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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

Lamar’s new song and video “The Heart Part 5” is a precursor to his album, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. By Frazier Tharpe May 8, 2022 Kendrick Lamar.Courtesy of YouTube. Kendrick Lamar season has officially begun. The rapper’s long-awaited fifth album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers finally arrives this Friday, and he kickstarted

Though each album marks a subtle self-reinvention, Sharon Van Etten’s body of work unites around an allegiance to sincerity. Her albums chronicle changing emotional states, with music performing the daunting task of excavating and broadcasting emotional truths. While her musical sensibilities have shifted dramatically across her six albums, this fundamental essence remains unchanged. The evolution

The Wire veteran and Den of Thieves star talks Master Chief, acting opposite Jessica Biel in Hulu’s Candy and addresses those Wolverine rumors. By Tara Ariano May 6, 2022 Pablo Schreiber in Candy.Courtesy of Tina Rowden for Hulu. For more than 20 years, Halo has been a video game institution, selling (as of last year)

Rage Against the Machine have issued a statement speaking out against the Supreme Court’s leaked draft opinion voting to overturn Roe v. Wade, which enshrined the right to abortion in the United States in 1973. “Rage Against the Machine stands in support of reproductive justice and will continue to fight against any attempts to restrict

To start with, the internet and technological advancement has made a couple of things less popular. Streaming services have made DVD’s far less popular for example, and there are a number of reasons why. In this article, we will be exploring the reasons why online casinos may be putting a dent in real life casino’s

Chappelle addressed the incident during an impromptu set at The Comedy Store. By Grant Rindner May 6, 2022 Dave Chappelle speaks during the 36th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 30, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. Courtesy of Kevin Mazur via Getty Images. It didn’t take Dave Chappelle

WVKR is the radio station of Poughkeepsie’s Vassar College. College radio, unencumbered by the dreary homogenization that afflicts most of the radio dial, is a dependable, welcome resource for expansive, interesting music and talk. WVKR’s dedication to eclectic programming is passionate, achieved via a mixture of rotating student DJs and more long-running shows drawn from

In this segment, we showcase the most notable albums out each week. Here are the albums out on May 6, 2022: Arcade Fire, WE Arcade Fire are back with a new album, WE, out now via Columbia Records. Nigel Godrich, Win Butler, and Régine Chassagne produced the LP, which was recorded in multiple locales including

Every day, parents are faced with a difficult choice: what games should their children play? There are many different games on the market, and it can be difficult to decide which ones are appropriate for children. One popular game that has been in the news lately is Fortnite. This game is extremely addictive and can

The pair star in the clip for Rocky’s new single. By Grant Rindner May 5, 2022 Rocky and Rihanna at the Gucci show during Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2022/23 on February 25, 2022.Victor Boyko / Getty Images Let’s hope anyone expecting a marriage proposal in the near future hasn’t seen the video for “D.M.B.” A$AP

Ellevator is the Hamilton, Ontario-based trio of frontwoman Nabi Sue Bersche, guitarist Tyler Bersche, and bassist/keyboardist Elliott Gwynne. After coming together as teenagers in their hometown of Guelph, the band went through various iterations and experimented with different styles before releasing their debut self-titled EP in 2018. Tomorrow, they’ll follow it up with their first

Wolf Alice have announced the Blue Lullaby EP, which features stripped-down versions of tracks from their third album Blue Weekend. It’s set to arrive on June 24 via Dirty Hit. Today, the band has shared a piano-and-choir version of ‘The Last Man On Earth’, which they recently performed on The Tonight Show. Listen to it

NFTs have taken over the world of luxury designer brands, with many bringing out new artworks and even video games in the belief that this medium is the future of the world wide web as we know it. In this piece, we’ll look at five NFT projects made by well-established fashion brands. Chito x Givenchy

An assailant rushed the stage at Hollywood Bowl but the comedian’s friends, including Jamie Foxx, retaliated, while Chris Rock cracked a joke afterwards. By Grant Rindner May 4, 2022 Dave Chappelle attends the Netflix Is a Joke Opening Night Party at W Hollywood on April 28, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images

“When everything ends/ Can we do it again?” Win Butler sings on the final track of Arcade Fire’s new album, WE. The end-of-the-world sentiment can seem as heavy-handed as it is overly familiar, and you might imagine it as part of an attempt to bring the band’s big comeback record to an excessive, wide-eyed conclusion.