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Xtina’s Effect
Christina Aguilera's musical career, marked by bold transformations and significant cultural impacts, has been a defining force in shaping the contours of contemporary pop music.
The Accomplished Surrealist
Leonora Carrington managed to obtain that complete derangement of the senses that surrealism promised; she travelled to the other side of reason as they all wanted to - but at what cost?
The Sky Was Made of Amethyst
The genre of "angry girl music" encapsulates a transformative narrative of female empowerment and resistance in the indie rock scene, reflecting broader societal changes.
Rap's Core Voice
Flying caterpillars and toilets, deformed people and dolphins in puddles: these are the unsettling images featured in A$AP Rocky's latest music video, “Tailor Swif”.
SOPHIE
The sophomore posthumous release from SOPHIE—the first and last album of its kind—is a compilation of all the superstar’s facets, beautifully finished by her brother Ben Long.
Greatest Loves & Fakest Bitches
London Grammar's "The Greatest Love" features their signature lush soundscapes and haunting vocals, delving into themes of love, identity, and vulnerability, marking an evolution in their artistry.
The Voice of Cleo Sol
Cleo Sol is an artist truly deserving of the title, with music that transcends a beautifully orchestrated soundtrack to become art brought to life.
Frame the Sound
Music videos began as brand extensions for artists, designed to attract wider audiences, but have since evolved into a cultural powerhouse.
Viva La Vida!
Glowing iridescent hearts, throbbing rainbow lights, and audacious fireworks engulf thousands, transcending a local festival with Coldplay's British virtuosity.
Venus Rising
The inventors, not the muses, the creators, not the models. Being closer to Venus than to Mars or Poseidon, they are the power, a strong desire arousing within the very core of their being.
The Substance
Welcome to the Substance. Try it. Follow the rules. Strap in for the ride. Pray you survive the experience.
On Participatory Culture
To be able to participate and be a part of something bigger than oneself is one of the greater joys of human life.
Photographing Hell
Zdzisław Beksiński's art vividly portrays once vibrant spaces now in extreme decay, suggesting a world enduring beyond its demise amidst historical and personal upheaval.
Astrale
Estragon Club celebrates over 30 years of musical innovation in Bologna with the launch of Astrale, an artistic exploration directed by Pasquale Pezzillo.
Claudia Buzzetti
Claudia Buzzetti merges her Italian roots with American folk, shaping a genre-defying sound that moves between cultures and musical worlds.
Billboard Italy Women in Music
For the first time ever, Milan has been chosen as the European Capital of Music by the American entertainment magazine Billboard.
RAANDOOM Inside: Spring Attitude
Music festivals serve as transformative spaces where live performances catalyze personal growth and deeper human connections, revealing the intricate dance between isolation and community.
Audiovisual Teenage Wasteland
Musical genres, when combined with the turbulence of youth, foreboding gravitas, and apocalyptic dread, create a powerful catharsis in cinema with sharp cinematographic direction.
The Rise of Literary Misandry
An emerging literary sub-genre of women taking violent revenge against men reflects deeper feminist themes while blending dark humor with retributive justice.
Sad Girl Autumn Returns
As another hot girl summer comes to a close, it’s time to wash off last night's makeup and turn our attention inward. A new season is upon us.