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Meet Leonardo Pequiar
Leonardo Pequiar is a photographer whose vibrant, retro-inspired work captures raw personal narratives and challenges societal norms, exploring themes of identity, emotion, and social dynamics.
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 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.
Tananai in Jesolo
At the Palazzo del Turismo in Jesolo, Tananai launched his “Calmocobra Live 2024” tour, captivating a diverse audience with a dynamic mix of energy and introspection, all tinged with his signature irony.
Atelier Pellini
Founded in 1903 by Eugenio Pellini, Atelier Pellini in Milano, now managed by Martina Pellini, serves as a cultural hub in Porta Romana, celebrated for its rich history and exquisite sculptures.
Raw Womanhood
Photography that captures the full spectrum of womanhood—the highs, the lows, the good, and the bad—unfiltered, raw, and completely from the female gaze.
Fcked Up Cinema
"Fucked Up Cinema" taps into the raw energy of '90s counterculture, blending daring content with non-traditional narratives in a sub-genre driven by youth, drugs, and road trips, capturing the spirit of the era.
Shining Light on Rights
Stevie Nicks made a highly anticipated return to "Saturday Night Live" on October 12, hitting the stage solo for the first time in forty-one years since her 1983 appearance, without Fleetwood Mac.