Turning Point will be available On Demand and Digital on August 25. Photo: Lionsgate, used with permission.
Movie Premiere: DJ Qualls Stars in the High-Stakes Horror Thriller Turning Point
If you’re looking for a horror movie that refuses to play by the rules, Turning Point deserves an immediate spot on your watchlist. Fusing the nail-biting suspense of a home invasion thriller with the relentless chaos of a zombie outbreak, it delivers edge-of-your-seat tension from start to finish.
Every knock at the door and every shadow could spell disaster, creating a gripping atmosphere that never lets up. Packed with intense action, unexpected twists, and high-stakes survival, Turning Point offers horror fans a fresh, adrenaline-fueled experience that stands out in a crowded genre.
A Simple Heist Becomes an Absolute Nightmare
Directed and written by Joshua Wagner, Turning Point is a claustrophobic, high-tension thriller coming directly to Digital and On Demand courtesy of Lionsgate. (EG PR, 2026)
The story follows two thieves trapped inside a house with a mutating victim. To stay alive, they must rely on a bizarre neighbor in a race against time before they become the monster’s next meal.
“There is danger in the night, but the true terror is inside the house.”
Official Synopsis
Margot and her partner-in-crime break into a home, only to find themselves locked inside with the owner, who is in the middle of transitioning into a zombie. They must find a way out before they become the ghoul’s first victims. Their only hope for survival is a bizarre neighbor with expert knowledge of the undead and the lingering flicker of humanity in their mutating stalker.
Cast & Crew
DJ Qualls as “Casper” (Road Trip, Hustle & Flow, The Man in the High Castle)
Jillian Lee Garner
Mike Apple
Shane Brady (Ballers, Synchronic, Doctor Sleep)
Lydia Hearst (The Haunting of Sharon Tate, Z Nation, Slayers)
Sanchita Malik (Happy Anniversary, Love, Escape the Night)
Film Specifications
Detail
Information
Title
Turning Point
Street Date
August 25, 2026
Release Format
Video on Demand / Electronic Sell-Through (Lionsgate)
Genre
Thriller / Zombie Horror
Rating
R (Violent content, gore, language, and some drug use)
Tejano Legacy, the Briscoe’s largest exhibition yet, kicks off with a free community event. Photo: Briscoe Western Art Museum, used with permission.
Discover Tejano Legacy: A Landmark New Exhibition at the Briscoe Western Art Museum
San Antonio, TX — The story of the American West didn’t begin with the cowboy. It began centuries earlier through the people, cultures, and traditions that shaped the region long before the United States was established. (Briscoe Western Art Museum, 2026)
Beginning July 24, the Briscoe Western Art Museum invites visitors to experience that story through Tejano Legacy: Another American Origin Story, a landmark bilingual exhibition exploring nearly 400 years of Tejano history, culture, and identity through exceptional works of art and rare artifacts. The exhibition will remain on view through January 18, 2027.
Expanding the Story of the American West
Tejano Legacy brings together more than 100 paintings, sculptures, saddles, maps, weapons, and historical objects from private collectors and museums throughout the United States and Mexico.
Developed by the Briscoe in collaboration with scholars, collectors, and lending institutions, the exhibition expands the traditional narrative of the American West by exploring generations of Tejanos whose influence endures today in:
Ranching & Horsemanship
Language & Vocabulary
Music & Culinary Traditions
Everyday Life Across Texas & Beyond
“Tejano Legacy is more than an exhibition. It is an invitation to experience a richer, more complete understanding of the American West…”
— Liz Jackson, President and CEO of the Briscoe Western Art Museum
What Makes This Exhibition Special?
Unprecedented Access: Several works considered part of Mexico’s cultural heritage are being displayed in the U.S. for the very first time.
Multimedia Storytelling: Features an original documentary by National Geographic filmmaker Jeremy Zipple.
Bilingual Catalog: A comprehensive companion text offering multi-perspective historical context.
Milestone Event: Marks the museum’s most ambitious curatorial project since opening in 2013.
Experience Tejano Legacy Beyond the Gallery: Programs & Events
The Briscoe is hosting a full schedule of hands-on learning, music, lectures, and family activities. Programs are included with museum admission unless otherwise noted.
Details: Enjoy light bites, drinks, and an exclusive first look alongside guest curator Gabriela Gámez and CEO Liz Jackson. Also celebrates photographer John Dyer’s companion exhibition Selena Forever / Siempre Selena.
Details: Renamed Día Nacional del Vaquero, this free family-friendly event explores how Spanish and Mexican horsemen established the foundational ranching and horsemanship traditions of the American cowboy. (Online pre-registration recommended).
🏛️Guided Tours & Masterclasses
Curator Gallery Tours with Gabriela Gámez
When: Thursdays — July 30, Aug. 27, & Sept. 24 @ 2:00 PM
Details: Free with admission. Gain behind-the-scenes insights into featured works and collection curation.
Enjoy extended evening programming exploring culture, history, and music (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM):
July 30:Tracing Your Roots (Genealogy workshop | Free with admission)
August 6:Exploring Tejano Heritage (Free with admission)
August 27:Celebrating Selena (Free community concert with 512 Degrees Band)
🎨Family Adventures & Locals Days
San Antonio and Bexar County residents enjoy Free Admission on the first Sunday of each month!
Sunday, Aug. 2:
Full STEAM Ahead: Talavera Tiles (1:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
Scout the Briscoe: (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Sunday, Sept. 6:
Full STEAM Ahead: Spanish Missions (1:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
Scout the Briscoe: (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Companion Exhibition: Selena Forever / Siempre Selena
Illustrating the enduring impact of Tejanas, this companion exhibition features iconic, monumental photographs by San Antonio photographer John Dyer, capturing Selena Quintanilla-Pérez during her rise to international stardom between 1992 and 1994.
🎬Siempre Tejano Summer Film Series
Included with general admission; shown on the third Sunday of August. Tickets include complimentary movie snacks and beer provided by Ranger Creek.
This acclaimed documentary explores the influence of legendary TV host Johnny Canales, whose show helped launch the careers of countless Tejano artists, including Selena.
Plan Your Visit
Located on the historic River Walk near La Villita in downtown San Antonio, the Briscoe Western Art Museum preserves and presents the art, history, and culture of the American West.
Location: 210 W. Market St., San Antonio, TX (River Walk)
Exhibition Dates: July 24, 2026 – January 18, 2027
Tickets & Event Info: Visit the museum website for complete calendar details, parking, and admission info.
Photo: Briscoe Western Art Museum, used with permission.
Snag shares music video for new LP album opener ‘Unarrest Me.’ Photo: Samer Ghani, used with permission.
Heavy Emo with a Purpose: Milwaukee’s Snag Returns with All The Cages Holding Us Will One Day Turn To Dust
Since their formation in 2016, Milwaukee trio Snag has quietly carved out their own unique space in the DIY underground. They have quickly become a favorite of listeners hungry for emotional hardcore that delivers far more than just aimless chaos. (another side, 2026)
On All The Cages Holding Us Will One Day Turn To Dust—the band’s third LP and first for Deathwish Inc.—Snag continues to develop their signature brand of heavy emo, expanding melodically and texturally without losing an ounce of their edge.
Turning Inward: Personal Struggles and Physical Cages
While Snag’s lyrical approach has historically focused on broader, universal themes like climate anxiety and apocalyptic dread, All the Cages… shows the band looking inward. Many of the tracks draw heavily on the members’ personal experiences with chronic illness and mental health obstacles.
The central motif of cages weaves its way throughout the record. On the album opener, “Unarrest Me,” the cage is literal: a physical jail cell.
“The song is a POV of a wrongful arrest—the confusion, the panic, and the sheer inhuman reaction from the arrester. This song musically tells an eerie story within itself. It sets off on a journey and ends abruptly at its peak.”
— Samm Szymborski (Guitarist/Vocalist)
Bassist and vocalist Peter Murphy emphasizes the visual and thematic story behind the track’s music video:
“The concept for the video is ‘collective liberation through mutual aid.’ The symbols of zip ties and blindfolds against flashlights and sprints put a finer point on the idea that every free person can help free another person.”
Music as an Action Plan
From the very beginning, acting on their message has been central to Snag’s ethos. Their lyrics aren’t just art, they are invitations to active involvement.
The Self-Titled LP: Came packaged with a lyric sheet, a book of matches, and an envelope of seeds encouraging listeners to grow habitats for pollinators.
All the Cages…: Features a partnership with the Florida-based organization Wire of Hope. The record includes individually labeled envelopes addressed to inmates, inviting listeners to become prison pen pals.
“The logic that says a corporation can destroy the planet to extract profit from it systematically is the same basic logic that says humans can be systematically caged for profit,” Murphy explains.
“It’s probably safe to say every person who hears this album is a lot closer to being incarcerated than to being one of the billionaires that seek ever more control. We thought we could make that connection much more explicit with a homework assignment in the record insert—and hopefully foster friendship and connection as well.”
Expanding the Sonic Palette
The intentionality behind the band’s message extends directly into the music. Snag has always been far more than a mere throwback band, consciously pushing boundaries in a subgenre that often struggles to move past the influence of its forebearers.
All the Cages… recalls the dynamic, progressive energy of acts like Majority Rule, Welcome the Plague Year, and Kidcrash, while forging its own distinct path.
“We made a decision a long time ago to simply make the music that we like and to not try to fit into genre conventions. That decision gave us permission to try different instrumentation and stylistic approaches to songs, which resulted in a few unusual moments on this album.”
— Peter Murphy
A Decade of DIY Resilience
A decade into their existence, Snag remains one of the most unique and vital voices in modern DIY hardcore. The band members’ commitment is deeply personal, they need the music just as much as the music needs them. At its core, they simply haven’t grown bored with the artform that captured their imaginations as kids.
“When we started the band we were in some of the most depressive periods of our lives, and it offered an outlet, camaraderie, and hope. It hasn’t stopped since.”
— Wysocki
All The Cages Holding Us Will One Day Turn To Dust track list:
The Descent: Part 2 will be available on 4K for the first time in the U.S. Photo: Lionsgate Limited, used with permission.
For physical media collectors and horror enthusiasts alike, the depths are calling once again.
Lionsgate has officially announced that The Descent: Part 2 is making its way to 4K Ultra HD for the very first time in the United States. This claustrophobic 2009 sequel is getting a gorgeous, limited-edition Steelbook release on August 11, 2026. Featuring terrifyingly vibrant custom artwork designed by the talented Matt Ryan Tobin, this is a must-have addition to your horror shelf. (EG PR, 2026)
Return to the Cave: The Story
Picking up immediately where the bone-chilling events of the first film left off, The Descent: Part 2 follows Sarah Carter (Shauna Macdonald). Dazed, covered in blood, and completely speechless, she emerges alone from the Appalachian cave system.
When authorities force her back underground to help a rescue team search for her missing friends, Sarah’s fractured memories begin to resurface—and with them, the realization of what truly lurks in the pitch black. Worse yet, the team is about to encounter a new, even more viciously feral tribe of deformed “crawlers.”
Release Details & Technical Specs
This limited release is packed with premium technical details, bringing the movie’s dark, atmospheric dread to life with gorgeous Dolby Vision HDR and crushing 5.1 surround sound.
Feature
Specification
U.S. Release Date
August 11, 2026
Format
16×9 (2.35:1) Dolby Vision Presentation
Audio
English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio™
Subtitles
English SDH
Run Time
94 minutes
Rating
R (Strong bloody horror violence, grisly images, terror, and language)
The Cast & Crew
Directed by: Jon Harris
Written by: James McCarthy, J Blakeson, James Watkins
Produced by: Christian Colson, Ivana Mackinnon
Starring: Shauna Macdonald, Natalie Mendoza, Douglas Hodge, Krysten Cummings, Gavan O’Herlihy, Josh Dallas, and Anna Skellern
Special Features Guide
The 4K + Blu-ray + Digital combo pack comes loaded with both brand-new exclusive content and classic legacy special features that take you deeper into the filmmaking process.
🎬Lionsgate Limited New Extras
Flashback on The Descent: Part 2 – Shauna Macdonald: An exclusive retrospective interview with the lead actress.
Flashback on The Descent: Part 2 – Krysten Cummings: A brand-new look back with co-star Krysten Cummings.
💀Legacy Special Features
Audio Commentary: Featuring Director Jon Harris alongside actors Shauna Macdonald, Krysten Cummings, and Anna Skellern.
The Making of The Descent: Part 2: Deeper & Darker
The Genesis (Behind-the-scenes featurette)
Deleted Scenes: Complete with optional director commentary.
EPK B-Roll & Interview Clips
Production Design & Storyboard Galleries
U.S. & International Trailers
Note on regional playback: The 4K UHD disc is entirely region-free and plays worldwide, while the included standard Blu-ray disc is locked to Region A (North America).
The Descent: Part 2 4K Steelbook is available for pre-order now. Will you be descending back into the darkness this August?
‘Comes In Waves’ is Carly Simon’s first album of original songs since 2008. Photo: Sally Taylor, used with permission.
Carly Simon Announces First Album of Original Songs Since 2008: ‘Comes In Waves’
Legendary singer-songwriter Carly Simon is officially returning with Comes In Waves, her first album of original material since 2008. Set to arrive on August 14, the 12-track album was written and recorded primarily at her Martha’s Vineyard home, bringing together a body of work that feels both deeply personal and quietly expansive. (Miller PR, 2026)
Six decades after her solo debut, Simon’s voice remains unmistakable: emotionally precise, literate, and unguarded. Rather than looking back with simple nostalgia, Comes In Waves is anchored in clarity, exploring the complex emotional terrain of love, memory, family, and self-reckoning.
Serving as the album’s opening track and lead single, “Howl” captures the emotional depth Simon continues to explore. Co-written and produced with platinum- and gold-certified producer David Spencer, the track pairs Simon’s signature vocals with a lyric that moves from the sting of betrayal toward the peace of forgiveness.
Speaking on the inspiration behind the single, Simon shares:
“‘Howl’ lives in that space between betrayal and forgiveness, where anger has to be voiced before it can be released. It’s about letting the frustration out so it doesn’t sit and simmer. The song begins in anger, but it moves toward forgiveness, and speaks to any situation where trust has been broken.”
Themes of Healing and “Slowly”
The album’s title is drawn from “Slowly,” a song centered on patience, return, and emotional renewal. In the track, feelings rise and recede like the tide—a concept that serves as the emotional anchor for the entire record. Across these 12 tracks, love, grief, anger, memory, and healing all arrive in waves, moving with their own natural force and timing.
Rather than trying to recreate her past hits, Comes In Waves continues the honest, vulnerable conversation Simon has shared with her audience for decades.
A Close Circle of Collaborators
This record was brought to life alongside a tight-knit circle of family, friends, and longtime creative partners:
John Forté: Features on the album posthumously, following his passing earlier this year.
Ben Taylor (Son): Contributed throughout the project as a singer, musician, producer, and songwriter.
Sally Taylor (Daughter): Contributed vocals and created the single’s cover artwork.
Comes In Waves track list
Howl
Maybe I Never Loved You
Peaches
Love Has No Ending
Mother Of Pearl
Slowly
Four In The Morning
The More I Look For You
Love The Way I Do
The Father Daughter Dance
Share the End
Do It Anyway
About Carly Simon
For those who need a quick refresher on the incredible legacy of this trailblazing artist:
A Trailblazing Career: Emerging in the early 1970s, Carly Simon helped redefine pop music as an intimate, emotionally intelligent form of storytelling.
The EGOT-Adjacent Legend: Her catalog includes generation-defining hits like “You’re So Vain,”“Anticipation,” and “Let the River Run.” The latter earned her an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and a Grammy, making her the first female artist to win all three as both a performer and composer.
Accolades: Simon is a five-time Grammy winner (with 19 additional nominations) and an inductee into both the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
The best-selling novel is now a limited series on Peacock. Photo: Barnes & Noble
Book to Series: Elin Hilderbrand’s “The Five-Star Weekend” Hits Peacock
Elin Hilderbrand’s beloved summer read is officially jumping from the page to the screen, The highly anticipated adaptation of The Five-Star Weekend has officially arrived as an eight-episode limited series on Peacock.
Whether you are a longtime resident of Hilderbrand’s fictionalized Nantucket or a newcomer looking for your next dramatic binge-watch, here is everything you need to know about the book’s premise and the star-studded new series.
📖The Book Synopsis
Hollis Shaw’s life seems picture-perfect. She’s the creator of the popular food blog Hungry with Hollis and is married to Matthew, a dreamy heart surgeon. But after she and Matthew get into a heated argument one snowy morning, he leaves for the airport and is tragically killed in a car accident. (Barnes & Noble, 2026)
In the wake of the tragedy, the cracks in Hollis’s perfect life—including a strained marriage and a complicated relationship with her daughter, Caroline—grow deeper.
Seeking comfort and a fresh start, Hollis decides to host her own “Five-Star Weekend” on Nantucket. The concept? One woman organizes a trip inviting one best friend from each distinct phase of her life: her teenage years, her twenties, her thirties, and midlife.
But this getaway doesn’t turn out to be a joyful, breezy Hallmark movie…
🎬Meet the Cast & Characters
The Peacock adaptation features a powerhouse ensemble cast to bring Hollis’s inner circle to life. Here is who is playing who in the eight-episode series:
Character
Phase of Life
Played By
The Drama They Bring
Hollis Shaw
The Host
Jennifer Garner(also Executive Producer)
A grieving food influencer trying to piece her life back together six months after her husband’s death.
Tatum
Teenage Years
Chloë Sevigny
Hollis’s childhood best friend. Her husband stirs the pot by inviting Hollis’s first love, Jack Finigan, to the island.
Dru-Ann
The Twenties
Regina Hall
Hollis’s UNC Chapel Hill college roommate. Now a prominent Chicago sports agent, her career is on the line after a major social media misunderstanding.
Brooke
The Thirties
D’Arcy Carden
Hollis’s adulthood pal who has just discovered her husband is having yet another inappropriate workplace relationship.
Gigi
Midlife / Present
Gemma Chan
A mysterious internet stranger who connected with Hollis through her blog. She embodies unusual grace but harbors major secrets.
📺From Page to Screen
The Five-Star Weekend is a surprising and captivating story about friendship, love, and self-discovery. It promises to be a weekend like no other.
Fans of the book can expect plenty of beautiful Nantucket backdrops, delicious food blog aesthetics, and juicy, decades-spanning secrets.
The Faust Hotel in New Braunfels hosts recurring music series across the Magnolia Patio. Photo: The Faust Hotel, used with permission.
Live Music & New Menus: What’s Happening at The Faust Hotel This July
Exciting news out of historic downtown New Braunfels! This month, The Faust Hotel, the city’s newly renovated landmark destination, launched a recurring, free live music series on the Magnolia Patio, the hotel’s lush outdoor lounge. (The Faust Hotel, 2026)
Gather your friends, grab a craft cocktail, and enjoy light bites under the stars. Here is everything you need to know about what’s coming up at The Faust.
🎶Live Music on the Magnolia Patio
When: Thursday through Saturday, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Where: The Magnolia Patio at The Faust Hotel
Cost: Free admission!
This month’s diverse lineup spans everything from pop-country fusion and Americana to R&B and soul. Line-up subject to change. Here is the upcoming schedule so you can plan your weekends:
Upcoming Shows
Date
Artist
Genre & Vibe
Thursday, July 9
Bru Tunes
Versatile South Texas musician specializing in violin and guitar.
Skilled guitarist and singer blurring the lines between rock and country.
🍽️New Lunch & Weekend Brunch at Wilhelm & Werner
The music isn’t the only thing fresh at the hotel. Wilhelm & Werner, the hotel’s signature Texas-style brasserie, has just introduced highly anticipated lunch and brunch services focusing on fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Elevated Midweek Lunch
When: Tuesday through Friday | 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
The Vibe: An elevated yet approachable dining experience in a relaxed, historic setting. Perfect for business lunches or a leisurely midday escape.
Menu Highlights:Tuna Niçoise, Fried Gulf Fish Sandwich, and a rotating soup of the day.
Texas-Style Weekend Brunch
When: Saturday & Sunday | 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
The Vibe: A warm, inviting weekend atmosphere featuring refined takes on classic comfort foods and perfectly paired morning sips.
Menu Highlights:Duck Confit Hash, Caprese Benedict, and a crowd-favorite Cinnamon Roll Pancake Flight.
Planning to Dine? While walk-ins are always welcome, they highly recommend making a reservation ahead of time on OpenTable to secure your table.
Visit The Faust Hotel
📍 229 South Castell Ave., New Braunfels, TX 78130
About the Hotel:
Originally opened in 1929 and now part of the boutique hotel portfolio of Lark Hospitality, The Faust Hotel stands as a landmark destination blending timeless Texas charm with modern hospitality. It offers a welcoming retreat just steps from downtown New Braunfels and the scenic banks of the Comal River.
Austin’s Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol. Photo: Chris Wilson, used with permission.
New Music: Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol Drop Melodic Sludge-Bomb “The Disappearing Man”
Austin’s favorite “doom wop” and heavy metal trio, Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol, is back with a brand new single: “The Disappearing Man.” (US/THEM Group, 2026)
The track comes as a fresh taste of their highly anticipated forthcoming album, CA$H GRAB. Formed in 2017 by Boston-area transplants Leo Lydon (lead vocals/guitar) and Sean St. Germain (drums), alongside Georgia native Aaron Metzdorf (bass/backing vocals), the band has spent years perfecting a wildly unique sonic lane.
With “The Disappearing Man,” they showcase an absolute mastery of heavy, hook-filled riffs and rhythms couched in an earworm melody that would make Green Album-era Weezer jealous.
Loud, Lean, and Relentlessly Catchy
The new single doubles down on the band’s signature blend of crushing riffs and off-kilter melody. It’s loud, lean, and balancing sludgy heaviness with an infectious groove that refuses to let go.
Beneath the wall of fuzz lies an undeniable melodic instinct, proving the band can deliver massive hooks without sacrificing an ounce of raw power. It’s a confident preview of an album that promises to push their self-proclaimed “big dumb riffs” philosophy even further. If this single is any indication, CA$H GRAB is shaping up to be their strongest release yet.
The Album Update: While CA$H GRAB is still in production—with official release details dropping at a later date—you can already stream the phenomenal run of singles leading up to it: “The Disappearing Man,”“Bough Down,” and “Peaches.”
Catch Them on the Road
RBBP just wrapped up a massive, highly successful 6-week headlining tour across North America, packing out rooms with multiple sold-out shows alongside fellow Austin punk-metal trio American Sharks.
If you missed that run, you’re in luck. The band recently announced they will be hitting the road again for Fall 2026 supporting the legendary Death From Above 1979.
Check out the full list of live dates below and secure your spots early!
Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol: 2026 US Tour Dates
09/05 Cookeville, TN – Muddy Roots Music Festival 10/01 Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades * 10/02 Berkeley, CA – UC Theater * 10/03 Monterey, CA – Golden State Theatre * 10/04 San Luis Obispo, CA – Fremont Theater * 10/06 Ventura, CA – Ventura Music Hall * 10/08 Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco * 10/09 Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory OC * 10/10 San Diego, CA – The Observatory San Diego * 10/11 Tempe, AZ – The Marquee * 10/13 Denver, CO – Gothic Theatre *
A.A. Williams’ new album Solstice is out now. Photo: another side, used with permission.
Cinematic Darkness & Radiant Renewal: A.A. Williams Releases ‘Solstice’
A.A. Williams steps into a new era. Out now via RPM, Solsticearrives as Williams’ most powerful and poetic work to date, an album shaped by extremes of light and darkness, weight and fragility, devastation and renewal. (another side, 2026)
Thunderous highs, intimate lows, and vivid emotional shifts unfold across a record that feels both deeply personal and cinematic in scale.
A Sonic World of Extremes
Long celebrated for her haunting vocals, immersive dynamics, and striking emotional clarity, Williams expands her sonic world with an album that moves like a ritual through changing seasons.
The Instrumentation: Guitars churn like gathering weather, while strings glow with a fragile warmth.
The Vocals: Her voice unfolds seamlessly from restrained intimacy into a commanding emotional force.
Solstice captures A.A. Williams at a major creative turning point. Inspired by years of global touring, acclaimed collaborations, and genre-defying reinterpretations, the album finds her fully embracing both vulnerability and power.
Balancing crushing heaviness with moments of startling beauty, Solstice invites listeners into a world where silence can feel as immense as sound itself. It’s intimate, dramatic, and quietly radiant; music for endings, beginnings, and the long road between the two.
About A.A. Williams
Making her debut live appearance at the prestigious Roadburn Festival in the Netherlands off the back of a self-titled EP, A.A. Williams has since toured across the globe with heavyweights like:
Cult of Luna
Explosions in the Sky
Russian Circles
Sleep Token
The Sisters of Mercy
Alongside these massive support slots, she has established herself as a formidable headline artist, including a landmark show at the iconic Queen Elizabeth Hall inside London’s Southbank Centre.
A Track Record of Critical Acclaim
Her standout festival appearances have dovetailed with two widely acclaimed album releases: 2020’s Forever Blue and 2022’s As The Moon Rests. Both records placed Williams at the forefront of a wave of artists taking textured, epic, and folk-rooted heavy music into progressive new directions. A live BBC session at the legendary Maida Vale Studios further bolstered her credentials.
Pushing Boundaries & Companion Pieces
Never one to rest on her laurels, Williams has continuously released innovative companion projects, including:
“Exit In Darkness”: A collaborative single with Japanese post-rock titans MONO.
Songs From Isolation (2020): A solo covers collection recorded during the pandemic lockdown that drew praise from icons like The Cure’s Robert Smith and Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan.
arco (2021): Perhaps her most impressive feat, where the multi-instrumentalist drew on her classical training to completely rework her debut EP from rock instrumentation into a stunning string ensemble.
Solstice is out now via RPM. Stream or purchase the album here.
Explore stars, black holes, and galaxies in a fully immersive journey beyond Earth that brings the universe within reach like never before. Photo: Smithsonian Starstruck, used with permission.
The Universe Awaits: ‘Smithsonian Starstruck’ Immersive Experience Launching in San Antonio
The universe is officially within reach, Texas! San Antonio is about to become a major gateway to the cosmos with the arrival of Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience. (Smithsonian Starstruck, 2026)
Opening this week at The Shops at Rivercenter, this free-roam, interactive journey invites visitors to witness the birth and death of stars, explore distant galaxies, and come face-to-face with a black hole, all without ever leaving downtown San Antonio.
Here is everything you need to know about this upcoming celestial adventure.
📅 Event Details at a Glance
Feature
Details
Opening Date
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Location
The Shops at Rivercenter, Lower Level (San Antonio, TX)
Science Meets Magic: Built From Real Astronomical Data
Developed in collaboration with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO)—a pioneering research center founded in 1890—Starstruck draws on decades of genuine astronomical research.
This isn’t just a standard digital exhibition. By translating complex scientific data into a fully immersive, walkable universe, the experience dissolves the boundary between the observer and the observed. Visitors will be able to touch, hear, and navigate the wonders of the cosmos using all of their senses.
🚀 Cosmic Travel Partners: During the journey, guests will travel alongside humanity’s most powerful space observatories, including the Hubble Space Telescope, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), and the Chandra X‑ray Observatory.
🌟 Experience Highlights
What can you expect once you step inside? The journey breaks down into some truly breathtaking segments:
Launch from the Summit: The experience begins atop SAO’s Whipple Observatory, where a cosmic guide named Astro awaits to launch you into deep space.
A 3D Galactic Drift: Glide past thousands of galaxies, race through the Milky Way, and soar close to the Sun to witness its immense energy.
The Edge of Infinity: Encounter extreme exoplanets, stand beside a dying star, and walk right up to the edge of a supermassive black hole.
Celebrating Innovation & Human Accomplishment
Beyond the stunning visuals, Starstruck honors centuries of scientific curiosity. From the Big Bang to our modern solar system, the experience places you inside the story of discovery itself, reminding us that humans are not just observers of the cosmos, but an active part of it.
“This project demonstrates how immersive experiences can make complex scientific ideas more tangible and engaging. It’s exciting to see astronomical data translated into an experience that encourages curiosity and exploration.” — Randall Smith, Associate Director for Science at the Center for Astrophysics at SAO.
Bringing Starstruck to San Antonio marks the latest addition to Fever’s growing worldwide portfolio of cultural experiences, aiming to make science and art completely accessible through cutting-edge technology.
♿ Commitment to Accessibility
Developed in close collaboration with the Smithsonian Office of Visitor Accessibility, Starstruck has been thoughtfully designed to ensure a welcoming experience for everyone. Accessibility features include:
Captions and visual descriptions
Wheelchair-optimized viewing pathways
Assistive listening devices
Complimentary companion access
Monthly low-sensory days alongside a fully trained staff
About the Organizers
About the Smithsonian
Since 1846, the Smithsonian Institution has been the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex. It consists of 21 museums, the National Zoological Park, and various research facilities housing roughly 157 million objects and specimens.
About the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO)
As part of the largest astrophysics research center in the world, SAO has been a pioneer in space exploration since 1890. Today, they perform groundbreaking research and operate multiple satellites, including NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and the Minor Planet Center tracking solar system asteroids.
Ready to explore deep space? Head over to Fever to secure your tickets for opening week!
