The Rooks are an anthemic, high-energy rock band hailing from south lanarkshire, scotland . They have rapidly established themselves as one of britain's most promising acts, drawing comparisons to fellow scottish giants like gerry cinnamon  and the snuts . Their rise has been noted by major figures including lewis capaldi  and fontaines d.c. frontman grian chatten . Despite operating completely independently, the rooks have achieved significant live music milestones. They so

A Dark and Gritty UK Crime Drama Reputation  is a British crime drama film with a runtime of 1 hour and 23 minutes  and an 18 certificate . Directed by Martin Law , the film is a dark, gritty look at the criminal underworld. The plot centers on Wes (James Nelson-Joyce) , a drug dealer who begins to question his life and choices when his highly violent partner-in-crime, Tommy (Kyle Rowe) , is released from prison. Set in a Northern UK town, the film explores themes of loyalty

A Gritty, Emotional Indie Thriller Take from Me  is an American thriller film with a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes . Written and directed by West Eldredge , the film follows John Harker (Ethan McDowell) , a local man grappling with profound grief, whose life takes an intriguing turn when a mysterious young woman, Elizabeth (Kyla Diane Kennedy) , buys his old farmhouse. As their connection deepens, the sudden disappearance of a local resident  raises the alarm for the poli

A Raw Dutch Revenge Thriller Sihame  is a Dutch crime drama and revenge thriller TV series that ran from 2022 to 2025, with episodes having a runtime of approximately 28 minutes . The series centers on Sihame Choukour (Ahlaam Teghadouini) , a young woman whose life is shattered when a sex video of her goes viral online. Upon her release from juvenile detention, Sihame embarks on a brutal and highly personal quest for revenge  against the group of men responsible for the viol

A Coming-of-Age Military Drama Boots  is an American drama and comedy television series that premiered in 2025. It is an eight-episode series created by Andy Parker  and is based on Greg Cope White's memoir, The Pink Marine . The show centers on Cameron Cope (Miles Heizer) , a bullied, closeted gay teen, who joins the Marine Corps with his straight best friend during the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" era (early '90s). The series chronicles their intense boot camp experience, where

Soapbox is the raw, uncompromising voice of Glasgow's underground punk scene . The fiercely independent four-piece, featuring Tom Rowan, Angus Husbands, Aidan Bowskill, and Jenna Nimmo , has risen quickly since forming in 2022. Known for their electrifying, riotous live shows and unapologetically political anthems, they fuse the classic energy of bands like The Damned  with the contemporary snarl of acts like Soft Play  and Amyl and The Sniffers . Their sound is designed to

Sick Joy is a post-grunge/alternative rock powerhouse originally from Newcastle and based in Brighton, UK. They describe their high-energy sound as 'heavy pop'  or 'noise pop,'  drawing frequent comparisons to '90s icons like Nirvana and Pixies. The band's identity is wrapped up in the concept of their name, which frontman Mykl Barton defines as "when you really love something but it kills you as well," a perfect metaphor for the duality and turmoil channeled in their music.

A Contained Supernatural Horror Thriller Vicious  is an American supernatural horror film with a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes  and an R rating  for strong bloody violence, grisly images, and language. Written and directed by Bryan Bertino  (known for The Strangers ), the film follows Polly (Dakota Fanning) , a woman who is thrust into a terrifying, night-long battle for her existence. The catalyst is a mysterious gift—a haunted object—delivered by a late-night visitor, l

A Parable of Trauma and Vengeance Without Blood  is an English-language drama and war film with a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes . Directed by Angelina Jolie  and based on the novel by Alessandro Baricco , the film is described as a "parable-like tale"  that explores the harrowing themes of family, war, and revenge . The story centers on an older woman, Nina (Salma Hayek) , who was traumatized as a child during a brutal conflict, and her eventual, long-delayed reunion with

Mercy Girl  is a Glasgow-based electronic outfit formed in 2024  by members Daisy Miles, Davey Purdie, Craig Harkness, and Kylie MacNaughton . Their music is described as both "sensory euphoria and contemplation,"  reflecting a dual focus on intense sonic experience and deep thematic exploration. The band's sound is heavily influenced by genres such as EBM (Electronic Body Music), Darkwave, and Electro-Pop . Mercy Girl's lyrical themes dive into the core uncertainty of the hu

Cameron Hayes  is a London-based pop and alt-pop artist from the United Kingdom. Known for her distinctive fusion of catchy pop melodies, indie sensibility, and a unique rock-infused alt-pop sound, she is a powerful vocalist and compelling songwriter. Hayes burst onto the scene in 2020 with the haunting debut "Chemical Love" and gained significant attention through viral alt/rock covers on TikTok and YouTube during the pandemic. Her music is characterized by honest, poignant

Parov Stelar  (real name Marcus Füreder) is an internationally successful Austrian artist widely credited as the founder of Electro Swing . His unique sound blends the vintage feel of swing and jazz with modern electronic beats, making his band a highly sought-after live act globally. His breakthrough came early, with his first release and the subsequent album in 2004 , providing him immediate success in the international electronic music scene. His specific approach to music

A Psychological Drama of Escape and New Beginnings La buena suerte  (The Good Luck) is a Spanish drama film with small touches of thriller and romance, with a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes . Directed by Gracia Querejeta  and based on the novel by Rosa Montero , the film tells the story of Pablo (Hugo Silva) , a wealthy, renowned architect who abruptly abandons his life. He gets off a train in a dilapidated, somewhat abandoned town—part of what is known as 'Empty Spain'—bu

The Climax of a Spanish Romantic Trilogy Our Fault  (Original title: Culpa nuestra ) is a Spanish romance film and the final installment in the "Culpables" (Culpa)  trilogy, based on the best-selling novels by Mercedes Ron . Directed by Domingo González  (who also directed the previous films), the movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 52 minutes . The plot follows the relationship of Nick Leister (Gabriel Guevara)  and Noah (Nicole Wallace)  as they face a series of challenging

An Existential Road Odyssey Sirât  (Original title: María ) is a Spanish-French co-production that blends drama, mystery, thriller, and existential road movie genres. Directed by Oliver Laxe  (known for Fire Will Come ), the film has a runtime of 1 hour and 55 minutes . The story follows a Spanish father, Luis (Sergi López) , and his young son, Esteban (Bruno Núñez Arjona) , as they journey into the harsh Moroccan desert in search of Luis’s missing daughter, Mar. They join a

A Gothic, Epic Adaptation of a Classic Frankenstein  is a gothic science fiction horror film written and directed by the Academy Award-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro , based on Mary Shelley's 1818 novel. With a runtime of 2 hours and 29 minutes  and an R rating  for bloody violence and grisly images, the film is a long-gestating passion project for del Toro. It tells the story of Victor Frankenstein (Oscar Isaac) , a brilliant but egotistical scientist, who brings a Cr

Big Special  are a British duo from the West Midlands, combining punk, hip-hop, electronica, and spoken word into a bruising, electric mix. Fronted by Joe Hicklin  and Callum Moloney , the pair lay bare working-class disillusionment, internal unrest, and national malaise over jagged riffs and corrosive production. Their debut album Postindustrial Hometown Blues  captures the sound of frustration and empathy colliding — a bold, poetic portrait of modern British life. “Plaintiv

Work Wife  are a Brooklyn-based indie pop project led by Meredith Lampe , known for crafting emotionally rich songs that sit at the intersection of bedroom pop, indie rock, and 2000s nostalgia. Emerging from New York’s vibrant DIY scene, the band has quickly built a reputation for their intimate storytelling, shimmering guitars, and disarmingly honest lyricism. With a sound that’s both dreamy and direct, Work Wife transform everyday vulnerability into something powerful and u

Talking Violet  (est. 2018) transport listeners into a sonic dreamland where shoegaze, grunge, alt-rock, and dream-pop collide and innovate. Based in Windsor, Ontario, the outfit comprises Jillian Goyeau  (vocals, guitar), Jayden Turnbull  (guitar, vocals), Jeremie Brousseau  (drums), and Dylan Iannicello  (bass). Their 2024 sophomore album Everything At Once —produced by Justin Meli and recorded at parts in 80A Studios (Universal Music Canada) and Chalet Recording Studio—mar

A gamble on love in a repressed America On Swift Horses (2024)  — directed by Daniel Minahan  and based on Shannon Pufahl’s acclaimed novel  — is a 1950s-set romantic drama that unfolds between the open roads of California, the neon lights of Las Vegas, and the dusty race tracks of the American West. The film follows Muriel  (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and Lee  (Will Poulter), a young couple beginning their married life after the Korean War. Their new start is disrupted by the arriva