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Futurebirds release new single “Fly On” — MP3s & NPCs
Georgia-based rock band Futurebirds has released their new single "Fly On" from their upcoming album Far Out Country, due June 5 via Dualtone Records. The song's lyrics explore themes of appreciating life's wonders amidst anxieties, with lyrical inspiration drawn from Thomas Carlyle and Insane Clown Posse. The band will also embark on a summer tour to support the album.
Interview: Freddy Jones Band discuss NASA using “In a Daydream” — MP3s & NPCs
Freddy Jones Band members Marty Lloyd and Rich Ross discuss their song "In a Daydream" being unexpectedly used as wake-up music for NASA's Artemis II mission. They also talk about re-recording the song as "Artemis II Reimagined" and creating an accompanying music video featuring mission imagery. The band reflects on their music's generational reach and the possibility of future albums.
KPop Demon Hunters Sanggup Balik Berkuasa di Top 5 Neflix Global
The animated film KPop Demon Hunters has re-entered the Top 10 Movies Netflix Global chart, ranking fifth in its 46th week. The film, which won two Academy Awards in 2026, continues to show remarkable staying power on the streaming platform. It is on track to become one of the longest-running films in the global Top 10.
KPop Demon Hunters Bakal Buka Pop-Up di Jakarta Juni 2026
The animated film KPop Demon Hunters is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a series of pop-up stores in various cities, including Jakarta, Seoul, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Bangkok. These stores will offer exclusive merchandise such as figures, t-shirts, and Lego sets. The film recently won two Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature Film and Best Original Song for 'Golden', making it the first K-pop song to achieve this.
Dead as Disco early access preview
Dead as Disco is a rhythmic brawler currently in early access, featuring a unique premise where players control a resurrected drummer seeking revenge. The gameplay emphasizes attacking on beat, with combat mechanics influenced by titles like Batman: Arkham Asylum and Crypt of the Necrodancer. The game allows players to import their own music, enhancing replayability and experimentation with its challenge modes and customization options.
Wax Heads Lets You Live The Record Store Life
Wax Heads, a cozy-punk simulation game developed by Patattie Games and published by Curve Games, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Players manage a struggling record shop, interacting with customers and recommending music. The game emphasizes atmosphere, music, and narrative over high-stakes gameplay.
Choose between Buddhist Star Trek, rad vinyl music, and forest fire deathgames in the latest PC releases
This week's PC game releases include a variety of genres, from a Buddhist-themed engineering puzzler called U.V.S. Nirmana to a forest fire-themed deathgame called Arsonate. Other notable titles include the music nostalgia game Wax Heads, the dancefloor brawler Dead as Disco, and the city-builder Amberspire.
Zayn Malik Batalkan Tur di AS Demi Pulihkan Kesehatan
Zayn Malik has canceled his upcoming North American tour dates, including stops in the United States and England, due to ongoing health issues. He recently returned home from a hospital stay and is focusing on his recovery, expressing gratitude for his fans' support. The singer aims to reschedule performances once he is feeling better.
Oliver Tree announces massive world tour — MP3s & NPCs
Oliver Tree has announced a massive world tour in support of their new album "Love You Madly, Hate You Badly." The tour will span all seven continents, with dates for Japan, South Africa, and Antarctica to be revealed later. Presale tickets will be available starting Wednesday, May 6, with general public sales beginning Friday, May 8.
Dead as Disco release countdown: Exact date and time
Dead as Disco, developed by Brain Jar Games, is set to launch in Early Access on PC via Steam on May 5th. The game combines music with martial arts gameplay, where players control Charlie Disco on a quest for redemption. The release will be worldwide, with specific times provided for different time zones.
Kokoh di Netflix, Apakah Kpop Demon Hunters Ada Kelanjutannya?
Netflix has confirmed a sequel to the animated film Kpop Demon Hunters, which achieved significant success after its June 2025 release, including Oscar wins and a long run on global charts. Directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans are returning, promising a larger scale and more spectacular film rooted in Korean culture and music genres like Trot and heavy metal. The sequel is tentatively slated for release in 2029 or later due to the extensive development and animation process.
Sam Haft Interview – Platinum Artist Talks Living Tombstone, Favorite Lyric & Favorite Curse
In an interview, RIAA Platinum Artist Sam Haft discusses his work with The Living Tombstone, his songwriting process, and his upcoming Multiplayer Tour. He also touches on his involvement with Fortnite and his aspirations to create stage musicals, drawing inspiration from various artists and musical theater.
Evening Multiplex
Trailers have been released for Call of Duty: Warzone and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's Season 03 Reloaded update, showcasing new modes. Additionally, a "Making the Music of Zombies" segment featuring Kevin Sherwood was released as part of the COD POD: Off Duty series.
Kesuksesan Box Office Michael, Salip Capaian Bohemian Rhapsody
The Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" has achieved significant box office success, surpassing "Bohemian Rhapsody" with a debut of $97 million in Hollywood and $217 million globally. It also set a record for the best opening for a biopic, outperforming "Straight Outta Compton." The film is Lionsgate's highest-grossing release in a decade and is projected to exceed $700 million worldwide.
Black Myth: Wukong Global Concert Tour announced with US dates in July
Game Science has announced a global concert tour for the music of Black Myth: Wukong, with dates scheduled in New York and Los Angeles during July. The tour aims to bring the game's soundtrack to fans worldwide.
FlipaBeatClub (FABC) Fire & Ice RGX 2026 Guests of Honor
FlipaBeatClub has been announced as the Guests of Honor for Fire & Ice RGX 2026, a gaming convention taking place in Roseville, CA. The event will feature beatmaking workshops, musical performances, and appearances from various voice actors, musicians, and content creators. Several other guests and announcements, including a Pokémon GO event and new game releases, are also mentioned.
5SOS Akan Konser di Indonesia Arena 14 November 2026
Australian pop rock band 5 Seconds of Summer will hold a concert in Jakarta on November 14, 2026, at the Indonesia Arena as part of their Everyone’s a Star World Tour 2026. This marks their first concert in Indonesia in 10 years, with ticket prices ranging from Rp910,000 to Rp5 million.
Produser Buka Suara Peluang Sekuel Biopik Michael
Producer Graham King has discussed the possibility of a sequel to the Michael Jackson biopic, stating he has ideas beyond the current film's scope. While no sequel is currently planned, King is considering future projects related to the King of Pop's life. Lead actor Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson's nephew, expressed his willingness to participate in any future works.
Blizzard brought Korn out of its 4-year hiatus to write a song for Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred, confirming that nu metal is…
Blizzard Entertainment has partnered with the band Korn to create a new song, "Reward The Scars," for the upcoming Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred expansion. The song and its accompanying music video, featuring the demon lord Mephisto, aim to evoke nostalgia and complement the game's dark themes. Korn's lead singer, Jonathan Davis, is a known gamer and former World of Warcraft guild leader.
Fortnite offers refunds on D4vd cosmetics following his arrest for murder
Epic Games is offering refunds for D4vd-related cosmetics in Fortnite following the singer's arrest for murder. The move comes after the artist, real name David Anthony Burke, was charged with first-degree murder. While refunds are being processed, Epic has not yet indicated if the items will be removed from the game entirely.
