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Rina Sawayama has shared the title track from her upcoming sophomore album, Hold the Girl. It follows the previously released singles ‘This Hell’ and ‘Catch Me in the Air’. Check it out below, along with the singer’s upcoming tour dates. The new single premiered on Clara Amfo’s BBC Radio 1 show Future Sounds. Discussing the song,

Waxahatchee’s Katie Crutchfield and Jess Williamson have announced a new collaborative album, I Walked With You A Ways, under the name Plains. It’s slated for release on October 14 via ANTI-. The pair have also shared the record’s first single, ‘Problem With It’. Check it out below, and scroll down for the album cover, tracklist,

The Ryan Gosling spy caper is already greenlit for the full cinematic universe treatment. By Grant Rindner July 26, 2022 Ryan Gosling in The Gray Man.Courtesy of Paul Abell via Netflix. Despite a mixed-to-scathing critical response, Netflix appears to be going all in on the Gray Man Cinematic Universe.The beleaguered streaming service, which spent approximately

Long Beach-based artist Emily Yacina started writing and recording songs in 2010 at the age of 14. She grew up in the same Philadelphia suburb as Alex Giannascoli, aka Alex G – with whom she has frequently collaborated – but has since been carving out her own style of bracingly vulnerable songwriting, marked by an

Barack Obama has shared his annual summer playlist, which features songs by Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Rosalía, Harry Styles, Drake, Bad Bunny, and more. Wet Leg, Jack White, Lil Yachty, Omar Apollo, and Amber Mark also made the cut. Check out the playlist below. “Every year, I get excited to share my summer playlist because I

The Hyundai Mercury Prize for the year’s best British album has revealed its 2022 shortlist. Harry Styles’ Harry’s House, Little Simz’s Sometimes I Might be Introvert, Wet Leg’s self-titled album, Yard Act’s The Overload, Sam Fender’s Seventeen Going Under, and Self Esteem’s Prioritise Pleasure are among the albums nominated for the prestigious prize. First-time nominees

Once again, San Diego Comic Con did not disappoint. By William Goodman July 25, 2022 Keanu Reeves during the Collider: Directors on Directing Panel at Comic-Con at San Diego Convention Center on July 22, 2022 in San Diego, California.Courtesy of Jerod Harris via Getty Images While Marvel was undoubtedly the show to see at San

Wells Art Contemporary (WAC) is returning in 2022 for its 11th edition. Over 3,200 submissions were received from 1,600 creatives from 47 countries for this year’s exhibition. After much deliberation, the judging panel of Matthew Burrows MBE , Dale Lewis and Nana Shiomi , selected a shortlist of 123 artworks from 113 artists . Additionally, Clare Burnett and Jacquiline Creswell have selected 29 site-specific

Nina Nastasia and Kennan Gudjonsson started living together in a small New York apartment in 1995. They barely knew each other, but Gudjonsson soon became her close musical collaborator and manager as well as her partner. The place was already in decay. “It was as if black mould was growing beneath the surface, undetected, and

Flossing, the New York project of Heather Elle, has announced their second EP, World of Mirth. It’s out August 26 (via Brace Yourself Records) and includes a new single called ‘Heart of Hearts’, which was co-produced with Elijah Sokolow (The Living Strange) in Elle’s home studio in Brooklyn. “Asking for an open relationship at the

Donald Glover and co. are going Full DMX with two seasons in one year: the final season airs this September. By Grant Rindner July 22, 2022 LaKeith Stanfield, Donald Glover, Brian Tyree Henry and Zazie Beetz in Atlanta.Courtesy of YouTube/FX After an ambitious, polarizing third season, Atlanta will return to its titular city for one

Based on the fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen, The Red Shoes is a 1948 film adaptation co-written and directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. The story follows a ballerina who must choose between pursuing a career in ballet and a burgeoning romance with a composer. Moira Shearer makes her film debut as Victoria “Vicky” Page, an

Red Hot Chili Peppers have announced their second studio album of 2022. Return of the Dream Canteen comes out October 14 on Warner Records and is produced by Rick Rubin, who also produced April 2022’s Unlimited Love. Frontman Anthony Kiedis broke the news on stage at Denver’s Empower Field on Saturday night. Check out the album’s

From the return of Daredevil to more Kang the Conqueror teases, the MCU’s Hall H return did not disappoint. By William Goodman July 24, 2022 Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.Courtesy of Marvel Studios via YouTube. There was no doubt about what the main event at San Diego Comic-Con 2022 would be. Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl is the film adaptation of Jesse Andrews’ 2012 novel of the same name. Directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon and written for the screen by Andrews, the film is a mostly upbeat dramedy centered around Greg (Thomas Mann), a socially awkward high schools student, and his best friend Earl (RJ Cyler).

Miya Folick has released a new song called ‘Nothing to See’. Produced by Big Thief collaborator Andrew Sarlo, the track is the latest offering from her upcoming EP 2007, following ‘Oh God’ and ‘Ordinary’. It comes with an accompanying video directed by Noah Kentis. Check it out below, along with Folick’s upcoming tour dates. “This

Local Natives have returned with two new songs: ‘Desert Snow’ and ‘Hourglass’. They mark the Los Angeles band’s first original material since 2020’s Sour Lemon EP. The double-A single arrives alongside the announcement of their first tour in 3 years, which kicks off July 29 at Osheaga Music & Arts Festival. Check out the tracks

Your favorite place to buy $1 flip-flops just got into NFTs. By Eileen Cartter July 22, 2022 Photograph Courtesy of Old Navy/Gap; Collage: Gabe Conte All products featured on GQ are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. If you’re hiding indoors

The craze of people toward puffing seems to know no counts. As much as they are getting into this stuff, they adore it more. On one hand, it is relatively better than blowing off those toxic old cigs. Right? You may also puff some healthy stuff like cannabis contents, including THC or CBD. They lend

Over the past half-decade, the world has come to know Jack White – ever the traditionalist – as being unable to rein in his creative eccentricities. The jury’s out on whether embracing his unwavering musical curiosity leads to some of his more interesting, if not always strictly enjoyable, work: both 2018’s wildly esoteric Boarding House

In this segment, we showcase the most notable albums out each week. Here are the albums out on July 22, 2022: Jack White, Entering Heaven Alive Just months after his last LP Fear of the Dawn, Jack White’s second album of 2022 has arrived via Third Man. Entering Heaven Alive features a more stripped-back sound,

The album’s composer list is an exciting roundup of musical geniuses like Jay-Z, Hit-Boy, The-Dream, Mike Dean and Tems. By Grant Rindner July 21, 2022 Carlijn Jacobs Beyoncé’s last two albums were surprise releases, forcing fans to scramble to scour the credits to discover who collaborated and contributed to which song upon their first listens.

I’ve loved Ultraman since I was 12. I remember tracking down the original 1966 Ultraman on a website that was probably teeming with viruses. But that didn’t matter. What mattered was the impact it had on me. From its beautiful monsters to its loveable cast, Ultraman stayed with me. As I got older, I dabbled

Casinos are the most popular entertainment in the world. There is no doubt that people enjoy visiting them, but you may be wary of where to play as an online casino player. You want to make sure that you are playing with a reputable casino.  This can be difficult at times, so we have created

The new prequel looks promising enough—will lightning strike twice? By William Goodman July 20, 2022 Matt Smith in House of the Dragon.Courtesy of Ollie Upton via HBO. From Obi-Wan Kenobi to Better Call Saul to Rings of Power, prequel television shows are all the rage in the world of IP, and HBO isn’t content to

You can’t take the concept of healing too seriously. I get it: How many times can you be told to just breathe before you’re reminded that the world around you is crumbling? The whole journey can sometimes feel as strange and funny as it is vital. At the very beginning of her new album Special, Lizzo

Genesis Owusu has returned with his latest single, ‘GTFO’, which arrives with an accompanying video. Andrew Klippel, Dann Hume, and Jono Ma produced the track, which was co-written with Klippel, Ma, and Michael DiFrancesco (Touch Sensitive). Check out the clip, directed by Rhett Wade-Ferrell (aka Uncle Friendly), below. “There are many people like Roach. Strugglers,

The feature exposes findings of rampant toxicity and other shady social media behavior within the fandom dedicated to restoring Snyder’s vision. By The Editors of GQ July 19, 2022 Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot and Zack Snyder on the set of Zack Snyder’s Justice League.Courtesy of Clay Enos The HBO Max release of Zack Snyder’s cut of