POP CULTURE
Pop Songs Really Are Shorter Than Ever Now
From shorter verses to frontloading the chorus, chart toppers sound dramatically different these days.
Frank Dorrey’s Pop Culture-Laden Art Has Been Catching the Eyes of Greats
“It’s like creating a place where I’m distant but also close."
The Teen Magazine Raised an Entire Generation of Girls. Where Is It Now?
Nostalgic posts on social media show that there’s a longing for the unique guidance and glamour that teen magazines provided in their heyday.
He’s Written Some of the Hottest K-Pop Hits. Now, JUNNY Is Stepping Into the Spotlight Himself.
JUNNY knows how to get songs stuck in your head. His first studio album “blanc” will do that to you.
Why Being a Hater Feels So Good
A psychologist explains why we like to follow shows, movies, or people we can’t stand.
Who Is the Strongest Anime Character?
If all the anime universes hosted a battle royale, who would emerge the victor? Fans weigh in.
Rapper VannDa Is a New Voice From Cambodia’s New Generation
“I think Khmer music is on the right path,” VannDa said. “And for me, I feel that we do not have more time to wait. We must go.”
88rising on That Coachella Set and the Community That Made It Happen
Anything seems to be possible for the team that keeps their feet on the ground and their head in the clouds.
This is Julia Fox’s World – We’re Just Living in It
She’s an It-Girl in the most faithful sense – ascending out of the blue to become a defining figure of this particularly lawless era of pop culture.
In Japan’s Oscar-Nominated ‘Drive My Car,’ Silence Is the Loudest Character
Clocking in at just under three hours, Best Picture nominee “Drive My Car” is a medley of roaring silence and quiet exchanges.
The Ultimate Guide to Getting Into Studio Ghibli
Navigating Hayao Miyazaki’s world can be overwhelming, but we got you covered.