Arts Blog
Music Video Breakdown: ‘Xanny’ by Billie Eilish
With a chart-topping album and an appearance at Coachella, 17-year-old Billie Eilish is emerging as the child star of our generation. And she’s doing it her own way, with whispery vocals, hyper-processed sounds, and a not-quite-goth aesthetic of neon hair dye and dark, baggy clothing.
The Top 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidates As Squidward Quotes
Many on the left have looked to TV pundits — like Jon Stewart, Rachel Maddow, and Bill Maher — for clarity by way of political and cultural commentary. Others, however, have looked to Squidward Tentacles.
This Year in Poetry: 1912
The year of 1912 was an especially important point in the trajectory of American modern poetry, due to the inception of a few key poetry practices and institutions.
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
Victoria's Secret has decided to cancel its annual fashion show in favor of other marketing strategies.
What the Hell Happened: Victoria’s Secret Cancels their Fashion Show
If you haven’t been keeping up with the latest news in the world of women’s lingerie, you may be shocked to hear that the once beloved Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is cancelled indefinitely.
What the Hell Happened: John Oliver’s Secret Lawsuit
What is unexpected is the grand finale, an incredible five-minute dance sequence set among the bright lights of Time Square and littered with jokes at Murray’s expense. It is spectacular and cathartic. Words do not do it justice.
What the Hell Happened: Harry Styles and the Eroda Conspiracy
Nietzsche was wrong. God is very much alive, and his name is Harry Styles.
What the Hell Happened: 2020 Grammy Nominations
If there’s one (big) takeaway from Wednesday’s announcement, it’s that new artists are giving the old guard a run for its money.
Of Course Harry Styles Can Make Bread Sexy
Everyone who wanted to hear Harry Styles say “getting railed to death” on live TV got their wish last weekend.
Music Video Breakdown: ‘Tusa’ by Karol G and Nicki Minaj is The Epitome of Sad Boy Reggaeton
Karol G sings about this girl who is going out tonight. She's trying to dance her tusa away.
What the Hell Happened: Harry Styles Appropriates Ballet
Styles, though garbed in a legitimate tutu, is not so convincing in his poses, even for a still photo. He clearly has no knowledge of dance, and shows no regard for representing it in a respectful way either.
This Year in Pop Culture: 1999
1999 was a year of good boy bands, big pants, and many Crimson editors’ births, but it was also a year of national anxiety, a year in which the Clinton presidency was coming to an inglorious end and Y2K was looming. Two decades later, it’s time to review the pop culture of 1999.
This Year in Arts, 1989: The Currents of Change Fill the Air
The arts, of course, were not oblivious to the times. In fact, they took on a central role as symbols of, responses to, or celebrations of the moment. Today, they are monuments to their time.
People May Like You, but Instagram Doesn’t Want You to Know
For the rest of the day, she obsessively checks to make sure her post continues to get enough likes, each refresh a shot of dopamine.
This Year in Classical Music: 1908
As early as 1908, the seeds were sown for the avant-garde that was to come.
This Year In 1908 Still
Igor Stravinsky is just one major musician from this seminal year in classical music.
Arts Playlist: Songs to Crank if You’re Nervous About Handling the Aux Cord
With this playlist, there’s no more need to turn around and ask, “What is everyone feeling?” anymore.
What the Hell Happened: ‘Vibe Check’
This recent interpretation of “vibe check” marks an undeniable shift from selflessness to self-interest.
This Year in Pop Culture: 2009
Was 2009 pop a disturbing hyper-capitalist escapist fantasy, or simply symptomatic of fragmented artistic and sociopolitical spheres? And when the bops are this good, does it matter?
What the Hell Happened: Disney+ Tweets Sneak Peek of Offerings
On Oct. 14, in what some might call a Major Flex™, the Disney+ Twitter account blessed its attentive observers with a deluge of movies and shows that will be available for consumption when the seven-dollar-per-month streaming service goes live on Nov. 12.
What the Hell Happened: Lorde’s Next Album Postponed as She Mourns the Death of Her Dog
Lorde recently announced in an email to her newsletter subscribers that her unofficially announced upcoming album will be postponed because of the death of her dog, Pearl.