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17-06-2025
- Entertainment
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John C. Reilly Raises Holy Hell In New Jack White Video
John C. Reilly inhabits the spirit of the title character of Jack White's 'Archbishop Harold Holmes' in a new video for the song directed by Gilbert Trejo. Set in a southern church replete with a glowing neon cross, the clip finds Reilly, as Holmes, passionately channelling the Lord to a handful of congregants before the true nature of his situation is revealed. Per White's reps, Reilly told the artist he'd love to portray Holmes in a music video after hearing the song for the first time. It can be found on White's 2024 album No Name, which he released with no advanced fanfare. The clip also stars Cherry Glazer's Sami Perez, Staz and Misha Lindes and Starcrawler's Arrow de Wilde. More from Spin: Wilco Festival Returns To Mexico With MJ Lenderman, Dinosaur Jr. Robert Smith and the Cure Get Wonderfully Lost on New Remix Album Sting, Andy Summers Revisit The Police With Christian McBride Reilly just released his debut album, What's Not To Love, under his Mr. Romantic alter ego. He supported the project with a residency at New York's Cafe Carlyle and a sold-out concert at Pioneer Works in the Red Hook section of Brooklyn. Meawhile, White will return to the road for a handful of festivals this summer and fall, including Bourbon and Beyond in Louisville, Ky., on Sept. 13, Riot Fest in Chicago on Sept. 20 and the CBGB Festival on Sept. 27 Under the K Bridge in Brooklyn, N.Y. To see our running list of the top 100 greatest rock stars of all time, click here.
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17-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Bruce Springsteen Unearths His Many ‘Lost' Eras On ‘Tracks II'
How can this much be left? Of the 83 songs on Bruce Springsteen's Tracks II, an overwhelming box of seven unreleased albums (the largest drop of completed records ever?), 74 have never been officially heard. That means they didn't make it into the first four-disc Tracks (from 27 years ago), or the generously stuffed boxes for Born to Run, Darkness on the Edge of Town, or The River. They didn't slot into The Essential Bruce Springsteen (Disc 3), and they never got shuttled to any soundtracks or one-off comps or EPs. All that, and he's been sitting on a secret record made between Nebraska and Born in the U.S.A. this whole time? Jeez, you think you know a guy… With 40+ years of mixed, mastered, and unreleased music, the profound girth of The Lost Albums fills in juicy mythical gaps in Springsteen's sacred timeline, even as it poses new questions (like how it excludes the fabled 'electric Nebraska,' which is either being saved for the Jeremy Allen White movie or something we're all just trying to will into existence). More from Spin: Devo, The B-52s Make Touring Team Brittany Davis Brings The 'Thunder' On New LP Noah Cyrus Welcomes Blake Shelton, Bill Callahan On New LP The Bruceian revelations boggle the mind and threaten the word count. Here's the famously unreleased 'loops album,' the covert hip-hop-inspired record he laid down in L.A. after becoming intrigued by the low-key power of 'Streets of Philadelphia.' Turns out it's less B-funk than a hazy, haunted little record of relationship paranoia, as sun-splashed and unsettled as a Raymond Chandler novel and featuring members of the … Human Touch touring band? Here's the record of more songs from that liminal space between Nebraska and U.S.A., where a restless Bruce continues his search for the creatively satisfying route between the two. To be fair, these L.A. Garage Sessions – including dark narratives such as 'Richfield Whistle' and 'Unsatisfied Heart' that will be familiar to longtime bootleggers – are largely expanded demos more connected to their predecessor than the behemoth that followed. But they're still fascinating to regard, if only to further validate Bruce's final tracklist choices (on everything but 'Shut Out the Light' anyway; on what planet does this hard gem get left off of anything?). Here's 'I'll Stand by You,' a lavish ballad considered for the first Harry Potter movie and re-housed on the Blinded by the Light soundtrack, but actually the beating heart of a pretty orchestral album (Twilight Hours) swimming in Burt Bacharach orchestration and powered by fairly unprecedented Bruce crooning. Here's a collection of sturdy bangers (Perfect World, the only title here that Springsteen says wasn't 'initially conceived as an album') that would slot real nicely into an E Street setlist. Here's something of a Tom Joad sequel (the gorgeous Inyo), similarly set along the Mexican border but with richer instrumentation and also a mariachi band. Here's Faithless, an entire soundtrack to some abandoned (and unexplained) film project from the mid-2000s. Here's an absolute lark of … a honky-tonk record? It's just so much to take in. Naturally, it's fascinating to unpack how these bench projects slot into the starting lineup, as you can physically hear connective tissue stretching out between 'Something in the Well' from the Streets of Philadelphia Sessions and The Ghost of Tom Joad, which he apparently recorded alongside that country album — sometimes on the same day. It's equally bonkers to psychoanalyze how some songs have jumped around in time. Turns out 'Somewhere North of Nashville' wasn't just a strange interlude on 2019's Western Stars, but a foundational layer for that country record from 20 years before that also finally provided a proper home to two U.S.A. B-sides — an un-synthified 'Janey Don't You Lose Heart' and a slower, crunchier 'Stand on It.' Here's a 'My Hometown,' sung 12 octaves up in the style of Dylan, alongside 'Johnny Bye Bye' and 'Follow That Dream,' oft-revised and oft-bootlegged chestnuts from The River tour. Much of this Boss buffet is incredible; a smaller percentage feels like Springsteen taking some larks out for a musical ride. As per accepted law of outtakes sets, your mileage may vary in terms of replayability. But very often, just when you might be drifting away for a moment, some lyric, some melody, some 'If I Could Only Be Your Lover' or 'When I Build My Beautiful House' reaches out from the past and stakes its claim to the present. Anyone even a little interested in Springsteen's ever-expanding legacy can spend days digging through this old gold, and they should. To see our running list of the top 100 greatest rock stars of all time, click here.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Automotive
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Bird and Spin Launch AI-Powered Rider Score to Improve Safety and Compliance
New feature uses advanced AI to encourage safer riding and better parking behavior—supporting cleaner, safer streets for all. Atlanta/Denver, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bird and Spin, both operated by Third Lane Mobility, today announced the rollout of a new AI-powered feature called Rider Score, designed to improve how shared e-scooters and e-bikes are used in cities around the world. The goal is simple: promote safe, responsible riding and parking behavior that supports city goals and benefits everyone who shares the streets. The feature was first rolled out in Bird's Denver and Atlanta programs, and in several other cities shortly thereafter. 'We continue to hear from cities that rider behavior can be a pain point, particularly when it comes to sidewalk riding and parking. While we've come a long way from the early days of the industry, we know that work remains, and continued investment in new solutions is necessary,' said John Lankford, Senior Director of Partnerships and Policy for Bird and Spin. 'Rider Score has so much potential because for the first time it brings together multiple data sources to give us a transparent look at rider behavior on an individualized basis, allowing us to put in place the necessary incentives to reinforce good behavior, and necessary disincentives to discourage the bad behavior.' Rider Score uses advanced AI systems to analyze and score rider behavior based on vehicle telemetry and user-provided data, including: Parking photo review Sidewalk riding detection Double riding detection Reckless riding detection Geo-Location indicating rider adherence to zone-based riding restrictions Each factor carries weight, and scores are calculated with a recency bias to reflect ongoing habits and encourage consistent improvement. Riders with higher scores may unlock rewards, while those with lower scores may receive targeted education or operator intervention. 'Rider Score gives us a clear, AI-powered, data-informed way to promote safer streets and encourage good habits. It's designed to make it easier for riders to follow local rules and help cities manage shared mobility effectively,' said Björn Schefzyk, Principal Product Manager at Bird and Spin. Beyond safety and compliance, Rider Score also supports broader operational improvements. It provides visibility into real-time behavior trends via Bird and Spin's rider apps, CRM platforms, and internal dashboards, allowing for more targeted and effective responses at scale. 'Rider Score is more than just a feature – it's a glimpse into the future of our broader mobility intelligence strategy,' said Hunter Gray, Chief Technology Officer at Bird. 'By leveraging AI-powered infrastructure and machine learning, we're improving rider safety, increasing service reliability, streamlining operations, and helping cities become more sustainable. We're laying the groundwork to embed intelligence across the entire Bird and Spin platform to shape the future of urban mobility.' The feature began rolling out in select cities in May 2025 and is designed to scale quickly across markets, adapting to local regulations and community needs. About Bird Bird is a leader in the micromobility industry, transforming the way the world moves, one ride at a time. With a growing global network of shared e-scooters and e-bikes, Bird is making micromobility work for more riders—wherever they are and however they move. Through its More People, More Places, More Ways approach, Bird offers a cleaner, more connected transportation solution for riders and cities alike. CONTACT: Bird press@ in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Sabrina Carpenter Calls Out A ‘Manchild' On New Single
Barely a year out from her inescapable 'Espresso,' Sabrina Carpenter has another new song ready to soundtrack the summer. The star's latest track, 'Manchild,' will be released Thursday (6/5) at 8 p.m. ET, with Carpenter writing on Instagram, 'this one's about you!!' 'Manchild' was produced by longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff and is available on a seven-inch vinyl single backed by something titled 'Inside of your head when you've just won an argument with a man.' More from Spin: No 'Kidding': Alex Warren Expands Latest LP Big Thief Mull 'Infinity' On Upcoming Album Lil Wayne Livens Up For 'Tha Carter VI' Tour The timing points to Carpenter debuting 'Manchild' in front of an audience on Friday when she headlines the Primavera Sound festival in Barcelona. She pulled off a similar maneuver in 2024 by premiering 'Espresso' during her Coachella set. As of yet, there are no details on whether 'Manchild' heralds the follow-up to 2024's multiple Grammy-winning Short n' Sweet. Carpenter released a deluxe edition of that album in February with several new songs, including a Dolly Parton-assisted version of 'Please Please Please' and 'Busy Woman,' which has nearly 199 million Spotify streams. To see our running list of the top 100 greatest rock stars of all time, click here.
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03-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Big Thief Mull ‘Infinity' On Upcoming Album
Big Thief are in a New York state of mind on their upcoming sixth album, Double Infinity, which will emerge Sept. 5 from 4AD. The nine-track project was recorded last winter at the Big Apple's Power Station studio in daily nine-hour improvised sessions with such collaborators as Alena Spanger, Caleb Michel, Hannah Cohen, Jon Nellen, Joshua Crumbly, June McDoom, Laraaji, Mikel Patrick Avery and Mikey Buishas. First single 'Incomprehensible' is out now, and album pre-orders are available here. On it, frontwoman Adrianne Lenker mulls childhood memories and the prospect of aging. 'In two days, it's my birthday and I'll be 33 / that doesn't really matter next to eternity,' she sings. More from Spin: Lil Wayne Livens Up For 'Tha Carter VI' Tour Every Sparks Album, Ranked Lizzo is Outloud and Proud Double Infinity is the follow-up to the 2022 Grammy-nominated album Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You, which reached a career-best No. 31 on the Billboard 200 and No. 15 on the Official U.K. Albums Chart. It was produced by longtime colleague Dom Monks. Many of the new songs, including 'Incomprehensible,' 'Words,' No Fear' and 'Grandmother,' were debuted during a handful of 2024 live shows. Big Thief will return to the road in support of Double Infinity starting Sept. 17 in Sacramento, Ca. The band's Sept. 27 show at Los Angeles'17,500-capacity Hollywood Bowl will be their biggest non-festival headlining set to date. IncomprehensibleWordsLos AngelesAll Night All DayDouble InfinityNo FearGrandmotherHappy With YouHow Could I Have Known To see our running list of the top 100 greatest rock stars of all time, click here.
