The realm of fantasy has always enticed Xenia Rubinos. Ever since her exuberant 2013 debut Magic Trix, the New York singer-songwriter’s dizzying concoction of punk, hip-hop, and jazz seemed to spring from a world of endless possibilities as her storytelling carried a hint of the surreal. Though proud of her Puerto Rican and Cuban heritage,
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Rami Malek’s bad guy is the culmination of Bond’s most complicated relationship. By Michael Idov October 20, 2021 Rami Malek as Lyutsifer Safin in No Time To Die.Courtesy of Danjaq and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer This article contains No Time to Die spoilers. The most lasting, complicated, and fraught relationship in James Bond’s life is not with his
Deerhoof are releasing their new album, Actually, You Can, this Friday (October 22) via Joyful Noise Recordings. Today, they’ve shared one final single from it, ‘Be Unbarred, O Ye Gates of Hell’, which follows previous entries ‘Scarcity Is Manufactured’, ‘Plant Thief’, and ‘Department of Corrections’. Check out the track’s Geoff Hoskinson-directed visual below. “Maya Angelou once said,
Indiana-based produced Jlin has announced a new EP called Embryo, which is set for release on December 10 via Planet Mu. The 4-track project opens with the title track, which Jlin wrote for the Chicago-based ensemble Third Coast Percussion. Third Coast Percussion will share their version of ‘Embryo’ next year, but Jlin’s rendition is out today.
Lauren Spear, who performs under the alias Le Ren, spent her teenage years in Bowen Island/Nex̱wlélex̱m, a small municipality on the Canadian west coast, where she studied bluegrass. After relocating to Montreal as an adult, her musical interests expanded to contemporary folk, country, and rock, and she started sharing her first songs online in the
As legend has it, a few years back, Jeff Bezos demanded that his team at Amazon Studios create a fantasy epic that would put Game of Thrones to shame. Turns out, that kind of thing is even harder to do than it sounds. And more expensive than you can imagine. Inside the epic quest to bring Wheel of
Anjimile has announced his signing to 4AD. Alongside the news, the Texas-born artist has today shared his first single for the London-based independent label, ‘Stranger’. Take a listen below. “‘Stranger’ is something of a confrontation between my past and present selves in relationship to my trans identity,” Anjimile explained in a statement. “I started testosterone
Music is one of the most creative and enjoyable fields. When we think of the music industry, we can typically think of two major pathways, namely performing and teaching. However, the music industry is much more than that. Formerly, there were no music schools and training opportunities for people who wanted to become musicians. People
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia is taking place from the 19th of October until the 23rd of October at the Museum of Moscow. The fashion week will present over seventy designers from Russia and also countries such as Bolivia, Brazil, Germany, Israel, Nigeria and the UK. The following Russian designers will present their collections at Mercedes-Benz
“F*ck off, indeed.” By The Editors of GQ October 18, 2021 Brian Cox in Succession.Courtesy of Macall Polay for HBO. Despite the influence he wields and the long shadow he casts, Logan Roy (the brilliant veteran Brian Cox) is often a man of as few words as possible. Whether talking to family, his wife, or his
Throughout the week, we update our Best New Songs playlist with the new releases that caught our attention the most, be it a single leading up to the release of an album or a newly unveiled deep cut. And each Monday, we round up the best new songs released over the past week (the eligibility period begins
According to Netflix, 111 million people have watched the South Korean thriller series Squid Game, making it the most-watched show in Netflix’s history. Previously, the title was held by Chris Van Dusen’s Bridgerton which gained the title in September. Squid Game has been compared to Hunger Games since its widespread success, even though the only
The artist and academic Samia Halaby is regarded as a pioneer of Arabic modernism and a leading advocate for Palestine art in the twentieth century. Halaby’s family fled Palestine when she was 11 years old and settled in the United States. A graduate of Indiana University Bloomington, she went on to have a successful academic career, becoming
Here’s a breakdown of all the new footage and story clues in the second teaser. By William Goodman October 16, 2021 Robert Pattinson in The Batman.Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Out of all the massive announcements of DC’s FanDome event on Saturday, the crown jewel remains The Batman, the franchise reboot written and directed by
Young Thug was joined by Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker during his appearance on last night’s Rami Malek-hosted episode of Saturday Night Live. Fresh off the release of his new record Punk, Thug played the album tracks ‘Tick Tock’ and ‘More Than Anything’. Watch his performance below. Punk, which came out on Friday (October 15), features collaborations
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We’ve compiled a list of some of the top biographies written by, or based on, the lives of women. Whether you’re interested in learning more about crucial female individuals who are already famous for how they changed history or unearthing the genuine tales of formidable women who pushed behind the scenes to demand change for
The superstar is rattling off one new viral quip after another in her media rounds this week. By Grant Rindner October 16, 2021 Adele and Rich Paul during Game Five of the NBA Finals between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on July 17, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona.Courtesy of Ronald Martinez
Elbow have shared a new track, ‘Six Words’, the second offering from their upcoming album Flying Dream I. Give it a listen below. “I can’t remember the exact genesis of the track, but it is definitely one of Craig’s,” frontman Guy Garvey explained in a statement. “In some ways it’s familiar territory lyrically, it has
Two new photo books, along with the city’s pandemic boom, remind us that there’s something particularly right now about Miami. By Jason Diamond October 15, 2021 Steven D Starr There’s this one shot in Haddon Hall, a new book of images from the photographer Naomi Harris, that I haven’t been able to stop thinking about.
Tori Amos has released a new track, ‘Spies’, which is set to appear on her upcoming album Ocean to Ocean. The song is inspired by Amos’ home in Cornwall, England, where “bats and other creepy-crawlies terrorize” her daughter Tash. Give it a listen below. Ocean to Ocean is out October 29 and includes the previously
Taking their name from a Chinese supermarket in their native Manchester, W.H. Lung started out as the studio-based project comprised of vocalist Joe Evans, multi-instrumentalist Tom Sharkett, and bassist Tom Derbyshire, who have played in various bands together since they met at school. Following the success of their 2019 debut Incidental Music, which fused their
How ‘Afternoon Delight,’ a song about daytime boning, snuck into 70’s America’s Wonder Bread mainstream and became an unlikely cultural touchstone. By Rob Tannenbaum October 14, 2021 Starland Vocal Band, in the seventies: Jon Carroll, Margot Chapman, Bill Danoff, Taffy Danoff (l-r).Michael Ochs Archives In the summer of 1976, Eddie Pelto began hearing “Afternoon Delight”
Coldplay have announced details of their 2022 world stadium tour in support of their new album Music of the Spheres, which arrives tomorrow (October 15). The tour is set to kick off in March in Costa Rica and will include a run of North American dates in May and June before the band heads to