IJR News — today's news from every sideDerek Foss His rise shows how taking initiative early beats hoping something falls into your lap after graduation. 
American Punk Bands Named Among All-Time GreatestEntertainment — Sep 1, 2026From American punk’s New York and D.C. scenes to 1970s blues-rock and 1990s classic-rock responses to grunge, the articles trace how subgenres and eras shaped rock’s evolution. Highlights include Bad Brains’ influential hardcore and reggae-infused approach, 1975 blues-rock tracks by Aerosmith, Jeff Beck, and ZZ Top, the wholesome-hard-rock angle tied to Dio’s hand gesture and era symbols, Beatles unfinished songs that reemerged posthumously, and 1990s staples from The Black Crowes, Aerosmith, and The Rolling Stones adapting to a grunge-dominated decade.
Nicole Hardy Steve Hackett doing anything on Genesis records deserves a mention, that guy could say more with fewer notes than anybody. Marcus Bell Curious what tax incentives the state kicked in for this. $242 million is a big number but so is the public cost usually. 
Sam Okafor Funny that Aerosmith only hit number one once and it was a movie ballad, not one of their harder rock tunes. 
On X · @FCBarcelonaHansi Flick expresses full confidence in Karim Adeyemi after strong performanceFC Barcelona posted a quote from coach Hansi Flick praising forward Karim Adeyemi, stating the squad loves him, that he needed a change of scenery, that Flick is “100% convinced” by his quality, and that the club wants more displays like his recent one. The post is circulating among Barça fans and football accounts mainly because it is a strong public endorsement of a relatively new or adapting player following a notable outing, amplifying discussion of his pace, integration, and potential under Flick.524 likes · 17m
