Venera – the duo of Korn guitarist James “Munky” Shaffer and composer/filmmaker Chris Hunt – have announced their second album, Exinfinite. The follow-up to their 2023 self-titled debut comes out September 12 via PAN, and it boasts guest appearances from FKA twigs, Chelsea Wolfe, and Dis Fig. The imposing lead single ‘Tear’ is out now alongside a video directed by EFFIXX with Samanta García. Check it out below.
Exinfinite Cover Artwork:
Exinfinite Tracklist:
1. Tear
2. Flatline
3. All Midnights [feat. Chelsea Wolfe]
4. Asteroxylon
5. End Uncovered [feat. Dis Fig]
6. uuu773
7. Caroline [feat. FKA twigs]
8. meridians
9. decreation
Deftones have announced their 10th studio album, private music. The follow-up to 2020’s Ohms is set for release on August 22. Check out the grueling first single, ‘my mind is a mountain’, below, along with the album cover and tracklist.
The band co-produced their new LP with Nick Raskulinecz, who worked with them on 2010’s Diamond Eyes and 2012’s Koi No Yokan. It was recorded in multiple locations across California, including Malibu and Joshua Tree, as well as in Nashville.
private music Cover Artwork:
private music Tracklist:
1. my mind is a mountain
2. locked club
3. ecdysis
4. infinite source
5. souvenir
6. cXz
7. i think about you all the time
8. milk of the madonna
9. cut hands
10. ~metal dream
11. departing the body
If you love first-person shooter games, there’s no way you don’t love Call of Duty. Since its release in 2003, it has been one of the most sought-after shooting games in the world of gaming. Every Windows user probably has the game installed on their PCs. On the other hand, some don’t have it easy — Mac owners. Until this day, they ask if they can play Call of Duty on Mac.
Stay until the end of the article and find the answer to the ultimate question.
Is It Possible to Play Call of Duty on Mac?
Mac users might want to grab a pail to catch their tears. Because EaseUs says that Call of Duty is still not available natively on Mac. According to the article, the developers of the games still haven’t designed an environment where the game will be compatible with a Mac. More than 20 years later, and still nothing.
Similarly, CloudDeck explains that Call of Duty games like Black Ops are not available on the Apple device because of two factors. First, the market size is way smaller compared to Windows. That means it’s less profitable. Second, the technical considerations are complex. That means more work for developers.
Even so, there are still ways for users to play Call of Duty on Mac. But be prepared to exert extra effort.
Workarounds to Play Call of Duty on Mac
Yes, some Call of Duty titles once ran on earlier versions of Mac. But newer models are not compatible with the game. To play, here are a few options to consider:
Cloud Gaming Services
Cloud gaming services do not require installing Windows on a Mac. With only a stable internet, players can stream Call of Duty games. Some choices are Boosteroid, Xbox Cloud Gaming, or CloudDeck.
Parallels Desktop
Parallels allows gamers to run Windows OS on a Mac. It works like a launcher to operate a virtual environment.
Boot Camp
Boot Camp lets Mac users boot Windows OS natively.
Ideal System Requirements
Based on Steam, the minimum system specs to play Call of Duty are:
OS: Windows 10 – 64 Bit (latest update)
RAM: 8 GB
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1400 or Intel Core i5-6600 or Intel Arc A580
Also, SetApp says that the MacBook Pro 14 (M3 Pro) is ideal for mid-range gaming. For your reference, here are the basic specs of the device:
GPU: Apple M3 Pro (14-core GPU)
CPU: Apple M3 Pro (11-core CPU)
Storage: 512GB SSD
RAM: 18GB
Mac Alternatives for Call of Duty
Nova Drift
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Sniper Elite 4
Operation Wrap-Up
With several alternatives to consider, users would never feel like Mac does not directly support the game. A perfect setup will allow gamers to play Call of Duty on Mac. Now go out there, soldier!
Life simulation games don’t get more iconic than The Sims 4. It’s an alternate world for those who want to escape reality through gaming. With Sims, players will have the freedom to create stories, build houses, and live the Sims’ lives. In other words, it’s an outlet for many people. While it’s known that the game works on Windows, others are asking if they can play Sims 4 on Mac.
Well, read the article and find out!
Is It Possible to Play The Sims 4 on Mac?
According to MacKeeper, users can definitely play The Sims 4 on Mac devices. However, they have to ensure that they meet the required Mac system requirements. Otherwise, players will struggle to download the game or encounter poor performance when playing.
Based on the guide from EA Help, the Mac system requirements to run the game are categorized as follows:
Minimum Mac System Requirements
macOS X 10.15 (Catalina) or later
CPU – Intel Core i3-3225 3.53 GHz or better
Graphics Card – Support for Metal. Intel HD 4000 (Integrated graphics) or better
Hard Drive – 26GB of free space
RAM – 4GB
Recommended Mac System Requirements
macOS X 10.15 (Catalina) or later
CPU – Intel Core i5 better
Graphics Card – Intel HD and Iris Graphics from the HD 4000 series or newer.
Hard Drive – 51GB of free space
RAM – 8GB
Similarly, users won’t need to install Boot Camp or Parallels since Sims 4 can run natively on Mac. At the same time, the Mac version essentially provides the same experience as on Windows. But, of course, it’s nice to manage expectations depending on the device’s specs.
Where to Download The Sims 4 on Mac
The safest and most direct download options include:
Origin – Go to the Origin Website of the game and hit download.
EA App – Create an EA account and download the game.
Steam – It’s Mac-compatible and often on sale.
As of writing, the base game of The Sims 4 is free. However, players can also purchase expansions and games to unlock additional features.
Mac Alternatives for The Sims 4
If Sims 4 isn’t living up to the dream, then these similar games might do the magic:
Paralives (Soon to launch)
House Flipper
RimWorld
Cities: Skylines
Simmer’s Wrap-Up
The Sims 4 on Mac is a perfect combination. A match made in heaven. The game runs smoothly on the Apple device. Just make sure that the system requirements are met. With a Mac, the only Windows that matter are the ones needed for a house — pun intended.
Jens Lekman has announced his first solo album in eight years. Songs for Other People’s Weddings, a companion record to a book of the same name by Lekman and bestselling author David Levithan, is out September 12 via Secretly Canadian; the novel will be published August 5 via Abrams Books. The delightful lead single ‘Candy From a Stranger’ arrives today alongside a Rena Johnson-directed video. Check it out below and scroll down for the album cover, tracklist, and Lekman’s upcoming tour dates.
Songs for Other People’s Weddings draws inspiration from Lekman’s own experience as a wedding singer, following the release of ‘If You Ever Need A Stranger (To Sing at Your Wedding)’ in 2004. “It was meant to be a bit tongue-in-cheek, but people took it very seriously and started asking me to actually play at their weddings,” Lekman explained. “Which I did happily; it was an honor. In the 2010s, when streaming made it harder to make a living from music, the wedding gigs became a way to get by financially, and also gave new meaning to music itself.”
The Swedish singer-songwriter approached Levithan (Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist) about working on a project together before the pandemic. “I’m a novelist with an interest in love songs, and Jens and I have corresponded ever since I got in touch with him in 2005, after listening to his album on repeat while writing a book,” Levithan recalled. “I wanted to thank him for the soundtrack. We kept in touch over the years, and shortly before the pandemic, he approached me with the idea for a novel about an indie musician who plays weddings. I was intrigued. To make it a true collaboration, I suggested we add a twist: that the wedding singer writes an original song for each couple, based on a conversation with them about their love (which Jens had done before, but not for every wedding.) Half the chapters of the book would be written with me telling the story of the wedding first and Jens having to supply the couple’s song after. The other half would start with Jens giving me a song, and then me having to come up with the story that led to the song.”
The new song, according to Lekman, “is the point in the story where the lovers meet for the first time, or do they?” He went on:
The idea to make a narrative concept album (a rock opera?) felt forbidden. Which, for me, is usually a sign that I’m on the right path. While investigating the genre of narrative concept albums, I realized that one of my all-time favorite albums, Frank Sinatra’s Watertown, was in fact just that– a record that told a chronological story over the length of an LP. Having never been a fan of musicals or rock operas, this album served as inspiration.
I wrote the album while the book was still being written and, at some points, I started imagining what happened between the book’s chapters. The book and the album eventually became intertwined but also found their own paths. The book provided the structure of the story, but the album sometimes snuck behind the scenes. Stories from the songs made their way into the book and vice versa.
Lekman concluded: “While this story is very much about a relationship and how it’s reflected through the relationships and weddings of others, most of all I think it’s a love story about music and its value in a time when it’s been devalued and turned into content by tech companies. Its ability to soothe and connect and its role in the transitional moments of our lives such as weddings. It’s a love song to love songs.”
Songs for Other People’s Weddings Cover Artwork:
Songs for Other People’s Weddings Tracklist:
1. The First Lovesong
2. A Tuxedo Sewn for Two
3. Candy from a Stranger
4. Two Little Pigs
5. Speak to Me in Music
6. With You I Can Hear My Own Voice
7. I Want to Want You Again
8. GOT-JFK
9. Wedding in Brooklyn
10. For Skye
11. Increasingly Obsolete
12. On a Pier, On the Hudson
13. Wedding in Leipzig
14. LEJ-GOT
15. You Have One New Message
16. Just for One Moment
17. The Last Lovesong
Jens Lekman 2025 Tour Dates:
Nov 8 – Minneapolis, MN – Amsterdam Bar & Hall
9 – Chicago, IL – Lincoln Hall
Nov 10 – Toronto, ON – The Great Hall
Nov 12 – Boston, MA – The Sinclair
Nov 13 – Northampton, MA – Iron Horse
Nov 14 – Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts
Nov 16 – Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg
Nov 17 – Washington, D.C. – Union Stage
Nov 19 – Durham, NC – Motorco Music Hall
Nov 21 – Atlanta, GA – The EARL
Nov 22 – Nashville, TN – Exit/In
Nov 24 – Dallas, TX – Deep Ellum
Nov 25 – Austin, TX – Mohawk
Nov 28 – Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom
Nov 29 – Los Angeles, CA – Lodge Room
Nov 30 – San Francisco, CA – The Independent
Dec 2 – Portland, OR – Aladdin Theater
Dec 3 – Seattle, WA – Neumos
Grumpy – the NYC based-project of Heaven Schmitt – has announced a new EP, Piebald. The follow-up to last year’s Wolfed EP lands on September 26 via Bayonet. Check out the infatuated lead single ‘Crush’ below.
In a statement about the track, Schmitt explained:
Crush was written years ago, during a time when I kept finding myself at the edge of saying “I love you,” but not quite. It was about all the crushes I’d ever had, but more specifically, it was about one person. They had actually written me a song called “Crush” first, and this was my response.
At the time, I was engaged and in an open relationship. That familiar rush of a new crush was there, but something about this one felt different, like it could turn my whole life upside down. And, in some ways, it did. Though we eventually settled into friendship, I look back on this as the beginning of the end, the realization that– shit, I’m gayer than I thought, and ultimately it led to the end of my marriage to our drummer (and beloved friend) Austin Arnold.
Crush was the first song I wrote about them. It’s about the thrill of obsession, of possibility. Flower, which came out last year on our EP Wolfed, was about the other side of that story: the peace that comes with letting go, and allowing something once-romantic to transform into deep friendship.
Run for Cover Records has announced a tribute album dedicated to the late Songs: Ohia and Magnolia Electric Co. singer-songwriter Jason Molina. It features MJ Lenderman, Sun June, Hand Habits, Advance Base, Friendship, Horse Jumper of Love, Runnner, Another Michael, Teen Suicide, and more. Lenderman’s plaintive rendition of ‘Just Be Simple’ and Sun June’s gorgeous version of ‘Leave the City’ are out now. Take a listen below.
Run For Cover founder Jeff Casazza put the project together with brothers Chris and Ben Swanson, co-founders of Molina’s longtime label, Secretly Canadian. “We had the blessing of people who were very close to Jason,” Casazza said in a press release, “and I knew we could do something really cool with an important body of work.”
I Will Swim to You: A Tribute to Jason Molina arrives on September 5, with a portion of the benefiting the nonprofit MusiCares. The compilation takes its title from a line on Molina’s song ‘Lioness’. Hand Habits’ Meg Duffy, who covered the track, said: “Many try to walk the line between melancholic honesty and poetic affluence and fall short, but Jason Molina’s raw articulate devastation goes unparalleled.”
I Will Swim to You: A Tribute to Jason Molina Cover Artwork:
I Will Swim to You: A Tribute to Jason Molina Tracklist:
1. Just Be Simple (MJ Lenderman)
2. Blue Factory Flame (Horse Jumper of Love)
3. The Dark Don’t Hide It (Trace Mountains)
4. Leave The City (Sun June)
5. When Your Love Has Gone (Runnner)
6. The Old Black Hen (Sadurn)
7. Everything Should Try Again (Advance Base)
8. Lioness (Hand Habits)
9. Whip Poor Will (Teen Suicide)
10. Hard To Love A Man (Friendship)
11. Shadow Answers The Wall (Lutalo)
12. Farewell Transmission (Another Michael)
Rich in mythology, The Sandman is the kind of high-concept TV show you can tell was made with care for the source material. Based on Neil Gaiman’s popular comics, it slowly but surely draws viewers in. Before you know it, you’re invested in the story and mesmerised by the surreal imagery unfolding on screen.
Back with season 2, the show quickly climbed the streaming service’s global Top 10, making it to the number 2 spot with 5.3 million views in only a few days. The fact that it’s been almost three years since The Sandman debuted only makes its return more savory. Are there additional episodes on the way?
The Sandman Season 3 Release Date
We’re sorry to break it to you, but the second season will also be the show’s last. The announcement was made a while ago, giving devoted fans a little time to digest the blow.
While The Sandman season 3 isn’t happening, there is still something to look forward to. Season 2 was split into two volumes, with the final batch of episodes scheduled to drop on Netflix on July 24.
In other words, if you’ve already binged the six episodes currently available, five more are on the way.
The Sandman Cast
Tom Sturridge as Lord Morpheus / Dream
Kirby as Death
Alexander Park as Desire
Donna Preston as Despair
Gwendoline Christie as Lucifer Morningstar
Vivienne Acheampong as Lucienne
Patton Oswalt as Matthew the Raven
What Could Happen in the The Sandman Season 3?
The show follows Dream, also known as Morpheus, the powerful and immortal ruler of a realm that shapes all dreams and nightmares.
When The Sandman kicks off, Dream escapes after being held prisoner for over a century. He sets out to restore his shattered kingdom and reclaim his stolen tools of power. This means journeying through mystical lands and dealing with gods, demons, and mortals.
Season 2 deepens the show’s themes of destiny, regret, and transformation. Dream and Delirium search for their missing brother, Destruction, which leads to an emotionally fraught trip across realms.
Without giving away spoilers, Dream makes a haunting choice at the end of Volume 1. His devastating move is sure to have dire consequences when the next episodes arrive on July 24.
All in all, The Sandman season 3 may not happen, but there is still the last stretch to get hyped about. The stakes are high, and Volume 2 will likely play with viewers’ feelings. Even if you’ve read the comics, you might not be ready for what the series has in store.
“As in Season 1, our adaptation aims to be faithful to the movements of Dream’s story, but in a way that I hope will surprise the book’s loyal fans,” showrunner Allan Heinberg told Tudum.
Better gear up for an exciting final ride.
Are There Other Shows Like The Sandman?
Is dark fantasy what you’re after? You might also enjoy Good Omens, American Gods, Solo Leveling, His Dark Materials, The Boys, The Umbrella Academy, or Shadow and Bone.
Long-running series Supernatural might be up your alley as well.
A recounting of one of the most devastating terror attacks on British soil was always going to draw in viewers.
Attack on London: Hunting the 7/7 Bombers debuted on Netflix on July 1 and is currently the streamer’s third most-watched series globally. It also made the Top 10 in 61 countries.
Across four episodes, the series offers a compelling account of the July 7, 2005, London bombings. It also covers the chaos of the manhunt that followed. But is a sequel on the horizon?
Attack on London Season 2 Release Date
If you were hoping for more insight into the events surrounding the tragedy, Attack on London: Hunting the 7/7 Bombers season 2 is unlikely. This is a limited series, so the four episodes currently streaming are probably all there is.
That said, the series does an excellent job of offering a multi-perspective account of the bombings. By the time you’re done, you’ll probably have a deep understanding of how the attack shaped Britain moving forward.
Attack on London: Hunting the 7/7 Bombers Cast
Doug McKenna
Tony Blair
Eliza Manningham-Buller
Bask Victory
Peter Clarke
Dan Biddle
Peter Merritt
What Is Attack on London About?
Using never-before-seen archive footage, the series opens with details of the attacks.
Three coordinated suicide bombings took place on London Underground trains. They exploded around 8:49 AM at Aldgate, Edgware Road, and Russell Square. About an hour later, a fourth bomb detonated on a double-decker bus in Tavistock Square.
The attacks killed 52 people and injured over 700. London’s emergency systems struggled in the aftermath, fueling the panic and confusion.
The series also covers a related set of bombings that failed two weeks later and the police shooting of an innocent man. It features interviews with family members of the victims and survivors, as well as former MI5 Director General Eliza Manningham-Buller and former Prime Minister Tony Blair.
All throughout, the docuseries unfolds like a thriller. It doesn’t limit its perspective to the investigation, but touches on the media and political context, making it more comprehensive. It’s also occasionally horrifying and emotionally heavy, which makes it an engrossing watch.
Attack on London: Hunting The 7/7 Bombers season 2 might not be a thing, but the four episodes currently available are more than enough to provide an in-depth analysis of the tragedy.
K-drama Our Unwritten Seoul wrapped up its first season on Netflix, and the viewership numbers look good.
The series has already spent six weeks in the global Top 10 and is currently ranking in 26 countries. This proves there’s still demand for compelling slice-of-life stories that revolve around interesting characters.
While the premise is kind of kooky, the show delivers a beautifully crafted story about two sisters embarking on a healing journey. Should we expect more?
Our Unwritten Seoul Season 2 Release Date
At the time of writing, there’s sadly no news about a potential Our Unwritten Seoul Season 2. Not only that, but Netflix has it listed as a limited series, so there’s a good chance season 1 is all we get.
The show aired on South Korean TV channel tvN, and it’s fairly rare to see a Korean drama renewed for additional episodes. Even so, never say never. While the story wrapped up in a satisfying fashion, it could easily find a way to bring the characters back for more.
Our Unwritten Seoul Cast
Park Bo-young as Yoo Mi-ji / Yoo Mi-rae
Park Jin-young as Lee Ho-soo
Ryu Kyung-soo as Han Se-jin
Jang Young-nam as Kim Ok-hee
Cha Mi-kyung as Kang Wol-soon
What Could Happen in Our Unwritten Seoul Season 2?
The series revolves around twin sisters Mi‑ji and Mi‑rae. They may look identical, but live entirely different lives. Mi‑ji works contract jobs while caring for her family, and Mi‑rae is a high-achieving finance professional in Seoul.
However, while Mi‑rae may be successful, she’s also emotionally exhausted. When she faces a personal crisis, Mi‑ji steps in and the two sisters secretly swap lives. Stepping into each other’s shoes leads them to learn new things about themselves and each other.
Our Unwritten Seoul explores themes related to identity, burnout, and family, with a healthy dose of romance sprinkled in for good measure. Additionally, Park Bo-young delivers a wonderful dual performance, embodying both sisters with so much grace you’ll forget that the actor is pulling double duty.
By the end of the available episodes, both sisters embark on new, exciting chapters. It’s a hopeful ending, but it leaves plenty of future stories for exploration. If Our Unwritten Seoul season 2 happens, it could follow Mi‑ji and Mi‑rae on new adventures, maybe following a time jump.
Are There Other Shows Like Our Unwritten Seoul?
If you enjoyed Our Unwritten Seoul, you might be looking for a fresh infusion of K-dramas. We recommend checking out Alchemy of Souls, Tastefully Yours, and When Life Gives You Tangerines.
