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During the ‘80s and ‘90s, rap music was criticized by the establishment for glamorizing drug culture. But what the music was actually doing was spreading a message. By Donovan X. Ramsey July 14, 2023 My community was in the middle of an invisible war. When people disappear from the neighborhood, I learned, it was because

Online slots have long been the most played games in every online casino. Every day, millions of users enjoy them. The appeal is clear, given how simple they are to play and how much fun they are. There are no problematic methods to learn and memorize, no time constraints, and no financial danger when playing.

Valee and Harry Fraud have dropped a new song from their upcoming collaborative LP, Virtuoso. Following ‘Vibrant’, a collaboration with Action Bronson, ‘Watermelon Automobile’ features Chicago artist Saba and Charlotte rapper Mavi. Check it out below. “I wanted to work with Saba for a while now and this project was the right time,” Valee told

Madeline Kenney has released ‘Plain Boring Disaster’, the latest single from her upcoming LP A New Reality Mind – out July 28 via Carpark Records. It follows previous cuts ‘Superficial Conversation’ and ‘I Drew a Line’. Check out a lyric video for it below. “I think it’s easy to romanticize one’s life, to give meaning

On the Apple TV+ series, Rogen plays a jawnz enthusiast, partly inspired by his real-life style glow-up, and the fits have become a big talking point. By Jake Woolf July 12, 2023 Photograph: Apple; Collage: Gabe Conte In the mid-2000s, Seth Rogen came into our lives as a guy with an immense talent for playing

Troye Sivan has announced a new album called Something to Give Each Other. The follow-up to 2018’s Bloom lands October 13 via Capitol. Billed as “a celebration of sex, dance, sweat, community, queerness, love and friendship,” the record includes the new single ‘Rush’, which is out today alongside a Gordon von Steiner-directed video. Check it out

Martin Solveig is unquestionably one of the most recognised names in dance music. He is prominently known for his multi-platinum hit Hello and his club-certified songs, such as Intoxicated, All Day And Night, and Places, featuring commercially respected names such as Jox Jones, Madison Beer, and Ina Wroldsen. Now, after a several-year break, Solveig returned with a fresh single featuring

Disclosure have announced they will be releasing a new album this Friday, July 14. Brothers Guy and Howard Lawrence are putting out Alchemy, which has no guest features and no samples, independently via their own AWAL imprint, Apollo Records. Check out its cover artwork and tracklist below. “This record is a celebration of us feeling

A guide to all the restaurant specific industry terms and ideas this great show employs to present the most unfiltered experience of what the industry is really like. By Abe Beame July 12, 2023 Photograph: Hulu; Collage: Gabe Conte The Bear is the rare piece of art that, at long last, accurately represents the unfiltered

Yard Act have returned with a new single, ‘The Trench Coat Museum’, which comes with an accompanying video. Marking their first new music since the release of their 2022 debut The Overload, the track was co-produced with Gorillaz member Remi Kabaka Jr.. Check it out below. According to the band’s James Smith, ‘The Trench Coat

heka has announced a new EP, swan songs, which will arrive September 22 via Practise Music. She’s also shared a new single, ‘i’m the thorn’, which will appear on the EP alongside the previously released ‘april (away)’. Watch the video for it below. “’i’m the thorn; meditates over the spoils of an unhealthy relationship,” heka

2018 saw the inception of a renowned online gaming brand, BetMGM Casino, an MGM Resorts and Entain Holdings enterprise. This reputable platform hosts casino games, sports betting options, and poker, catering to regions where online gambling is sanctioned. BetMGM Casino, deriving its stature from a well-renowned North American casino name, takes pride in delivering top-tier

These are the streamers giving you the most bang for your buck right now. By Grant Rindner July 10, 2023 Ayo Edebiri, Abby Elliot and Jeremy Allen White in The Bear, streaming on Hulu.Courtesy of Chuck Hodes for FX. In the time it takes you to read this sentence, five new streaming services will have

Natural Wonder Beauty Concept – the collaborative project of DJ Python and Ana Roxanne – have shared a new single off their self-titled debut album, which is out this Friday via Mexican Summer. It’s called ‘Driving’, and it follows the previously released title track and ‘Sword’. Check it out below, along with the duo’s upcoming

Today, the Southbank Centre announced an Autumn/Winter 2023/24 Performance and Dance season featuring new commissions and premieres from innovative and influential artists worldwide. The programme signals a renewed commitment to Performance and Dance under Artistic Director Mark Ball, who joined the UK’s leading multi-arts centre in January 2022, and Aaron Wright, who was appointed Head

Slaughter Beach, Dog have announced their next album, Crying, Laughing, Waving, Smiling, which will arrive on September 22 via Lame-O Records. Today’s announcement comes with the release of the new single ‘Float Away’, which follows the recently shared ‘Strange Weather’. Check it out below. “This one is a heartbreak song,” the group’s Jake Ewald explained

Joaquin Phoenix plays the little corporal in a new epic about a horny little tyrant with an unfaithful wife who would rather conquer the world than go to therapy. By Vince Mancini July 10, 2023 Joaquin Phoenix as Napoleon Bonaparte in Ridley Scott’s forthcoming movie Napoleon.Courtesy of Kevin Baker for AppleTV+ via Everett Collection For

Tycho is back with ‘Time to Run’, the first preview of an upcoming body of work. The track finds Scott Hansen collaborating with Kaelin Ellis on drums and Grizzly Bear’s Chris Taylor on mixing duties. Check out director Patrick Elmore’s video for it below. “Music has always served as a kind of meditation for me,

Kingsley Ben-Adir plays the reggae legend in a new film from the director of King Richard. By Vince Mancini July 6, 2023 Kingsley Ben-Adir as Bob Marley in the forthcoming biopic Bob Marley: One Love.Courtesy of Paramount Pictures The biopic has become such an inseparable part of any musician’s legacy that they’re now being released

Grand Seiko’s relentless pursuit of precise timekeeping and superior craftsmanship is embodied in our latest addition to the Watch Spotlight, the Grand Seiko Mechanical (SBGR261). This timepiece, part of the Elegance Collection, offers a spotless, classic aesthetic that whispers elegance. In this article, we’ll uncover why we adore this piece and why it deserves a

Chinese-born video artist Yuge Zhou is renowned for exploring urban spaces and contemporary life through art. Now associated with the New Museum’s tech incubator NEW INC, Zhou’s work has earned global recognition, including ArtPrize 2021’s Juried Award and Honorary Mention at the 2020 Prix Ars Electronica.  Initially debuting at Art on the Mart, Zhou’s series Love

French artist/producer SebastiAn and London Grammar have teamed up for the new song ‘Dancing By Night’. The track was produced by the xx’s Oliver Sim and arrives with a music video directed by Jeanne Lula Chauveau. Watch and listen below. “It was a total joy writing and creating this track with Sebastian,” London Grammar said

Drake kicked off It’s All a Blur, his first tour in five years, last night in Chicago. By Grant Rindner July 6, 2023 Drake performs during “Lil Baby & Friends Birthday Celebration Concert” at State Farm Arena on December 9, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.Courtesy of Prince Williams via WireImage It’s been five years since Drake’s

Taylor Swift has shared a new video for her “From the Vault” track ‘I Can See You (Taylor’s Version)’, which appears on the just-released Speak Now (Taylor’s Version). Swift stars alongside Taylor Lautner, Joey King, and Presley Cash in the self-directed clip, which she debuted at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri as part of

Inspired by The Sims, Animal Crossing, and Minecraft, kick-started by Australian couple Michael and Martina alongside a team of 5 developers (2022) – known as Qloud Games. Loftia is described as an “MMO, solar punk video game” encouraging players (or so-called ‘Loftians’) to create and customise a cosy sustainable world. “A home away from home”.

The influential musician talks about his autofiction, overcoming his heroin addiction, and writing new music with his band. By Colin Groundwater July 7, 2023 Photograph: Getty Images; Collage: Gabe Conte Geoff Rickly is a nice guy. When we meet at his favorite local coffee shop in Brooklyn, the influential frontman of the band Thursday offers

Mick Jenkins has announced a new album, The Patience, which will arrive on August 18 via RBC Records/BMG. The follow-up to 2021’s Elephant in the Room is led by the single ‘Smoke Break-Dance’, which is produced by Stoic and features JID. Check out its Andre Muir–directed video below. “As best I can be, I am