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TIFF 2026 Review: Lauren Miller-Rogen’s ‘Babies’ is sweet and sensitive


Film/TV

<p>Editor’s Note: Vanyaland film editor Nick Johnston has left the country, posting up this week in the Great White North to cover the 51st Toronto International Film Festival. As usual, and perhaps now more than ever, we wish we were up there with him! Check out our continuing 2026 coverage, get rolling with our official curtain-raiser, and revisit the complete Vanyaland coverage archives from past TIFF editions. Thinking of a movie like Lauren Miller-Rogen’s Babies as a hot-button political statement is bizarre, but such is the weird world […]</p>
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TIFF 2026 Review: ‘Alpha Gang’ is exceptionally stylish and silly


Music

<p>Editor’s Note: Vanyaland film editor Nick Johnston has left the country, posting up this week in the Great White North to cover the 51st Toronto International Film Festival. As usual, and perhaps now more than ever, we wish we were up there with him! Check out our continuing 2026 coverage, get rolling with our official curtain-raiser, and revisit the complete Vanyaland coverage archives from past TIFF editions. Some folks just can’t stand silliness. Consternation followed David and Nathan Zellner’s Alpha Gang after its premiere at the Princess of […]</p>
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Burner release video for "Bent Blood"


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Toronto’s Burner have released a video for their new song “Bent Blood”. The video was created by Dan Barrett. The song is available digitally now via zBTFD Records and Cartridge Heart. Burner released their album Become Nothing in 2024. Check out the video below.

Ween releases online mystery program


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Ween is up to something. They just released a text based online program where you have to try to hack into the Ween system to get information. We attempted to get info for about 10 minutes and went down labyrinthine passages. You can visit the mystery right here.

Interrupters to tour… Doom Regulator may open


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The Interrupters have stated that they have tour plans in the works for 2027, though they were a little cryptic about the details. They also announced that Doom Regulator might open some of the shows, as might Aquabats, Rat Boy, Mainliners, The Chin Chins, and the Bandulus. You can see the post below.

Trump bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House Press Events


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In an unprecedent move, Trump has banned three outlets from the White House Press Room. Reports for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico were denied access (after previous access) to white House press events. No president has ever taken this type of action before. On his "truth" media platform, Trump admitteded that he had banned the publications, accusing them of reporting "FICTION and LIES." He warned other news outlets would follow. MSNOW issued a statement, that rea dsin part: "The White House belongs to the American people and the decisions made inside are funded by our tax dollars. MS NOW intends to take any and all steps necessary to defend our First Amendment rights and the essential role of independent journalism in our democracy."You can see C-span's statement below.

Human League to reissue "Being Boiled" 12-inch


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Human League will re-release their iconic debut single, "Being Boiled." Following a limited RSD reissue, the new version is out November 13 via Cherry Red on vinyl. It's on 12-imnch vinyl.

G.I.S.M. to release 2xDVD


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G.I.S.M. are releasing a new DVD set. Gasburner Panic is the video footage of the January 16, 1986 show where the band opened for Psychic TV. During the show, frontman Sakevi " ignited a gas burner and stormed into the audience. The organizers halted the sound due to safety concerns, prompting a furious response from the band." The set also includes a second show, which is a G.I.S.M. live performance held at Shinjuku Antiknock in 1992. That's out via Beast Arts in November.

Chad Gilbert of New Found Glory has passed away


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Sadly, Chad Gilbert of New Found Glory has passed away. His bandmates state that he passed away peacefully in his sleep. You can see the band's statement below.