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Industrial Alt-Rock Duo Heavy Halo Join My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult On “Delicate Terror Tour”

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Eric Alper

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Mar 6, 2026

Industrial Alt-Rock Duo Heavy Halo Join My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult On “Delicate Terror Tour”

NYC industrial alt-rock duo Heavy Halo head west this month, joining My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult for the band’s “Delicate Terror Tour.” The run launches March 25 in San Francisco and closes April 18 in Los Angeles, bringing Heavy Halo’s dark electronic pulse and guitar-driven intensity to western audiences for the first time.

The tour pairs the rising duo with one of industrial music’s defining acts. My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult emerged from Chicago’s Wax Trax! Records scene in the 1980s, developing a style that fused industrial edge with house rhythms, funk grooves, and B-movie theatrics. Their legacy includes tours with Marilyn Manson and Siouxsie and the Banshees and a memorable appearance in the film The Crow.

For Heavy Halo members McKeever and Gosteffects, the connection runs deep. “My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult was the very first concert I went to,” says Gosteffects. “It inspired me to set out on a lifelong artistic journey.” McKeever adds, “The film, The Crow, which featured My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult in an unforgettable performance scene, imprinted TKK’s stamp on my psyche, becoming key sonic and visual influences for Heavy Halo.”

TOUR DATES:
03/06 – Philadelphia, PA – Ortlieb’s !
03/07 – Washington, DC – Songbyrd !
03/25 – San Francisco, CA – Great American Music Hall $
03/27 – Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom $
03/28 – Tacoma, WA – Spanish Ballroom $
03/31 – Boise, ID – Shrine Social Club $
04/01 – Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall $
04/03 – Denver, CO – Oriental Theatre $
04/04 – Colorado Springs, CO – The Black Sheep $
04/06 – Kansas City, MO – Warehouse on Broadway #
04/07 – Oklahoma City, OK – Beer City Music Hall $
04/09 – Austin, TX – Mohawk $
04/10 – Dallas, TX – Echo Lounge & Music Hall $
04/11 – Houston, TX – Numbers $
04/12 – San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger $
04/14 – El Paso, TX – Lowbrow Palace $
04/15 – Tucson, AZ – Club Congress #
04/16 – Phoenix, AZ – Valley Bar #
04/17 – San Diego, CA – Music Box $
04/18 – Los Angeles, CA – Teragram Ballroom $

Dogstar Bring “All In Now Tour” To Niagara Falls

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Mar 6, 2026

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Dogstar Bring “All In Now Tour” To Niagara Falls

American alternative rock band Dogstar return to Niagara Falls this summer with a stop on their “All In Now Tour.” The trio takes the stage at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino on Friday, August 21, 2026, with the show beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale March 13 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster.

Dogstar features guitarist and vocalist Bret Domrose, bassist Keanu Reeves, and drummer Rob Mailhouse. Formed in the 1990s, the band has built a global following through decades of touring and a sound they describe as “pop-aggressive,” blending alternative rock hooks with driving rhythm and guitar energy.

Their third album ‘Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees’ marks the latest chapter for the group. Across the years, Dogstar has shared stages with major rock acts including Bon Jovi, David Bowie, and Weezer while performing for audiences around the world. The band’s return to Niagara Falls adds another high-profile rock night to the summer schedule at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino.

Indie-Folk Songwriter Luke James Williams Unveils “Full Moon” From Upcoming Album ‘Limes Hotel’

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Mar 6, 2026

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Indie-Folk Songwriter Luke James Williams Unveils “Full Moon” From Upcoming Album ‘Limes Hotel’

Cambridgeshire indie-folk singer-songwriter Luke James Williams returns with the new single “Full Moon,” the latest preview from his upcoming album ‘Limes Hotel,’ arriving April 17, 2026. The atmospheric track continues Williams’ rise in modern British folk, pairing intimate songwriting with sparse, cinematic instrumentation.

“Full Moon” unfolds as a cautionary tale about greed and obsession, building toward a haunting finale that echoes the drama of classic art-pop. “Full Moon is about the dangers of not knowing where to stop in our pursuit of what we want,” Williams explains. “Gluttony can lead people to do very stupid things that put themselves and others in grave danger. The hunter becomes the hunted in this part fable, part cautionary tale.”

The single arrives with a striking video directed by UK filmmaker Matthew Oaten, featuring two ballet dancers moving through London’s Barbican in a tense pursuit. Oaten describes the visual concept as a physical expression of desire and competition, capturing the song’s sense of chase and consequence. The result is a vivid companion piece that deepens the song’s atmosphere.

TOUR DATES:
Wednesday 6th May — The Harrison, London
Friday 8th May — Mary Street Live, Sheffield
Thursday 14th May — LTB Showrooms, Coventry
Friday 15th May — Wax and Beans, Bury
Friday 12th June — Junction J3, Cambridge
Thursday 23rd July — South Mill Arts, Bishops Stortford

Soul-Blues Sax Powerhouse Vanessa Collier Launches “Keep It Saxy” 2026 Tour

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Eric Alper

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Mar 6, 2026

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Soul-Blues Sax Powerhouse Vanessa Collier Launches “Keep It Saxy” 2026 Tour

Soulful blues saxophonist and vocalist Vanessa Collier launches the spring leg of her year-long “Keep It Saxy” 2026 Tour on March 13 at Unit B in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The show begins at 7 p.m. as the multi-award-winning performer brings her high-energy mix of blues, funk, soul, and rock to stages across North America this spring.

Momentum surrounds Collier heading into the run. She is a triple nominee at the 2026 Blues Music Awards, earning recognition for B.B. King Entertainer of the Year, Band of the Year, and Contemporary Blues Female Artist. Across her career she has earned fifteen nominations and five wins. The 47th Annual Blues Music Awards take place May 7 in Memphis, Tennessee.

Collier’s sixth album ‘Do It My Own Way’ arrived in September 2024 through her own Phenix Fire Records. Recorded on analog equipment with musicians performing together in the same room, the record channels the classic Memphis soul sound of Stax and Hi Records. Tracks like “Elbow Grease,” “Take Me Back,” “Shoulda Known Better,” and “Just One More” drive the album with punchy horn arrangements, layered vocals, and commanding saxophone work. The record moves with deep groove and sharp musicianship, a release that lands with authority.

TOUR DATES:
March 13 – Santa Fe, NM – Unit B
March 14 – Albuquerque, NM – Fusion
March 17 – Phoenix, AZ – MIM
March 18 – Tucson, AZ – La Rosa
March 19 – San Juan Capistrano, CA – The Coach House
March 20 – Escondido, CA – The Centre
March 21 – Bakersfield, CA – World Records
March 25 – Oakland, CA – Yoshi’s
March 27 – Carson City, NV – Nashville Social Club
March 28 – Sutter Creek, CA – Sutter Creek Theatre
March 29 – Felton, CA – Felton Music Hall

April 1 – Sisters, OR – Belfry
April 2 – Portland, OR – Alberta Rose Theatre
April 3 – Seattle, WA – Triple Door
April 4 – Lake Country, BC – Creekside Theatre
April 6 – Salt Lake City, UT – State Room
April 8 – Lincoln, NE – Zoo Bar
April 9 – Kansas City, MO – Knuckleheads
April 10 – Omaha, NE – Holland Center
April 23 – Statesville, NC – Iredell Arts Council
April 25 – Durham, NC – Blue Note Grille
April 30 – Maynard, MA – Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center

May 1 – Portsmouth, NH – Jimmy’s
May 2 – Westport, CT – Trefz Forum
May 3 – Portland, ME – One Longfellow Square
May 7 – Tuckerton, NJ – Lizzie Rose Music Room
May 8–9 – Columbia, MD – Encore

How to Make a Fortune: A Beginner’s Guide to World of Warcraft Gold

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Eric Alper

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Mar 6, 2026

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By Mitch Rice

Earning a lot of World of Warcraft gold is an important objective for every newbie in the game. The economy can appear very confusing at first. Prices change all the time. It takes a while to understand the market.

Some items are worth thousands of coins. Others are simply useless trash. You may spend hours battling weak monsters for tiny rewards. There are faster ways to achieve your goals. One of the most common ways to get rich is to purchase WoW gold for sale on proven platforms. This approach saves you from a boring work. You can concentrate on fighting bosses instead. It helps you to prepare for the endgame more quickly. However, many people enjoy the challenge of trading. Are you one of those? Let us guide you in this process.

Choosing the Right Professions

Professions are your best money-making tools. Beginners should always choose two gathering skills. These do not require any initial investment. You just find resources in the wild. Mining enables you to discover ore in various zones. Herbalism allows you to pick flowers that are needed for alchemy and inscription. Skinning lets you gather leather by harvesting animals after combat. These materials are always in high demand.

High-level players require these resources for crafting. They often have too much money and little time. They would rather purchase your ore than find it. This is your chance to make a profit. You can collect things as you complete quests. It does not slow you down much. Just stop for a second when you see a node. Your bags will fill up with valuable booty. Always check out the Auction House before you sell anything. Some herbs at the low level are surprisingly expensive.

Using gathering skills effectively requires a little planning and the right tools. Here are some tips to help you get started:

Buy the largest bags you can afford immediately.
Use a mount to move between nodes faster.
Track resources on your mini-map at all times.
Gather everything you see while moving to quests.
Check the prices of materials every few hours.

These simple habits will increase your hourly income a lot while you play. You will soon have enough to purchase your first fast mount.

Mastering the Auction House

Auction House is the center of the game world. It is a huge market for every server. You can find it in every major city. So, you should learn how it works. Most players just list things at the lowest price. This is known as “undercutting” the competition. It helps your items to sell very quickly. You can also try something called “flipping” items. This means that you buy cheap things and sell them higher price.

This strategy requires a lot of market knowledge. You need to know what items are popular and watch the prices for a couple of days first. As a rule, the rates fall on the weekends. They tend to go up in the middle of the week. This is the time when raid groups need their supplies. Buy low on Saturday and sell high on Tuesday. This is a classic method of wealth building. But do not put all your money into one item. Diversity is the key to safety. If one price falls, you have other goods.

Farming Raw Gold in Old Raids

Sometimes, you want a break from the market. You can return to old dungeons instead. Your high-level character can easily kill bosses. The latter drop “raw” gold and gear that you can sell to vendors. This is a very steady means of earning. You do not have to wait for buyers. You get the money the minute you loot.

Raids from previous expansions are the best option. Citadel or Firelands are great. You can run these once a week. The gold really adds up very fast in the long run. You may even find rare mounts or pets. These rare items can sell for huge amounts. However, be sure to empty your bags before you begin. You will pick up a lot of items. Sell the grey items to any vendor and keep the green things for the Auction House. This approach works best in the game.

Running old content is easier if you have a certain routine. These steps will help you stay efficient:

Set the dungeon difficulty to the maximum.
Use speed boosts to get through rooms faster.
Loot every single corpse for extra silver coins.
Use a handheld vendor to empty your bags during the run.
Repeat this on several characters if you have them.

Following these steps ensures that you get the most out of your time inside the instance. You will see your gold total go up every single hour.

Daily Quests and World Tasks

Once you reach the level cap, new doors open. World quests are all over the new zones. Many of these offer you a gold reward. Some give you special things to sell. These tasks are typically very brief and simple. You can complete ten of them in an hour. This is a very consistent daily income.

Factions also provide special chests for your hard work. These are often filled with thousands of gold coins. It seems less like work and more like play. Join a guild to find groups for these tasks. Fighting among friends makes the process much faster. You can share the loot and the fun together. Every little quest helps to make up your big goal.

Investing in Your Future

Building a fortune requires some time and effort. You should experiment with various methods to determine what works. Some people love flower picking in the woods. Others like to play the market in the city. You can even join these styles for better results. Be patient and wait for your gold count to increase. The most important thing is to have fun. A rich hero can see more of the world. You will have more fun when you are not poor. Success in Azeroth begins with knowing how to handle your World of Warcraft gold correctly.

Data and information are provided for informational purposes only, and are not intended for investment or other purposes.

Guns N’ Roses Expand “Because What You Want & What You Get Are Two Completely Different Things Tour”

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Eric Alper

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Mar 6, 2026

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Guns N’ Roses Expand “Because What You Want & What You Get Are Two Completely Different Things Tour”

Guns N’ Roses have extended their massive 2026 world tour, adding seven more North American dates to a schedule that already marks the band’s first U.S. and Canadian run in nearly three years. The Los Angeles hard rock icons launch the tour March 28 in Monterrey, Mexico, before moving through South America and Europe ahead of a summer return to North America.

Most of the band’s U.S. and Canadian shows land between July and September, with the newly added dates arriving at the tail end of the run. The tour follows Guns N’ Roses’ last North American outing in 2023, which closed with two nights at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Presales for the newly announced shows are already underway.

Momentum is building around the band’s next chapter. Guns N’ Roses marked the tour announcement with two new songs, “Atlas” and “Nothin’.” Slash confirmed the group is now focused on newly written material rather than unreleased songs from the Chinese Democracy era. The response around the new tracks has been electric, a clear signal that the band still moves the needle across generations.

TOUR DATES:
3/28 – Monterrey, Mexico @ Tecate Pa’l Norte
4/1 – Porto Alegre, Brazil @ Estadio Beira Rio
4/4 – Sao Paulo, Brazil @ Monsters of Rock
4/7 – Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Brazil @ Alberto Bertelli Lucatto
4/10 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil @ Engenhao
4/12 – Vitoria, Brazil @ Estadio Estadual Kleber Jose de Andrade
4/15 – Salvador, Brazil @ Arena Fonte Nova
4/18 – Fortaleza, Brazil @ Arena Castelao
4/21 – Sao Luiz, Brazil @ Estadio Governador João Castelo
4/25 – Belem do Para, Brazil @ Estadio Olimpico do Para
5/5 – Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Hollywood
5/7 – Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome to Rockville Festival
6/4 – Gliwice, Poland @ PreZero Arena Gliwice
6/6 – Gliwice, Poland @ PreZero Arena Gliwice
6/10 – Dublin, Ireland @ 3Arena
6/12-14 – Donington, UK @ Download Festival
6/18 – Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Ziggo Dome
6/20 – Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Ziggo Dome
6/23 – Berlin, Germany @ Uber Arena
6/25 – Berlin, Germany @ Uber Arena
6/28 – Antwerp, Belgium @ AFAS Dome
7/1 – Paris, France @ Accor Arena
7/3 – Paris, France @ Accor Arena
7/23 – Raleigh, NC @ Carter-Finley Stadium
7/26 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center
7/29 – Tinley Park, IL @ Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
8/1 – Hershey, PA @ Hersheypark Stadium
8/5 – Toronto, ON @ Rogers Stadium
8/8 – Shakopee, MN @ Mystic Lake Amphitheater
8/12 – East Rutherford, NJ @ MetLife Stadium
8/16 – St. Louis, MO @ Busch Stadium
8/19 – Kansas City, MO @ Morton Amphitheater
8/22 – Las Vegas, NV @ Allegiant Stadium
8/26 – Edmonton, AB @ Commonwealth Stadium
8/29 – Vancouver, BC @ BC Place
9/2 – San Diego, CA @ Snapdragon Stadium
9/5 – Pasadena, CA @ Rose Bowl
9/9 – Arlington, TX @ Globe Life Field
9/12 – Ridgedale, MO @ Thunder Ridge Nature Arena
9/16 – San Antonio, TX @ Alamodome
9/19 – Atlanta, GA @ Truist Park
11/29 – Adelaide, Australia @ bp Adelaide Grand Final
12/2 – Townsville, Australia @ Queensland Country Bank Stadium
12/5 – Brisbane, Australia @ Suncorp Stadium
12/8 – Newcastle, Australia @ McDonald Jones Stadium
12/11 – Melbourne, Australia @ Marvel Stadium
12/14 – Sydney, Australia @ Engie Stadium
12/16 – Auckland, New Zealand @ Eden Park Stadium

13 Song Endings That Feel Like Fireworks

Eric Alper

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Mar 6, 2026

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13 Song Endings That Feel Like Fireworks

There’s a special kind of magic reserved for the last moments of a great song. Not the fade-outs, not the quiet landings, but the endings that explode. The ones where guitars surge, drums crash harder, vocals climb higher, and suddenly the track lifts off like the finale of a summer fireworks show. These are the moments that make you turn the volume knob a little further right.

Some songs save their biggest idea for the final stretch. Others stretch out into euphoric chaos, stacking instruments until the sky lights up. The following tracks all share that same spark: endings that feel bigger than the song that came before them.

Here are 13 song endings that go out in a blaze.

“A Day In The Life” – The Beatles
It begins like a dream and ends like the universe collapsing in slow motion. That final orchestral swell spirals upward until the famous piano chord lands like a thunderclap. One note, stretched across eternity. You don’t just hear it fade, you feel the room vibrating.

“All My Friends” – LCD Soundsystem
Seven minutes of emotional acceleration that finally bursts through the clouds. The piano loop keeps climbing, the drums hit harder, and James Murphy sounds like he’s shouting across the years. When the final chorus kicks in, it feels like the whole night arriving at once.

“Bohemian Rhapsody” – Queen
After the opera, after the guitar storm, Freddie Mercury gently closes the curtain. The final piano line drifts in like the quiet after a spectacular show. Fireworks, smoke, and then a single spotlight fading to black.

“Champagne Supernova” – Oasis
Britpop drifting into outer space. Noel Gallagher lets the guitars stretch and swirl until the song dissolves into a hazy cosmic jam. It feels less like an ending and more like floating away from the planet.

“Comfortably Numb” – Pink Floyd
David Gilmour’s closing solo isn’t just a guitar part. It’s a slow-burning meteor streaking across the sky. Each note bends further, climbs higher, until the whole thing glows like molten metal.

“Free Bird” – Lynyrd Skynyrd
The song that rewrote the rules for the extended finale. What begins as a reflective ballad detonates into a guitar cavalry charge. By the end it’s pure Southern rock velocity, solos stacked like fireworks bursting one after another.

“Heroes” – David Bowie
The arrangement keeps climbing, layer by layer, until Bowie is practically roaring into the microphone. “We can be heroes” becomes a declaration shouted into the wind. The final moments feel huge, defiant, unstoppable.

“Knights Of Cydonia” – Muse
A galloping space-rock epic that finishes in glorious overdrive. Matt Bellamy’s guitars spiral skyward while the band pounds like a runaway locomotive. It’s the sound of a sci-fi Western riding straight into the sunset.

“Let It Happen” – Tame Impala
Kevin Parker stretches the groove until time itself seems to wobble. The synths return, brighter and bigger, turning the final minutes into a glowing dancefloor ascent. It feels like watching the sun come up inside a club.

“Mr. Blue Sky” – Electric Light Orchestra
Pure sunshine in musical form. Strings soar, harmonies stack, and Jeff Lynne tosses in that cheeky vocoder outro like a final wink. It ends exactly the way it should: bright, buoyant, and impossible not to smile at.

“Purple Rain” – Prince
The rain falls, the guitar cries, and Prince steps forward for a finale that feels almost spiritual. His solo stretches into the clouds while the band swells beneath him. It’s dramatic, emotional, and utterly majestic.

“Stairway To Heaven” – Led Zeppelin
Jimmy Page’s guitar solo builds the tension, but the real fireworks arrive with Robert Plant’s final cry. The band surges behind him like a storm breaking open. One last chord, and the sky is suddenly quiet.

“Where The Streets Have No Name” – U2
The Edge’s chiming guitar leads the charge as the band races toward the horizon. By the closing stretch, Bono sounds like he’s singing to the entire skyline. It’s stadium rock that lifts off and never quite comes back down.

How To Watch The 2026 Winter Paralympics Opening Ceremony And Full Games Schedule

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Eric Alper

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Mar 6, 2026

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The 2026 Winter Paralympics open March 6 in Northern Italy, launching nine days of elite international competition. More than 600 athletes from 56 countries gather across venues in Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo and Verona. The Games mark the 14th Winter Paralympics and arrive on the 50th anniversary of the event’s first edition.

The opening ceremony takes place at the Verona Arena in Italy and signals the official start of the Games. Coverage begins with a livestream starting at 1:30 p.m. ET, with the ceremony broadcast live beginning at 2 p.m. ET.

In the United States, NBCUniversal holds the broadcast rights. Live television coverage will air across NBC, USA Network and CNBC throughout the Games, delivering a mix of competition, highlights and featured events.

Streaming coverage will also be widely available. Peacock will carry live and on-demand coverage of every event, giving viewers access to the full competition schedule across all sports. NBC Sports Digital platforms will stream additional events throughout the nine-day program.

In total, NBCUniversal will present more than 80 hours of televised Paralympic programming. The main NBC network will air eight hours of coverage, including primetime highlight specials scheduled for March 7 and March 14.

Digital coverage expands the viewing experience even further. NBC Sports Digital will stream more than 270 hours of Paralympic competition, offering in-depth access to events from across the Alpine and Nordic venues.

The opening ceremony takes place at the historic Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheatre that sets the stage for one of the largest Paralympic gatherings in history. Competition then moves across multiple venues throughout northern Italy, mirroring the geographic spread used during the recent Winter Olympics.

Athletes will compete in 79 medal events across six sports. Para Alpine skiing, para biathlon, para cross-country skiing, para snowboarding, sled hockey and wheelchair curling form the competitive core of the Games. Together they create a program that blends speed, endurance, precision and team play across the alpine and Nordic landscapes of Italy.

Classification systems remain central to Paralympic competition. Athletes are grouped by impairment type and functional ability to create fair competition. Many events are divided into standing, sitting and vision impaired categories, while some sports organize athletes into specific sport classes that compete directly against one another.

Para Alpine skiing alone delivers one of the largest medal counts at the Games. Events such as downhill, slalom, giant slalom, super-G and combined races take place for both men and women across multiple classifications. Factored timing systems help level the field, allowing athletes from different classes to compete within the same category.

Para Nordic skiing, which includes biathlon and cross-country, adds endurance to the program. Biathlon events combine cross-country skiing with precision shooting, while cross-country races feature sprint, distance and relay formats. Athletes race within standing, sitting and vision impaired divisions, with relay events bringing multiple classifications together on the same team.

Para snowboarding continues to grow as one of the most dynamic winter events. Athletes compete in snowboard cross and banked slalom competitions, divided by upper-limb and lower-limb classifications. The format allows racers to compete head-to-head on the same course while maintaining balanced competition.

Team sports bring another dimension to the Games. Sled hockey features fast-paced action with six players per side on the ice, while wheelchair curling showcases precision and strategy in mixed-gender competitions. The mixed doubles curling event continues the sport’s expansion within the Paralympic program.

Several established Paralympic stars return to the spotlight in Milan Cortina. American champions Oksana Masters and Brenna Huckaby headline a strong United States contingent, while host nation Italy looks to decorated alpine skier Giacomo Bertagnolli to lead the home crowd.

Veteran competitors also add experience to the field. Britain’s Menna Fitzpatrick returns as the country’s most decorated Winter Paralympian, alongside Neil Simpson and his guide Andrew Simpson in visually impaired alpine events. Across the program, athletes from new and returning nations arrive ready to deliver defining performances.

Competition runs through March 15, closing with the sled hockey gold medal game. The 2026 Winter Paralympics stand as the largest and most globally connected edition of the Games to date, placing the world’s best para athletes on one of sport’s most visible stages.

Brazilian Producer Pupillo Connects Global Sounds On Expansive New Collaborative Album

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Eric Alper

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Mar 6, 2026

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Brazilian Producer Pupillo Connects Global Sounds On Expansive New Collaborative Album

Drummer, percussionist and producer Pupillo, one of the most influential figures in Brazilian music and a four-time Latin Grammy winner, releases his first original album through the Los Angeles–based label Amor in Sound. The record brings together an impressive and diverse group of collaborators from Brazil and abroad. Amor in Sound is run by Samantha Caldato, the project’s executive producer and creative director, and Mario Caldato Jr. (Beastie Boys), who co-produced the album alongside Pupillo. The project was developed in a free, experimental environment, allowing the artist to explore the many rhythmic and sonic territories that have shaped his career — from Northeastern Brazilian traditions to jazz, hip hop, and cinematic soundscapes. Listen here.

The album features special appearances by Brazilian artists such as Céu, Rodrigo Amarante, Agnes Nunes, Amaro Freitas, Davi Moraes, Alberto Continentino and Pedro Martins, alongside a strong roster of international collaborators, including Carminho, Gaslamp Killer, Loren Oden, Adrian Younge, Cut Chemist and Hervé Salters (known for his work with General Elektriks). The album’s 12 tracks were further enriched by contributions from Jeremy Gustin, Roberto Schilling, and other musicians who make Amor in Sound Studios in Los Angeles a place of creative exchange.

Beyond his work as the drummer of Nação Zumbi, Pupillo has built a prolific career as a producer and collaborator with some of the most important names in Brazilian music, including Gal Costa, Nando Reis, Erasmo Carlos, Céu, and Otto, helping to shape the sound of multiple generations. This trajectory has earned him four Latin Grammy Awards.

From Pernambuco, Pupillo is also an acclaimed composer for cinema, having written soundtracks for films such as Arido Movie and Blue Blood (directed by Lirio Ferreira), The Assailant (directed by João Daniel Tikhomiroff), among others. This cinematic sensibility permeates the album, which unfolds like a film, moving through richly textured soundscapes that cross continents and musical traditions.

CREDITS

01 – Tropical Exótica (Pupillo & Alberto Continentino)
Pupillo – drums, percussion, MPC
Alberto Continentino feat. – bass, Rhodes, vibraphone, guitar
Marcio Arantes – whistling

02 – Forró No Asfalto (Pupillo & Alberto Continentino)
Pupillo – drums, percussion, effects
Agnes Nunes – vocals (feat.)
Alberto Continentino – bass, Rhodes, acoustic guitar, synth bass, synthesizer
Felipe Costa – accordion

03 – Bem Bom (Pupillo & Hervé Salters)
Pupillo – drums, percussion, dub siren
Hervé Salters – Rhodes, clavinet, synthesizers (feat.)
Cut Chemist – scratches (feat.)
Lucas Martins – bass

04 – Pifando (Pupillo, Alberto Continentino & Alexandre Rodrigues)
Pupillo – drums, percussion, synth
Alberto Continentino – bass, Rhodes, synth
Leonardo Mendes – acoustic guitar
Jeremy Gustin – repique, agogô
Roberto Schilling – Mellotron
Alexandre Rodrigues – pífanos

05 – Fealhá (Pupillo & Céu)
Pupillo – drums, percussion, bells
Céu – vocals (feat.)
Loren Oden – vocals (feat.)
Jeremy Gustin – cymbals
Roberto Schilling – vibraphone, marimba, Hammond organ

06 – Fervendo o Chão, com Amaro! (Pupillo & Amaro Freitas)
Pupillo – drums, symphonic bass drum, percussion
Amaro Freitas – piano (feat.)
Jeremy Gustin – cowbells, surdo

07 – O Sopro de Naná
(Pupillo, Gaslamp Killer, Mario Caldato Jr. & Naná Vasconcelos)
Pupillo – drums, berimbau, percussion
Gaslamp Killer – scratches (feat.)
Adrian Younge – bass
Rodrigo Amarante – Minimoog
Roberto Schilling – synthesizer

08 – Navegando os Novos Tempos
(Pupillo, Carminho, Adrian Younge & Roberto Schilling)
Pupillo – drums, percussion
Carminho – vocals (feat.)
Adrian Younge – bass, Hammond organ (feat.)
Roberto Schilling – Rhodes

09 – Mica Sonic Groove (Pupillo & Pedro Martins)
Pupillo – electronic drums, percussion, synthesizer, mica sonic
Pedro Martins – guitars (feat.)
Gab Noel – bass

10 – Entrée (Pupillo, Jota Moraes & Rodrigo Amarante)
Pupillo – drums, percussion, synth
Rodrigo Amarante – vocals, Mellotron, melodica, bass
Jota Moraes – vibraphone
Lucas Martins – bass
Roberto Schilling – synthesizers

11 – Que É Isso, Bicho? (Pupillo & Davi Moraes)
Pupillo – drums, percussion
Davi Moraes – guitars, Portuguese viola (feat.)
Felipe Costa – accordion

12 – De Chegada (Pupillo & Pedro Martins)
Pupillo – drums, electronic beats, percussion
Pedro Martins – Rhodes, Hammond organ, guitar (feat.)

Produced by Pupillo & Mario Caldato Jr.
Recorded and mixed by Mario Caldato Jr.
Additional recordings by Big Rabello (tracks 1 & 2), Pupillo and Alberto Continentino (tracks 1 & 2)
Mastered by Roberto Schilling

Throughout his career, drummer Pupillo has built a trajectory defined not only by his work behind the drum kit, but also by his role as a music producer and film score composer.

As a member of Nação Zumbi from 1995 — alongside Chico Science — until 2018, Pupillo took part in landmark albums such as Afrociberdelia (1996), Rádio S.Amb.A. (2000), and Fome de Tudo (2007), records that remain central to the band’s influential legacy.

His career as a music producer began in 2000 with Baião de Viramundo – Tributo a Luiz Gonzaga (co-produced). Since then, he has produced and collaborated with key figures in Brazilian music, including Gal Costa, Erasmo Carlos, Céu, Paulo Miklos, Mundo Livre S/A, Otto, Nando Reis, and Novíssimo Edgar, among many others.

Pupillo has also composed soundtracks for films such as Arido Movie and Blue Blood (directed by Lirio Ferreira), Mango Yellow and Bog of Beasts (directed by Cláudio Assis), as well as The Assailant (directed by João Daniel Tikhomiroff) andRio 2096: A Story of Love and Fury, directed by Luiz Bolognesi, among other works.

In addition, he has released albums such as Sonorado Apresenta: Novelas, in which he reimagines classic Brazilian soap operas soundtrack themes; Moraes É Frevo, in partnership with Davi Moraes; and Estado de Espírito, with Roberto Barreto and Manoel Cordeiro.

Fred Again.. Expands USB Era With New ‘USB002 Remixes’ Album

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Eric Alper

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Mar 6, 2026

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Fred Again.. Expands USB Era With New ‘USB002 Remixes’ Album

UK electronic producer Fred again.. releases ‘USB002 Remixes‘, a new eight-track project reshaping material from the second chapter of his evolving USB series. The record gathers a wide circle of collaborators who rework recent tracks into fresh club-driven forms, including the standout single “OK OK (Hamdi remix)”.

The album pulls in artists who shared stages with Fred during the latest run of shows, including Skream & Benga, HAAi, Hamdi, Oppidan and Lou Nour. Producers connected to earlier USB releases also step in, with KETTAMA and Lil Silva adding their own interpretations. Brazilian artist MC Dricka appears on a reimagined version of “Facilita”, delivering new vocals that push the track into bold new territory.

The release arrives after a landmark series of shows at Alexandra Palace in London. The fourth and final night delivered a moment few expected, a surprise back-to-back set between Fred again.. and Thomas Bangalter. It marked Bangalter’s second live appearance in nearly twenty years and quickly became one of the most talked-about moments of the run.

The week also spotlighted deep roots in UK dance music. Dubstep pioneers Skream & Benga, Coki and Mala joined forces with Flowdan, D Double E, JME and Duurty Goodz for a heavyweight showcase. The night closed with a rare appearance from La Roux, performing the Skream rework of “In For The Kill”. The room erupted. The moment landed as a reminder of the scene’s enduring power.

The USB project continues to evolve as one of the most fluid release concepts in modern electronic music. The series launched in 2022 with tracks including “Rumble” with Skrillex and Flowdan, “Baby Again”, “Jungle”, and collaborations with Baby Keem and Lil Yachty. The second chapter expanded in 2024 with global shows and new singles, now culminating in the arrival of ‘USB002 Remixes’.