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The ten best films that feature rad bromances and wholesome camaraderie. By William Goodman May 13, 2021 Getty images; Photo Illustration by C.J. Robinson Like any good internet meme, the history and usage of “dudes rock” already has a life of its own. The phrase originated in 2018 as a semi-ironic, self-aware way of embracing

Poker is one of those games everybody is bound to play at one time or another, and it is true to say that some people do rather quickly pick up the skill and art of playing and can go on to become something of a successful and profitable player too. However, there are of course

Henry K. Norvalls’ Sweet Things follows Anne as she navigates an interview for a photography house. The awkward horror of job interviews is a near-universal experience, and this film details how that can intersect with misogyny and the imbalance of employer-employee dynamics. Norvalls’ brilliant direction showcases a clash in power: a young woman desperately trying to keep

NYC-based ambient artist Emma Houton has previewed her forthcoming debut LP The Bath with ‘Bow and Balance’, her take on a traditional murder ballad. Give it a listen below. “It tells the story of two sisters who are in love with the same man,” Houton explained in a press release. “When he proposes to the

No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you: Twitter’s got a new “hand-cut” typeface.  By Sophie Kemp May 12, 2021  Illustration by C.J. Robinson Recently, Twitter began to roll out a new custom typeface. If you haven’t noticed it yet, you’re probably not glued to the app 24/7, trying to craft a joke about the latest Bean

Music, an absolute delight and a treat to our ears, is universal and never gets old. Due to the development of technology, Songs can be streamed, uploaded, promoted through online websites and audio distribution platforms. One of such popular music-streaming websites is SoundCloud, one of the most extensive music streaming services. The company was founded

Wild Pink have enlisted Samia for a new song called ‘Ohio’. It’s the lead single from 3 Songs, a new EP from the John Ross-led project that’s out on June 25 via Royal Mountain Records. Check it out below, along with the EP’s cover artwork and tracklist. “This song is about feeling isolated but then

It doesn’t matter whether Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are really rekindling their relationship or not: Their storied affair offers solace to a generation in need of celebrity nostalgia. By Alana Hope Levinson May 11, 2021 Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, 2003. James Devaney / Getty Images You can tell a lot about a person based

Hailing from Billings, Montana, Hey, ily! is the brainchild of Caleb Haynes, who combines influences from “Nintendocore, Emo, Powerpop, Shoegaze, and anything else the project can get its grubby mitts on.” Though Caleb has been active in local bands including Gray Joy, Rookie Card, and The Invertebrates, the way he blends disparate styles with Hey,

With a range of new additions to their platform, Netflix are releasing the second part of the well-renowned series Lupin starring Omar Sy (The Intouchables, Jurassic World, Two is a Family). As Assane’s journey for revenge against Hubert Pellegrini has ripped his family to pieces. He now has to think of a new plan with

The AMC series from The Raid director Gareth Evans delivered a breathtaking hour of action and suspense last night. By Joshua Hunt May 10, 2021 Mark Lewis Jones in Gangs of London, 2021.Courtesy of AMC/SKY Midway through the first season of Gangs of London, co-creator Gareth Evans sets aside numerous plot concerns—the mysterious murder of

In the music video for ‘The Holding Hand’, Iceage frontman Elias Bender Rønnenfelt holds a lit candle to his face, staring at his reflection in the mirror. When the rest of his band members do the same, there is a sense of despondency and disassociation; with him, it’s as if he’s peering straight through your

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 electronic musician discusses the synths and soundtracks that inspired the score of his new Netflix anime series. By Colin Groundwater May 6, 2021 Illustration by Simon Abranowicz Giant robots, magical warlords, mutant priests, and one legendary African samurai: these are the parts that make up Yasuke, the new anime series on Netflix produced and

Artists including Eddie Vedder, Foo Fighters, Jennifer Lopez, J Balvin, and H.E.R. performed at Global Citizen’s VAX Live: The Concert to Reunite the World. The concert itself took place last weekend at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California to an audience of over 20,000 vaccinated frontline healthcare and essential workers and was broadcast as an

A night in with your pals, with good food, fun, life chats, and an overall sense of rejuvenation (even if you end up staying awake far too late) can create the recipe for a perfect night. The following will explore some of the things you might want to consider when planning a night in with

Los Campesinos! will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of their 2011 record Hello Sadness this November. To mark the occasion a little early, the UK indie band have surprise released a new EP titled Whole Damn Body, a collection of songs from that era. Listen to it below, and check out the EP’s cover artwork and

Mare of Easttown is the latest in the genre of sadsacks solving crimes. See how Mare stacks up against the competition. By Gabriella Paiella May 6, 2021 They’ve got serious baggage and a complete inability to play by the rules.Photos courtesy of HBO (2); USA Network, Photo Illustration by C.J. Robinson The new HBO crime

Devonté Hynes aka Blood Orange has released his original score for Gia Coppola’s new film Mainstream. The film stars Maya Hawke and Andrew Garfield and debuted in theaters yesterday (May 7). Stream the soundtrack, out now on Milan Records, below. “I love everything Dev makes,” Gia Coppola said in a statement (via Pitchfork). “For Mainstream,

Russian Fashion Council is inviting designers worldwide to apply for the international hybrid fashion event Global Talents Digital. The third Global Talents Digital issue is dedicated to sustainability. Designers of virtual and physical clothing, footwear and accessories are welcome to join as long as they are working with upcycling, recycling, ethical fashion, slow fashion, or

Dublin band Pillow Queens have shared a cover of the Cranberries’ ‘When You’re Gone’, from the 1996 album To the Faithful Departed. Their rendition appears on Salvation – Inspired by the Cranberries for Pieta, a forthcoming collection of Cranberries covers from contemporary Irish artists including Sinead O’Connor, Kodaline, and more. The album is out October 1

I had never wanted a peacock for the same reason I’d never wanted a koala or a narwhal: The idea had never occurred to me. But when adopting three of those fantastical birds suddenly became an option, well, of course I wanted peacocks. Only later could I appreciate what Carl, Ethel, and Mr. Pickle had

Rightfield, the pop-rock duo with a majestic sound, has released Rightfield, One (Deluxe), a deluxe version of their beloved debut album. The deluxe version features the hit single, ‘Racing,’ as well as the highlight track ‘Birthday Party.’ Talking the about the album Blocker said “In a lot of ways, this deluxe album was us experimenting with

A. G. Cook has announced a new remix album, Apple vs. 7G, featuring Charli XCX, Caroline Polachek, Hannah Diamond, No Rome, Oklou, Baauer, Boys Noize, and more. To accompany the announcement, the PC Music founder has shared a new version of ‘Xcxoplex’ featuring Charli XCX. Though Cook has executive produced the last four Charli XCX

Films that mine the paranoia, tension (and sometimes, joy) from the screens and apps that consume our lives now. By Roxana Hadadi May 6, 2021 Photo Illustration by C.J. Robinson Hollywood’s depictions of the ways in which we live on social media have tended to rely on the downsides: misinformation, bullying, doom-scrolling, and self-hate. In