Pop Culture

Mega Bog is the experimental pop project led by singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Erin Birgy, who has been sharing songs under the moniker for over a decade. Having spent much of her adolescence as part of a traveling rodeo, she moved on her own to Spokane, Washington at age 15, where she contributed poems and band

Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio star in Martin Scorsese’s new film, Killers of the Flower Moon.Courtesy of Melinda Sue Gordon for Apple TV via Everett Collection Martin Scorsese’s 206-minute adaptation of David Grann’s bestseller shines in the two-minute teaser. By Grant Rindner May 19, 2023 The first official teaser trailer for one of the

OSEES have announced a new LP, Intercepted Message, which is slated to arrive on August 18 via In the Red. Today’s announcement, which coincides with the release of the band’s Live At Levitation (2012), is accompanied by the album’s title track. Check out a video for it below. John Dwyer shared the following statement on

Andy Rourke, the bassist for indie legends the Smiths, died today of pancreatic cancer at the age of 59. Rourke’s childhood friend and former Smiths bandmate Johnny Marr confirmed the news of his passing on Twitter, and in a lengthy tribute on Instagram wrote that he will be “remembered, as a kind and beautiful soul

The Westworld actor breaks bad in Amazon’s genre-bending new courtroom comedy. “I wish I could tell you that I didn’t enjoy it.” By Lucy Ford May 18, 2023 In Amazon Freevee’s runaway hit Jury Duty, James Marsden plays James Marsden. Not the James Marsden who has earned himself a reputation as Hollywood’s jovial song-and-dance man and

Bad Bunny has shared a new single, ‘Where She Goes’, which he recently teased on social media. The track arrives with an accompanying video that features cameos from Dominic Fike, Frank Ocean, Lil Uzi Vert, Brazillian soccer player Ronaldinho, Isabella Manderson, Julian Consuegra, Juliana Nalú, Sabrina Zada, and Ysham Avdulahi. The Puerto Rican rapper recorded

Who Is She? – the Seattle supergroup comprising Robin Edwards (Lisa Prank), Bree Mckenna (Tacocat), Julia Shapiro (Chastity Belt), and new member Emily Nokes (Tacocat) – have announced a new LP. Goddess Energy, the follow-up to 2017’s Seattle Gossip, drops August 25 via Father/Daughter Records. It was produced by Jenn Champion. Below, check out a

Long Island’s Koyo have announced their debut LP: Would You Miss It? lands September 29 on Pure Noise Records. To celebrate the news, the band has shared the album’s first single, ‘You’re On The List (Minus One)’, along with a video that features appearances from My Chemical Romance’s Frank Iero, Regulate, photographer Michael Dubin, and

Not only does Mazzulla reportedly watch the 2010 Ben Affleck heist flick four times a week, he’s turned it into a mindset of sorts for his team.  By Gabriella Paiella May 17, 2023 In the 19th century, when labor organizers fought for the eight-hour workday, they adopted the slogan, “Eight hours for work, eight hours

Brooklyn-based harpist and songwriter Rebecca Kitba Bryson El-Saleh, who records as Kitba, has announced their self-titled debut LP. It’s out July 21 on Ruination Record Co., and its lead single, ‘My Words Don’t Work’, is out today. Check it out and find the album cover and tracklist below. “I tried not to put this on

Grizzly Bear’s Christopher Bear and Daniel Rossen have reunited to score Celine Song’s new A24 film Past Lives. Set for release on June 9 via A24 Music, the soundtrack features ‘Quiet Eyes’, an original song written and performed by Sharon Van Etten and Zachary Dawes. Today, they’ve shared two songs from it, ‘Why Are You

In May, a new report from The Hollywood Reporter shed some interesting light on who we can expect to be the next Man of Steel. Nicholas Hoult, Jacob Elordi, and more frontrunners. By Lucy Ford May 16, 2023 There’s so much whiplash in the DC Universe that you’d be forgiven for believing Superman has turned the

You’ve heard of the record, now get ready for The Album, the debut – uh, sorry, (checks notes) sixth studio full-length by the Jonas Brothers. If that strikes you as kind of a placeholder title, wait till you hear the actual songs, which are so asinine and largely void of personality you’d probably be inclined to dismiss

Twin Princess, the Philadelphia outfit led by singer-songwriter Pauli Mia that fuses synth-pop with doom country, has shared a new single called ‘Violets’. It’s lifted from their upcoming debut LP Blood Moon, which arrives on May 26. Take a listen below. “‘Violets’ is a song to dance to when you’ve found yourself alone at the

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky in Los Angeles, California on March 15, 2023.Courtesy of thecelebrityfinder/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images via Getty. Even before the official name reveal, the hip-hop power couple were leaving clues everywhere. By Grant Rindner May 15, 2023 Wu-Tang has never been more for the children than it is right now. Rihanna hasn’t been shy about

Horse Jumper of Love have shared a new song called ‘Singing by the Sink’. It’s taken from their upcoming mini-album Heartbreak Rules, which is out this Friday (via Run for Cover) and has already been previewed by the title track. Give it a listen below. “I was inspired by my grandmother singing old Greek folk

A car is a significant investment no matter which way you slice it. You’re going to love driving it (hopefully) and it’s going to be part of a lot of big moments and great memories for you and your family. However, there are plenty of expenses associated with owning a car.. Additionally, at a certain

Beverly Glenn-Copeland has announced The Ones Ahead, his first new album in almost 20 years. The follow-up to 2004’s Primal Prayer is set for release on July 28 via Transgressive. Along with the announcement, Glenn-Copeland has shared the lead single ‘Africa Calling’, which you can check out below. “In the ‘80s I had the honour

Yasujiro Ozu (1903-1963) was one of those rare directors who seemed incapable of making a truly awful film. Granted, a sizable portion of his early career in the 1920s and ‘30s has been lost—swept away by the cataclysms that wiped out an estimated 96% of Japanese silent cinema1—so we have no access to Wife Lost

Kelly AuCoin, David Costabile, Damian Lewis, Daniel K. Isaac, in Billions.Courtesy of Jeff Neumann for Showtime via Everett Collection. From Billions to Severance, some of your favorite shows are already seeing significant delays due to the WGA strike. By Grant Rindner May 12, 2023 The ongoing writers strike may seem, at first glance, like a

Music can transport us to different worlds, evoke emotions, and even help us focus during daily tasks. The right earphones can make all the difference when fully immersing yourself in your favorite tunes. High-quality earphones improve sound clarity, reduce strain on your ears, and provide a more enjoyable listening experience. This blog will explore how

Cashmere jumpers are a luxurious and timeless wardrobe staple that every fashion-conscious individual should consider adding to their collection. Cashmere jumpers are made from the soft, fine undercoat of cashmere goats renowned for their luxurious softness, warmth, durability, and versatility. Whether you’re dressing up or down, a cashmere jumper can elevate your outfit and provide

Photographs: TikTok; Collage: Gabe Conte TikTok stars like TJ Mack creator Brian Jordan Alvarez—plus the brothers themselves—weigh in on how the guys hacked the algorithm and boosted the app’s up-and-coming talent along the way. By Kate Lindsay May 12, 2023 For one week late in March, the Jonas Brothers were the TikTok For You page. They

Juilliard Extension is pleased to celebrate the success of the Introductory Ballroom Dance Workshop that took place on Sunday, April 23. Participants had the opportunity to learn ballroom dancing from the world-renowned dance duo, Denys Drozdyuk and Antonina Skobina. The workshop was designed to help students learn and improve the basic ballroom dance techniques and

Washington singer-songwriter Margo Cilker has announced her sophomore album, Valley of Heart’s Delight. The follow-up to 2021’s Pohorylle is set to arrive on September 15 via Fluff & Gravy Records. Check out its lead single and opening track, ‘Lowland Trail’, below. Speaking about the new album, Cilker said in a press release: I wrote these

New York Daily News/Getty Images Federal prosecutors say the New York congressman used campaign funds for “luxury designer clothing and credit card payments.” By Eileen Cartter May 10, 2023 George Santos, the checkered first-term Republican congressman from New York, pleaded not guilty to 13 criminal charges including wire fraud and money laundering on Wednesday, stemming