Columbus, OH

Office Culture’s Charlie Kaplan has returned with a solo single entitled “Cloudburst,” which is set to be featured on his November 1 LP, Eternal Repeater. As a sucker for a brushed snare drum, I was immediately captivated by the warm, morose, and wandering track. A reflection on the pandemic, the single is a gorgeous and unstuffy take on chamber pop, bursting with subtle piano runs, a steady bass line, and guitar that sounds deliciously like a nice pedal steel vamp. Though the song is full of quotables (Kaplan brings the bars), I was particularly moved by this nugget: “Every moment given is a moment gave away.” Chew on that, suckers.

Shares Debussy-Inspired Study in Stasis “Cloudburst”

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PORTICELLO, Sicily (AP) — Divers searching the wreck of a superyacht that sank off Sicily found four bodies Wednesday, as the search continued for two more missing passengers and questions intensified about why the vessel sank so quickly. Divers and rescue crews unloaded two body bags from the rescue vessels that pulled into port at Porticello. Salvatore Cocina, head of the Sicily civil protection agency, said two other bodies had also been found Wednesday in the wreckage for a total of four. The discovery indicated that the operation to search the hull on the seabed 50 meters (164 feet) underwater was a recovery one, not a rescue, given the amount of time that had passed and no signs of life had emerged over three days of searching, maritime experts said. The Bayesian, a 56-meter (184-foot) British-flagged yacht, went down in a storm early Monday as it was moored about a kilometer (a half-mile) offshore. Civil protection officials said they believed the ship was struck by a tornado over the water, known as a waterspout, and sank quickly.

Divers find 4 bodies during search of superyacht wreckage after it sank off Sicily, 2 more remain

Los Angeles County, CA

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

The Guardian

Brittany Lacayo clinches Guinness World Record mark with tongue wider than a hockey puck and as wide a credit card

Her unusually wide tongue was once her secret. Now it’s given her a world record

Los Angeles, CA

At the beginning of the summer, we caught up with a rejuvenated-sounding Kacy Hill as she rolled out her latest LP, Bug. Following on the heels of two pandemic-era records that went widely overlooked, Hill explained how her latest project opted for a sense of playfulness over perfectionism as it pulled from the traditions of country music—both sonically and lyrically—for a blunter approach to her pop sound.

Perform in Los Angeles for “Neighborhoods”

One of the most beloved Hollywood stars in the history of television, in particular, was actress Frances Bavier, who died in 1989 at age 85. The likable actress became best known for her compassionate and nurturing role as Aunt Bee on The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-1968).

Beloved 'Andy Griffith Show' Actress Frances Bavier ("Aunt Bee"): A Look Back at Her Life and Career

Atlanta, GA

Six years after the release of their exuberant debut, Atlanta’s Worlds Greatest Dad returns next month their follow-up collection of emotive pop-punk, Better Luck Next Time. As heard on the pre-album singles, the soaring choruses are still here, as is the angst-ridden lyricism. The latest cut from the LP, “Taking One for the Team,” serves as a perfect example of the band’s maturation over the course of their absence, with crisper production leading up to a densely layered catharsis in its final moments. Meanwhile, vocalist Maddie Duncan taps into the complicated feelings of learning that their family dog was being put down at a moment of strain between them and their family. The lyrics aim to replicate that “feeling of responsibility and helplessness,” as Duncan notes.

Wrestle with Responsibility and Helplessness on New Single “Taking One for the Team”

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ROME (Reuters) - Divers scouring the wreck of the luxury yacht that sank off the coast of Sicily have found the bodies of two of the six passengers who were missing, a source close to the matter said on Wednesday.

Divers recover 2 bodies following sinking of luxury yacht off Sicily

“If the curtain opened and everything was there, there’d be nowhere to go,” David Byrne once told himself in an interview attached to the release of Stop Making Sense, describing why the band takes the stage one at a time over the course of the concert film. “It tells the story of the band and it gets more dramatic and physical as it builds up.”

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PORTICELLO, Sicily — Divers recovered bodies Wednesday from inside a superyacht that sank in a sudden storm off Sicily, a source familiar with rescue operations told NBC News. It is unclear whose bodies were found, but the discovery follows a dayslong search in the deep seas off the Italian...

Bodies found inside luxury yacht that sank off Sicily, source tells NBC News

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PORTICELLO, Sicily (AP) -- Specialist cave divers working in 12-minute underwater shifts were searching Tuesday for six missing passengers and crew, including British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, believed to be in the submerged wreck of a luxury yacht that was slammed by a powerful storm and swiftly sank off Sicily. The sleek yacht, named the Bayesian, was carrying a crew of 10 people and 12 passengers when it suddenly sank near the Mediterranean island that...

What we know about the luxury yacht that sunk off the coast of Sicily

For generations, this teardrop-shaped isle has been known as a cool summer escape for Greek families from the mainland. This summer, as Greece endured deadly heatwaves, tourists and locals alike have been looking for relief. Yet, one Cycladic island has long been known as something of a breezy oasis where mainlanders have long fled to escape the scorching Greek heat: the teardrop-shape isle of Kea, or "Tzia" as it's called by locals.

Kea: The tiny, idyllic island where Greeks escape the heat

As previously confirmed, Stephen Malkmus of Pavement and Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks and Stephen Malkmus (among others), Emmett Kelly of The Cairo Gang (among others), Matt Sweeney of Chavez (among others), and Jim White of Dirty Three (among others) recently united for a new group called The Hard Quartet. Now, that group is sharing music in the form of “Rio’s Song,” the first single from the supergroup’s forthcoming self-titled record, out October 4 via Matador.

Officially Prove They’re a Real Thing with First Single “Rio’s Song”

Geordie Greep, the singer/guitarist for Black Midi, caused quite a stir during a recent IG Live session when he wrote: “Black midi was an interesting band that’s indefinitely over.” Apparently, this was a decision that was not going to be announced by the band, but Greep did it, and here we are.

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Autumn is a top time to explore some parts of Europe, including the wonderful Spanish city of Seville. Anibal Trejo/Shutterstock. The beauty of traveling in Europe in autumn is the variety of experiences on offer. Hit the beach on sunny southern islands, hike through forests rich in autumnal tones, or wander the streets of major cities ⁠— without all the summer crowds. The fall also summons some of the continent’s greatest flavors, with harvest season delicacies showing up in markets and on menus, whether in rustic Italian trattorias or high-end Nordic restaurants. In short, you can’t go wrong. Here are some of the best places to travel in Europe in the fall.

10 of the best places to go in Europe in autumn

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

The Independent

 Watch a view of a port in Palermo, Italy, on Wednesday (21 August) as a search operation continues after the Bayesian superyacht sank off the coast of the Sicilian city.Six people remain missing, including British billionaire Mike Lynch and his daughter Hannah, after the boat sank in a severe storm in the early hours of Monday.Morgan Stanley International bank chairman Jonathan Bloomer; his wife, Judy Bloomer; Clifford Chance lawyer Chris Morvillo; and his wife, Neda Morvillo are also missing.One man has so far been confirmed dead, Recaldo Thomas, while a further 15 people survived the incident.Divers have succeeded in smashing...

Watch: View of Italian port as divers break into Bayesian superyacht’s hull in search for survivors

The matters of the heart are often elusive. What one man once coveted so deeply that even its shadow was unbearable, he abandoned just as swiftly. That man is Russian oligarch Yuri Shefler, the former owner of the 439-foot mammoth Serene superyacht. The $400 million motoryacht, now a floating palace of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, was commissioned nearly 20 years ago by Italy-based Fincantieri.

A Russian vodka billionaire, who vacated his $400 million superyacht on a moment’s notice when Saudi Crown Prince MBS bought it on the spot, once sued the shipyard that built the vessel because they constructed a similar-looking yacht for another billionaire.

Quincy, MA

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Get ready for an afternoon filled with live music, fun activities, and local vendors. The Friends of Ruth Gordon Amphitheater has invited the community to join them for the Friends Rock Music Festival on Sunday, August 11th from 2 PM until 8 PM. This free-to-attend festival promises a day filled with a diverse lineup of artists and bands, offering something for every music lover. Performances will include:

Live Music, Delicious Food & More: Don't Miss This Free Music Festival in Quincy

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Watch: Tech Magnate Mike Lynch and Daughter Among 6 People Missing After Yacht Sinks Off Sicily Coast. One British woman is recounting a harrowing experience. Charlotte Golunski is shedding light on how she, her 1-year-old daughter Sophie and her partner James Emsley survived after the super yacht they were passengers on sank during a freak storm off the coast of Sicily early Aug. 19.

Sicily Yacht Survivor Details "End of the World" Experience While Saving Her Baby Girl in Freak Storm

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Brings a 300-Year-Old Hotel Room to Life on New Track “Green Ivy Tapestry”

LA-based songwriter Claude Fontaine arrived on the pop-reggae scene back in 2019 with a self-titled debut that reached back to the genre’s rocksteady roots while occasionally...

Brings a 300-Year-Old Hotel Room to Life on New Track “Green Ivy Tapestry”

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