Grimes has spoken about what she thinks is the future of the universe and how artificial intelligence could contribute to that in a new PBS documentary.  The docuseries A Brief History Of The Future asks what’s in store for our planet – and further afield – with the help of experts and celebrity guests. The […] The post Grimes has said some very Grimes things about AI and the future of the universe appeared first on The Forty-Five ..read more

Taylor Swift has had a hell of a run over the last few years with her ‘Taylor’s Version’ albums, ‘Midnights’ and, now, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’. A few hours after the latter was released, the pop star surprised everyone by suddenly dropping another record’s worth of songs and making it into a double album.  If […] The post Does Taylor Swift have yet more to share from ‘The Tortured Poets Department’?  appeared first on The Forty-Five ..read more

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know that Taylor Swift made her eagerly awaited return with ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ on Friday (April 19) and, surprise! It turned out not to be the break-up album about Joe Alwyn we’d been expecting, but one about her situationship with The 1975’s Matty Healy.  On the […] The post Fans are speculating about Florida on Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’  appeared first on The Forty-Five ..read more

Rachel Chinouriri – ‘It Is What It Is’ Indie darling Rachel Chinouriri is back with a kick in the teeth to all fuckboys. Spliced in-between a whistle refrain reminiscent of ‘Pumped Up Kicks’, she nonchalantly lists all of the bad qualities about her partner – “hot and cold / up and down / and a […] The post 45s of the week: Rachel Chinouriri, Phoebe Green, Willow Kane and more! appeared first on The Forty-Five ..read more

The last few years have been nothing short of prolific for Taylor Swift. As well as re-recording four of her first six albums, she’s also put out ‘Midnights’ and embarked on a headline-dominating, globe-straddling mega tour with ‘The Eras’. That’s more than enough work for three years for anyone except, apparently, Swift. While collecting the […] The post Taylor Swift – ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ review: pop’s prolific queen sorts through love’s wreckage appeared first on The Forty-Five ..read more

When the industry zigs, Billie Eilish likes to zag. Whether it’s refusing to conform to perceptions of what a female-identifying popstar ‘should’ be wearing onstage, lobbying fans to vote or questioning why her sexuality had to be headline ‘coming out’ news, she’s an artist that can frequently be relied on to disturb the status quo, […] The post With her album anti-rollout, Billie Eilish wants us to respect albums – and Mother Earth appeared first on The Forty-Five ..read more

Amidst all the usual internet grumbling about dull crowds, pricey food and stifling heat, there was one big rainbow-coded talking point at this year’s Coachella: the amount of open queerness that was on display. Whether it was Reneé Rapp showcasing a giant pair of scissors and being introduced by the cast of the L Word, […] The post Queerchella: Why fans are calling this year’s festival a ‘sapphic dream’ appeared first on The Forty-Five ..read more

After what has felt like a very long winter, spring is here and we can almost smell the cider on the wind. In 2024, we plan to cram in as many festivals as our wallets can afford and our bodies can stand. So to help you work out where to spend your hard-earned cash, here’s […] The post The UK festivals you have to be at this summer appeared first on The Forty-Five ..read more

There’s a long-held myth in the creative world that anything good needs to be laboured over, your blood, sweat, and tears poured relentlessly into your craft. Maggie Rogers’ third album, ‘Don’t Forget Me,’ is the latest reminder that’s not always true. Written over five days, the speed behind its creation surprised its creator, who intended […] The post Maggie Rogers – ‘Don’t Forget Me’ review: an effortless, exciting trip  appeared first on The Forty-Five ..read more

Sabrina Carpenter – ‘Espresso’ Spare a thought for Barry Keoghan who, if Sabrina Carpenter’s new single is to be believed, is going to find it very hard to catch a wink of sleep for the foreseeable. “Now he’s thinking ‘bout me every night / Oh, is it that sweet?” the pop star purrs nonchalantly. “Say you […] The post 45s of the week: Sabrina Carpenter, Dua Lipa, The Deep & Hunjiya and more! appeared first on The Forty-Five ..read more