Essays
Why Millennials Have a Weird Relationship with Water
Our strange journey with hydration, from the Capri Sun and Kool-Aid of our youth to our current water bottle obsession
How I Stopped Caring and Embraced My Love of Sublime
On the 25th anniversary of the Long Beach band's self-titled album, one former Sublime hater finally comes to terms with her fandom.
In Lil Nas X's World, There's No Such Thing As Bad Publicity
By turning a dismissed Nike lawsuit into a press run for his latest single “Industry Baby,” the mega pop star has once again reclaimed his own narrative.
John Mayer's 80s-Inspired ‘Sob Rock’ Isn't Bad
Referencing Toto, Lionel Richie, Prince, and other icons from that decade, the pop guitarist's eighth LP is goofy and self-aware nostalgia.
Vince Staples' New Record is a Masterclass in Simplicity
On his lean fourth album, the Long Beach rapper strips back his sound to deliver his most vulnerable and brutally honest storytelling yet.
HBO Max's ‘Friends’ Reunion: The One Where They Test the Limits of Nostalgia
After 17 years, the 'Friends' cast finally gathered in the same room, but did we really need to know that David Beckham identifies as a Monica?
ESPN’s Marvel and ‘Star Wars’ Sports Crossovers Don’t Need to Exist
Keep the gross corporate promotions for Disney Adults away from basketball and baseball.
HBO's 'Mare of Easttown' Proves Indie Rock Is Everywhere on TV
It’s not just the fictional band on the new Kate Winslet series playing Mannequin Pussy songs. There are more artists on shows than ever.
You Don’t Need to Have the My Pillow Guy on Your Late-Night TV Show
Last night’s ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ interview with unhinged election conspiracy theorist Mike Lindell is a disaster in more ways than one.
Stop Calling Artists ‘Industry Plants'
The controversy around Tramp Stamps shows why the nebulous term ignores the industry’s faults and blames musicians.
The Problem With ‘The Problem With Jon Stewart’
Can the beloved former host of ‘The Daily Show’ be relevant in 2021 without copying the work of his former staff?
'Superstore' Was the Last Great Workplace Comedy
The long running NBC sitcom ends tonight. It had endless jokes, a huge heart, and more biting politics than any of its predecessors.