The ‘Supersonic’ Rise of J.J. Fad

The ‘Supersonic’ Rise of J.J. Fad

Afrika Bambaataa and the Soulsonic Force released the trailblazing single “Planet Rock” in 1982. It eventually made its way from New York City to Rialto, California, where a then-teenaged Juana Burns was captivated by the electronic synthesizer sounds lifted from Kraftwerk’s “Trans-Europe Express” and its speaker-rattling breaks. Burns, who was already in the entertainment field…

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Modest Mouse Announce Tour With Built to Spill

Modest Mouse Announce Tour With Built to Spill

Modest Mouse have extended their lengthy 2025 tour to include a new batch of dates with Built to Spill. The two bands’ autumn stint kicks off in late September, a few months after Built to Spill’s Doug Martsch supports a previously announced run of shows. Check out Modest Mouse’s full itinerary—including shows with the Flaming…

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WhatsApp Launches Dedicated iPad App

WhatsApp Launches Dedicated iPad App

WhatsApp has finally launched its long-awaited app for iPad, providing an integrated iPad experience for the world’s most popular messaging app. Yes, after years of requests, and complaints from iPad users, WhatsApp has finally produced a dedicated iPad version of the platform, designed specifically for the larger device screen. As explained by WhatsApp: “Bringing all…

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