For decades, the Angry Young Men shone a dingy light on British culture. Bottling working-class desperation, these playwrights and novelists originally addressed a 1950s society mired in social immobility and repressed angst. Their themes anchored […]
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Meet the Secret Society of People Who Piss in the Sink
“Today my wife caught me peeing in the sink for the first time.” So begins a confessional post on Reddit‘s r/Sinkpissers, a forum that advertises itself as a haven for those who prefer to save […]
Novak Djokovic to Miss Miami Open After Vaccine Exemption Request Denied
Double Fault Unvaccinated top-ranked tennis star out of another U.S. tournament due to travel restrictions Novak Djokovic, the top-ranked men’s tennis player, will miss another U.S. tournament next week — this time the Miami Open […]
deathcrash: Less
Tiernan Banks has declared that deathcrash’s new album is “more emo” than their last one and…hold on a minute. The album with “Wrestle With Jimmy”? The album with a nine-minute twinkle odyssey culminating in the […]
‘We Exist’: Wellesley Trans Students Say It’s Not Just a Women’s College
When Ninotska Love donned her tight red dress and Selena sunglasses to graduate from Wellesley College in May 2020, it was a monumental day. She had moved to the U.S. in 2009 to flee gender […]
‘Resident Evil 4’ is a Bombastic Resurrection of a Horror Camp Classic
Released in 2005, Capcom’s Resident Evil 4 revolutionized the survival horror genre as we knew it. A masterful blend of intense action, gripping storytelling, and unforgettable characters came together to create a truly captivating experience. […]
Yves Tumor: Praise a Lord Who Chews but Which Does Not Consume; (Or Simply, Hot Between Worlds)
Yves Tumor began their career in the low-ceilinged world of experimental noise, but from the outset, their yearning—for bigger stages, sweeping statements, limitless horizons—was palpable. “I only want to make hits,” they said with a […]
Unknown Mortal Orchestra: V
Ruban Nielson, a meticulous indie rock auteur, was born into a family of musicians. As a young boy, he would watch his parents play gigs at resorts all across the Pacific, at once aware of […]
Uly: 1822.demos
The stylistic son of Sly Stone, Bootsy Collins, and Maxwell, rising funkster Uly (né Rafino Murphy) invokes the progressive soul music of ‘70s fusion mavericks and their ‘90s neo-soul cubs. His vintage vision includes soft guitar licks, soulful […]
Inspiral Carpets: The Complete Singles
Back in the early ’90s, when Madchester was at its peak, Inspiral Carpets were perhaps best known for their “cool as fuck” T-shirts, which were essential wear for any young indie fan looking to annoy their […]
Saudi Trans Woman’s Devastating Suicide Note Leaves Her Community Outraged
“If you’re reading this, I’ve already killed myself.” So begins the suicide note of Eden Knight, a 23-year-old transgender woman who studied and lived for a time in the U.S. before she returned to a […]
Natalia Bryant Honors Kobe Bryant at Hollywood Ceremony: ‘The MVP of Girl Dads’
During a tribute ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, Natalia Bryant honored her late father Kobe Bryant. “While most people knew him as a basketball player or a storyteller, I got to know and […]