Chris Guest

1 week ago | blog.cardsphere.com | Chris Guest

Widely panned as one of the worst Magic: The Gathering sets of all time, the Prophecy expansion released on June 5, 2000, inauspiciously closing out the mostly forgotten Masques block with a whimper. Due to the warp-speed power level of its predecessor, Urza’s block, Wizards of the Coast was forced into a corner and made some poor design decisions brought on by the non-competitive landscape that was created due to some of the utterly broken cards found in that preceding block.

2 weeks ago | livemusicblog.com | Chris Guest

After more than two decades, Britpop legends Pulp are making their long-awaited return. The band has officially announced their first new studio album in 24 years, titled More, set for release on June 6, 2025, via Rough Trade Records. Alongside the announcement, the group dropped the lead single, “Spike Island,” which is now available on major streaming platforms.

2 weeks ago | livemusicblog.com | Chris Guest

Nearly sixty years after the release of the International Submarine Band’s Safe at Home, the album continues to inspire generations of musicians. Gram Parsons’ initial foray into pure country was a radical shift for the ISB, marking a turning point that would define the Cosmic American Music movement. His love of hard country shines through in Safe at Home’s wide selection of country classics, and now, a new generation is paying tribute to its legacy.

2 weeks ago | livemusicblog.com | Chris Guest

Following a 2024 packed with anniversary celebrations of their acclaimed albums Clarity, Futures, and Surviving, legendary rock band Jimmy Eat World will be on the road throughout 2025 across North America and beyond at venues both intimate and expansive.

2 weeks ago | livemusicblog.com | Chris Guest

Today, Grammy-nominated band, The Marías release their highly anticipated new single “Back To Me” and drop surprise track “Nobody New” via Nice Life Recording Company/Atlantic Records – listen here. The band also shared the official music video for “Back to Me,” directed by C Prinz – watch here. Produced by Josh Conway and written together “Back to Me” is a song of desperation & yearning. The dreamy synths, heavy bass and catchy lyrics make for an addicting listen.