Elon Musk, who has steered X (formerly Twitter) into a tsunami of antisemitic discourse since taking over the site in 2022, has now endorsed a post attacking Jewish communities and accusing them of promoting “dialectical […]
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How Department Made a Sampledelic Symphony
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Beirut: Hadsel
The note of surprise on Hadsel, Beirut’s sixth studio LP, is not so much that Zach Condon has recorded an album on a remote Norwegian island with free access to a church organ, it’s that […]
Spiritual Cramp: Spiritual Cramp
Spiritual Cramp have their very own Bez. Jose-Luna Gonzalez is the Bay Area band’s tambourine-playing mascot, popping up at their shows to provide auxiliary percussion and an extra sense of chaos to a group, usually […]
Ron Jeremy Accuser Sues Sunset Strip Bar, Says It Let Porn Star Turn Bathroom into ‘Dungeon’
A woman who claims porn star Ron Jeremy sexually assaulted her inside The Rainbow Bar & Grill four years ago sued the West Hollywood establishment for negligence Tuesday, claiming it allowed the “dangerous, highly sexualized […]
YouTubers Will Have to Disclose AI-Created Content, or Risk Suspension
The platform said people will be able to request the removal of videos that use AI to simulate an identifiable person YouTube will soon require users to to disclose when their videos feature content made […]
Man Arrested for Manslaughter in Shocking Death of Hockey Player Adam Johnson
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Ya Boi L.I.V.E’s “The End”: A Riveting Tale of Betrayal and Finality
In his latest single “The End,” Ya Boi L.I.V.E, the multifaceted artist from Amityville, NY, plunges into the depths of betrayal and disillusionment with a narrative that’s as gripping as it is relatable. The song, […]
Right-Wing Orgs Are Using a Social Media Loophole to Skirt Hate-Speech Rules
In a political landscape already fraught for the transgender community, right-wing media organizations have found a new way to bypass platform guidelines prohibiting hate speech, by producing documentaries advocacy groups are calling “propaganda” and promoting […]
Lil Tay Died. Now She Wants to Be a Pop Star
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Daniel Villarreal: Lados B
If it sounds like Daniel Villarreal is rediscovering his drum set in real time in the opening moments of Lados B, that’s because—in a way—he is. He creates a groove one thwack at a time, […]