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wavypack® @wavypack.bsky.social · 3d

What does success look like to you?

#question #thoughts

wavypack® @wavypack.bsky.social · 4d

Nike's Halloween pack is looking spooky. Check out the new Air Max 95 "Houseflies," featuring glow-in-the-dark fly graphics, a translucent outsole, and cobweb details. Morbidly cool. 🦟

#Nike #AirMax95 #Halloween #SneakerNews #AM95

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Nike Unveils Air Max 95 “Houseflies” for its 2025 Halloween Pack

Get ready for spooky season. Nike has just revealed its latest Halloween sneaker, the Air Max 95 "Houseflies." The morbidly creative design features glow-in-the-dark fly graphics and a translucent, fl...

wavypack® @wavypack.bsky.social · 4d

Hideo Kojima is officially returning to the action espionage genre. He just announced a new IP called PHYSINT, which he's calling the "culmination of my work." This is not a drill. A potential PS6 launch title. Kojima is back.

#Physint #HideoKojima #KojimaProductions

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Hideo Kojima Reveals ‘Physint,’ a New Action Espionage Game to Culminate His Career

The legend is returning to his roots. Hideo Kojima has officially revealed 'Physint,' a brand new action espionage game he is calling the "culmination" of his 40-year career. We have all the details o...

wavypack® @wavypack.bsky.social · Sep 10

Can you really review an album in a day?
The problem with "insta-reviews" and how the rush for clicks is a disservice to both artists and music lovers. It's time for a slower, more thoughtful approach.

#Music #AlbumReview #MusicJournalism #SlowListening #popsky

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Can You Truly Review an Album in a Day? The Problem with Music Criticism in the Age of Clicks

An artist spends years on an album. A critic reviews it in hours. Our new editorial explores the rise of the "insta-review" and argues for a more thoughtful approach to music criticism in an age obses...

wavypack® @wavypack.bsky.social · Sep 10

Audi just revealed the 'Concept C,' and it's stunning. A new design language for the whole brand, with major nods to the classic Auto Union racers and the iconic TT. And it's going into production. 👀

#Audi #ConceptC #CarDesign #ConceptCar #AudiTT

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Audi Reveals ‘Concept C,’ A Radical Vision for a New Design Language

This is the future of Audi. The brand just unveiled the stunning 'Concept C,' a new two-seater that blends its legendary past with a radical new vision. And the best part? It's going into production. ...

wavypack® @wavypack.bsky.social · Aug 19

The Phillies offense was on another level last night. A 21-hit explosion, two massive homers from Bryce Harper, and five RBIs for a red-hot Trea Turner in a 12-7 win over the Mariners. 🔥

#Phillies #MLB #BryceHarper #TreaTurner #Baseball

Bryce Harper Homers Twice, Trea Turner Drives in Five as Phillies Rout Mariners

The bats were booming in Philadelphia on Monday. Bryce Harper hit two homers and Trea Turner drove in five runs as the Phillies put up 21 hits in a dominant 12-7 victory over the Seattle Mariners. Get...

wavypack® @wavypack.bsky.social · Aug 19

Huge news from Hollywood. The Duffer brothers, creators of 'Stranger Things,' have signed a massive exclusive deal with the new Paramount. They're heading to the big screen. 🎬

#DufferBrothers #StrangerThings #Paramount #Hollywood #Film #popsky

‘Stranger Things’ Creators The Duffer Brothers Sign Exclusive Overall Deal with Paramount

In a massive industry move, the new Paramount, owned by Skydance, has secured one of the most sought-after creative teams in Hollywood. Matt and Ross Duffer, the architects of the global phenomenon St...

wavypack® @wavypack.bsky.social · Aug 19

The main trailer for the FINAL season of My Hero Academia is here! 💥 It previews the ultimate showdown and reveals the new opening theme by PORNOGRAFFITTI. October 4th can't come soon enough.

#MyHeroAcademia #MHA #Anime #Crunchyroll #BNHA

‘My Hero Academia’ Final Season Trailer Reveals New Opening Theme by PORNOGRAFFITTI

The countdown to the end has officially begun. TOHO has unveiled the main trailer for the final season of the globally beloved anime series, My Hero Academia, giving fans their most intense look yet a...

wavypack® @wavypack.bsky.social · Aug 19

New Olivia Dean is here! She just dropped 'Man I Need,' a fun, sexy, and confident new track from her upcoming album 'The Art of Loving.' A perfect song for dancing. 💃

#OliviaDean #ManINeed #NewMusic #UKMusic #Soul

Olivia Dean Shares Confident New Single ‘Man I Need’ From Upcoming Album

Olivia Dean is back with another taste of her upcoming album. Her new single, "Man I Need," is a fun, sexy, and empowered track about knowing your worth and asking for the love you deserve. Listen now...

wavypack® @wavypack.bsky.social · Aug 19

JayaHadADream just dropped another banger. The new single 'Main Characters' features a massive verse from Big Zuu over a hard Crafty893 beat. Two of the UK's best going bar for bar. 🔥

#JayaHadADream #BigZuu #UKRap #NewMusic #Grime

JayaHadADream and Big Zuu Join Forces on New Single ‘Main Characters’

After a string of summer hits, Cambridge MC JayaHadADream is back with her biggest track yet. 'Main Characters' is a hard-hitting single featuring a stellar guest verse from the one and only Big Zuu. ...

wavypack® @wavypack.bsky.social · Aug 19

New BXKS is here! The Luton rapper just dropped 'Init Gyal,' a dancehall-inspired banger produced by SAIONTHEBEAT. Run it up. 🔥

#BXKS #InitGyal #UKRap #NewMusic #Dancehall

Luton Rapper BXKS Shares Dancehall-Inspired New Single ‘Init Gyal’

One of the UK's most exciting rappers, BXKS, is back with a new single. 'Init Gyal' is a high energy, dancehall-inspired track that shows off her incredible versatility. It's the latest taste of her u...

wavypack® @wavypack.bsky.social · Aug 19

A deep dive into the architect of deception himself, Sōsuke Aizen. Exploring the philosophy, power, and legacy that make the 'Bleach' antagonist not just a great villain, but the greatest of all time.

#Aizen #Bleach #Anime #Villain #Manga

The Architect of Deception: Why Sōsuke Aizen is Anime's Greatest Villain

He’s more than just a bad guy; he’s a philosophical powerhouse who broke the rules of anime. Our deep dive into Sōsuke Aizen explores the manipulative genius and unrivaled power that make the Bleach a...

wavypack® @wavypack.bsky.social · Aug 19

It's official! Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is confirmed! 🔥 Cinematic trailer is out now, set in 2035 with David Mason. Full reveal is TOMORROW, August 19th. Let's go!

#BlackOps7 #CallofDuty #CoD #Gaming #Xbox

‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 7’ Confirmed with Cinematic Trailer, Full Reveal Coming Tomorrow

The rumors are true! Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has been officially confirmed with a new cinematic trailer. The game is set in the future and features a co-op campaign. A full reveal is happening tomor...

wavypack® @wavypack.bsky.social · Aug 19

Gordon Murray has done it again. The new S1 LM is a 690+ hp, 12,100 rpm V12 tribute to Le Mans. Central driving position, full carbon body, and only five will be made. A masterpiece. 🤯

#GordonMurray #S1LM #Supercar #MontereyCarWeek #V12

Gordon Murray Unveils S1 LM Supercar, a 12,100 RPM Tribute to Le Mans

Gordon Murray Special Vehicles (GMSV) has made a stunning debut during Monterey Car Week 2025, launching its very first commission: the S1 LM. This ultra-exclusive, road-legal supercar is a direct tri...

wavypack® @wavypack.bsky.social · Aug 19

Feeling the weight of endless scrolling and a thousand opinions? The internet's favorite insult, "go touch some grass," is actually the most profound advice for our times. A warm reminder to log off and reconnect.

#GoTouchGrass #MentalHealth #DigitalWellness #Mindfulness #SelfCare

Why "Go Touch Some Grass" Is the Best Advice for Our Digital Age

There is a quiet hum that's defined my modern life. It’s the glow of a screen before my eyes open in the morning and the last thing I'd see before they close at night. It

wavypack® @wavypack.bsky.social · Aug 19

The unparalleled reign of Regina King. From '227' to her Oscar win, from her masterful voice work on 'The Boondocks' to her acclaimed directing, this is a tribute to our generation's greatest performer.

#ReginaKing #Hollywood #Icon #TheBoondocks #OneNightInMiami

The Unparalleled Reign of Regina King

She is an Oscar winner, a four-time Emmy winner, an acclaimed director, and the iconic voice of Huey and Riley Freeman. Our in-depth tribute explores the incredible, multifaceted career of Regina King...

wavypack® @wavypack.bsky.social · Aug 13

The Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 1 Low OG 'Better With Time' is almost here. Love the story behind the distressed details. Dropping August 16th. 🚲

#NigelSylvester #AirJordan1 #JordanBrand #SneakerRelease

Nigel Sylvester’s Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Better With Time” Arrives This Month

It's official: the Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 1 Low OG 'Better With Time' is dropping this month. The purposefully distressed design tells a story of dedication and craft. We have the full story and...

wavypack® @wavypack.bsky.social · Aug 13

A deep dive into a perfect album. 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill' is more than a classic; it's a timeless curriculum for life, love, and self-knowledge that feels more vital today than ever. A true 10/10.

#LaurynHill #TheMiseducationofLaurynHill #AlbumReview #HipHop #Soul

Why ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’ Remains a Perfect Album

Some albums define an era. 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill' defines a lifetime. Our in-depth editorial explores the story, sound, and enduring power of Lauryn Hill's singular masterpiece, and why it ...

wavypack® @wavypack.bsky.social · Aug 13

Amaarae's new album 'Black Star' is the sound of the afterparty. A nihilistic, hedonistic, and brilliant tour of global club music that asks the question: what happens when you finally get everything you wanted? A masterpiece.

#Amaarae #BlackStar #NewMusic #AlbumReview #Afrobeats

Amaarae - Black Star, Album Review

What happens after you make it? Amaarae’s brilliant new album, Black Star, is a nihilistic and thrilling exploration of the afterparty of fame. Our in-depth review of one of the year's best and most c...

wavypack® @wavypack.bsky.social · Aug 13

Kofi Stone is back with two incredibly personal new tracks. 'Heartlands' and 'Thorns' (feat. Jacob Banks) are a powerful start to a new era for the Birmingham rapper. Out now.

#KofiStone #NewMusic #UKHipHop #JacobBanks

Kofi Stone Confronts Personal Upheaval on New Singles ‘Heartlands’ and ‘Thorns’

Birmingham's Kofi Stone is back and more personal than ever. He just dropped two new singles, 'Heartlands' and 'Thorns' ft. Jacob Banks, that tackle his recent hospitalization and mental health. A pow...

wavypack® @wavypack.bsky.social · Aug 13

Bentley Mulliner just dropped a masterpiece. The new Batur Convertible is a 730 hp W12 open-top GT, and the first one is a stunner. The pinnacle of bespoke. ✨

#Bentley #Batur #Mulliner #LuxuryCars #Supercar

Bentley Mulliner Unveils the Batur Convertible, Its Most Powerful Open-Top Grand Tourer Ever

Bentley Mulliner, the luxury automaker’s bespoke division, has pulled the covers off its latest masterpiece: the first production Batur Convertible. This striking grand tourer is not only a showcase o...

wavypack® @wavypack.bsky.social · Aug 13

From 'Love, Victor' to his debut EP. 🎶 Michael Cimino is launching his music career with 'SUPERHERO' and just dropped the new single 'reminds me of you.'

#MichaelCimino #SUPERHERO #NewMusic #LoveVictor

The Lives of Michael Cimino: How the ‘Love, Victor’ Star Reveals His True Self Through Music

You know him from 'Love, Victor,' but Michael Cimino's first love was always music. Now, he's releasing his debut EP, SUPERHERO. We talked to him about his new sound and the deeply personal stories be...

wavypack® @wavypack.bsky.social · Aug 13

New Militarie Gun album announced! 'God Save the Gun' is out October 17th. The new single 'B A D I D E A' is a straight-up banger. Video out now too. 💥

#MilitarieGun #GodSaveTheGun #NewMusic #Punk #AltRock

Militarie Gun Announce New Album ‘God Save the Gun,’ Share New Single ‘B A D I D E A’

Big news from Militarie Gun! The LA alt-punk rockers have announced their forthcoming album, 'God Save the Gun,' and dropped a powerful new single called 'B A D I D E A.' We have the new track, the se...

wavypack® @wavypack.bsky.social · Aug 13

New Laufey! ✨ She just dropped 'Lover Girl,' a playful bossa nova inspired track from her new album 'A Matter of Time' (out Aug 22). The music video is out now too.

#Laufey #LoverGirl #NewMusic #BossaNova #Jazz

Laufey Shares Bossa Nova-Tinged New Single and Video for “Lover Girl”

Just ahead of her new album, Laufey has shared 'Lover Girl,' a charming and playful new single with a bossa nova groove. It's the latest taste of 'A Matter of Time,' which drops August 22. Watch the n...

wavypack® @wavypack.bsky.social · Aug 13

New KAYTRANADA just in time for the weekend. He's dropped 'Space Invader,' a deep house jam from his new album 'Ain’t No Damn Way!' which is out this Friday. 🔥

#Kaytranada #NewMusic #HouseMusic #ElectronicMusic

Kaytranada Shares New Single ‘Space Invader’ Ahead of Forthcoming Album

Just days before his new album drops, Kaytranada has shared one last taste. Listen to 'Space Invader,' a soulful deep house track that sets the stage for 'Ain’t No Damn Way!' and his upcoming tour wit...