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American psych-rock outfit POND have announced their next album: 9 is out October 1 via Spinning Top/Secretly Distribution. They’ve also shared a new single from it, ‘America’s Cup’, which arrives with an accompanying video directed by longtime collaborator Sam Kristofski. Check it out below and scroll down for the album’s cover artwork and tracklist. “The beat

Since being released from Swedish jail in 2019, rap’s foremost fashion darling has been on a journey of self-discovery, musical experimentation, and—alongside a certain megawatt pop-icon girlfriend—love. By Samuel Hine Photography by Inez & Vinoodh May 19, 2021 Shirt, $770, by Celine Homme by Hedi Slimane. Earrings (throughout), his own. Necklace (top), $93,500, by Verdura.

Holly Humberstone has shared a new single called ‘The Walls Are Way Too Thin’, alongside an accompanying video directed by Raja Virdi. Watch it below. “I wrote ‘The Walls Are Way Too Thin’ about a time in my life where I felt like i’d lost control of where I was heading and struggling a little

Garbage have released ‘Wolves’, the latest single from their forthcoming album No Gods No Masters. The track is accompanied by a video created by Chilean film director, animator, and painter Javi Miamor. Check it out below. Shirley Manson said in a statement about the new song: “This is a song about inner conflict. About regret.

DJ and producer i_o‘s cause of death has been revealed after his sudden passing last November at the age of 30. According to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner’s report, i_o, whose real name was Garrett Lockhart, died of natural causes related to Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, an autoimmune disorder that causes chronic inflammation of the

The comedian talks about replacing Chris D’Elia in Army of the Dead, doing her shoots without any other cast members, and how she thinks about “cancel culture.” By Kevin Hall May 18, 2021  Tig Notaro in Army of the Dead, 2021Courtesy of Scott Garfield and Clay Enos for Netflix Acting roles are recast all the

It is great and healthy to go through and discuss any relationships issues. It helps to keep relationships strong and relieve the burden of emotional struggles. And relationship therapy is the best way to do it. People seeking an online relationship counselor can get mental health support from 6 reviewed online therapy platforms. Find them

Having grown up in Germany after her family emigrated from Baltimore, Sophia Kennedy started recording audio on a camcorder given to her on her sixteenth birthday. It’s no surprise that the singer-songwriter takes a cinematic approach to making music: obsessed with the work of John Cassavetes and 70s horror movies, she went on to study

Billie Marten has shared a new song called ‘Human Replacement’. It’s the latest preview from her upcoming album Flora Fauna and it arrives with an accompanying video directed by Joe Wheatley. Check it out below. “This video is absolutely needed to match the message of the song, which was initially something I shied away from talking

Each week, seemingly, an unexpected new cast member is announced for HBO’s beloved series and Daniel Craig’s whodunit sequel. Here’s a guide. By Danielle Cohen May 17, 2021 Knives Out (2019)Claire Folger / Courtesy of Lionsgate With the pandemic finally beginning to wane, it is time for long-awaited projects to resume production. There are seemingly

It is said that music soothes the soul. Simply listening to music has numerous benefits, but learning to play an instrument is more beneficial. Playing the guitar is a way of expressing yourself and what you love. However, it takes perseverance, patience, and dedication. For a beginner, you need to learn at your own pace

When St. Vincent began teasing her new ‘70s-inspired record, there’s a reason people didn’t find her latest stylistic shift all that surprising. The artist otherwise known as Annie Clark had already taken somewhat of a left turn on her 2017 meta-pop album Masseduction, and besides, futurism doesn’t fall too far from retro pastiche: though critics

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

Chris Rock’s new Saw movie Spiral has to live up to eight films worth of creative Rube Goldberg death contraptions. By Kevin Hall May 14, 2021 Chris Rock in Spiral: From the Book of Saw, 2021.Everett Collection / Courtesy of Lions Gate The twisted Saw movie universe has pushed audiences to the brink with gore

Not long ago, fashion-conscious designer Katie Ann McGuigan presented her newest collection Lost Summer. The collection explored a longing for the outdoors and the warmth of light against a reimagining of life’s stability and comfort indoors. The British Isles’ seminal photography and interior design inspired her prints and textiles. Her vision came to life through the work of

Since 2014 Forest Hills Drive, for sure. But also maybe ever? By Frazier Tharpe May 14, 2021 Rapper J. Cole performs during halftime of the 68th NBA All-Star Game on February 17, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jeff Hahne/Getty Images)Jeff Hahne Poll J. Cole fans on his best album and the majority answer

Mia Joy is the moniker of Chicago-based singer-songwriter Mia Rocha, who was raised in a creative household and started singing and making music from a young age. Following a series of releases that include her 2017 EP Gemini Moon, her debut album, Spirit Tamer, released last week via Fire Talk, is a spell-binding, intimate collection

Reshad is a 22-year-old photographer based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Initially using only his phone camera to snap shots of trees and flowers on his way back from school, Reshad now boasts over 20k followers on Twitter, where his eye-catching, kaleidoscopic work is recognised and celebrated. After purchasing his first camera, a Sony a6000, Reshad

South London quartet Horsey have announced their debut album, Debonair, which is set to arrive in July via untitled recs. The band have also shared a new track from the album, a collaboration with King Krule titled ‘Seahorse’. Check it out below and scroll down for the LP’s cover artwork and tracklist. King Krule is the

On his new album, The Off-Season, Cole confirms an infamous, eight year-old rumor about himself and the rap legend. By Frazier Tharpe May 14, 2021 LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 24: J. Cole performs onstage at the 2018 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 24, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty

Though it was often originally derided as silly and unnecessary, modern video game streaming has become an inseparable part of the industry. Offering potential experiences which are only possible with new technology, the concept of game live streaming reaches back into classic video game appeal. Similarly, the modern online casino development of live titles follows

There are a bunch of ways to improve your FIFA skills insanely fast. Even the best players know that playing FIFA is relatively easier than most people perceive it to be. This is because all you need is an understanding of the game and learning the basics, which will help you turn your draws into

Leon Bridges has announced his third full-length album: Gold-Diggers Sound is out July 23 via Columbia. The 11-track LP features the previously released Terrace Martin collaboration ‘Sweeter’ as well as the new song ‘Motorbike’, which is accompanied by an Anderson .Paak-directed a music video. Check it out below and scroll down for the record’s cover artwork

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