Nostalgia is often a vessel for forward-thinking ideas. As a culture, we would not look to the past unless it informed the present. That being said, nostalgia for its own sake is also a worthwhile enterprise; there is no harm in seeking out a comfort mechanism if you need one. Such is the ethos of
Death Cab for Cutie ended their run on Atlantic Records with 2022’s Asphalt Meadows, a strong return to form after a weaker run of releases through the 2010s that produced only a handful of memorable tracks but kept them on the radio. Now signed to Anti-, I Built You a Tower is their first independent
Is it just me, or does something about modern mainstream pop culture feel off? Not broken, but stuck. A sense of stasis. There’s more content than ever before, but less and less seems worth seeing or hearing. Those nostalgic Facebook posts showing what was playing on multiplexes in 1987 (Robocop, Platoon, Predator, and Three Men
The last time Greg Dulli hinted that an upcoming Afghan Whigs release would be less fueled by personal turmoil, we got 1965, a rager of a party record that remains a fan favourite and contains many live staples. In a just world, “66” would have been a massive radio hit. In the press release for
Dolly Parton, the legendary singer-songwriter, actress, and philanthropist, has died at age 80. Her family announced her passing on Tuesday, with her nephew Bryan Seaver sharing the news on her behalf in a video posted to her social media. No cause of death was provided, though Parton had spoken openly in recent months about ongoing
Dolly Parton shared an update on Friday amid ongoing health issues following the death of her husband, Carl Dean, who died in March 2025. When speaking to People, Parton said, “I am dealing with some health issues that I just didn’t pay attention to when I was watching over Carl.” “It’s not like I haven’t
Tustin, California’s Analog Music Shop, the record store closest to singer’s Daisy Chain Fields, was recipient of Handmaid’s Tale-inspired track ahead of its digital release; all 500 copies have sold out Olivia Rodrigo surprise-released her new song “Serena Joy” Friday via a limited-edition CD single sold exclusively at an indie record shop closest to her
As the old philosophical question goes, “If a tree falls in an empty forest, does it make a sound?” That query feels newly relevant in the age of modern music-making. We live in a world where anyone can hear virtually any song ever recorded, anytime, anywhere (provided there’s an internet connection). Today’s artist isn’t just
Cardi B performed with Kehlani during her show in Brooklyn, joining the songstress for their song “Ring Ring,” wearing a Chanel Magma print skirt suit and bag. She completed her look with Christian Louboutin heels and Chanel Bomb Accessories. The look debuted in the brand’s Metiers D’Arts collection, which notoriously took place in a subway
Ayam El Disco: Egyptian Disco, Boogie, and Jeel Cassettes of 1978-92 Various Artists WeWantSounds 3 April 2026 The tracks on WeWantSounds’ releaseAyam El Disco: Egyptian Disco, Boogie, and Jeel Cassettes 1978-92come from the collections of Disco Arabesquo (Moataz Rageb), an Egyptian-born, Amsterdam-based DJ with a wealth of cassettes from the subtitled scenes. After 2022’s Sharayat
It’s almost time. We’ve almost entered the book season, when some of the biggest titles by the most popular authors come out. And, as usual, readers are bolstering their TBRs. One reader population in particular that is preparing is Goodreads members. Now, Goodreads is not without its faults, but it is the largest social network
The fifth and final season of Outer Banks, starring Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Drew Starkey, Jonathan Daviss, and Madison Bailey, premiered on Netflix. Madelyn Cline, Carlacia Grant, and Madison Bailey were spotted arriving for an appearance on the Today Show to discuss the new season in New York. Cline looked great in a Stella McCartney
You ask, we answer! @rosenthedark wrote in asking, “Please find the dress by Tems!! Thank you 😊” We have the answer. Tems shut down her headline performance at All Points East in London wearing a custom Mio Made RS dress, styled by Dunsin Wright. According to Hype Tribe NG, she ran through “Crazy Tings,” “What
Some groups like the Who and Pixies reform and remain together for decades, but the members of other bands were only able to put up with one another for a few wonderful minutes When Deep Purple fans bought tickets for the group’s Aug. 12 co-headlining show with Kansas at Jones Beach in Long Island, New
On Widowspeak’s new album, Roses, Molly Hamilton’s voice drips with melancholy, a bittersweet knowing that everything is impermanent. Guitarist Robert Earl Thomas, ever intriguing, is varied and precise, his rhythms segueing from the punchy to the grungy, his solos unfurling as a cross between George Harrison circa the Beatles’ BBC gigs, a speedy Kurt Vile,


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VAULT Comics and AETHON: Vault – the best in fantasy, science fiction, and horror! It was a day like any other when suddenly the world changed. The universe reached a threshold humanity didn’t even know existed, and it was time to finally be integrated into the vast multiverse. A place where power is the only
To “go medieval” on someone usually means to be savagely violent (though many historians would argue that’s an outdated stereotype). Medieval romance doesn’t usually indicate intense violence in the same way as the idiom, but there’s some interesting resonance there. A medieval romance usually includes very intense circumstances: war and knighthood, divides between nobility and
You’re bound to find plenty of mysteries and thrillers to read in the news and links below. Today’s roundup includes the adaptation of a fantastic crime trilogy, the next installment in a cozy crime series, a fall reading list to kickstart your preorder list, and more. Colson Whitehead’s Harlem Trilogy is Getting a Series Adaptation
To begin, aside from the required warning that spoilers follow, let us stipulate that what happened in movie theaters in the early summer of 2026 was a good thing for the art and the industry. While jumped-up Disney streaming series and feature-length stuffed toy ad The Mandalorian and Grogu (Jon Favreau) strained to find an
Astoria Film Festival (AFF) (astoriafilmfestival.org), is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization thatsupports emerging filmmakers through an annual film festival and youth festival, andextensive education and workforce development programming, including workshops,internships, a Media Production Lab, media jobs, and Career Fairs, all designed to provideyouth from historically-ignored communities the skills, experiences, and connections that canprovide them with a
In recent years, Modest Mouse studio albumshaven’tkept pace with their touring schedule. There have been big gaps in studio recordings, and they’ve only debuted a few songs under the lights. That makes every new LP a reason to celebrate.An Eraser and a Mazeis just such an occasion, where the independently released record may not be
The 1990s were a golden era for psychological tension, slick neo-noirs, and domestic nightmares. Directors pushed boundaries, audiences craved mind-bending twists, and the thriller genre evolved into a cinematic powerhouse. Here is a look back at ten essential, must-see thrillers from the 1990s, counted down to the ultimate cinematic trip. 10. A Perfect Murder (1998)
Musicians have long drawn inspiration from armed conflict. Scotland’s the Sensational Alex Harvey Band addressed the American Revolution in its 1976 hit “Boston Tea Party”, for example, while Paul Kennerley’s White Mansions (1978) employed the likes of Steve Cash and John Dillon (both from the Ozark Mountain Daredevils), Jessi Colter, and Waylon Jennings to musically
The 1980s was a golden era of pop culture, defined by synth soundtracks, neon lights, and unforgettable movie moments. While mainstream magazines focused on the most obvious Hollywood stars, a generation of moviegoers was secretly losing their hearts to a mix of cult movie queens, sci-fi icons, and fantasy muses. Here is the definitive countdown
Mike Joy 08/23/2026 Feature Lists From vintage syndicated scares to modern streaming nightmares, horror television has evolved into a powerhouse medium. This countdown ranks the top ten best horror television series of all time, celebrating the icons, monsters, and eerie towns that shaped the genre. The Bottom Half: Cult Classics and Icons (10–6) 10. Friday
Janie Bradford, the co-writer on Motown’s first hit “Money (That’s What I Want)” and other songs for the famed Detroit label, has died at the age of 87. Bradford’s family announced the songwriter’s death Saturday, adding she died August 21 at Los Angeles’ Cedars-Sinai Hospital following an extended illness. Motown founder Berry Gordy said in
E Street Band drummer fills in for his son and friend of the band Jay Weinberg at Australian psych-rockers’ Forest Hills Stadium concert King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard brought out surprise guest Max Weinberg during their Saturday show in Queens, just a week after the E Street Band drummer’s son Jay joined the band
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Bruno Mars tears off his jacket in Hulk-like fashion, gets hit by the ghost of Tito Puente, and takes to the congas for “Cha Cha.” The crowd could feel him connecting directly with his Puerto Rican father, Peter Hernandez, a salsa percussionist from Brooklyn. It was a moment in a concert full of them. Friday
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