The River City is nothing if not consistent. The world could be on fire, and that cool hip-hop collective you’ve heard of would still release four albums in a single year. Half the city could be ...

From blockbuster franchises and long-awaited sequels to star-studded dramas and comedies, 2026 is shaping up to be a huge year in film.

This is what the Defector staff listened to and enjoyed this year. From the Pyre, by The Last Dinner Party In a year where ...