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The Nomadic Life – Van Life, Self-Expression and Survival
Where the sun rises pink over dusty hills, peering through a windshield into a makeshift bedroom on wheels, one can’t help but wonder: Can you really call this a home? For many in Gen Z, the answer is yes, and increasingly so. As housing grows more expensive, jobs feel less secure, and ...
Inspiring Millions, Defining Music and Fashion — 2024 in Numbers
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Victor Jones – Concoction of Music, Mental Health & Punk-to-Pop
Victor Jones is not your typical indie pop artist. With inspirations stemming from the O.J. Simpson trial to the opening sequence in “Finding Nemo,” this rising star is a great ...
Digital 21 + Stefan Olsdal – ADE, Human Connection & Cinematic Visuals
Fresh off their amazing set at Amsterdam Dance Event 2025, Digital 21 + Stefan Olsdal once again showcased their ability to captivate the audience by fusing electronic sound, live instruments ...
Nora En Pure – New Release, Sound & Serenity
Iconic Deep House DJ, Nora En Pure, has been a main feature of the electronic music circuit for the last decade, setting the stage ablaze with captivating music and nature-inspired ...
Roger Sanchez – NYC to the World, House Music & Release Yourself Radio
House music pioneer and trailblazer, Roger Sanchez, has been an icon of the genre for decades. He has produced international hits, remixed for dozens of superstars, and become one of ...
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Taylor Momsen – Cindy Lou Who to The Pretty Reckless
As Soundgarden was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, rock singer Taylor Momsen stole the show along with the surviving members of Soundgarden. Momsen took on the ...
Men’s Fall Fashion Guide 2025
As summer comes to a close, fall is just around the corner, calling for new pieces and outfits. Fall is all about comfort, whether that be wearing a knit sweater ...
Top 10 Women’s Fashion Trends for 2025
If there’s one thing we’ve learned about fashion in 2025, it’s that rules are out the window. This year’s trends prove that “too much” can actually be just right, and ...
LO NEEL – Paris’s New Ethical Luxury
As the textile industry continues to create new pieces each day, it is reasonable to ask questions about the process of manufacturing. In a time when the health of the ...
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Van Gogh – The Immersive Experience for the Next Generation
Vincent Van Gogh is an artist from the Netherlands whose work has inspired countless amounts of people. This artist, though his time was limited, had a unique way of looking ...
Victor Jones – Concoction of Music, Mental Health & Punk-to-Pop
Victor Jones is not your typical indie pop artist. With inspirations stemming from the O.J. Simpson trial to the opening sequence in “Finding Nemo,” this rising star is a great ...
Album Covers – The Visual Evolution of Sound
When thinking of a song that held a cultural impact, chances are the cover art is as iconic as the first note. For nearly a century, album art has done ...
Tell No One – New York City’s Next Immersive Storytelling Experience
New York City has always been the figurehead that thrives on the realms of the unseen and unspoken, hiding away whispers behind velvet curtains, offering hazy encounters in dimly lit ...
Pop Music →
When Rock ‘n’ Roll Legends Won’t Let Go
The legendary rock band The Rolling Stones is back at it again, teasing rumours about another album release in their six-decade discography. Guitarist Ronnie Wood has all but confirmed that ...
Taylor Momsen – Cindy Lou Who to The Pretty Reckless
As Soundgarden was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, rock singer Taylor Momsen stole the show along with the surviving members of Soundgarden. Momsen took on the ...
Top 10 Emerging Female Artists 2026
While fall may be full of spooky, scary skeletons and black cats, it is also the signal of the long year winding down. 2025 has come and gone in a ...
Album Covers – The Visual Evolution of Sound
When thinking of a song that held a cultural impact, chances are the cover art is as iconic as the first note. For nearly a century, album art has done ...
Dance, EDM, House →
Digital 21 + Stefan Olsdal – ADE, Human Connection & Cinematic Visuals
Fresh off their amazing set at Amsterdam Dance Event 2025, Digital 21 + Stefan Olsdal once again showcased their ability to captivate the audience by fusing electronic sound, live instruments ...
Nora En Pure – New Release, Sound & Serenity
Iconic Deep House DJ, Nora En Pure, has been a main feature of the electronic music circuit for the last decade, setting the stage ablaze with captivating music and nature-inspired ...
ADE 2025 – Defining the Global Dance Culture
Every October, Amsterdam transforms into the center of global dance culture as it hosts the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) - the world’s largest and most influential electronic music festival. What ...
Roger Sanchez – NYC to the World, House Music & Release Yourself Radio
House music pioneer and trailblazer, Roger Sanchez, has been an icon of the genre for decades. He has produced international hits, remixed for dozens of superstars, and become one of ...
Urban, Hip Hop, R&B →
D’Angelo – The Soulful Legacy of a Neo-Soul Pioneer
The world lost one of its most soulful voices on October 14th, 2025, when D’Angelo (Micheal Eugene Archer) passed away at the age of 51 after a private battle with ...
The U.S. vs U.K. Debate – Which Nation has Better Rappers?
A couple of weeks ago, on July 3, Skepta sparked a new debate in the international hip-hop community: who would win in a lineup of UK vs. US rappers? ...
The Evolution of Hip-Hop Fashion – Part III – 2010s & Beyond
Let’s follow on from our previous pieces, “The Evolution of Hip Hop Fashion Pt. 1” and “Pt. 2”, both exploring the 80s-90s and the 2000s. The 2010s and onward ...
Cardi B – The Best Songs To Get You Hyped For Am I The Drama?
Miss B is finally back. After years of waiting, Cardi B has recently announced her long-awaited sophomore album, Am I The Drama?. She dropped the news of her first album ...
Concerts, Clubs & Festivals →
Beyond the Music – The Modern Concert as an Artist’s Brand
Live performance has always been the heart of music. There is no better feeling for fans than to watch a sonic or lyrical genius work their magic in real time. ...
Top 10 Music Festivals of the Fall Season
While this year’s live music scene is coming to an end with the cold seasons up ahead, the music festival scene is just warming up. Proving once again that the ...
ADE 2025 – Defining the Global Dance Culture
Every October, Amsterdam transforms into the center of global dance culture as it hosts the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) - the world’s largest and most influential electronic music festival. What ...
All Things Go Toronto – The Blueprint for Music Festivals
A staple of the American festival circuit, the All Things Go company opened its doors to the Toronto faithful on a breezy Saturday morning, unveiling itself as a microcosm of ...
Music Business →
When Rock ‘n’ Roll Legends Won’t Let Go
The legendary rock band The Rolling Stones is back at it again, teasing rumours about another album release in their six-decade discography. Guitarist Ronnie Wood has all but confirmed that ...
Beyond the Music – The Modern Concert as an Artist’s Brand
Live performance has always been the heart of music. There is no better feeling for fans than to watch a sonic or lyrical genius work their magic in real time. ...
Rebels or Relics – The Culture of Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll
Is the life of a rockstar over, and should we celebrate? As the fall festival lineup— the last death rattle of the live music season—has arrived, so has the return ...
Songstats – Powering the Next Generation of Data-Driven Artists
In the music industry today, talent alone isn’t enough—artists need insight. Understanding how, where, when, and why listeners engage with your music can be the difference between a viral hit ...
Music Gear & Tech →
MiMU Gloves – The Physicality of Sound
In a time where identity is crucial in all aspects of art and creation, innovative technology steps up to bridge the gaps between sound, visual and sense of self. Music ...
XLN Audio – Redefining Creative Tools for Modern Music Makers
When it comes to music production, what we all really want is the power to seamlessly translate your musical ideas into song. Be it the right drum engine or the ...
Kiive Audio – Analog Warmth Meets Digital Workflow
If you’re chasing the warm, rich character of analog gear but want the workflow speed, precision, and convenience of the digital realm, then add Kiive Audio to your production arsenal. ...
Arturia Keylab 88 mk3 – Review
Back with a new universal MIDI controller, Arturia have brought out the Keylab 88 mk3, branded as a “premium keyboard for modern creators”. There’s a host of new features that ...
Music Reviews →
MC Mario & Natalia Popovska – IntoXicated (PAYSON Remix)
MC Mario has once again dropped a banger of a song, titled “IntoXicated” with the label Tycoon Music. “IntoXicated” is a classic dance hall track and will quickly become a ...
Hit Me Hard and Soft – Billie Eilish Explores Vulnerability
Hit Me Hard and Soft is the third studio album by Billie Eilish, released on May 17, 2024, and has marked a prominent chapter in her musical odyssey. Collaborating once ...
Atavista – Childish Gambino, Childish No More
Atavista is Donald Glover's new album. Glover, Whose stage name is Childish Gambino, has also announced a new tour to go along with his album. The Grammy, Golden Globe and ...
The Tortured Poets Department (TTPD) – A Return To What Taylor Swift Does Best, Love, Loss, And Revenge
Taylor Swift released her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department (TTPD), to the delight of many Swiftie fans. In The Tortured Poets Department, Swift found immediate success with her ...
