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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

The 1986 movie, now remade into an Apple TV+ series starring Justin Theroux, bombed at the box office. But Ford’s fascinating, deeply unlikable know-it-all was one of his riskiest roles, and it set the stage for the modern male antihero. By Tim Grierson April 30, 2021 Harrison Ford in The Mosquito Coast, 1986.Everett Collection /

Cannabis is one of the plants with the richest history in Kingdom Plantae. It has also been surrounded by a lot of controversy with people from around the world having conflicting opinions about the Sativa herb. Despite being considered a dangerous drug for many years, the use of marijuana has been legalized over the years

Death Grips co-founder Zach Hill and Nick Reinhart of Tera Melos have formed a new band called Undo K From Hot. As Pitchfork points out, the group released their first single, ‘750 Dispel’, on Friday night (April 31). It’s taken from their upcoming debut LP, G.A.S. Get a Star, which comes out on May 7

The Without Remorse director has made himself into one of the best action directors on the planet. By Jake Kring-Schreifels April 30, 2021 Michael B. Jordan in Without Remorse, 2021.Everett Collection / Courtesy of Nadja Klier for Amazon Studios “When I watch a movie,” says Stefano Sollima, “if I see a gruesome detail, if it

Esmé Bianco, the British actress best known for playing Ros on HBO’s Game of Thrones, has filed a lawsuit against Marilyn Manson accusing him of sexual assault and sexual battery, as TMZ and Pitchfork report. Bianco first came forward as an abuse survivor when she testified in front of the California Assembly in 2019 but

Sigur Rós’ Jónsi has surprise released a new score for the new Tom Clancy film Without Remorse. The Amazon Original movie, which also came out yesterday, was directed by Stefano Sollima and stars Michael B. Jordan, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Jamie Bell. Stream Jónsi’s soundtrack for the film below. The 23-track OST is also available to

The Recording Academy has announced significant changes to the Grammy Awards process, including the elimination of nearly all so-called ‘secret’ committees that have led to allegations of corruption. Previously, Grammy nominations were finalized by committees of industry experts selected by the Academy to review the initial nomination choices by the Grammys’ voting membership in 61

Grace also weighs in on a That ’70s Show revival and his nerdy editing hobby. By H. Drew Blackburn April 30, 2021 Getty Images; Photo Illustration by Gabe Conte Sneakily, Topher Grace has been playing a sort of soothsayer on your screen. Almost every role he signs up for dives into subject matter that’s either

The art of sculpting and creating sculptures is one of creative expression and personal interpretation. Using your own hands and artistic vision to give tangible materials a form which speaks to a deeper meaning is a powerful sensation. Whether the artist in question is a professional sculptor or a hobbyist, the material plays a central

Born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana, Renée Reed grew up surrounded by Cajun music and folklore. Her parents, Lisa Trahan and Mitch Reed, owned a one-stop Cajun shop that hosted regular jam sessions; her grandfather, Harry Trahan, was a local accordion legend; her great-uncle, Revon J. Reed, was a folklorist and recording artist who helped

Squirrel Flower has unveiled a new single called ‘I’ll Go Running’. It’s the latest offering from the singer-songwriter’s upcoming sophomore albumm Planet (i). Check it out below. “’I’ll Go Running’ is about the darker side of being an artist – the pressure to make things brand new, shocking, to give everything away and open yourself

At 25, he’s already started a cult skate brand and produced a Jonah Hill movie. Now, with help from friends like Pharrell, Tony Hawk, and Tyshawn Jones, Mikey Alfred is making his next leap: writing, directing, financing, and releasing his first feature film. By Cole Louison April 29, 2021 Mikey AlfredCourtesy of Dom Miller for

There are many benefits of listening to music. Just a few include: Stress reduction Improved cognitive performance Improved memory Pain management Better sleep Improved motivation Of course, it’s also a lot of fun to listen to music! It can make you want to get up out of your seat and dance, and it can help

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds are releasing a new greatest hits album: Back The Way We Came: Vol 1 (2011-2021) arrives June 11 via Sour Mash. The 18-trak collection will feature two brand new songs, the first of which has been unveiled today. Check out ‘We’re On Our Way’ below. “10 years of Noel Gallagher’s

Garbage have unveiled the latest single and title track from their forthcoming album, No Gods No Masters.  The song comes with an accompanying video directed by Scott Stuckey and edited by Andy DeLuca. Check it out below. “I tried to make sense of the world. I was trying to make sense of left and right,

Out in the California high desert, a new breed of astronaut is being built in the race to make private space exploration a reality. When Nicholas Schmidle was granted rare access to the test pilots at Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic, he hoped he might discover something about ambition and courage. He didn’t expect to confront

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Nandi Rose has announced her next album as Half Waif: the follow-up to 2020’s The Caretaker is called Mythopoetics and it’s out July 9 via ANTI-. The announcement comes with the release of the album’s fourth single, ‘Swimmer’, along with a Kenna Hynes-directed music video. Check it out below and scroll down for the LP’s

Atlanta songwriter Faye Webster has announced a new album: I’m Funny haha arrives on June 25 via Secretly Canadian. Along with the announcement, Webster has also shared a Matt Swinsky–directed video for the new single ‘Cheers’. Check it out below and scroll down for the LP’s cover artwork and tracklist. “This song has always felt like

A conversation about happiness with the two-time Oscar winner. By Chris Heath April 27, 2021 Collage by Simon Abranowicz Towards the end of last year, when Anthony Hopkins was promoting his then-imminent movie The Father, he spoke to GQ from the Los Angeles home where he had been locked down with his wife for the

Babygirl, the Toronto-based duo of Kirsten “Kiki” Frances and Cameron “Bright” Breithaupt, make music that sits at the crossroads between Death Cab for Cutie, Alvvays, and Taylor Swift. It’s their shared admiration for artists operating both within and outside the mainstream – as well as their mutual love for Lil Wayne, whose stylings are admittedly

In our current moment, the music that rises to the top of culture’s echelons is that which finds enough inspiration from other genres to become more than the sum of its parts. This is certainly what American singer, songwriter, and producer Ade has attempted on his debut album, Midnight Pizza. The 10 tracks move swiftly from

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The Kanye West and Travis Scott collaborator talks about his influences and greatest hits for a GQ playlist. By Colin Groundwater April 26, 2021 Illustration by Simon Abranowicz Super-producer Mike Dean is very online. When he’s not making hits, he’s networking with crypto-whales on Clubhouse. Or making NFTs with Shepard Fairey, OBEY 4:22, and appearing

Sandra Bullock stars as Dr. Ryan Stone, an engineer working in space, in this sci-fi thriller directed by Alfonso Cuarón. The intense filming process involved Bullock spending hours every day in isolation, much like her character does in the film. When their space shuttle is hit by flying debris, Stone and her commander Matt Kowalski

Mannequin Pussy have shared a new song called ‘Perfect’, the latest single and title track from the Philadelphia indie punk band’s upcoming EP. Check it out below, alongside an acompanying video. “Last year, I found myself spending more time on my phone than I ever had in my life. Physically separate from other people, I

Fejká, a music director and DJ, has added his touch to the melodious song “Amarcord” by vibraphonist Pascal Schumacher. The rework takes on a more downtempo rhythm with a melancholic vibe, exploring a more atmospherically interesting mood compared to the original. Talking about the rework Fejká said: “I was looking for a specific part that’s