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Consume, Consume, Consume!
Art becomes another consumable commodity under capitalist dynamics, losing its essence and depth in a profit-driven global market.
Alligator Tears
Doechii, the fierce rap visionary from Tampa, just rewrote the rulebook with Alligator Bites Never Heal—a raw, unapologetic mixtape born from defiance and self-discovery.
The Wizard of Oz
Nearly a century old, The Wizard of Oz remains a cultural cinema reference, evoking a mix of nostalgia, colorful visuals, and dark behind-the-scenes drama.
Meet Hala Tawil
Hala Tawil, a digital artist, explores modern alienation through architecture-inspired works, recently featured at the "No Play Time" exhibition in HuidenClub Rotterdam, reimagining mundane furnishings.
What's New in Rock - October 2024
October's rock landscape buzzes with the latest releases, live tour updates, and cultural shifts, with a careful note on sensitive topics like grooming and sexual assault.
Roma Jazz Festival
The Roma Jazz Festival celebrates the fusion of global influences and technological advancements in jazz, emphasizing its role in societal and cultural discourse.
Songs of a Lost World
The Cure's Songs of A Lost World album poignantly captures themes of mortality and the human condition, reflecting contemporary global sentiments through music.
The Great Impersonator
Halsey’s album The Great Impersonator candidly portrays the personal and existential struggles shaped by health and fame, reflecting on mortality and emotional vulnerability.
GattoToro x NOVE
Milano's punk scene is energized by GattoToro and NOVE, a duo that merges distinct artistic styles into a collaborative music venture marked by creativity and unexpected success.
Teun Hocks
Teun Hocks' work represents a unique genre of mixed-medium magical realism in The Netherlands, and provokes the highest levels of our imagination.
The Ugly Truth
With music biopics booming, could the grittier upcoming films on Dylan and Springsteen, backed by the artists themselves, break the mold in 2025 after a year of polished tributes?
Echoes of Home
Through art and music, Ukrainian voices resonate in Berlin, highlighting resilience, cultural identity, and the fight for justice amid full-scale occupation.
Young Dadi
David Daniloski, known as Young Dadi, is a singer-songwriter from Skopje who started his career during Covid, refining his sound to reach audiences locally and internationally.
Art x Lagos ‘24
The ninth edition of the international art fair Art x Lagos brought the theme of "Promised Lands", once again showcasing and promoting African contemporary art to the global art world.
Why Celebrities Couldn't Swing the 2024 Election
Despite strong pop culture support for the Democrats, the 2024 U.S. election concluded with a decisive victory for Trump, raising questions about the true influence of music stardom.
POiSON GiRL FRiEND: MELTiNG MOMENT
Siphoned through the algorithmic trenches of Spotify, discovering 'Melting Moment' by POiSON GiRL FRiEND was like a revelation, unveiling a musical gem that seemed essential yet forgotten by time.
Say Please and Thank You
Reflecting on girlhood, grit, and the unapologetic energy of women like Amy Taylor, life’s “gray areas” reveal a path to self-discovery beyond expectations.
Judeline’s Awakening
Judeline's debut album Bodhiria intricately blends diverse musical styles and personal narratives, marking a significant evolution in her artistry.
Shame & Sacred Despair
Influenced by her Baptist roots, Ethel Cain’s latest single Punish transforms personal themes of shame and trauma into haunting, atmospheric music that probes love’s dual nature as both burden and redemption.
Rising Again and Falling
A weird phenomenon is reshaping music: even iconic names can flop if the audience isn’t heard, and 2024 symbolizes the new generation’s demand to be acknowledged across all areas of life.