Paper Mâché Dreams & Pop Realities: Inside Holly Humberstone’s Creative Mind
Holly Humberstone turns vulnerability into an art form, and in this interview, she’s not holding anything back.
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Mahjong, Chinamaxxing & The Cultural Appropriation Comeback
Mahjong’s resurgence might look like a glossy trend but beneath the surface lies a deeper story about culture and ownership. As Western companies profit from reimagined versions of the game, the traditional craftsmanship and communities that sustained mahjong for generations are being pushed to the margins. This piece explores how a nearly 200-year-old game became both a site of cultural connection and a battleground over appropriation, identity, and who gets to shape its future.
Euphoria, or Dysphoria? Television’s Most Cursed Show is Back
Since its debut, the series has been defined by extremes and persistent controversy over its depiction of sex, addiction, and adolescence, while the discourse surrounding it has become inseparable from the show itself. As it returns for a new season, the question is no longer just what Euphoria is, but what it has become.
Nostalgia vs Control: Justin Bieber’s Coachella Performance Sparks Debate
Justin Bieber’s first time headlining Coachella didn’t follow the rules of a comeback. Instead, his performance felt stripped down and controlled. It divided audiences, moving away from spectacle toward something more intentional and self-defined.
Rain, Pubs, A Home Away From Home: Inside the ‘People Make Glasgow’ Editorial
What if the place you never planned to stay became the one you couldn’t leave? “People Make Glasgow” captures the pure, human magic of a city defined not by its streets, but by the strangers who make it feel like home.
Rock, Romanticism & Soft Riots – LIA LIA Confessions in Sound
For this month's digital cover, Lia Lia dives into dark pop, identity, and vulnerability in this exclusive interview, revealing the mindset behind her sound, process, and evolving artistry.
The Power of Female Friendship: “Derry Girls” and the Rise of Girlhood
McGee’s shows capture a reality that those seeking meaningful connections know well. Real friendship and community building demand time, empathy, and constant engagement. As we navigate life’s challenges, these stories offer both humor and a blueprint for resilience through platonic bonds.
America’s Next Top Rebrand: Reality TV Reckoning or PR Stunt?
The documentary’s most revealing moment lands at the end, when Banks announces the return of America’s Next Top Model for its 25th cycle after a five-year hiatus with her back as host. Suddenly, Reality Check feels less like reflection and more like a slick three-hour promo for the comeback of both the show and Tyra herself.
Lyas, La Watch Party, and the Illusion of Fashion Democracy
What makes the Watch Party so magnetic (contradictions and all) is the atmosphere. The closest analogy? A football stadium: a collective, visceral, shared experience where fans cheer, groan, and hold their breath together. Fashion becomes participatory again.
Presence as Radical Perfection — What If Beauty Didn’t Need an Audience?
For our February Cover story, we explore beauty that doesn’t perform, filter, or fight for attention. This editorial reframes elegance as presence: soft, unguarded, and entirely undeniable.
