In 'Bad Moons,' the unpredictability lies not in the lyrics like usual, where Mike Kinsella admits he's 'just two little boys in a trench coat' in that languorous voice he can't shed. Instead, the lasting impression comes from his bandmates' graceful turns through delicate post-rock. Aqueous harp and piano eventually give way to a fishing net of guitars, each minimalist line woven tighter than the next.
American Football's fourth studio album is imminent. The legendary emo band confirmed today, February 18, that LP 4 is due out May 1 on Polyvinyl. Although they haven't shared any new music from the album yet, you can check out the cover art and full tracklist below. LP4 follows 2019's and 2016's , the latter of which arrived after a 17-year hiatus.
When I was living in Japan, and they were doing the Super Bowl, I had no idea what the Super Bowl was. I didn't follow any of the teams, so coming over here. Then I see the excitement that surrounds the Super Bowl, and I think it's really, really cool, especially as that sports culture in the United States, where it's like, it's like, it's like a national holiday. Basically, when people come and watch the Super Bowl.
Content delivery network provider Netskrt's "State of the ISP Survey" found that live sporting events are the global infrastructure's most daunting streaming challenge and that the biggest worry is traffic generated by American football. The long-term study - conducted between May and August 2025 - includes input from 55 global internet service providers (ISPs). Almost eight in ten survey respondents (78%) said sports cause them the most concern related to streaming reliability. Of these, 70% pointed to American football as the most challenging sport to deliver. International football (soccer) is quickly approaching similar levels.
Our stadium has established itself on the world map of sport with its modern infrastructure, its unique atmosphere and the enthusiasm of the Munich fans. Over the years, the NFL in the Allianz Arena has become more than just an event that people travel to, and not just from within Germany: These games are evidence of the Europe-wide enthusiasm and interaction between Munich and American football.
There is a certain degree of body horror baked into American football that becomes readily apparent whenever players sustain gruesome, career-ending injuries on camera. For some, football's overt violence is part of its appeal, and players are seen as people who have chosen to risk their safety in pursuit of fame and glory. Over the years, the public has become much more aware of football's potential to leave players' bodies and minds irreparably damaged.
