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July 22, 2025
IMAX®, Mercury Studios, Filmrise Partner For Exclusive Release of PRINCE – SIGN O’ THE TIMES” In Collaboration with Paisley Park Enterprises
IMAX®, MERCURY STUDIOS and FILMRISE PARTNER FOR EXCLUSIVE RELEASE OF “PRINCE – SIGN O’ THE TIMES”IN COLLABORATION WITH PAISLEY PARK ENTERPRISES
CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FILM TO BE SHOWN IN IMAX FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER
OPENING AUGUST 29th FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY- TICKETS ON SALE NOW
PATHÉ LIVE TO HANDLE INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION
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Tickets can be Purchased at: at www.imax.com/prince Los Angeles, CA (July 22, 2025) — IMAX, Mercury Studios and FilmRise, a Radial Entertainment Company, announced today that, for the first time ever, the iconic concert film Prince – Sign O’ The Times will be released in IMAX theatres globally for a limited time beginning August 29, 2025. The critically acclaimed 1987 film, directed by Prince and featuring Prince, Sheila E. and his talented band of musicians, has undergone IMAX’s proprietary Digital Media Remastering (DMR) process to deliver unprecedented image and sound quality, offering audiences an immersive experience of Prince’s legendary performance like never before.
Sign O’ The Times is widely celebrated for capturing the artist at his creative peak—blending electrifying concert footage with cinematic storytelling, powerful visuals, and genre-defying sound. Now, enhanced with IMAX’s precision surround sound audio, customized theatre geometry, and crystal-clear images, Prince’s virtuoso performance is set to mesmerize fans old and new in the most epic format available.
“Prince – Sign O’ The Times” features some of Prince’s most iconic tracks, including “If I Was Your Girlfriend,” the anthemic title track “Sign O’ The Times,” and “U Got The Look,” Prince’s smash hit duet with Sheena Easton. The film showcases Prince’s unparalleled musicianship, stagecraft, and style, highlighting his timeless impact on music and popular culture.
IMAX will distribute in the United States. Pathé Live will manage the distribution of the film in other territories worldwide. IMAX, Mercury Studios and Pathé Live previously collaborated on the highly successful global release of “Queen Rock Montreal.” A complete list of theatres and ticketing information is available at www.imax.com/prince. Information to follow for Private Screenings and Invite Only Events in New York City, Los Angeles, and Minneapolis this August. IMAX Exclusive – One Week Only
Experience it in IMAX® August 29, with Early Access Showtimes on August 28!
Director & Star: Prince
Producers: Robert Cavallo, Joseph Ruffalo & Steven Fargnoli
Co-Producer: Simon Fields
Director of Photography: Peter SinclairRuntime: 85 Minutes
Rated: PG-13
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July 21, 2025
PULP releases Tina, the latest single taken from their UK No.1 album More, which is released today with a new video.
Pulp would like to introduce Tina, the latest single taken from their UK No.1 album More, which is released today with a new video.
“I love this video - it’s like digital Fuzzy-Felt,” declares Jarvis Cocker. “Tina” was one of the last songs written for “More”. It’s about obsession & fantasy. You should feel like you need a shower after listening to it…”
Illuminating Tina’s lyrics with bespoke designs, live footage from Pulp’s recent shows and Jarvis Cocker’s iconic silhouette, watch the new video for Tina here:
A swift live favourite on our recent tour, Tina’s video was created in collaboration with Austrian artist and graphic designer Julia Schimautz, who runs the independent Berlin-based studio DTAN Studio, & features lyric animation by Gaussian Studio. The clip blends digital creation with the authentic, physical imperfections associated with traditional printmaking to capture the song’s portrayal of uncomfortable human emotions using string-led, swooning melodies.
Ahead of a full US and Canadian tour this autumn, Pulp are continuing to play a select number of festivals, with their next date finally taking them home to Sheffield as they headline the Tramlines festival on Friday (25 July).
“Tramlines is going to be great,” confirms Jarvis. “I’m hoping to see everyone on the bill: it’s a terrific line-up, & it will be our first chance to play the new songs to the population of the People’s Republic of South Yorkshire. Right good.”
Pulp’s 2025 live dates are as follows:
Friday 25 July - Sheffield Tramlines
Saturday 2 August - Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival
Friday 15 August - Saint Malo La Route Du Rock
Thursday 4 September - Atlanta Tabernacle
Saturday 6 September - Washington, DC The Anthem
Tuesday 9 September - Philadelphia The Met
Thursday 11 September - Queens Forest Hills Stadium
Saturday 13 September - Boston Suffolk Downs
Tuesday 16 September - Toronto Budweiser Stage
Wednesday 17 September - Detroit Masonic Temple
Saturday 20 September - Minneapolis The Armory
Monday 22 September - Denver Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Thursday 25 September - Los Angeles Hollywood Bowl
Friday 26 September - Los Angeles Hollywood Bowl
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Tyler, The Creator releases new album 'DON'T TAP THE GLASS'
TYLER, THE CREATOR RELEASES NEW ALBUM
DON’T TAP THE GLASS OUT NOW VIA COLUMBIA RECORDS
CHROMAKOPIA: THE WORLD TOUR CONTINUES THROUGH END OF SEPTEMBER
DON'T TAP THE GLASS album artwork
LISTEN: https://tylerthecreator.lnk.to/DontTapTheGlass
PURCHASE: DONTTAPTHEGLASS.COM
(July 21, 2025) After cryptically teasing something last week across social media and in New York City following his sold out Barclays performances, Tyler, The Creator releases new album DON’T TAP THE GLASS. It follows Tyler’s 2024 album CHROMAKOPIA, which he released to critical acclaim and new commercial heights – it marked his third consecutive album to debut at #1 on the Billboard 200 charts and held that title for the first 3 weeks of its release.
The release of DON’T TAP THE GLASS happens in the midst of his sold out CHROMAKOPIA: The World Tour, which has been celebrated as one of the year’s best tours. Tyler just concluded 4 sold out nights in New York City – 2 at Manhattan’s iconic Madison Square Garden and 2 at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center – and completes the North American segment of the tour next week before heading to Australia, New Zealand and Asia through the end of September.
Listen to and purchase DON’T TAP THE GLASS above now and see below for more album details
Tyler, The Creator
DON’T TAP THE GLASS
(Columbia Records)
July 21, 2025
1. Big Poe
2. Sugar On My Tongue
3. Sucka Free
4. Mommanem
5. Stop Playing With Me
6. Ring Ring Ring
7. Don’t Tap That Glass / Tweakin’
8. Don’t You Worry Baby
9. I’ll Take Care of You
10. Tell Me What It Is
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DAG OCH NATT share new single "Tunis", 3rd look at debut album 'Years And Years' out August 15th via Labrador Records
DAG OCH NATT- Share new single & video "Tunis"
- Debut album 'Years And Years' out August 15th via Labrador Records
Today Stockholm-based four-piece Dag och Natt release the third single from their forthcoming debut album 'Years And Years', which is set for release on August 15th via Labrador Records.Following the previously released " Iron Man " and "Falling The Same Way", today they share a third look with the driving "Tunis" - a track that starts paired back and introspective, building to a vibrant, layered crescendo. “Written on a sunny and hot summer day, we got carried away by the chords and let ourselves float" the band comment. "Tunis is an emotional drift about how nothing stays the same — and how to find peace with that.”
Watch the video for "Tunis": https://youtu.be/b9LCjYHZ2UU
Other streaming links: https://orcd.co/tunis
Dag och Natt is a band from Stockholm, Sweden, whose music strikes a delicate balance between dense and airy. Their melodies are intricately layered, often weaving together with a sense of fluidity, with vocals split between Elia Mårtensson Almegård, Sara Engström and Maja Zetterberg.
The name Dag och Natt, which translates to Day and Night, was chosen with intention, reflecting the band’s desire to explore both the light and dark aspects of life through their music.
Initially, the band entertained the idea of forming two separate projects – one light and one dark – with the same members. However, they soon abandoned this concept in favour of bringing everything together under the name Dag och Natt. The result is an album that embodies both joy and struggle, brightness and shadows, mirroring the interplay between day and night.
The band’s creative process is both collaborative and intuitive. Writing sessions often take place in a secluded cabin in the woods, where the focus is solely on the music. There is no predetermined structure or rhythm – instead, Sara often begins with a bassline, and Maja and Elia contribute their guitar parts, before Lars Blume Jensen adds percussion. This natural and organic approach allows the music to develop in an effortless and fluid way, rooted in trust and mutual respect among the members.
Lyrically, the band explores themes of duality – the contrasts between love and loneliness, strength and vulnerability, connection and isolation. Their debut album reflects these themes, presenting a sonic landscape where light and darkness coexist. Rather than offering answers, Dag och Natt seeks to create space for listeners to reflect on their own experiences, embracing both the challenges and the beauty of life.
'Years And Years' album artwork:
Years And Years tracklist:
1. See Through
2. Iron Man (YouTube)
3. Falling The Same Way (YouTube)
4. Tunis (YouTube)
5. Setting Sail Again
6. The Writing Of a Story
7. Calling France
8. Olympus
9. See Through (Reprise)
10. Årstaberg
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July 20, 2025
PSYCHEDELIC FURS @ PAC AMP Sunday July 20th 2025 // THE PORTABLE INFINITE
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The Romantics @ PAC AMP Sunday July 20th 2025 // THE PORTABLE INFINITE
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Rooney @ PAC AMP Sunday July 20th 2025 // THE PORTABLE INFINITE
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July 19, 2025
Of Montreal @ The Belasco SAT July 19th 2025 // THE PORTABLE INFINITE
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Lynne Tillman + Taylor Lewandowski @ 2220 Arts + Archives Sat, July 19th 2025 // THE PORTABLE INFINITE
Semiotext(e) and the Poetic Research Bureau host the LA launch for Lynne Tillman and Taylor Lewandowski’s THE MYSTERY OF PERCEPTION with readings from Amy Scholder, Benjamin Weissman, Stephen Prina, and Ruby Zuckerman followed by a Q&A between Lynne, Taylor, and Colm Tóibín.
All photos by Alexander Laurence
Lynne Tillman + Taylor Lewandowski @ 2220 Arts + Archives Sat, Jul 19th 2025 // THE PORTABLE INFINITE
Semiotext(e) and the Poetic Research Bureau host the LA launch for Lynne Tillman and Taylor Lewandowski’s THE MYSTERY OF PERCEPTION with readings from Amy Scholder, Benjamin Weissman, Stephen Prina, and Ruby Zuckerman followed by a Q&A between Lynne, Taylor, and Colm Tóibín.
All photos by Alexander Laurence
