Music

SPACE

Inside Lauren Halsey’s Black-Fantastical Sculpture Park

March 26, 2026

“While I have the keys, I want to do the most,” the artist tells Kamasi Washington about her plans for “sister dreamer.”

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SOUND ADVICE

Mckayla Twiggs Is the Rich One in the Relationship

March 26, 2026

In this week’s Sound Advice, L.A.-based singer-songwriter made us a playlist and tackled our questionnaire, divulging secrets, style icons, and what it would actually take to turn her into a gold-digger.

SOUND CHECK

Introducing Sienna Spiro, the Sad Girl Singer Bringing the Sixties Back

March 25, 2026

Before closing out her North American tour, we joined the 20-year-old backstage to talk British pessimism and dropout lore.

SOUND

Grace Ives Tells Hunter Schafer Why She Loves Being Called Girlfriend

March 23, 2026

The duo talk odd jobs, track orders, and Ives’ latest album.

POP

Naomi Scott Tells Jessie Ware Why She’s Ready to Take the Stage

March 20, 2026

Ahead of the release of her debut record, the actor called up her friend and fellow musician to talk fans, F.I.G., and Sylvia Plath.

GASP

These Creators Are Getting Rich Off Reaction Content While the Rest of Us Watch

March 19, 2026

We asked six of the biggest reaction Youtubers how watching stuff became a full-time job.

TURNT

New York Belongs to Xaviersobased

March 18, 2026

After the release of his record, “Xavier,” we sat down with the rapper to talk about why the old rules don’t apply.

ROCK 'N' ROLL

How Pamela Des Barres Became Queen of the Groupies

March 9, 2026

Before touching down in NYC for her one-woman show, groupie pioneer Pamela Des Barres takes us back to the ’70s.

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SOUND ADVICE

“I Never Kiss and Tell”: María Isabel Made Us A Spicy Playlist

March 6, 2026

“Sexy, unapologetic, romantic,” says the Dominican-American singer-songwriter of her brand-new album. To prime us for its release, she made us a playlist.

TOUR DIARY

The Stars Are Aligning For Mariah the Scientist

March 6, 2026

In this week’s installment of Tour Diary, Mariah the Scientist tells us her tour essentials: mangoes, mozzarella sticks, and her bengal cat, Mr. Tootie.

SOUND ADVICE

Part Sweat, Part Sermon: Abbott Elementary’s Zack Fox Made Us a Playlist

February 26, 2026

In this week’s installment of Sound Advice, the comedian-turned-rapper-turned-producer curated a selection of songs fit for end times.

MOMMY

Hilary Duff and Dakota Fanning on Songwriting, Nostalgia, and Not Giving a Fuck

February 23, 2026

She survived the noughties teen dream: the Disney machine, the arena tour grind, the US Weekly feeding frenzy. Now, the singer is putting those experiences on the record with her comeback album, “luck… or something.”

BERLINALE

Grant Gee Made Films About Radiohead and Joy Division. Now He’s Turning to Jazz.

February 20, 2026

At the 76th edition of the Berlinale, we talked to the acclaimed documentary filmmaker about his first foray into narrative features: “Everybody Digs Bill Evans.”

IN CONVERSATION

Kevin Parker and Mac DeMarco Were Indie Gods. Now They’re Just Trying to Keep Up.

February 19, 2026

Fresh off his first Grammy Award, the Tame Impala frontman joined his old friend Mac DeMarco to talk sobriety, imposter syndrome, and the quiet joys of turning 40.

PUNK

“I Don’t Respond Well to Rejection”: One Hour With Richard Hell

February 18, 2026

Ahead of NYRB’s reissue of his 2005 novel “Godlike,” New York’s original punk joined us to talk posers, poetry, and how writing saved him from heroin addiction.

SOUND ADVICE

“I’m Not Entirely Sure What Hyperpop Is”: A Playlist Courtesy of Danny L Harle

February 17, 2026

“One thing I know about nostalgia is that it isn’t as good as it used to be.”

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SOUND ADVICE

Pump Iron With This Playlist, Courtesy of Organ Tapes

February 11, 2026

In this week’s installment of Sound Advice, the singer-songwriter born Timothy Zha made us a playlist for the weight room before answering a series of invasive questions.

RAGE

You Are Cordially Invited to Feng’s House Party

February 10, 2026

As his debut album draws near, the British rapper has been throwing spontaneous house parties around New York and L.A. We stopped by for a closer look.

GEN X

Peaches Wants You to Enjoy the Revolution

February 9, 2026

As the singer tells Yeah Yeah Yeahs frontwoman Karen O, life doesn’t end at 50, as long as you stay hairy, hung, and full of pride.

COMPOSERS

“Turn Up the Sad”: Max Richter Takes Finneas Inside His Hamnet Score

February 5, 2026

The morning he received his first Academy Award nomination, the “Hamnet” composer called Finneas O’Connell to compare notes on Shakespeare and the awards circuit.