Pop Culture

Drab Majesty have announced a new EP, An Object in Motion, which drops on August 25 via Dais Records. To accompany the announcement, they’ve shared the new single ‘Vanity’, which features guest vocals from Slowdive’s Rachel Goswell. Check it out below. “As a long time listener and devotee of Slowdive, a band that literally shaped

Julie Byrne has released another song from her forthcoming album, The Greater Wings. ‘Moonless’, which follows previous offerings ‘Summer Glass’ and the title track, is the first song Byrne has ever written and performed on piano. Listen to it below. “I remember walking through the dune systems on the ocean side of Culatra, the noises of the

Peter Davison, who has recorded 43 albums and over 1,500 film and television scores, feels “a certain responsibility to make music that will make things better.”Illustration by Michael Houtz; photographs by Getty Images You’ve probably never heard of Peter Davison, but if you’ve ever been to a yoga studio or spa, you’ve almost certainly heard

Astrud Gilberto, the Brazilian singer who helped popularize bossa nova around the world with her recording of ‘The Girl From Ipanema’, has died. The artist’s granddaughter, Sofia Gilberto, revealed the news on Instagram, writing, “I’m here to bring you the sad news that my grandmother became a star today, and is next to my grandfather

Darkside have announced they will be releasing a new album, Live at Spiral House, this Friday, June 9 via Matador. Following 2021’s Spiral, the record is a collection of jams Nicolás Jaar and Dave Harrington recorded with the group’s new member, drummer Tlacael Esparza, at their Los Angeles rehearsal space last summer. “When we decided

The popularity of poker has grown tremendously in the past few decades, with a large part of that increase being attributed to its portrayal in Hollywood movies. Poker is no longer just a niche game reserved for high-stakes gamblers; it has become a mainstream form of entertainment embraced by people from all walks of life.

Gunna performs onstage at ‘Samsung Galaxy + Billboard’ during the 2022 SXSW Conference and Festivals at Waterloo Park on March 17, 2022 in Austin, Texas.Courtesy of Amy E. Price via Getty Images The track is Gunna’s first single since he was released from prison last December after filing an Alford plea in the ongoing YSL

Brian Eno has announced his first-ever solo tour. He’s set to perform his new live concert program, Ships, across Europe this fall, with backing from the Baltic Sea Philharmonic, orchestrated and conducted by Kristjan Järvi, as well the actor Peter Serafinowicz, and Eno’s longtime collaborators Leo Abrahams and Peter Chilvers. The concert is billed as

The weather forecast was not looking good on the last day of Primavera Sound Barcelona – there was a 100% chance of precipitation when I got to the Parc del Fórum – but in the end, a light drizzle did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm that had been building all week. It would be a

Ethel CAin has shared a statement after collapsing halfway through her show at the Sydney Opera House on Saturday. Cain, performing as one of the headliners of the Vivid Live festival, fell backwards less than three songs into her set, according to News.com.au. Now, Cain has shared an update via an Instagram story, writing: “Hi

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