Y2K
Wild Party Photos from the Height of Indie Sleaze
Young, free and smartphone-less: Laura June Kirsch's book “Romantic Lowlife Fantasies” captures nightlife at its rawest.
Emo Is Officially Back (It Never Went Away)
The return of Paramore and My Chemical Romance and the sellout success of When We Were Young Festival all point to one thing.
'We Knew How Underground It Was': The Birth Of Melbourne’s Rave Scene
"It could never happen today. I can't believe we got away with it."
The Year in Aesthetics, From Dark Academia to McBling
The experts at Aesthetics Wiki break down the enduring allure of Y2K, the creepy thrill of liminal spaces, and other key style stories.
The Best ~*Aesthetic*~ Tech Gifts for Your Friend Who's Always on Their Phone
No more boring tech, dude. We want our chargers, plugs, and mousepads to be bedazzled, wooden, and fully capable to sub for our personality.
How ‘Late 90s Single Mom’ Became the Latest Y2K Aesthetic
A woman of Burt's Bees, Newports, and self-determination, it's no wonder TikTok is waxing nostalgic for your hot single mom and her '99 Camry.
'Frasurbane' Is the New 90s Decor Trend Based on... the Show 'Frasier'?
The aesthetic means steeping yourself in beige, espresso, serif fonts, and the glory years of post-grunge Gen X.
The Rise, Fall and Rise Again of Jane Norman
Their brightly coloured shopping bags once dominated secondary school corridors. Now, the 2000s high street brand is experiencing a resale revival on Depop and eBay.
'Kid A' Will Be Relevant as Long as the World Is a Terrifying Mess
A deeply cynical love letter to the 20-year-old Radiohead album that taught us how to disappear completely.
'768K Day' Is As Overhyped As Y2K, ISP Says
Experts have warned that '768k day' could cause significant headaches next month, but service providers told Motherboard that the threat is overhyped.
1999 Did the End of the World Right
It was a year when filmmakers sent out their last dispatches before the apocalypse—full of failing, dying, and learning.
Reflecting on the Burger King Pokémon Disaster of 1999
How kids meal toys at the height of Pokémania led to two deaths and a lot of panic.