Imagine a film about war. Then, imagine a film about journalists. Somehow, Ex Machina’s Alex Garland fashioned one of the most compelling stories of the year by marrying these unlikely premises. Even more unlikely? He convinced A24 to make an action film. Don’t worry, this is not a souped-up Marvel movie. It’s exactly what you’d expect from our favorite indie studio’s first venture into the action genre: subversive, thrilling, and intrepid. After wowing audiences with films like Ex Machina and 28 Days Later, it’s no surprise that director Alex Garland’s latest dystopian effort is unsettling ..read more

Over the last few years, HAUSER has become one of the world's most popular classical performers. His shows are spectacles that thrill thousands of fans for up to three hours. With dozens of musicians on stage, the Croation cellist covers well known orchestral themes as well as new arrangements of modern hits. Although his previous album focused on Latin pop songs like "Livin' La Vida Loca," his new album, out April 19, returns to traditional melodies. CLASSIC II is full of favorite compositions like Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 2 and Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23. Soon, HAUSER will embark ..read more

Breaking news: it's Friday. So that means we have a whole week's worth of new music. After Billie Eilish basically broke the internet by announcing a new album this week, everyone's wondering who else is gearing up to release some future Grammy nominees. My guess? Harry Styles. (Or is that just a wish?) Either way, we have to focus on the present. While I'm overly ecstatic for it to be the weekend, I'm also equally excited to be listening to all these songs on Spotify. Plus, Coachella starts today, and I know a lot of you are going to need to add some songs to your pregame playlists. As alw ..read more

At the end of the workday, I like to shut my laptop screen and transition to my other screen times. Yes, as embarrassing as it is to say that, we all do it. You spend all day staring hard at your computer, just to end up looking at your phone and TV all night. It’s not the healthiest way of living, but if I’m being honest it’s what we do. While we should aim to minimize our screen time as much as humanly possible, it’s tough when the entire planet is run by Apple. Suddenly, we’ve all developed an emotional attachment to our screens. During the pandemic, documentaries soared in popularity. We ..read more

Interview and Photos by Jordan Edwards The year is off to a great start for powerhouse vocalist Alicia Creti. In February, she released the EP Self/Less. The Montreal native followed that up with an appearance on the prestigious COLORS SHOW. Set against a steely blue background, she gave a memorable performance of "Bleeding Me Dry" (Watch below). As music tastes and trends shift rapidly, Creti presents a timeless, soulful voice that's as unique as it is powerful. We talked to her about recent music, her raw, confessional lyrics, and creating her striking visuals. Your new single “Self/Less ..read more

Welcome to the weekend! Every week, Friday breathes new life into me for a few reasons. First, it means I won't have to think about work for a few days (and I know you all feel the same). And then there's the promise of a whole host of new music flooding our Spotify apps. Yes, New Music Friday is celebrated by listeners everywhere. It means we get fresh hits for our playlists, songs to show our friends before anyone else does. For me, it indicates a new Weekend Playlist article that ensures everyone gets a taste of the best songs released today. It's been a treacherously rainy week in New Yo ..read more

Once Fashion Week has come and gone, it’s time to start plotting our spring wardrobe. We’re in that weird transitional period when I never know if it’s going to feel like winter - or summer - when I step out the door. Thanks to global warming, spring no longer exists. This weekend was filled with floods in the New York area. This had me scrolling through endless online fashion magazines and adding hundreds of dollars of clothing to my various shopping carts. I rarely hit purchase, but it’s nice to dream. When it comes to spring 2024 fashion trends, I’d like to welcome back the 60s. Yes, Jack ..read more

With a name like mine, I'm fully aware of the traumas that come with people not being able to pronounce it. So when Loewe's latest star-studded campaign came out, I felt their decades-long struggle. No, my name will never be on a keychain, but it's taught me to learn pronunciations fast. Loewe, pronounced low-ay-vay, has subtle-y worked its way beyond runways and onto the bodies of our favorite celebrities. Lowkey celebrity power couple, Harry Styles and Taylor Russell, are often seen touting Loewe bags. It makes sense, considering Russell has been the face of multiple Loewe campaigns. I ..read more

Over the past year, I’ve noticed a major shift in the trend-scape. Sure, we have major fashion trends like Sofia Richie-Grainge’s Old Money style or the consistent popularity of Y2K fashion. But there’s a more persistent trend that has wiggled its way into our fashion, our music, and even our dating choices. Yes, America’s gone country. It started with the rise in popularity of country music: folk inspired, stomp-and-holler musicians like Noah Kahan and Zach Bryan skyrocketed to superstardom. Luke Combs’ version of “Fast Car” was #1 on the Billboard charts, Morgan Wallen’s One Thing At A Tim ..read more

Interview and Photos by Jordan Edwards London-based artist girli recently escaped the gloomy English winter for a trip to LA. In addition to enjoying the sunshine, she got to work in the studio. The singer-songwriter recorded her new single "Crush Me Up," a sun-drenched summer pop song that recalls peak Katy Perry. It dropped last week, along with a visualizer (watch below). The track is from the upcoming album Matriarchy, due out May 17. It follows last year's why am i like this?? EP. In addition to making music, girli has gained a following for her voice within the LGBTQIA+ community and ..read more