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The songwriter, super-producer, and Vampire Weekend alumnus talks about the music behind his new album Changephobia and shares a playlist. By Colin Groundwater June 8, 2021 Illustration by Simon Abranowicz Look back at the best music of the last decade, and you’ll see Rostam Batmanglij’s fingerprints everywhere as a member of Vampire Weekend and a

Despite the recent cancellation of Jupiter’s Legacy, add to that the numerous questionable cancellations, Netflix has managed to maintain a large share of its subscriber base. Luckily for TV and film fanatics, Netflix is bringing out many new shows, including Sex/Life, a series created by Stacy Rukeyser. A provocative new look at female identity and

Madeline Link had already been uploading tracks on Bandcamp for years before playing her first solo show in 2018. Raised in a musical household – her dad fronted the power pop trio The Shinolas, while she and her sister Eva formed a group of their own called Triples – the 24-year-old from Ottawa pursued PACKS

There are so many fascinating planets in the Star Wars universe and many that will remain in the great imagination of the creator George Lucas. However, some of them are more crucial than others when it comes to the saga of Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Darth Vader, and all the rest of the gang. So,

Crying in H Mart, the debut memoir from Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner, is going to be adapted into a film. The rights were acquired by MGM’s Orion Pictures, and the film will be produced by Stacey Sher and Jason Kim. Zauner will compose the soundtrack. “It is a surreal thrill to have the opportunity to

Tom Morello and The Bloody Beetroots have teamed up for a new song called ‘Radium Girls’, the lead single from their upcoming collaborative EP The Catastrophists. The track was co-written with Savages’ Jehnny Beth, Carl Restivo, Pussy Riot‘s Nadya Tolokonnikova, and Simone Cogo, and features vocals from Tolokonnikova, The Interrupters’ Aimee Interrupter, White Lung’s Mish

The Boys, Invincible, Umbrella Academy and Jupiter’s Legacy are fulfilling a thirst for comic adaptations that are grittier than Marvel or DC, and contend with the dark realities of the American Dream. By Oliver Sava June 2, 2021 Collage by Simon Abranowicz Superheroes have entered their self-loathing era. After 20 years spent achieving full dominance

We’ve all played a scratch card or 12 at some point in our lives. They’re easy and affordable options for those looking for a fun and instant way to gamble with minimal effort. What’s more, they provide some exciting opportunities to win real money. Bingo scratch cards have been around for many years and are

Bingo has always been one of my favorite games to play in person, but very few people actually play it online. Maybe they are uninformed about what goes into the game, or perhaps just too shy to play, but their loss. The environment is respectful and welcoming for players of all levels of experience. In

Mykki Blanco has enlisted Kari Faux for the new single ‘Summer Fling’. The track, which was was produced by FaltyDL and features backing vocals from AKUA, is taken from the forthcoming mini-album Broken Hearts & Beauty Sleep. Check it out below. According to a press release, ‘Summer Fling’ was inspired by the millennium musical production

GQ linked with the rapper in Atlanta to talk about manicures and his new brand, Crete.  By Jewel Wicker June 3, 2021 Getty Images; Photo Illustration by C.J. Robinson 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.

A new box set compiling rarities from the Beach Boys’ sessions for Sunflower and Surf’s Up – the band’s 16th and 17th studio albums – has been announced. The expansive, 5xCD and digital box set, titled Feel Flows – The Sunflower & Surf’s Up Sessions 1969-1971, will be released on July 30 via Capitol/UMe to mark the 50th anniversary of

UV-TV tap into something familiar yet consistently exciting. Since releasing their first demo in 2015, the New York City power trio, founded by songwriters Rose Vastola and Ian Bernacett in Gainesville, Florida, have developed their DIY punk sound by sharpening their songwriting and bringing more of their melodic and pop sensibilities into the fold. Their

Rufus Wainwright has teamed up with Ampersounds, the duo of legendary house DJs Fred Falke and Zen Freeman, for the new collaborative track ‘Technopera’. It comes with an accompanying video directed by Daft Punk creative director and one half of Daft Arts Crew, Cédric Hervet. Check it out below. “I am super proud of the

The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It is the latest entry in a horror franchise that’s become one of Hollywood’s most reliable successes. By Keith Phipps June 2, 2021 In the 2010s, a shared universe madness overtook the film industry. Awestruck by the Marvel Cinematic Universe juggernaut, one studio after another tried to replicate

In the winter of 2018, Claire George decamped to the woods outside of her hometown in Seattle with the intention of teaching herself audio production and honing her skills as a songwriter. Inspired by the likes of Grimes, Austra, and Purity Ring, the Los Angeles-based artist came out of that retreat with her debut EP,

CHVRCHES have revealed the details of their next album: Screen Violence arrives August 27 via EMI in the UK and Glassnote Records in the US. Today’s announcement comes with the release of the new single ‘How Not To Drown’, which features vocals from Robert Smith. Check it out below, along with the album artwork. According

IDER have shared their new single ‘BORED’, the second offering from the duo’s forthcoming sophomore album shame. Following previous single ‘Cross Yourself’, the new track comes with an accompanying video shot and directed by longtime collaborator Lewis Knaggs. Check it out below. “‘BORED’ was written in a stream of consciousness when we were feeling particularly

A resurfaced newspaper clipping implies The Office actress participated in a St. Louis event that has a history of racism. By Danielle Cohen June 1, 2021 Ellie Kemper at the 2019 Ad Council Dinner.Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images This weekend, a newspaper clipping emerged with a photograph showing The Office and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt actress Ellie Kemper

Cautious Clay has shared a video for the new song ‘Stranger Love’. The track, which features Chicago rapper Saba, is the latest offering from his upcoming debut album, Deadpan Love. Check out the Alex Futtersak-animated visual below. “This song is about the push and pull of identity in late capitalism,” Clay said of ‘Strange Love’

Drug Store Romeos have shared a new single called ‘Secret Plan’ from their forthcoming debut LP, The world within our bedrooms. Check it out below. “‘Secret Plan’ was written during the first lockdown when the only time I could write was between 2am-7am because I live with 12 very noisy people,” according to a press

After his Verzuz match last year, DMX began work on Exodus, which he managed to finish before he passed in April. By Frazier Tharpe May 27, 2021 Getty Images; Photo Illustration by C.J. Robinson Don’t call Exodus a posthumous album. DMX’s eighth album will be released just over a month after he died in April,