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Heavy Song of the Week: “Bruised Sky” Is Poppy at Her Most Metal
Poppy offered up the metallic harsher upon the announcement of her new album Empty Hands. Heavy Song of the Week: “Bruised Sky” Is Poppy at Her Most Metal Jon Hadusek
Joji’s Return and the Power of Uncompromised Sovereignty
Recent news of Joji's return set the internet on fire. After a three-year break following the "Pandemonium World Tour" and his 2022 album, SMITHREENS, the artist officially announced fourth studio album Piss in the Wind, which is set to release under his independent label, Palace Creek.The immediate, massive online reaction validated the fierce loyalty of his audience; his first comeback single, "PIXELATED KISSES," generated "millions of global streams within hours of release and debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.This enduring devotion, particularly from fans who have followed his entire journey from his viral Filthy Frank era on YouTube to his current status as an influential artist, is truly remarkable. How did Joji, real name George Miller, successfully navigate such a dramatic and...
We Heard the Rough Draft of Charlotte Day Wilson’s Next Project
We often hear how artists are sensitive when it comes to their work — a fairly reasonable practice, considering how invasive it must be to bare all for the world to judge, especially under the watchful eye of social media. Charlotte Day Wilson has never been afraid to leave the edges visible. Her music, smooth yet raw, carries the kind of quiet honesty that rarely makes it through major-label filters.This past Friday, the Toronto artist welcomed a small group of fans, friends, and family to Stone Island’s New York flagship for an early listen of her upcoming project. The collection of songs, in its current form — an intentionally imperfect body of work — invites listeners into the process rather than the performance. With her first single “Selfish” out now, her Italian sandwich shop Tutto ...
Audi Is Entering Formula 1, Previews Its Audi R26 Concept F1 Racer
Summary:Audi is officially entering Formula 1 and will debut for the 2026 race seasonThe R26 Concept race car features a split titanium and black/Audi Lava Red base color schemeAudi will officially debut the R26 in January, 2026, and set to compete in March in Melbourne, AustraliaAudi has unveiled the design identity for its Formula 1 entry and took the time today to preview its Audi R26 Concept racer.The R26 Concept, a preview of the actual race car that will debut in January 2026, showcases the brand's new visual identity. Chief Creative Officer Massimo Frascella described the F1 project as a "pioneer for the new brand identity", based on principles of being "clear, technical, intelligent and emotional". The car's design features minimalist graphic surfaces and a color palette of titaniu...
At the 15th Shanghai Biennale, “Listening” Is a Metaphor
The 15th Shanghai Biennale, "Does the flower hear the bee?," officially opened its doors at the iconic Power Station of Art (PSA). The edition serves an ambitious and timely exploration into nonhuman and relational intelligence.Its theme anchors itself in a poetic scientific truth: there are subtle interactions between different life forms. Like the flower that can sense the vibration of a bee’s wings, it looks into the embodied and interconnected sphere wherein communities can create dynamic bonds with “the more-than-human world.” The 15th Shanghai Biennale takes place at a time of great uncertainty and global despair. If there’s no turning back for us, we’re urged to look towards art for emerging forms-of-life and new modes of sensorial communication."I think we live in a time where so m...
Being Eddie: Eddie Murphy’s 15 Biggest Revelations from the New Netflix Documentary
Learn from Murphy, and remember this: When Yul Brynner asks if you want to party, you say "Yes!" Being Eddie: Eddie Murphy’s 15 Biggest Revelations from the New Netflix Documentary Liz Shannon Miller
Danny Brown Has Found His Purpose
When I sit down with Danny Brown in his makeshift greenroom before his Brooklyn listening party and panel event, he often pivots into his higher-pitched “rapping” voice. If you’re unfamiliar, the rapper toggles between a high pitch and a lower-pitched tone throughout his music; the former is reserved for unserious, more playful, light topics, whereas the latter is saved for the serious stuff, a lot of which relates to drug use, abuse, and its resulting side effects.He sounds content. He seems at peace.It’s two days before the release of Stardust, his seventh studio album, long-awaited, long-form foray into hyperpop, and his first full batch of music written since going to rehab in 2023. His time in rehab was when now fully sober Brown got really into hyperpop, using his half-hour of daily ...
SEMA Show: The Present, Past, and Future of Enthusiast Car Culture
For a lot, car culture can mean sharing of knowledge and expertise, or the bond and support between enthusiasts. Some look at car culture as an avenue for inspiration. Others simply use it as a way to obtain rare and coveted parts. Whatever one's definition of car culture may be, one thing is certain – SEMA has been fostering it for decades.Since 1963, SEMA – an acronym for the Specialty Equipment Marketing Association – has been at the forefront of car culture and community, holding its massive gatherings for car enthusiasts, product developers, service technicians and many others to congregate and collaborate. Recently, the show has even invited the public to attend, providing general admission for those outside of the industry. This move has proven successful, as the SEMA Show grows yea...
Tatsuki Fujimoto’s ‘17–26’ Film Anthology Captures the Creator’s Early Genius
Following the stellar box office success of Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc around the world, fans are naturally hungry for more stories from creator Tatsuki Fujimoto. The new animated anthology, 17-26, provides exactly that. An adaptation of eight of his bizarre manga one-shots, this definitive collection serves as a roadmap of Fujimoto's genius, featuring stories written between the ages of 17 and 26. From early sketches like A Couple Clucking Chickens Were Still Kickin' in the Schoolyard to the darker themes in Nayuta of the Prophecy, the full anthology showcases his rapid evolution. To see the foundation of Fujimoto's genius for yourself, the entire 17-26 anthology is currently available on streaming via Prime Video. Continue reading for our deep-dive review of every short film.WARN...
Grammys 2026 Nominations: The 10 Biggest Snubs
FKA twigs, Dijon, and The Weeknd were left out of some major categories this year. Grammys 2026 Nominations: The 10 Biggest Snubs Consequence Staff
STRAY KIDS’ Bang Chan Finds His “Roman Empire” in a Fashion and Music Crossover
STRAY KIDS leader and solo artist Bang Chan has made his mark as a creative ambassador, writing and producing an original single, “Roman Empire,” exclusively for the luxury fashion house Fendi. The track is a passionate solo debut that translates the luxury brand's Roman heritage into a modern pop anthem, fusing K-pop influence with high-end Italian craftsmanship.The song’s concept compares the intensity of love to the eternity and grandeur of the Roman Empire. Bang Chan confirmed he wove symbols of the Maison—such as the iconic Peekaboo bag and the signature ‘F’ logo—directly into the lyrics, reinterpreting Rome's legacy in a contemporary way. Sonically, the track features smooth, emotional R&B vocals layered over a driving Miami Bass beat.The music video, which doubles as a cinematic...
Chart Metrics vs. Cultural Mettle: Deconstructing the Narrative of Hip-Hop’s “Fall”
The removal of Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "luther" from the Billboard Hot 100 chart has reignited the heated debate of rap's decline in 2025. The conversations are unsurprising when this is the first time in over 35 years that there's not a single rap song in the Top 40. Its eviction (and I use that word deliberately) from the Hot 100 is a direct result of Billboard's newest Top 40 rule changes, which states that songs need to reach a certain chart position after a number of weeks, or it'll get booted.The exit of "luther" reignites the contentious debate of rap's commercial decline in 2025. While this theory is supported by specific, quantifiable metrics that are viewed separately, are these commercial stress points accurate indicators of creative exhaustion or cultural failure?To clarify, t...
