The first thing to know about Smokey Robinson’s Gasms is that it’s a proper album—not a live album, a Christmas album, a standards album, or a celebration of the soul legend’s songbook thronged with younger guests, but […]
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Yunè Pinku: Babylon IX EP
Yunè Pinku makes nostalgia-fueled music infused with techno and garage, and airlifted by her gentle, occasionally deadpan vocal melodies, corroborating lyrics like “told you I don’t give a fuck” with a delightful, lilting shrug in her […]
New Jeans, Rina Sawayama, Saweetie Among Gold House A100 Honorees
K-pop superstars New Jeans, singer-songwriter Rina Sawayama and rapper Saweetie are among this year’s Gold House A100 honorees. The annual list, from the AAPI collective Gold House, recognizes “the 100 Asian Pacific leaders who have […]
‘Redfall’ is a Decent Looter Shooter With an Identity Crisis
2023 is a big year for Microsoft and Xbox. After acquiring Bethesda back in 2020, Microsoft (finally) has a slate of exclusive titles coming up, an area where it lagged behind Sony, its main competitor. […]
From Rihanna to Lil Nas X, Here Are the Best and Wildest Fashion Moments at the 2023 Met Gala
Fuck Everyone Else, Michaela Coel Is GOALS Image Credit: WireImage The dress… Look at the DRESS!!! It’s giving body, it’s giving texture, it’s giving “How do we all look that good?” Chanel is known for […]
From Dua Lipa to Anna Wintour, Here Are the Best and Worst Fashion Moments at the 2023 Met Gala
Phoebe Bridgers Keeps it Cool Image Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue She’s edgy, she’s chic, and honestly, we wish we were her. The singer, songwriter, and badass is known for rocking her […]
Right-Wing Media and Anti-Trans Groups Welcome Kiss’ Paul Stanley to the Cause
Once upon a time, concerned parents warned each other about their children falling under the possibly demonic influence of the metal band Kiss — whose name was falsely alleged to stand for “Knights in Satan’s […]
Avalon Emerson: & the Charm
Avalon Emerson, former software developer turned Berghain DJ and acclaimed techno producer, gives off the enviable aura of someone who’s good at everything. When she describes her musical database management in precise schematic detail, or excitedly […]
Dazegxd & Quinn: dSX.fm EP
A few years ago, quinn and Dazegxd were key players in digicore, a sprawling internet scene that has lately felt more like a withering quarantine relic. quinn was at the forefront making frantic hyperpop, while Dazegxd produced spectral neon rap beats. […]
Superviolet: Infinite Spring
On Superviolet’s introductory single, “Overrater,” Steve Ciolek hatches a plan: “Surprise release the sixth album as the greatest rock’n’roll band.” It’s safe to assume that Ciolek was addressing fans of his former group, the Sidekicks, and […]
Covet: catharsis
The highs and lows of Yvette Young’s chaotic 2022 all revolved around a new set of wheels. In November, the tour van that the California guitarist and songwriter had just bought for her rock trio Covet […]
CIA Director, Noam Chomsky Named in Epstein’s Private Calendar: Report
Jeffrey Epstein’s calendar is revealing secrets years after the billionaire’s death in a New York prison. The now head of the Central Intelligence Agency, a college president, a former Obama White House counsel, and scholar […]