what she said
The Unapologetically Punk Girls of Deanna Templeton’s Photography
March 4, 2021
The photographer takes us inside “What She Said,” her most personal work to date.
LESSON
Glitchcore Duo XIX on How to Create a Glitchy Banger
March 3, 2021
Yung Skayda and Karm the Tool, the pair behind the TikTok duo XIX, teach us how to master Gen-Z’s latest trend.
music
Playboi Carti Takes Kid Cudi Behind the Method to His Madness
March 1, 2021
Rap’s self-proclaimed vampire rock-star talks to his friend and collaborator about his rise to superstardom.
cover
Cardi B Gets a Pep Talk From Mariah Carey
February 23, 2021
Sound advice from one MC to another.
let's dance!
Black and Queer Artists Make Us a Very Black and Queer Playlist
February 22, 2021
In honor of Black History Month, Honey Dijon, Mykki Blanco, Vincint, and more share their favorite songs by Black LGBT+ musicians.
In Conversation
“Smoke and Make Fire”: Slowthai and A$AP Rocky Dream Up Post-Lockdown Plans
February 17, 2021
The rappers and collaborators fantasize about linking up with the boys, weed farms on Mars, and a trip to the Barbados.
now listening
Aerial East Makes Beauty of the Ordinary
February 16, 2021
Her new music video, shot by Brianna Capozzi, is a dazzling trip through an ordinary day.
music for reading
Brian DeGraw on the Lasting Impact of Brian Eno’s Diary
February 8, 2021
To mark its 25th anniversary, the Gang Gang Dance co-founder revisits the highly influential “A Year with Swollen Appendices.”
introducing
Listening to Sofía Valdés is Like Daydreaming on the Beach
February 5, 2021
Meet Sofía Valdés, the 20-year-old Panamanian singer-songwriter making music that hits like a wave.
add to queue
Brent Faiyaz is Listening to Sade, 2Pac, and His Song With Tyler, The Creator
February 2, 2021
“Man, I’m not trying to plug my shit, but…”
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Arlo Parks Is Listening to Frank Ocean, Funkadelic, and Music for Plants
January 26, 2021
Ahead of her debut album, “Collapsed in Sunbeams,” the ethereal singer tells us what’s on her playlist.
lucky star
The Queen of Pop, In All Her Glory
January 25, 2021
Inside “Adore Madonna,” an exclusive look at her 45-minute shoot in Tokyo, featuring photographs by Kenji Wakasugi.
Thirstory
Everyone, Including Fran Lebowitz, Loves Dolly Parton
January 19, 2021
We celebrate the American icon’s 75th birthday by visiting her July 1989 “Interview” cover portfolio.
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Brice Partouche Is Listening to Bruce Springsteen, David Allan Coe, and Danzig
January 12, 2021
The founder of the French apparel brand Satisfy Running shares a playlist you can really move to.
in conversation
Grandson and Tom Morello on What Rock and Roll Means in 2021
January 8, 2021
The musicians discuss Springsteen, jelly beans, and Paul Ryan bench pressing to Rage Against the Machine.
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VanJess is Listening to Janet Jackson, Charlie Wilson, and Themselves
January 8, 2021
The Nigerian-American R&B sister duo shares what’s on their playlist.
we love the '80s
’90s Heartthrob Nick Carter Takes Us Back to the ’80s With His Favorite Films of the Era
January 7, 2021
With his latest single “80s Movie,” the Backstreet Boy is back, alright.
nice to meet you
Meet Sfera Ebbasta, Italy’s Superstar-in-Waiting
January 5, 2021
The 28-year-old rapper on his breakthrough album and readying himself for world domination.
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Channel Tres Is Listening to Prince Demos, Kendrick Lamar, and Kali Uchis
January 5, 2021
The genre-bending artist discusses his musical inspirations, his dream dinner party guests, and why he’s never seen an episode of “Friends.”
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Bella Thorne Is Listening to Joan Jett, Aly & AJ, and Iann Dior
December 30, 2020
The multi-hyphenate talks break-up albums, go-to karaoke songs, and music to smoke to.