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At some point today, or tomorrow, or next week, outlets of varying prestige will call the presidential election for Joe Biden. The Decision Desk, Vox’s election-calling partner, already has, as has (checks notes) Pop Crave. But most of the major shot-callers like CNN, MSNBC and the networks, who share the same data, have Joe Biden

Mourn don’t mince words. You can tell as much on the Catalonian quartet’s fourth studio album, which opens with the group alternating between two open chords as they repeat the titular line, “This feeling is disgusting,” before a single voice rings out: “It sucks!” The band then lets out all their pent-up frustration in an

Mishegas, a New York City-based artist, most widely known for his songs ‘Episodes’ and ‘Tonight,’ released his latest single ‘Untitled’ — today. This newest piece by Mishegas carries an upbeat atmospheric vibe through a polished production, something that we have come to know from the artist over the years. Moreover, ‘Untitled’ marks the first release

Gorillaz have shared a new video for their Beck-featuring track ‘The Valley of the Pagans’ as part of the latest instalment in their Song Machines series. Taking inspiration from Grand Theft Auto, the new visual sees 2D, Murdoc, Noodle and Russel cruising around a CGI Los Angeles, while Beck makes an appearance on something called

As many election-law doomsayers predicted, Donald Trump has spent the morning after election night misleading the American public about the results, claiming a victory he hasn’t won or complaining of “magically” disappearing margins as votes continue to be counted. None of this is a surprise. Yet none of this is normal. In a normal election

Netflix is available in 190+ countries and in each country its content varies depending upon the demographics and the local demand. In all of these countries combined, Netflix is speculated to have over 13,900 titles. But did you know that the majority of its content library i.e. 40% is available in the US? In this

There is a saying that if you love what you do, you won’t work a single day anymore. Which sounds nice, but there are not that many hobbies that can be transformed into a job. However, video games are one of those hobbies. And the best part is, that you don’t even have to be

Singer-songwriter Sophie Jamieson has previewed her upcoming EP Release with a new single called ‘Concrete’. It arrives with a self-directed music video filmed on the roundabouts and roads of Stratford, Bow and Canning Town. Check it out below. ‘Concrete’ is described by a press release as “a neurotic imagining of her final tired, peaceful moments

There’s still a lot up in the air after last night’s election last night, but as the dust settles, one thing seems clear: Americans support drug policy reform. A wide range of decriminalization and legalization initiatives appeared on ballots across the country last night. All of them passed. The biggest breakthrough of the evening came

Arcade Fire debuted a new song called ‘Generation A’ during The Late Show with Stephen Colbert‘s special live election night coverage on Tuesday (November 3). The host introduced the song by describing it as “inspired by the current climate of the country with a hopeful message to the youths.” Watch the performance below. “Say wait

Sam Smith’s third studio album begins with a declaration: “I want to be wild and young,” they intone, less a plea than a haunting evocation of a former self. Across 11 tracks – plus 6 previously released bonus songs – the British singer revisits the perennial theme of heartbreak, but does so in a way

Kanye West officially conceded his run in the US presidential race early this morning (November 4). The rapper-turned-presidential-candidate took to Twitter to announce his withdrawal, posting an image of himself in profile against an election map alongside the caption: “WELP”. Though West, who ran as a ‘Birthday Party’ candidate, failed to pick up any electoral

It’s 2020 election night and you’re likely maniacally refreshing poll numbers, watching needles swing back and forth, and sitting glued to your TV screen as Steve Kornacki wilds out on his Big Board. It could be several more hours—or days, or weeks—until we know for sure whether Joe Biden or Donald Trump is elected President.

Sofia Coppola’s work has often been accused of being overly stylish, culturally myopic, and generally void of substance. In what might appear to be a slight change of pace, the writer-director’s new movie, out now on Apple TV+, immediately presents itself as the her most conventional and accessible film to date, infused with a signature

After the release of their four-track EP Cat’s Pyjamas, Caro, an Indie Rock trio from Leeds, released their edited version of ‘Closet Lunatic,’ including a superb stop motion video to accompany the song. Adam Pardey, the band’s frontman, talked about the project saying: “This video is the result of 5 months spent sitting alone in

Øystein Sture Aspelund, a gifted photographer out of Oslo, Norway, showcased a beautiful series in which he explores the M41, or better known as the Pamir Highway. Many travellers consider M41 as one of the most iconic and memorable road trips as it has some genuinely majestic views and interesting experiences. Writing about the series

Who did you look to for this sort of guidance, both spiritually and with your diet? Were you reading books? Did you have mentors? It started out with meditation for me. There were certain questions I asked the universe while I was in my meditation. I read books, like The Autobiography of a Yogi, sacral

On the verge of a second lockdown in the UK, it becomes more and more important to address enduring misconceptions about the gaming industry. It is hard to pinpoint precisely where gaming clichés come from. They seem to have always been part of the cultural mindset.  Encouraged by poor representation in films and the media,

thank u, next might have been anchored by big, ubiquitous singles, but part of what made it such an affecting highlight in Ariana Grande’s career was its subtly understated nature. The album’s minimalist, mid-tempo instrumentals gave space for some of the singer’s most starkly confessional lyrics as the songs processed grief and personal trauma with

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

It wouldn’t be quite that simple. Connery played Bond in two more movies. Enticed to return for 1971’s Diamonds Are Forever, he donated his considerable salary to charity. In need of cash after some bad real estate investments, he played him again in 1983’s Never Say Never Again for a rival Bond production made possible

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The Rolling Stones have shared archival footage of their first-ever live performance of their 1968 track ‘Sympathy for the Devil’. Uploaded on US label ABCKO’s YouTube channel earlier this week, the clip is a previously unreleased cut from the band’s 1996 concert film Rock and Roll Circus that didn’t make it into the final version. Watch

Sean Connery, the Academy Award-winning Scottish actor best known for his portrayal of James Bond, has died at the age of 90. His son, Jason, said he had died peacefully in his sleep in the Bahamans, having been “unwell for some time.” Born Thomas Sean Connery in 1930, the actor’s career spanned several decades. He

So, again, I really grew up on that movie and it’s something that I can still watch to this day. I don’t watch many of the movies I’ve done—and it’s not because I don’t like them, I love them all—but I can watch a little bit of Dead Presidents and still get that same feeling

KOKO All Together Now KOKO, the beloved Bristol trio, have finally revealed their four-track EP All Together Now. A mellifluous production drives the EP with a potent energy that has been present in their previous releases like Follow and their single ‘(I Don’t Wanna) Start Fights’ — marking it as one of their best releases yet. Talking

vōx (pronounced “wokes,” the Latin word for “voice”) is an LA-based singer, songwriter, and producer examining themes surrounding identity, the body, and spirituality through her ethereal and deeply evocative brand of alt-pop. She first started making waves with a series of covers in the early mid-2010s – including her own rendition of Kendrick Lamar’s ‘I’

Maya and Ethan Hawke will star in a new film centered on Jane, an Alaska teen in 1966 who’s determined is to lose her virginity to George Harrison. Titled Revolver, after The Beatles album of the same name, the movie is being helmed by Finding Nemo co-director Andrew Stanton with a script from Kate Trefry (Stranger

The proliferation of COVID-19-“inspired” art is fast approaching. Returning TV shows are starting to incorporate the pandemic—this week’s season premiere of This Is Us took all of 90 seconds to mention “the virus.” But the real enemy will be the films and series that don’t just reflect these times, but directly fictionalize them. The idea,