The Complicated Appeal of Salem, a Band that Makes Feeling Awful Sound Great
A decade ago, the witch house pioneers invited us to luxuriate in the highs and lows of an existence that wasn't our own. Now, a new album re-opens the mystery.
Alice Waters' Fascinating and Infuriating Quest for Perfection
There's no better time to both envy and reexamine the legendary Chez Panisse chef's quest for an impeccable fruit bowl.
Learning to Play Other People's Songs Is Weirdly Comforting Right Now
When things are out of your control, sometimes a simple distinction—like "right note" vs. "wrong note"—is all you need to feel sane again.
We Asked 13 Artists How Spotify's 'Tip Jar' Is Working Out for Them
Amber Coffman, Of Montreal, and Zola Jesus gave VICE their thoughts on asking for donations on the multi-billion-dollar platform after coronavirus put them out of a job.
There's No Such Thing as Independent Music in the Age of Coronavirus
America’s original gig workers are suddenly out of a job. Banding together as part of a broader labor movement may be the only move musicians have left.
Is Grimes Really Making 'Silicon Valley Propaganda'?
She says 'Miss Anthropocene' is about making "climate change fun"—and she can't stop talking about her hopes for an AI-driven future. But she might just be playing with our perceptions.
Welcome to Neo New York, Where Everything Feels Old School but Isn't
From retro slice shops to the Safdie Brothers, the greatest city in the world is becoming homesick for itself.
Why People Post Fake News
When it comes to the stories we share on the internet, the line between empirical truth and emotional truth can be extremely hard to parse.
I Lived Exclusively Off Doomsday Prepper Food for a Week
Fearing natural disasters and nuclear war, Americans are investing in freeze-dried food. But how does it taste?
I Lived Exclusively Off Doomsday Prepper Food for a Week
Fearing natural disasters and nuclear war, Americans are investing in freeze-dried food. But how does it taste?
'Cooking Craze' Offers a Fleeting Escape To a Tastier World
On finding comfort from the world inside a hectic freemium cooking game.