His erotic needlepoint paintings show a world where the sexual and the sacred exist side by side: Hell is a hot night club, and Satan is its magnetic daddy. By Garth Greenwell June 21, 2021 Sal Salandra portraitCourtesy of Sal Salandra The 75-year-old retired hairdresser Sal Salandra makes large-scale, embroidered canvases—he calls them “thread paintings”—that
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Roberto Carlos Lange has announced a new Helado Negro album: Far In arrives October 22 via new label 4AD. The announcement comes with the release of the first single ‘Gemini and Leo’, which is accompanied by an animated music video directed by Jacob Escobedo. The track features bass from Wye Oak’s Jen Wasner and backing vocals
Rachel Lime spent the early years of her life listening to church hymns and reading fantasy novels, which became a primary source of inspiration for the first songs she ever wrote. A Korean-American adoptee who was born in Seoul and grew up amidst the cornfields of Minnesota, the musician and producer was always interested in
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of her seminal album Blue, Joni Mitchell has unveiled a previously unreleased EP of demos and outtakes. The five-track collection features demos of ‘A Case of You’ and ‘California’, alternate versions of ‘River’ and ‘Urge for Going’, and the rarity ‘Hunter’, which Mitchell played live but never officially released. The
He found a niche on Instagram capturing Downtown Manhattan’s eccentric street characters. As he turns his focus to the city’s endangered small businesses and a tight mayor’s race, he’s become an unlikely powerbroker. By Lauren Vespoli June 18, 2021 “It’s hard to know who’s being genuine,” says Nicolas Heller, or as he’s better known to
The Queen’s Gambit is one of Netflix’s most popular releases to date. Adapted from the novel by Walter Tevis, which was published in 1983, the screen adaptation was a long time in the making. In 1992, screenwriter Allan Shiach (penname Allan Scott) optioned the rights to the book. Prior to his death in 2008, Heath Ledger
For her book To Raise A Boy, Emma Brown interviewed parents, teachers, coaches, and kids. She spoke with GQ about fatherhood, the problem with the term “toxic masculinity,” and the current state of American boyhood. By Luke Zaleski June 18, 2021 Getty Images; Photo Illustration by C.J. Robinson All products featured on GQ are independently
Stimming, the renowned German music producer, released his latest 12-track album, Ludwig, yesterday. The album includes ‘Judith Maria’, ‘Circle of Thirds,’ and ‘Pidgeons’ featuring Balbina. ‘Pidgeons’ is a slow-moving, trip-hop piece that emerges through organic, natural elements that grow distorted in an electronic vacuum. It’s a track filled with unexpected tangents and intricate tensions, as well
It’s only been a year and a half since I Was Born Swimming introduced us to the world of Squirrel Flower, and Ella O’Connor Williams is already set to release her second full-length under the moniker, Planet (i), next week. Though the Boston singer-songwriter had been putting out records under her own name for a
Marina Diamandis’ Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land marks the second album the Welsh-Greek artist released after dropping ‘and the Diamonds’ from her stage name. If 2019’s Love + Fear centered on emotional attachment and universal insecurities, Ancient Dreams serves as an exploration of society’s most pressing issues through an ecofeminist lens. Fusing her rich,
Evil is back for a wild second season of supernatural madness and deeply sincere moral queries. By Keith Phipps June 18, 2021 Katja Herbers and Mike Colter in EVIL, 2021. Courtesy of Elizabeth Fisher for CBS / Paramount+ Early in the second-season premiere of Evil, David Acosta (Mike Colter), experiences a new variation on a recurring
Taylor Swift has announced that her next re-recorded album will be Red. The aptly titled Red (Taylor’s Version) is set for release on November 19. The pop singer also revealed that the new version will contain 30 songs, including a 10-minute track – presumably the long-rumored extended version of ‘All Too Well’. Check out the
Rosie Carney has returned with a new single called ‘Party Dress’ (via Color Study). The track was written with Charlie Andrews (Alt-J) and Ben Francis-Leftwich at a Spotify songwriting camp in Metropolis studios in London. Check it out below. In a statement, Carney said: I didn’t realise at the time how iconic the studio was
Two guitar gods detail the launch of a new music festival celebrating Black America’s complicated history. By Al Shipley June 17, 2021 Getty Images; Photo Illustration by C.J. Robinson Nile Rodgers is a co-founder of the legendary disco band Chic, and a member (and current chairman) of the Songwriters Hall of Fame thanks to his
In this segment, we showcase the most notable albums out each week. Here are the albums out on June 18, 2021: Kings of Convenience, Peace or Love Kings of Convenience, the Norwegian folk duo of Erlend Øye and Eirik Glambek Bøe, are back with their first new album in 12 years. The follow-up to 2009’s
Following a series of teasers and the release of a new single, Tyler, the Creator has announced that his new album Call Me If You Get Lost will be released next Friday, June 25 via Columbia. Find the cover artwork below. Tyler, the Creator dropped a new track called ‘LUMBERJACK’ earlier this week. Prior to that,
Hailing from Orlando, Florida, 22-year-old Gatlin Thornton, who goes by the stage name Gatlin, decided to pursue songwriting full-time after spending a few years at university in Nashville. Having sung in church choir for several years, Gatlin initially experimented with Christian contemporary and country music before comfortably settling into her current sound. The singer, who
The Culture III album opener isn’t a typical Migos song—and that’s what’s great about it. By Caleb Catlin June 16, 2021 Takeoff, Quavo, and Offset of Migos perform on stage during the 2021 Billboard Music AwardsChristopher Polk/NBC via Getty Images After 10 years worth of music from Migos, expectations have settled in. In the best
Efterklang – the Danish trio of Mads Brauer, Rasmus Stolberg, and Casper Clausen – have announced a new album called Wildflower. Their first LP for City Slang arrives on October 8. Today’s announcement comes with the release of the lead single ‘Living Other Lives’, which is accompanied by a music video directed by Søren Lynggaard
Rosie Tucker has released a new video for ‘Ambrosia’, taken from their recently released third album Sucker Supreme. The animated visual was directed by Los Angeles-based animator DaAe Kim. Check it out below. Along with the video, Tucker has announced a set of headlining shows this fall in support of Sucker Supreme. They’ll also make
The luxury SUV is one of the most referenced cars in rap right now. Here’s why. By Damien Scott June 15, 2021 Getty Images; Photo Illustration by C.J. Robinson On June 25, 2006, Jay-Z held a concert at Radio City Music Hall to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of his debut album, Reasonable Doubt. It was
The Polaris Music Prize has announced its 2021 long list. The Weather Station, Yves Jarvis, CFCF, Helena Deland, Daniel Lanois, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, Yu Su, Mustafa, the Besnard Lakes, Bernice, Cadence Weapon, Thanya Iyer, Klô Pelgag, TOBi, and more are up for the award, which is annually given to the best full-length Canadian album of
Hailing from the Isle of Wight, Wet Leg is the project of Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers. The band have signed to Domino Records and have today shared their debut single ‘Chaise Longue’, which was produced by Jon McMullen and mixed by Alan Moulder and arrives with an accompanying self-directed video. Check it out below.
Buying the right gift can be a difficult task, but there’s no better feeling when you do get it right and give a gift that the receiver loves. If you’re buying for the sports fan in your life, you might be wondering how to incorporate their passion into your gift, especially if you’re not a
Heights is the veteran actor’s first ever musical. By Gina Cherelus June 14, 2021 Jimmy Smits in New York, June 09, 2021.Jamie McCarthy / Getty Images Jimmy Smits is known for playing gritty detectives and inspiring politicians in hit TV series like NYPD Blue, LA Law, and The West Wing. He is not known for
Lido Pimienta has shared a cover of Björk’s ‘Declare Independence’, from her 2007 album Volta. It’s part of the second annual Spotify Singles x Pride campaign, Pride 2021: Claim Your Space, which also comes with the release of an original song from Dua Saleh called ‘macrodosing’. Take a listen below. “I chose this song mainly because of