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D4vdCourtesy of Aidan Cullen The homeschooled teenager from Houston just wanted to make music for Fortnite montages. Now he’s on a sold-out tour with a new EP. By Megan Armstrong June 2, 2023 David Burke spends most days recording songs in his six-year-old sister’s bedroom closet in his childhood home near Houston—including eight of the

Fashion needn’t be a forgotten element while shredding the slopes. Snowboarders no longer blend in with the snow thanks to the inclusion of bold colors and funky and fun patterned clothing and accessories. Sure, the day is all about jumps, tricks, and making an impression with the board, although doing it in style is much

There was a lot to see on the second day of Primavera Sound Barcelona 2023. Though scheduling conflicts meant I had to miss sets by Beth Orton, Julia Jacklin, Julia Holter, Karate, Avalon Emerson & the Charm, and Nation of Language, among others, and even after deciding to skip Depeche Mode’s headling set (I’d seen

Spider-Man/Miles Morales, voiced by Shameik Moore, in Across the Spider-Verse.Courtesy of Sony Pictures via Everett Collection The full circle moment gives an inspiration his due and closes a loop that had been open since 2010.  By William Goodman June 2, 2023 Spoilers for ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ below It’s natural for sequels to go bigger

The 2023 Primavera Sound Festival began its first weekend yesterday at the Parc del Fòrum in Barcelona, and things got off to a great start. Excitement was high, the weather was ideal, and overcrowding – which caused some problems on the first festival day last year – did not seem like it was going to

California, with its vibrant music scene, has played host to some of the most legendary music performances in history. Many of these memorable concerts occurred in venues that, much like the artists themselves, have become iconic symbols of California’s rich cultural tapestry. Today, we will take a walk down memory lane and relive some of

The sports personality gets athletes to open up in unexpected ways—and is making a name for herself in the process. By Frazier Tharpe Photography by Hajar Benjida June 1, 2023 As the NBA playoffs have wound their way to the Finals, two clips in particular have been circulating with particular vigor in tweets, meme pages,

Becca Mancari has announced a new LP called Left Hand. The follow-up to 2020’s The Greatest Part is out August 25 via Captured Tracks, and it’s led by the single ‘Over And Over’, which features Julien Baker on backing vocals. “I wanted to write a queer pop song that has meat on its bones,” Mancari said

The Weeknd has linked up with Madonna and Playboi Carti for ‘Popular’, the second track from the soundtrack to his HBO show The Idol. It follows last month’s ‘Double Fantasy’, which was produced by Mike Dean and featured Future. Listen to ‘Popular’ below. Speaking about the collaboration in an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple

Seiko’s NH35A, known as the unbranded version of the Seiko caliber 4R35 movement, has become a well-used movement amongst micro brands such as Vostok, Lum-Tec, Spinnaker, and D1 Milano. Nevertheless, why is this movement so readily used in robust dive watches, vintage-inspired pieces, and numerous Seiko-enthusiast-modified pieces? Let’s dive in and find out. Origins The

Caleb Martin of the Miami Heat, seen here during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Kaseya Center on May 23, 2023 in Miami, Florida, has been a surprise key player during the playoffs, and apparently J. Cole played a role in his signing to the team.Courtesy of Megan Briggs via Getty Images  A

Beach Fossils may take their time between records, but they always seem to arrive at just the right time. Out this Friday, Bunny is their first studio album since 2017’s lush, revitalizing Somersault, though in 2021 the Brooklyn band released The Other Side of Life: Piano Ballads, which saw frontman Dustin Payseur reimagining tracks from across their catalog as

CMAT has put out a new song called ‘Have Fun!’. It’s set to appear on her sophomore album Crazymad, For Me – out October 13 via AWAL – along with the previously released single ‘Whatever’s Inconvenient’. Check out its Greg Purcell-directed video below, and scroll down for the LP’s cover art and tracklist. “This is

Are you seeking a fulfilling career to express your creativity and passion? Then it’s time to think about pursuing your ambition of becoming a tattoo artist. Tattooing is an art form with significant cultural roots. It’s also becoming popular for self-expression. It’s not surprising that many people are exploring tattooing careers. But where do you

Vintage jacket from Raggedy Threads. Vintage shirt from Front General Store. Vintage jeans (throughout) by Levi’s from Front General Store. Vintage gloves (throughout) from Palace Costume. Vintage belt from Stock Vintage. Vintage belt buckle from Boot Star. Watch, $6,450, by TAG Heuer.  As he ventures back into the spotlight to play Ken in the summer blockbuster Barbie, Ryan Gosling talks candidly about why he

Helena Deland has released a new song, ‘Spring Bug’. It follows her recent collaboration with claire rousay, ‘Deceiver’, which made our Best New Songs list. Give the track a listen below. “Spring sun and spring rain make past selves sprout out of the ground,” Deland reflected in a statement. “The question of whether or not

Reading Theodore McCombs’ fiction is reality-bending, fever dream-ish: in his world, a space opera tethering a ship to Earth while serving as an analogy for queer radicalism is somehow able to work. In another story, an AI lizard downloaded to students’ phones supposedly to help them with math turns evil, threatening to expose their secrets

LSDXOXO has announced new EP, Delusions of Grandeur (D.O.G.), which will drop on September 22 via his new label Fantasy Audio Group (F.A.G.). Today, the producer has served up a new track called ‘Double Tap’. Listen to it below. “Delusions Of Grandeur was created as a bridging of worlds for what people know my sound

Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin and Jeremy Strong in Succession.Courtesy of David M. Russell for HBO. GQ polled several writers about some of the HBO series’ most lingering questions and debates. By Frazier Tharpe May 29, 2023 Succession is finally over. Just when it seemed like the previous HBO series about a bunch of family members

Primavera Sound is known as one of the best-booked festivals in the world, and last year’s two-weekend edition in Barcelona brought basically every band to celebrate its 20th anniversary. But that did not stop the organizers from outdoing themselves once again. Taking place in both Barcelona and Madrid over two consecutive weekends, this year’s festival

Nine Inch Nails members and Oscar-winning composers Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross are behind the score for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, the movie’s director, Jeff Rowe, confirmed on Twitter. Tony Hawk first revealed the news in a recent episode of his Hawk vs Wolf podcast during an interview with photographer Sam Muller. “Well

Jeremy Strong in the series finale of Succession.Courtesy of Macall Polay for HBO. In an appropriately bleak ending, the No. 1 boy suffers the most.  By Paul Thompson May 29, 2023 Toward the end of the penultimate episode of Succession, “Church and State,”  Kendall says to Hugo, the public relations lapdog who moments later will pledge

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

With a background in fine arts, fashion designer Ruochun Ding has been dedicated to building up an effortlessly chic style. She strives to find a middle ground that is both practical and stylish, avoiding designs that are overly minimalist or highly avant-garde. As a result, Ding naturally attracts customers to her brand without excessive effort

Photographs: Getty Images; Collage: Gabe Conte She knows everything about Taylor Swift. He knows the deal with a certain kind of Brooklyn podcaster. Now they’re sharing an exhilarating, once-in-a-lifetime moment of pop-culture crossover. By Kate Lindsay May 27, 2023 My boyfriend can binge dark and meandering movies about the opioid crisis, but fell asleep the

If you spend a lot of time gaming, certain gear out there can go a long way to enhancing the experience, making you more comfortable, and helping you achieve your peak performance. Whatever games you like to play, here are some items and accessories you should seriously consider adding to your setup. A Backup Power

Xiaohan Lu, an accomplished photographer, has recently unveiled her latest masterpiece, “Premiere Mediocre.” This captivating collection draws inspiration from her extensive experience collaborating with numerous models and influencers. Lu’s profound realization struck a chord: the stark contrast between individuals’ glamorous social media personas and their actual everyday selves. Eager to capture this stark reality, she