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It’s Already a Michelle Zauner Summer
Michelle Zauner doesn’t have all that much to do at the moment. And she absolutely hates it..
How ‘Nobody’ Turned Bob Odenkirk Into the Next John Wick
As the co-creator of ‘Mr. Show’ and the star of ‘Better Call Saul,’ Odenkirk had made his mark in the comedy and drama worlds. Then he had an idea: What if he tried to take over the action world too?
Ted Leo Is Like You
"I wrote this song 14 years ago,” says Ted Leo, gazing at his tiny audience. “There would be nights that I would look at the setlist and think, ‘I can’t believe I have to do this fucking song again.'” He grimaces. “And then I do, and I think, ‘I’m glad I kept it on the set list.'”
Lamorne Morris Is Waking Up
These things happen all the time, he says. We all know that now. But there’s still one that stands out to Lamorne Morris. One that still lingers. You never forget your first time, unfortunately.ou had to dress up when you did the shows: blazer, pan...
The My Generation: An Oral History Of Myspace Music
All Gareth David wanted to do was find a few friends. And if they were into indie rock, so much the better. He had just enrolled at Cardiff University, and he didn’t know anyone at all. Fortunately, he had just discovered Myspace right before heading out to university.
David Byrne Has a Message in the Trump Era: It’s Not All Bad
In the summer of 2015, a few days after the Supreme Court made legal same-sex marriage the law of the land, the ever-progressive David Byrne hosted an event called “Contemporary Color” at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.
How ‘Short Term 12’ Assembled One of the Best Casts of the Decade
Kaitlyn Dever wanted to make a lasting impression.
The Cure’s 50 Best Songs, Ranked
The only band that can be said to be better than the Cure is the Beatles.
I’m not saying the Cure is the second-best band to ever exist. (Though, pointedly, I am not not saying that.)
Elisabeth Moss: I'd Be a "Fucking Idiot" To Turn Down 'The ...
On November 9, while you were nursing your Election Day hangover, Elisabeth Moss was up at 6:00 a.m. to shoot an episode of The Handmaid's Tale, Hulu's dystopian—and eerily prescient—fable of patriarchy run rampant, and one of the most anticipated TV events of the year.
Stan Lee Celebrates a Marvelous Career in Comics and Film
Stan Lee, legendary comic writer and co-creator of iconic Marvel superheroes such as Spider-Man, X-Men, Iron Man and the Incredible Hulk, is a spry 94 years old, and he’s still trying to outdo himself career-wise.
Reality Bites: How ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ Became the Funniest Show on TV
It’s hard work, being silly. Just ask Matt Berry.
Everyone Wants to Be Phoebe Bridgers’s Friend
If the year had gone according to plan, she’d be calling from a green room somewhere in America.
Open Up the Pit: The State of Hardcore in a Post-Turnstile World
Located in the upper limits of Williamsburg amid scattered warehouses, the Brooklyn Mirage feels like some Silicon Valley bro’s attempt to disrupt live music.
Chris Gethard Is About to Get Shoved Into the Locker of Success
What happens when comedy's biggest loser finally starts winning?
Turnstile Kills The Vibe
Franz Lyons knew it was going to be all good as soon as Seth Meyers asked if any of the members of his band Turnstile had a MacGruber tattoo.