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2D Cyber-Fantasy MetroidVania SHADE Protocol Collaborating With CrossCode and Alabaster Dawn

Games
May 25, 2026

The team at Radical Fish Games, together with Little Legendary, have revealed a special collaboration between the worlds of CrossCode, Alabaster Dawn, and the upcoming cyber-fantasy MetroidVania SHADE Protocol ahead of its June 4 Kickstarter. Today is SHADE Protocol’s World Reveal Anniversary! We’re celebrating it… Read More »2D Cyber-Fantasy MetroidVania SHADE Protocol Collaborating With CrossCode and Alabaster Dawn

Interview: Voivod Drummer Away Discusses New Live Album, Symphonique

Music
May 25, 2026

Progressive metal heroes Voivod have always been at the forefront of creative, challenging metal music and their new live album, Symphonique, further cements that legacy. Recorded live at the Grand Théâtre in Quebec City, Canada, Symphonique is a live record in collaboration with the Quebec Symphony Orchestra. The performance revisits… Read More »Interview: Voivod Drummer Away Discusses New Live Album, Symphonique

Song Review: IVE – Lucid Dream

Music
May 25, 2026

Today may be a barren day for new K-pop releases, but IVE have slid into the empty slate with a music video for new Japanese single Lucid Dream. Their Japanese work has been a mixed bag so far and overall feels pretty inessential. This track… Read More »Song Review: IVE – Lucid Dream

BRAVE GIRLS: A Career In Song Ratings

Music
May 25, 2026

There are a number of acts who have debuted in the past few decades and have dozens of song ratings on this blog. I thought it would be fun to lay these ratings out in chronological order, line-graph style, and take a macro view of… Read More »BRAVE GIRLS: A Career In Song Ratings

VERIVERY: A Career In Song Ratings

Music
May 25, 2026