Matthew Schnipper
Editorial Director
Matthew Schnipper is the former executive editor of Pitchfork and former editor-in-chief of The FADER.
Oranj Goodman Is Making a Deliberate Alternative R&B Debut with “Mineral”
Watch Goodman’s vivid and intentional “Mineral” music video, created by a fully Indigenous cast, today.
AmirSaysNothing Is an Independent Rapper Who Deserves His Flowers
Watch the new music video for “Clockwatch,” a reflective song produced by Mike Shinoda
The Oral History of ‘PCU’, the Culture Wars Cult Classic
The 90s comedy skewered campus politics, featured John Favreau in dreadlocks, and got George Clinton to cover Prince. Obviously, we had questions.
MICHELLE Is Writing Electrifying Indie Pop Songs Around the Dinner Table
Watch the band’s new “POSE” music video, filmed in New York’s Chambers Street subway station.
Raury Premieres Timeless New “2020 Vision” Music Video
“I’m done doubting myself. I want everybody to be done doubting themselves.”
The Sidekick Was Pop Culture's Most Stylish and Innovative Cellphone
Twenty years ago, T-Mobile premiered the Sidekick—a status symbol that cashed in on the ubiquity of Internet culture.
The Unlikely Stars of a Truly Stupid Year
Remember Bean Dad? The Suez boat thing? Nicki Minaj's cousin's friend? 2021 was mayhem—let's review.
Anthony Naples Brings Techno Down to Earth
The humble producer makes galaxy brain music for everyone.
Breaking News: Prison Sucks
The warped expectations January 6 rioters have of incarcerated life are the product of culturally ingrained ignorance.
An Interview With a Runner Who Got Way Too High at the New York City Marathon
He still had a very impressive time, though.
A Professor Was Accused of Sexual Harassment and Resigned. At His Next University, It Happened Again
Faculty members accused of misconduct are often allowed to leave with their reputations intact and resume the same behavior at other institutions—at the expense of students.