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Los Angeles-based artist Hana Vu has made her Ghostly International debut with ‘Maker’. Co-produced by Jackson Phillips, the new single is out today alongside an accompanying video directed by Lucy Sandler. Check it out below. “I am not religious but I imagined a sort of desolate character crying out to an ultimately punitive force for

Willow Smith has a new album out this week, inspired by the likes of Travis Barker and Avril Lavigne. By Colin Groundwater July 13, 2021 Illustration by Simon Abranowicz Willow Smith has covered a lot of ground since she taught us how to whip our hair back and forth over a decade ago. She’s gradually

Phillips, the world-renowned auction house, has unveiled a 24/7, online-only auction featuring over 30 works by emerging artists alongside established names that will take part from the 21st to July 28.  Phillips’ annual 24/7 online auction, created by its Asia team in 2019, has demonstrated the resilience and fortitude of the middle market, with each

Babehoven is the songwriting vehicle of Maya Bon, who was raised in Topanga, California and started releasing music under the moniker in 2017. Over a series of EPs, Bon has honed in her knack for diaristic, incisive songwriting, which has a tendency to sneak in quotidian details while exploring deep-seated feelings of guilt, grief, and

The two were decked out in fluorescent clothes and looking very much in love during a music video shoot this week. By Danielle Cohen July 12, 2021 Rihanna (R) and A$AP Rocky in the Bronx on July 11, 2021.Raymond Hall/GC Images We’re almost halfway through summer, and in Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s rulebook, that means

In her spectral, deeply evocative music as Half Waif, Nandi Rose manifests a constant inner battle between passivity and unbridled emotion. Both forces stem from a place not of helplessness but acute self-awareness, and Rose renders those dynamics with the kind of attention to detail that keeps her songs engaging as well as relatable. When

Manchester-based artist Lindsay Munroe has shared a new track called ‘Weekend Love’. Marking her debut single for songwriter/producer Steph Marziano’s (Lapsley, Matilda Mann, Hayley Williams) label Common Language, the song features Marziano’s production, Ex Re’s Fabian Prynn on drums, and Circa Waves’ Sam Rourke on bass. Check it out below. “’Weekend Love’ reflects on the

GQ spoke with the author about his new book, This is Your Mind on Plants, and the rapidly evolving cultural status of mind-altering substances. By Clay Skipper July 7, 2021 Getty Images; Photo Illustration by C.J. Robinson On the first page of his new book, This is Your Mind on Plants, Michael Pollan poses a

Barack Obama has shared his annual “Summer Playlist”, featuring songs by the likes of Migos, H.E.R., Silk Sonic, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Arooj Aftab, and more. Spanning nearly 40 songs, the playlist is a mix of old classics (George Harrison’s ‘My Sweet Lord’, Rolling Stones’ ‘Tumbling Dice’, Dylan’s ‘I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight’) as well as

Korean-born, Berlin-based DJ and producer Peggy Gou has released a new single called ‘I Go’ via her own Gudu Records. Influenced by the ’90s dance music she grew up listening to, the track is Gou’s second single of the summer following last month’s OHHYUK collaboration ‘Nabi’. Give it a listen below. “When I was a

The veteran actor is playing a good guy again for once, in Peacock’s new medical drama opposite Alec Baldwin. By Keith Phipps July 8, 2021  Christian Slater attends 2021 Tribeca Festival Premiere of “Dr. Death” at Pier 76 on June 14, 2021 in New York City.Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival Christian Slater knows he’s

My Morning Jacket’s Jim James has shared a cover of Steve Miller Band’s ‘Seasons’ as part of Secretly Canadian’s SC25 Editions singles. The latest instalment of the label’s 25th-anniversary project also includes Madison McFerrin’s version of ‘Over the Ocean’ by the Canadian band Here We Go Magic. Check out both tracks below. “[Secretly Canadian co-founder] Chris

Netflix unveiled the official trailer for Sweet Girl, a film that follows a devastated husband (Jason Momoa) who swears to bring justice to the people accountable for his wife’s death while protecting the only family he has left, his daughter (Isabela Merced). Cast for the film include: Jason Momoa, Isabela Merced, Adria Arjona, Amy Brenneman, Michael

The veteran DJ and label exec reflects on his rise, relationships with Lil Uzi Vert and Jack Harlow and restoring Gangsta Grillz energy on Tyler, The Creator’s new album. By Julian Kimble July 9, 2021 Courtesy of DJ Drama DJ Drama is well aware of the antagonistic relationship he has with some listeners. His bellowed

Brisbane trio The Goon Sax – Louis Forster, James Harrison, and Riley Jones – were in high school when their debut album, 2016’s Up to Anything, was released, and they were still in their teens when its follow-up came out two years later. All three members take turns writing, singing, and playing each instrument, and

Strand of Oaks, the project of Tim Showalter, has announced a new album. It’s called In Heaven and it arrives on October 1. Below, check out a visual for the lead single ‘Galacticana’, and scroll down for the LP’s cover artwork and tracklist. According to a press release, In Heaven is a reflection on love and

They’re an elite response unit trained to tackle enormous events that strike without warning—earthquakes, hurricanes, even invasions. They’re never harried or anxious or unprepared. And they can teach us a lot about getting things done with speed and style. By Christopher Cox July 8, 2021 Getty Images; Photo Illustration by C.J. Robinson Hurricane Florence was

From weddings to graduation parties, bachelorette, birthdays, and anniversaries, special events and celebrations are part and parcel of life. Whether corporate or social, these events have one thing in common. The main idea is to make the day feel special to both the host and the guests while leaving a lasting memory of the special

Casinos have always been associated with style and, when depicted in the media, players are often dressed in their finest attire. Historically, gambling houses were places of opulence, where the upper classes went to mingle and enjoy some downtime. Over the years, casinos have opened up to a wider clientele, but notions about gambling fashion have

Angel Olsen has announced a new EP of ’80s covers called Aisles. The project, which is out August 20, features her takes on songs by Laura Branigan, Billy Idol, Men Without Hats, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, and Alphaville. Check out Olsen’s cover of Branigan’s ‘Gloria’ below, and find the EP’s cover artwork and tracklist.

The actress is showing new sides of herself as the mysterious Ravonna on the new Disney+ series. By Gina Cherelus July 7, 2021 Gugu Mbatha-Raw in Loki, 2021.Courtesy of Marvel Studios and Disney Gugu Mbatha-Raw’s approach to the characters she plays is to get outside of herself. So when it came to the role of

Courtney Barnett has announced her third studio album, Things Take Time, Take Time. The follow-up to 2018’s Tell Me How You Really Feel is set for release on November 12 via Marathon Artists. Today, the singer-songwriter has shared the lead single and album opener ‘Rae Street’, which comes with an accompanying video directed by W.A.M. Bleakley.

Mabe Fratti is a Guatemalan cellist, composer, and producer currently based in Mexico City. Though she moved there in 2016 after being attracted to the city’s vibrant music scene, the stress of the pandemic led Fratti to La Orduña, an abandoned juice factory turned artist residence in Veracruz. During her stay there, Fratti recorded the