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In 2019, the same year that Billie Eilish leapt into stardom, another Gen Z artist who rose out of the SoundCloud bedroom pop scene delivered her own fully realized debut. Clairo’s Immunity and Eilish’s When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? were released just months apart from each other, and though the first

The Blow – the duo comprised of Khaela Maricich and Melissa Dyn – have shared a cover of the 10cc’s classic ‘I’m Not In Love’. Check it out below. Talking about the cover, Maricich explained in a press release: We’ve both been obsessed with this song, ever since we discovered how it was made. Even

The September 2021 issue marks a new beginning for the global GQ brand. By Will Welch Photography by Daniel Jackson August 2, 2021 You may not know that there are 21 unique editions of GQ around the world. The original was established in the U.S. in 1957. Some three decades later, the spawning commenced, first

Bright Eyes have opted to postpone several indoor shows of their first headline tour in a decade, which began on July 29 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The announcement came hours before the band’s performance at New York City’s Forest Hills Stadium, with a statement on their email newsletter reading (via Stereogum): Due to the complications of

–––__––___, the new collaborative project of Seth Graham and Mari Maurice (More Eaze), are set to release their debut LP, The Heart Pumps Kool-Aid, on September 10 via Orange Milk Records (vinyl/digital) and Mondoj (CD). The album features contributions from Karen Ng, Nick Storring, Rob Magill, Metoronori, spoken word from proxy.exe, and guest vocals from recovery girl and Metoronori. We’ve already heard

The strangest, most remarkable, and moving Kilmer facts covered in Val. By Keith Phipps July 29, 2021 Val Kilmer at the United Nations headquarters in New York City on July 20, 2019. Courtesy of EuropaNewswire/Gado for Getty Images. Val Kilmer has always been a contradiction. He burst into Hollywood looking like a classic movie star but

It’s time to get inspired! While an art class can be a big investment, there are lots of ways to narrow down your search and find an amazing art class that will ignite your imagination. Art classes come in all shapes and sizes, and for all levels of ability. Perhaps you’re looking for a certificated

Are you an avid fan of the Counter-Strike franchise? Then you are probably familiar with the concept of skin selling or trading. There are many methods to buy and sell in-game items, both official and unofficial. To choose the right approach, you need to determine your own expectations in terms of privacy, safety, and pricing.

The Shop director Rob Alexander on filming candid conversations between some of the most famous people on the planet. By Julian Kimble July 30, 2021 Anthony Davis, 2 Chainz, LeBron James, Antonio Brown and Rob Alexander on the set of The Shop.Courtesy of Nolis Anderson for Uninterrupted. Athletes and entertainers’ concerted efforts to tell their

EREZ, an LA-based artist, unveiled an ear-pleasing piece, ‘Dance It Away,’ just yesterday. The song follows up on EREZ’s singles ‘They’re Coming’ and ‘Modern Dream,’ both of which were released earlier this year. The song itself is melancholic and surreal; it pulls you in with its smooth yet eerie production. Talking about the song EREZ

Skirts is the project of 26-year-old singer-songwriter Alex Montenegro, who started releasing music under the moniker in 2017. After a series of singles and an EP, the Dallas-born artist signed to Double Double Whammy for her debut record, Great Big Wild Oak, which is out today – a warm, finely crafted collection of songs that

The rapper’s remarks during his performance last weekend are still reverberating. By Grant Rindner July 29, 2021 DaBaby during Rolling Loud at Hard Rock Stadium on July 25, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida.Courtesy of Rich Fury for Getty Images. DaBaby has dubbed himself the “Live Show Killa,” and he’s certainly gotten folks around the world

In this segment, we showcase the most notable albums out each week. Here are the albums out on July 30, 2021: Billie Eilish, Happier Than Ever Billie Eilish has released her much-anticipated sophomore album Happier Than Ever. The follow-up to 2019’s When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? is out now via Darkroom/Interscope, and

Accessories are an absolute must-have, men and women alike! They serve the purpose of pulling a look together and seek to express one’s style and personality. The market is choke-full of accessories that offer versatility in different ways to create different looks without purchasing new outfits. Undoubtedly, Handbags, especially for women, are the go-to accessories

News broke yesterday that Odenkirk collapsed on the Better Call Saul set. By The Editors of GQ July 28, 2021 Bob Odenkirk at ArcLight Cinemas on February 5, 2020 in Hollywood, California.Courtesy of Albert L. Ortega for Getty Last night news broke that Bob Odenkirk had collapsed on the set of his AMC series Better Call

Following the June single ‘Bloodbag’, IMOGEN has today shared a new song called ‘Lioncub’. It’s taken from the Newcastle songwriter’s upcoming EP, also titled Bloodbag, which is set for release on September 30. Listen to ‘Lioncub’ below. “I originally wrote this song at the piano in a Goldsmiths practice room when I had just left Newcastle,”

allie – the creative moniker of Nashville-based singer-songwriter Allie Cuva – has shared a new song called ‘quinn’. It’s the latest preview from their forthcoming debut album Maybe Next Time, following previous entries ‘ETYG’ and ‘listless’, the latter of which landed on our Best New Songs segment. Give ‘quinn’ a listen below. “quinn is the

Soft Cell, the English duo of Marc Almond and producer/instrumentalist David Ball, have announced their first new album in 20 years. The follow-up to 2002’s Cruelty Without Beauty is called *Happiness Not Included and it’s set for release in spring 2022 via BMG. Find the album’s cover artwork and tracklist below. “In this album I wanted to look

Two men with the same name. A murder, a manhunt, and a chilling question: Did a Florida court hand down a life sentence because of a mistaken identity? By Tristram Korten July 28, 2021 Thomas Raynard James at Florida’s Okeechobee Correctional Institution, where he’s currently serving a life sentence for murder.Photograph by Octavio Jones By

Jim Jarmusch, the critically acclaimed film director and Tisch School of the Arts graduate, has been creating films since the 1980s. Over the years, Jarmusch has become known for creating mood-driven films that don’t follow clear plot progression. He chooses to transport the audience through subtle and mellow moments rather than big dramas and thus

Brooklyn quartet Namesake have announced a new album called Redeeming Features, which arrives October 15 via Get Better Records. The follow-up to 2015’s Rituals is led by the opening track ‘I’m Sick’, which is out today alongside an accompanying music video. Check it out below and scroll down for the LP’s cover art and tracklist. “For

Smile Machine is the project led by Brooklyn musician Jordyn Blakely, who’s long been an integral part of the city’s DIY scene, having played drums for bands like Stove, Night Manager, Butter the Children, Jackal Onasis, Maneka, and more recently, Bartees Strange. The band’s debut EP, Bye for Now – released earlier this month on

With the release of the new album Donda pushed back (at least) two weeks, let’s revisit the history of the grand plans Kanye announced but never followed through on. By Grant Rindner July 26, 2021 Collag by Simon Abranowicz; Photographs Getty Images The Kanye West album rollout cycle has become familiar: First the whispers among

Dry Cleaning have released a new double A-side single, ‘Bug Eggs’ / Tony Speaks!’ (via 4AD). Both tracks were recorded at Rockfield Studios in July and August 2020 during the sessions for the band’s debut LP New Long Leg and were previously only available as bonus tracks. Take a listen below. “‘Bug Eggs’ is about

Before purchasing any used vehicle, make sure its past does not hold dark secrets. Unfortunately, some sellers are unscrupulous, so they conceal facts that would deter buyers. Luckily, you can check auto background easily — just run a quick check of the identifier. Every vehicle sold in the United States since 1981 has a unique