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How Chappell Roan Went from Unknown to Ubiquitous
In 2023, Chappell Roan was playing to half-empty rooms on a support tour.
2026-05-17
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Culture
Why Monument Valley 3 Proves Mobile Games Can Be Art
When ustwo Games released the original Monument Valley in 2014, it reframed what a phone game could be.
2026-05-17
Culture
How Sabrina Carpenter Became Pop's Most Charming Troll
Sabrina Carpenter spent years as a Disney Channel actress and minor pop curiosity before 2024 turned her into one of music's most entertaining figures.
2026-05-17
Culture
The 15 Best Thriller Novels for Binge Readers
A great thriller novel is the literary equivalent of a can't-stop-eating snack.
2026-05-15
Culture
How Wes Anderson's Aesthetic Became a Whole Internet Genre
At some point in the early 2020s, Wes Anderson stopped being just a filmmaker and became an adjective.
2026-05-13
Culture
Why the Essay Film Is the Most Exciting Thing in Cinema
The essay film sits at the intersection of documentary, personal narrative, and visual philosophy.
2026-05-13
Culture
Why You Should Read Ocean Vuong If You Read Nothing Else This Year
Ocean Vuong writes like he's trying to save something before it disappears.
2026-05-13
Culture
The 15 Best TV Comedies Streaming Right Now
The comedy landscape on streaming platforms is richer than ever, but the sheer volume makes finding the good stuff harder than it should be.
2026-05-13
Culture
The Beginner's Guide to Getting Into Classical Music Without Being Pretentious
Classical music has a gatekeeping problem.
2026-05-12
Culture
Why Studio Ghibli on Netflix Changed Everything
For decades, watching Studio Ghibli films in the West required either expensive DVD imports, questionable streaming sites, or hoping your local theater ran a Fathom Events screening.
2026-05-11
Culture
How Bo Burnham Predicted the Internet's Existential Crisis
Bo Burnham has been warning us about the internet since he was a teenager uploading comedy songs to YouTube in 2006.
2026-05-11
Culture
The 10 Best Concerts of 2024 (According to People Who Were There)
Concert reviews from critics are fine, but the best measure of a show is what the crowd says walking out.
2026-05-10
Culture
How Hideo Kojima Changed What a Video Game Can Be
Hideo Kojima has been challenging the definition of video games for four decades.
2026-05-09
Style
The Best Penny Loafers at Every Price Point
The penny loafer has been a menswear constant since the 1930s, when Norwegian cobbler Nils Gregoriusson Tveranger adapted a traditional fishing shoe into what became the Aurland loafer.
2026-05-04
Style
Why Auralee Is Japan's Best-Kept Menswear Secret
Auralee, founded by Ryota Iwai in 2015, has become the quiet giant of Japanese menswear.
2026-05-04
Style
How to Build an Outfit Around a Vintage Find
You found a perfect vintage military jacket at a thrift store.
2026-05-04
Style
Why Your Outerwear Game Needs a Quilted Jacket
The quilted jacket occupies the gap between a puffer and a shirt jacket: warmer than an overshirt, less bulky than a down coat, and more polished than either.
2026-05-03
Style
How to Wear Wide-Leg Pants if You're Under 5'10"
Wide-leg pants dominate runways and street style, but if you are under five foot ten, the standard advice of just let them drape can leave you looking swallowed.
2026-05-01
Style
The 5 Accessories Every Guy Forgets (But Shouldn't)
Most guys stop thinking about accessories after they grab their phone, wallet, and keys.
2026-04-30