For this edition of FRONTPAGE, we’re taking a deep dive into how the array of virtual nightlife events that have sprung up in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic are seriously shaking our cultural industries. From the immersive world of video game clubbing to the burgeoning market of digital fashion, it’s clear that VR entertainment […]

Music played and continues to play a central role in surviving lockdown. From time to time we all need a quick escape, to plug in and zone out from the world is a luxury and an important respite against the intensity of modern life. Whether you’re nurturing a collection on wax, hoarding music merch, or […]

Lil Uzi Vert and Future have a new collaboration dropping soon. The two hip-hop artists took to Instagram early this morning to tease the upcoming release, previewing what appears to be a music video directed by Hype Williams. “PLUTO X BABY PLUTO,” the caption reads on both Instagram posts. Upon pressing play on the clip, […]

Nicki Minaj has announced that she is pregnant with her first child. In a series of photographs posted to her Instagram yesterday, the “Yikes” rapper confirmed that she was “#Preggers,” captioning one of her pictures, “Love. Marriage. Baby carriage. Overflowing with excitement & gratitude. Thank you all for the well wishes.” Minaj also tapped acclaimed photographer David LaChapelle for another […]

Shares in Gap have taken a drop following Kanye West’s chaotic presidential campaign rally in South Carolina. During the rally, West made the point that he was not on the board at either adidas — who his YEEZY brand is partnered with — or Gap, before warning, “that has to change today or I walk […]

In his first .wav Radio episode in almost two years, Travis Scott teased a new album with his DJ/longtime friend Chase B and debuted unreleased collaborative tracks with Big Sean, Young Thug, and more. Ahead of last night’s episode, Chase B promised fans new music. “We back at it,” he wrote on Instagram. “New music. Tune in Monday 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET.” The […]

After teaming up with DJ Khaled for a pair of tracks, Drake has returned to release a new song with British rapper Headie One. The drill anthem, titled “Only You Freestyle,” was produced by London artist M1onthebeat. “I had to go hard, especially on a track with one of the best drill artists in the […]

Gorillaz are back this week with the latest track from their ongoing Song Machine series, this time teaming up with ScHoolboy Q on “PAC-MAN.” The collaborative tune has been introduced to the world through a music video directed by Gorillaz co-founder Jamie Hewlett. Q stars alongside the virtual group in the video game-themed aesthetic, as […]

After teasing the release over the weekend, Ty Dolla $ign has shared an official music video for his new track, “Ego Death,” with Kanye West, FKA twigs, and Skrillex. The psychedelic aesthetic — which you can watch below — features each participating artist in cartoon form, animated by Emonee LaRussa. Ty released “Ego Death” at […]

Lil Baby recently opened up about being a victim of police brutality in a newly-published interview with Rolling Stone. The 25-year-old rapper — who released a protest song in June, titled “The Bigger Picture,” touching on the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Rayshard Brooks — also discussed racism and inequality in his hometown of […]