. tbh i think half the appeal is just having something to tweak when you're bored or maybe im cynical bc i spent too long lubing switches last weekend and now my pinky hurts anyway if youre into it, cool, but dont act like it's life-changing also side note: has anyone tried those new gummy o-rings? theyre supposed to dampen the sound but idk if theyre worth it.

Emma Ruth Rundle has announced her sixth album, These Killing Times, which will be out September 18 via her own Errant Child label. She made it with a full band and contributors include Marissa Nadler, regular collaborator Troy Zeigler, Jess Gowrie (Chelsea Wolfe, Mrs. Piss), Patrick Shiroishi, Nick Reinhart (Tera Melos), Gina Gleason (Baroness), Lukas Frank (Storefront Church) and Amelia Baker (Cinder Well).

The first single is “Powerless,” which opens the album and vacillates between gentle piano to raging rock. “This song was initially titled ‘Noam Chomsky is Dead to Me’ – as his relationship to Epstein and the billionaire class was being exposed – just another massively disappointing headline in a time where we are incessantly confronted with an onslaught of news and headlines which are endlessly demoralizing and dehumanizing,” Rundle says.

She continues: “This song – like most of the songs on These Killing Times – is a reaction to the horrors we are seeing laid bare on a daily basis – the clear and painful reality of the myriad injustices levied upon the working class people of earth – from climate collapse to genocide to the miscarriage of justice on a scale- the likes of which we have not seen in our lifetimes- the collapse of empire, the demise of democracy, the erosion of women’s rights and LGBTQIA+ rights and black rights, the attempt to dehumanize immigrants and people of color, the concentration camps in the USA – the list is so long I don’t think I can accurately cover it all here. With ‘Powerless’ – I invoke the hammer; both to destroy and to build – something better. I want people to know they are not alone – they are not insane – I wanted to name the thing that has been causing me so much mental, emotional and spiritual anguish. Sometimes singing – especially repeating phases – can work to fortify one’s self and I think that’s where the bridge of ‘Powerless’ comes in – I refuse to let my agency and resolve become corrupted or diluted by the powers that be and I want others to feel empowered too.”

You can watch the video below.

Emma Ruth Rundle will be on tour this fall with All Them Witches and dates include Asbury Park, NJ’s The Stone Pony on October 17.




These Killing Times:
1 – Powerless
2 – God’s Picture
3 – Anvil
4 – Catherine Wheel
5 – Don’t Delay Heaven
6 – Enough
7 – Human Kindness
8 – Oceans of Time

Emma Ruth Rundle Live Dates:
Jun 19-21: Cascading Midsummer
Oct 10: Chattanooga, TN – The Signal ~
Oct 11: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL – Ponte Vedra Concert Hall ~
Oct 12: Athens, GA – 40 Watt Club ~
Oct 13: Charleston, SC – Charleston Music Hall ~
Oct 14: Charlotte, NC – Neighborhood Theatre ~
Oct 15: Norfolk, VA – The NorVa ~
Oct 16: Harrisburg, PA – XL Live ~
Oct 17: Asbury Park, NJ – The Stone Pony ~
Oct 18: Norwalk, CT – District Music Hall ~
Oct 19: Portsmouth, NH – 3S Artspace ~
Oct 20: South Burlington, VT – Higher Ground ~
Oct 21: Albany, NY – Empire Live ~
Oct 22: Buffalo, NY – Electric City ~
Oct 23: McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre ~
Oct 24: Indianapolis, IN – HI-FI Annex ~
Oct 25: Grand Rapids, MI – The Intersection ~
Oct 26: Milwaukee, WI – Turner Hall Ballroom ~
Oct 27: Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue ~
Oct 28: Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s ~
Oct 29: Bloomington, IL – The Castle Theatre ~
Oct 30: Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s ~

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~ Performing solo, supporting All Them Witches

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The Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson has spoken out about the controversy caused by recent comments made onstage at Tampa’s MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre.

The band performed at the Florida venue on May 31 as part of their ongoing ‘Southern Hospitality tour’, and after a section of the crowd broke into chants of “U-S-A!”, Robinson hit out at the crowd.

According to TMZ, a visual of the Black Crow mascot dressed as Uncle Sam was displayed on the screen behind them. Before launching into ‘She Talks To Angels’, the frontman stopped for a moment to talk to the crowd. “Thanks for the geography lesson,” he said, before adding: “I don’t know what you have to be so proud of right now.”

From there, some concertgoers were heard booing him, while some others seemingly chose to leave after his comments. “For those of you fucking booing us, some of us are not afraid. And we most assuredly are not fucking ignorant.”

Now, he’s shed light on the incident while speaking to Ultimate Classic Rock. “I think the whole thing was, of course, blown out of context so people can get clicks and people can stir up the animosity,” he said.

EXCLUSIVE: The fallout from The Black Crowes' onstage political dust-up on Sunday didn't end with boos … it kept rolling straight toward the exits. pic.twitter.com/PSFZy9iMi4

— TMZ (@TMZ) June 2, 2026

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“But be most assured – in a week, something else will come up that stirs up the hornets’ nest.” He also cleared up another misconception about his comments, clarifying: “No matter what I ever would say or do or feel about things, there’s no way I would disrespect our veterans.

“For the people who’ve put their lives on the line and made that sacrifice and dedication, I wouldn’t do that. But I have to speak my mind. I don’t have an agenda or anything — I’m just trying to make a soulful connection with people.”

Robinson isn’t usually one to use his platform to make many political statements, although Variety highlights that he did make a subtle swipe at President Donald Trump in 2017, sharing that he was not too pleased that “Donald Trump is president, John Mayer is in The Grateful Dead, and my brother’s in a Black Crowes tribute band.”

The Black Crowes were nominated to be inducted into the 2026 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame recently, although they didn’t make the cut.

Others who didn’t make the list from the 17 nominations included New Edition, Mariah Carey, Ms Lauryn Hill, INXS, P!nk, Jeff Buckley and Shakira, but those who will join the Rock Hall this year include Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan.

The Atlanta rock band will be performing at the 10th anniversary edition of Madrid’s Mad Cool later this summer, and that festival will see headline slots from Pulp, Foo Fighters, Florence & The Machine, and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds.

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Hacks has come to an end with the finale of season five, but do Deborah and Ava reunite? Find out below.

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The comedy-drama has been a critical and commercial success for HBO Max since it launched in 2021 and its fifth and final season concluded on May 28, bringing it to a final close.

It starred Jean Smart as Deborah Vance, a stand-up comedian, and Hannah Einbinder as Ava Daniels, her comedy writer, as they navigate the evolving dynamics of their professional partnership and personal lives within the contemporary comedy industry.

It was created by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky and it co-starred the latter two in supporting roles, as well as the likes of Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Rose Abdoo and Mark Indelicato.


All five seasons of the show have been highly acclaimed, all scoring 98 per cent or higher on Rotten Tomatoes, and it has won five Golden Globes and nine Emmys.

Its fourth season landed in NME’s list of the best television shows of 2025, which noted: “Still the most scalpel-sharp comedy around with an undertow of pathos, highlights included Deborah running afoul of HR when offering her writers’ room drugs on a Las Vegas work retreat, the introduction of Julianne Nicolson’s cocaine-boofing TikTok star ‘Dance Mom’, and a sensational denouement that acts as a clever series redux.”

The ending of Hacks season five explained: do Deborah and Ava reunite?​

Jean Smart’s Deborah has spent the fifth and final season frozen with fears of mortality and irrelevance, after false reports of her death.

At the start of the final episode, Ava is directing the pilot of the reboot of Deborah’s sitcom Who’s Making Dinner?, while Deborah reveals that her cancer has returned. Rather than undergo treatment, she decides to travel to Zurich for assisted suicide after one final holiday in Paris. Ava is devastated by this and begs her to reconsider, but Deborah carries on determined.

At a Paris train station, Ava prepares to board with Deborah, having accepted her decision. They begin to joke together about death and their connection makes Deborah realise that she still enjoys writing comedy material, and sparks her passion for performing live.

Instead of boarding the train, Deborah askes Ava to help her write one last stand-up special and Ava immediately agrees.

As the show climaxes, Deborah realises that what she truly values is not her legacy or her mortality, but the act of creation. She returns to Las Vegas and begins cancer treatment and resumes writing with Ava.

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Shakira has shut down fake images of her supporting presidential candidates in the upcoming Colombian election.

• READ MORE: Here’s what went down when Shakira kicked off her ‘Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran’ 2025 world tour in Rio

The singer has confirmed that she does “not support any candidate” running for the presidency in Colombia, after fan accounts have cropped up sharing images depicting her alongside candidates Iván Cepeda and Aida Quilcué.

“The images circulating of me supporting presidential candidates are fake,” the singer shared in a statement, per Billboard. “I do not support any candidate, nor have I authorised the use of my image in any campaign.”

The images come as the latest attempt to link Shakira to Cepeda, in particular. Earlier this year, unfounded reports claimed the musician and candidate are distantly related.


Shakira has not issued any public statements to back any particular candidate in the election.

“My commitment is to Colombia, to its democracy and to the right of every Colombian to choose freely,” she said. “My wish is for these elections to proceed transparently and in a peaceful environment for all Colombians.”

The posts in question, which appeared on X and have since been deleted, made references to Shakira’s fan community, including nods to the “Wolfpack” and “La Manada de Lobos”.

“La Manada de Lobos joins the cause for Colombia,” read the post, which showed Shakira in an image alongside Cepeda and his running mate, vice presidential candidate Aida Quilcué, as well as text reading: “Wolfpack with Pacto Histórico.” “Because @Shakira taught us that education is fundamental in combating inequality in our country.”

In other Shakira news, she joins Madonna and BTS in co-headlining the first ever World Cup Final Halftime Show.

The final will take place on Sunday July 19 at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. For the first time in World Cup history, there will be a star-studded live show during halftime – similar to that seen at the Super Bowl.

In charge of curating the inaugural performance is Coldplay’s Chris Martin, who confirmed its headliners in a recent video shared on social media.

Elsewhere, earlier this year, Shakira gave a history-making free concert to over two million fans on Copacabana Beach.

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Violet Grohl has announced an extra headline show in London for her upcoming tour due to high demand.

The Los Angeles-based musician and daughter of Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl released her debut solo album ‘Be Sweet To Me’ last week (May 29) via Aurora Records, including the singles ‘THUM’, ‘Applefish’, ‘595’ and ‘Cool Buzz’.

In April, she announced a string of headline US, UK and European headline tour dates, including a show in London’s Camden Assembly, but now she has confirmed she will play two dates at the venue due to outstanding demand.

Her UK dates will now kick off in Manchester’s Deaf Institute on August 25, followed by Glasgow’s King Tuts the following night, and two nights at the Camdem Assembly on September 1 and 2.

While in Europe, she also plays shows in Berlin, Cologne and Paris, and will also make appearances at Reading and Leeds Festivals, Electric Picnic in Ireland and Pukkelpop in Belgium.

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Tickets for all of the European shows are on sale now and you can find any remaining tickets here.

Grohl’s US dates include a run this month on the East Coast and tour in the Western States in September and October. See all of the dates below and find any remaining North American tickets here.

Violet Grohl’s 2026 tour dates are: ​

JUNE
4 – Brooklyn, NY – Baby’s All Right
5 – Philadelphia, PA – The Lounge at World Stage Live
6 – Washington, DC – The Atlantis
23 – Baltimore, MD – Nevermore Music Hall
24 – New York, NY – The Rooftop at Pier 17

AUGUST
19 – Berlin, DE – Mikropol
20 – Cologne, DE – Artheater
23 – Hasselt, BE – Pukkelpop Festival
25 – Manchester, UK – Deaf Institute
26 – Glasgow, UK, King Tuts
28 – Leeds, UK – Leeds Festival
29 – Stradbally, IE – Electric Picnic
30 – Reading, UK – Reading Festival

SEPTEMBER
01 – London, UK – Camden Assembly
02 – London, UK – Camden Assembly
04 – Paris, FR – La Maroquinerie
16 – Milkaukee, WI – Rave Bar
20 – Atlanta, GA – Shaky Knees Festival
22 – South Burlington, VT – Higher Ground
24 – Boston, MA – Crystal Ballroom
26 – Brooklyn, NY – CBGB Festival

OCTOBER
22 – Vancouver, BC, Hollywood Theatre
23 – Portland, OR, Star Theatre
25 – Seattle, WA, Barboza

Grohl said earlier this year that she didn’t like male musicians her age.

“I don’t like male musicians my age – I don’t care,” she said. “They have attitude problems. They’ve been saying this about us for so fucking long – it’s time that they sit down, be quiet and play their music.

“The best advice I’ve been given is that it’s OK to say no or that you don’t want to do something,” she continued. “For a lot of women, it took them a really long time to accept and implement that into their lives. It’s inspiring to be around the kinds of people who don’t give a fuck and will say whatever they feel.”

Meanwhile, father Dave Grohl revealed several months ago that he had “no idea” Violet had signed a record deal until she told him at dinner.

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James Handy, an actor who had appeared in a number of films including Top Gun: Maverick and Logan, has died at the age of 81. His girlfriend’s son was arrested and accused of murder.

A statement by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), shared by Variety, read: “On Wednesday June 3 2026, around 9:30 a.m., West Valley area patrol officers responded to a radio call of unknown trouble in the 19200 block of Erwin Street. The 911 caller stated, ‘I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin.’”

It continued: “Upon their arrival, officers discovered 81-year-old James Handy in the front yard of the residence, unconscious and suffering from a stab wound to his chest. The victim was transported to local hospital by Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics, where he was pronounced deceased.

“The suspect flagged down nearby responding officers, telling them he was the one they were looking for. The suspect resides at the location with his mother, who is the victim’s girlfriend. Detectives believe this is an isolated incident and there appears to be no danger to the public at this time.”

The suspect, 44-year-old Michael Gledhill, was arrested for one count of murder with $2million bail set. A representative for the actor said: “With great sadness I can confirm that the gentleman who was attacked and killed on Wednesday in Tarzana was the actor James Handy.”

Beginning his career in 1977, Handy’s best known roles include Jimmy the bartender in Tom Cruise blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick, a doctor in 2017 Marvel hit Logan, and an exterminator in the original 1995 version of Jumanji. On TV, he played representative Joe Bruno in political drama The West Wing, Arthur Devlin in the action series Alias, and Captain Jimmy Haverill in NYPD Blue. Top Gun: Maverick would be his final acting credit.

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used to see it all the time, people with their pups in the backseat, head out the window, tongue flapping in the wind. now it seems like everyone’s either flying somewhere or staying home with their pets. i get it, travel’s expensive and complicated but... dont dogs deserve a vacation too? or is it just too much hassle with all the pet-friendly this and that rules everywhere. cant imagine leaving mine behind but then again i also cant imagine dealing with hotel fees and crate anxiety maybe im just nostalgic for simpler times idk.

A remake of the beloved Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag is set to launch next month, and it’ll feature a brand new take on hit sea shanty ‘Leave Her Johnny’ – check it out below:

• READ MORE: How Woodkid’s bizarre pop made the world of ‘Death Stranding 2’ even stranger

Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag featured a recording of classic sea shanty ‘Leave Her Jonny’ by Michel Schrey, Nils Brown and Sean Dagher. The track has been streamed more than 900million times on Spotify and is a firm fan-favourite.

However the upcoming Black Flag remake will feature a “resynced” version from French musician Woodkid. The track was used during a new trailer that was shared earlier tonight (June 5) as part of Summer Game Fest’s opening ceremony and will be available to stream from midnight.


It’s not the first time Woodkid has been involved with Assassin’s Creed. His debut solo single ‘Iron’ featured in the trailer for Assassin’s Creed 3: Revelations. “The world of Assassin’s Creed has been very important to me and is very linked to my career,” he said in a statement. “I know Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag is a major episode for the audience. It’s a game about escapism, rebellion, and exploration. These are themes that are very important for my work. I’m very excited about what we’ve done.”

“[The game’s] relentless pursuit of freedom is elevated by a track reinterpreted by Woodkid,” explains a press release. “Revisiting one of the classic and most streamed sea shanties from the original game’s soundtrack, Woodkid delivers a mysterious, dark, and epic version that reinvents the piece without betraying it, offering a fresh perspective on this iconic work. In addition to the trailer, the track will also be featured in the game.”

Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced will launch July 9 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC.

“Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced is a faithful remake of one of the most beloved Assassin’s Creed games,” explained Edward Kenway’s actor Matt Ryan in a reveal trailer. “It’s totally rebuilt from the ground up and enriched with lots of new additions. The same story but elevated to a new level of realism and immersion – to bring you one of the most swashbuckling pirate adventures.”

Earlier this week it was confirmed that the original Black Flag soundtrack was getting a special vinyl release.

In other news, it’s been revealed that Michael Jackson spent time working on his own dark fantasy game with an original soundtrack.

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John Barnes joined Peter Hook on stage in Manchester to perform his rap from New Order’s ‘World In Motion’ – watch below.

• READ MORE: World In Motion: 10 Geeky Facts About The New Order Football Classic

The former Joy Division and New Order bassist was playing at the Manchester Academy last night (June 4) to mark the 50th anniversary of the Sex Pistols’ legendary show in the city, and he welcomed England legend Barnes onto the stage for a rendition of the 1990 World Cup anthem.

Hook’s epic 35-track performance saw him take a chronological trip through his entire career, and Barnes joined him at the halfway point during the song that became inextricably linked to England’s run to the semi-finals of Italia ‘90, and also New Order’s only Number One single.

Barnes wrote and performed the rap himself back in 1990, with legend having it that he recorded it in a single take. Check out footage of the 2026 version here:

You've got to hold and give, but do it at the right time

Peter Hook & The Light at the Academy World In Motion drops…and out walks John Barnes to deliver that verse.

Goes right off, gaff absolutely erupts
A moment only Manchester could produce.#Madchester #hooky
#JohnBarnes pic.twitter.com/4cZqi3EdIW

— Madchester (@madchester_mdcr) June 5, 2026

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Earlier this week, Barnes revealed audio clips of Paul Gascoigne and Peter Beardsley attempting his rap, and said he battled five other players for the right to perform the rap on the song.

When ‘World In Motion’ was first released, NME asked Barnes how excited he was to be collaborating on a football song, to which he responded: “If I thought it was going to be the same as the usual crap, why bother? But this is alright.”

World Cup fever is ramping up, with the tournament beginning next Thursday (June 11) and England’s campaign starting against Croatia on June 17.

Baddiel, Skinner & Lightning Seeds have announced a 30th anniversary re-release of their own England anthem ‘Three Lions’, while Belle & Sebastian have penned a buoyant song for Scotland’s campaign, ‘It Only Takes One Lion’, with Stuart Murdoch telling NME, “you have to understand, it’s been 30 years since Scotland qualified so I think everybody and their dog has written a song for the team”.

Susan Boyle and Franz Ferdinand’s Alex Kapranos have teamed up for the Irn Bru World Cup ad, while an official FIFA World Cup soundtrack album has been announced, featuring The Rolling Stones, Shakira and Stormzy.

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Reflecting on the gig last night, meanwhile, Hook wrote on Instagram that it was a “truly memorably show”, and thanked Rowetta and Buzzcocks for their appearances too.

Hook himself was in attendance at the Lesser Free Trade Hall in Manchester for the Sex Pistols’ historic show in 1976, and he famously went out and bought his first bass the following day, forming the band Warsaw, who went on to be known as Joy Division.

The show is credited with being a big bang event in British punk music and is also seen as kickstarting the Manchester music scene, with others in attendance including Hook’s future bandmate Bernard Sumner, as well as Morrissey, Mark E. Smith, Tony Wilson and John Cooper Clarke.

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