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Cola – the new project from former Ought members Tim Darcy and Ben Stidworthy and US Girls/The Weather Station drummer Evan Cartwright – have shared a new single from their upcoming debut album Deep In View, which is due out this Friday via Fire Talk. ‘Fulton Park’ follows previous entries ‘Blank Curtain’, ‘So Excited’, ‘Degree’,
The 2011 film adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s Gothic novel Jane Eyre is a gorgeous piece of cinema, thanks partly to Adriano Goldman’s incredible cinematography. Throwing the moors into sharp contrast against the sunny, floral grounds of Thornfield, the film follows Jane’s tumultuous journey from childhood to her role as governess to almost marrying her employer, the mysterious
Dustin Lance Black’s miniseries starring Andrew Garfield whispers authentically to an ex-believer like me. By Nadine Smith May 13, 2022 Andrew Garfield as Jeb Pyre in “When God Was Love” Episode 1 of Under The Banner of Heaven (Aired Wednesday, April 28thMichelle Faye / FX The second episode of FX’s new miniseries Under the Banner
Based on the German novel by Erich Maria Remarque, All Quiet on the Western Front is an English language TV movie adaptation set in World War I. Despite the television release, the 1979 adaptation has an epic, cinematic quality about it, thanks to the large-scale scenes in trenches and bombed villages, as well as the main character’s
Post Malone was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live last night (May 14), where he performed songs from his new album twelve carat toothache. Making his debut on the show, the rapper brought out one of his favorite artists, Fleet Foxes’ Robin Pecknold, for the song ‘Love/Hate Letter to Alcohol’. Pecknold sang in a
Track 2 on Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers is already an early standout. By Frazier Tharpe May 14, 2022 Kendrick Lamar.Courtesy of YouTube. The first music video from Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers is finally here, and it’s for “N95,” already an early favorite from the album. (As true Kendrick Lamar fans know,
Britney Spears has revealed that she has suffered a miscarriage. A month after announcing she and fiancé Sam Asghari were expecting their first child together, Spears shared the tragic news on social media in a post signed by both her and Asghari. “It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that we have
As a star, Florence and the Machine has always seemed unshakable. Since crashing into the upper echelons of mainstream pop with 2009’s Lungs, Florence Welch has shown an unwavering commitment to making art that is as grandiose as it is timeless, maintaining a vision that can only be described as titanic where others would settle
Remi Wolf has unveiled a new track, ‘Michael’, which will appear on the upcoming deluxe edition of her debut album Juno. Give it a listen below. “I wrote ‘Michael’ with my friends Aaron Maine (known as the artist, Porches) and Jack DeMeo,” Wolf explained in a press release. “It was me and Aaron’s first time
The Apple TV+ spy drama is quietly one of the best things on TV right now. By Keith Phipps May 13, 2022 Jack Lowden in Slow Horses.Courtesy of Apple TV+ Jack Lowden can barely contain his rage. In person, he’s actually a pleasant, thoughtful conversationalist. But barely suppressed (and sometimes unsuppressed) anger provides the keynote
British clothing manufacturers may give your wardrobe a luxury update without breaking the budget. Britain has a long history of exceptional fashion workmanship and invention when it comes to garment manufacturing and design. Whether you’re wanting to add to your capsule wardrobe with long-lasting pieces or make a bold statement, British clothing manufacturers provide a
After years of watching the famous singer Ariana Grande wear her long waist-length ponytail, who doesn’t want to have sky-high styled long hair? But do we know that it wasn’t that long ago that Ariana’s fab looking pony was just a dream for her? So, the big question here – how can we have such
In this segment, we showcase the most notable albums out each week. Here are the albums out on May 13, 2022: Kendrick Lamar, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers The long-awaited follow-up to DAMN. has arrived. Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, which Kendrick Lamar announced last month via a link to his Oklama website,
The reviews are in for the sequel to Tom Cruise’s classic—and it’s mostly high praise. By Grant Rindner May 12, 2022 Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick.Courtesy of the Everett Collection/Paramount. 35 years and delays related both to COVID-19 and quality control later, the long-awaited Top Gun sequel is here and it’s…apparently great? With a
When seasons change, it is an exciting time, but it can also be confusing. It feels like just when you’ve gotten into a rhythm of wearing the perfect seasonal wardrobe, there’s a new season creeping just around the corner. Well, we’re here to help! You can be prepped and ready to look your best in
Ethel Cain may be haunted by the past, but her eyes are set on the future. She realizes there’s no escape: “The fate’s already fucked me sideways,” she confesses on the introductory track to her masterful debut album, which encapsulates many of the themes she later homes in on: religious trauma, repression, the shadows of
The chart-topping rapper was arrested as a part of the massive RICO case that also includes Young Thug. By Grant Rindner May 11, 2022 Gunna attends the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center on October 01, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.Courtesy of Derek White via Wire/Getty Images. Chart-topping rapper Gunna has
There are several amazing facts about the human brain. First, it contains about 86 billion neurons that make up the “gray matter.” Also, the human brain can generate about 23 watts of electrical power. That is enough to power a little lightbulb! Fascinating right? As one of the most complex organs in the body, don’t
Nina Nastasia has released a new song, ‘This Is Love’, taken from her upcoming album Riderless Horse. It’s the second preview of the record, following lead single ‘Just Stay in Bed’. Give it a listen below. Talking about the new track, Nastasia said in a statement: “Somehow I got comfortable living with trauma, living in
Wilco have shared a new song, ‘Tired of Taking It Out on You’, the second offering from their upcoming album Cruel Country. Following lead single ‘Falling Apart (Right Now)’, the track comes alongside the announcement of a 2022 North American tour. Check it out and find the list of dates below. “I’ve realized over the
Kendrick’s tribute to his slain compatriot on his latest single reinforces a connection that goes back decades. By Rob Kenner May 10, 2022 Kendrick Lamar appears as Nipsey Hussle in “The Heart Part 5.”Courtesy of YouTube. But the one in front of the gun lives forever(The one in front of the gun, forever)And I been
Shygirl has announced her long-awaited debut album, Nymph, sharing the new single ‘Firefly’ along with the news. The follow-up to 2020’s Alias EP will drop on September 30 (via Because Music), and it includes contributions from Mura Masa, Arca, Sega Bodega, BloodPop®, Vegyn, Danny L Harle, Karma Kid, Kingdom, and more. Check out ‘Firefly’ below,
Australian singer-songwriter Julia Jacklin has announced a new album called PRE PLEASURE, which is slated for release on August 26 via Transgressive Records. Today’s announcement comes with the release of the new single ‘Lydia Wears a Cross’, alongside an accompanying video. Check it out below, and scroll down for the album cover and tracklist as
Men have it relatively easy when it comes to looking good. There is not as much pressure to always look perfect the same way society demands women prim and pamper themselves before heading out the door. However, the lack of pressure shouldn’t mean you are complacent, and it is a slippery slope towards looking like
The 18-year old British newcomer talks about representation, falling in love, and coming out. By Willa Bennett May 9, 2022 Joe Locke had no idea Netflix’s Heartstopper would be such an instant hit. (It’s always hard to know how exactly many people are watching Netflix shows since the streamer doesn’t release audience numbers, but Heartstopper
Over the past few years, there has been a large public push to become more conscious about our impact on the environment. Green ideas and tools have been pushed as well as tips on how to live in a sustainable manner. It’s up to all of us as individuals to do our part in minimising
Irish artist Aoife Nessa Frances has announced her signing to Partisan Records with a new single called ‘Emptiness Follows’, which comes alongside an accompanying video. The visual was directed by filmmaker Zoe Greenway and shot in the South of Ireland in Kinsale, Co Cork. Check it out below. “‘Emptiness Follows’ is about the intimacy and