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Scoop
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Acopia Sign To Scenic Route
Naarm/Melbourne trio Acopia return with their forthcoming album Blush Response, an 8-track release arriving September 12 via rising independent UK-based label Scenic Route ("underground music's most exciting label" - FACE). Alongside the announcement, they share new single 'Falter', a tightly crafted, emotionally resonant track that marks a confident step forward in the band's evolving sound. Following the warmly received ' Talk About It ' — praised by Stereogum, Resident Advisor, CLASH, The Line of Best Fit, PAPER, and The Fac e — ' Falter ' captures what the band describe as 'a big shift' in direction. ' It's more grand than anything we've written previously,' they explain. ' After many iterations, we settled on something anthemic, short and to the point, both lyrically and sonically.' The album itself is introspective and melancholic, reflecting on emotional distance, unresolved feelings, and the weight of things left unsaid. At its core, Blush Response explores the push and pull between vulnerability and strength, songs shaped as much by silence as by sentiment. Formed in 2018 by Kate Durman, Lachlan McGeehan, and Morgan Wright, Acopia began with a minimalist approach: slow tempos, sparse arrangements, and intentional restraint. Over time, they've embraced a more instinctive, emotionally fluid process, resulting in a sound that fuses dream-pop, downtempo, indie, and post-punk, balancing fragility with clarity. Their 2022 debut album Chances introduced their quiet intensity, while 2023's self-titled follow-up earned critical acclaim from Pitchfork, The Guardian, The FADER, and The Beat, with Pitchfork describing their music as 'a nod to 1980s ennui and 2020s anxiety.' Known for immersive and affecting live performances, the trio have supported Bar Italia and Tirzah, and appeared at festivals including Golden Plains, Rising, and NTS Naarm — and most recently, sold out their headline show at London's Lexington, a testament to their growing international following. With Blush Response, Acopia step into their most expansive chapter yet, more direct, more expressive, and more assured than ever before. ACOPIA - Blush Response – OUT SEPT 12 ON SCENIC ROUTE VIA RHYTHMETHOD IN AOTEAROA Tracklist 1- Talk About It 2 - See You In Everyone 3 - Falter 4 - Let Down 5 - Falling 6 - Real Life 7 - Chase Me 8 - Last Word
New York Post
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Felicity' and ‘Heroes' actor Greg Grunberg reveals shock reason he's suddenly bald
He's about to make the best mistake of his life. Greg Grunberg — known for his roles on hit shows like 'Felicity' and 'Heroes' — has addressed the concerns over his balding appearance, revealing the shocking reason behind his new look. 'First of all, I want to thank everybody who's like asking if I'm okay, you know, 'What's going on? I saw pictures of you, you have no hair, what's happening?' Well this is what's happening,' the 58-year-old actor said in a video posted to his 'Talk About It' YouTube channel on Wednesday. Removing a black baseball cap from his head, Grunberg exposed his bald head and explained that he was diagnosed with alopecia. 8 Greg Grunberg addressed his new look on his YouTube channel. Talk About It Company/YouTube 8 The actor revealed he's suffering from alopecia. Talk About It Company/YouTube 'I, all of a sudden, got alopecia and I knew nothing about it. I'm still learning about it,' he said. Alopecia is a disease that causes hair loss. While there is no cure, medications and treatments can help regrow the hair. Jada Pinkett Smith, 53, famously announced she suffered from alopecia in 2022 after her husband, Will Smith, slapped Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards. 8 Greg Grunberg said he recently found out about his diagnosis after knee replacement surgery. Talk About It Company/YouTube 8 Greg Grunberg famously played Sean Blumberg on 'Felicity.' the WB 8 He also landed the role of Matt Parkman on 'Heroes.' í© NBC Universal, Inc. Grunberg, who played Sean Blumberg opposite Keri Russell, Scott Speedman, and Scott Foley in 'Felicity' from 1998 to 2002, revealed he discovered his diagnosis following a knee replacement surgery in October. He believes the operation may have triggered his alopecia. 'I think it shocked the alopecia into, you know, actually presenting itself,' the actor explained. 'I think I probably had it dormant in my body for a long time.' 8 He was also diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease, an autoimmune disorder that attacks the thyroid gland. Chris Haston/NBC During his confession, Grunberg also shared that he has Hashimoto's disease, an autoimmune disorder that attacks the thyroid gland. Thinning hair is a common side effect, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. He thinks that, combined with his pain medication after surgery, could have accelerated his hair loss. But Grunberg isn't letting his baldness get him down. 8 'This is the new look you're going to see,' Greg Grunberg said of his baldness. © NBC Universal, Inc. 'What I've learned in this immediate, you know, just doing the googling and the searching and going on all these chat groups and everything, is millions of people have this,' he said. 'And I look good! I mean, I'm lucky, all right? I look good.' The 'Heroes' star is embracing his appearance, noting to his followers, 'This is the new look you're going to see.' He also disclosed, 'I don't really care, but I just wanted to address this so you know what's going on.' 8 He also assured his fans that he's staying healthy. Variety via Getty Images Grunberg said he's doing everything right to make sure he's healthy. 'All my tests are coming back negative, my numbers are down, I'm eating right, I'm exercising, I'm doing all the right stuff,' the actor shared. 'No need to worry, everything is good… So thank you, I love you all. Thank you so much for all of your concern and your questions. It's alopecia and a lot of people have it and a lot of people — most people — live well with it, so that's what I'm doing, getting ahead of it.' Grunberg made his acting debut in the 1990 TV movie Stolen: 'One Husband.' He starred in several one-off appearances in hit series like 'Melrose Place,' 'Baywatch,' and 'Murphy Brown' until his big break with 'Felicity' in 1998. The series lasted four seasons. He then landed a part alongside Jennifer Garner in 'Alias' before he got the role of Matt Parkman in 'Heroes.' Grunberg has also starred in 'The Client List,' with small parts in massive blockbusters like 'Mission: Impossible III' (2006), 'Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens (2015), and 'A Star Is Born' (2018).
