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Independent films
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

Inside the World-Conquering Rise of the Micro-Drama

Chinese companies create micro-dramas, serialized soap operas with minute-long episodes, that captivate global audiences with racy plots and emotional twists.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Add to playlist: the disaster-baiting jazz-rock brinkmanship of Taupe and the week's best new tracks

Taupe's third album, Waxing | Waning, showcases their unique blend of noise, humor, and improvisation, solidifying their reputation as a formidable live band.
Arts
fromMission Local
2 days ago

You don't need a visa to experience the S.F. International Arts Festival

Visa acquisition challenges hinder foreign artists' participation in the San Francisco International Arts Festival.
Berlin
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
3 days ago

Dive Into the Future of Art: Discover Queer Unframing - KALTBLUT Magazine

QUEER UNFRAMING is a transformative exhibition celebrating queer narratives and challenging conventional art perspectives during Gallery Weekend Berlin 2026.
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
3 days ago

New Brooklyn Dance Studio Challenges Norm

"Most dance studio education in the U.S. still starts with ballet and works towards recitals. But historically, hundreds of distinct dance traditions emerged from cultures around the world long before ballet became the norm in European courts."
Brooklyn
#music
fromPitchfork
5 days ago
Music production

Tiga, Massive Attack, and Nine Inch Noize: This Week's Pitchfork Selects Playlist

Music production
fromMail Online
3 days ago

Jazz and classical music has become simpler and more repetitive

Classical and jazz music have become simpler and more uniform since the mid-20th century, resembling pop and rock in complexity.
Music production
fromPitchfork
5 days ago

Tiga, Massive Attack, and Nine Inch Noize: This Week's Pitchfork Selects Playlist

Pitchfork Selects playlist showcases favorite new music from staff, featuring diverse artists and tracks.
fromMedium
3 days ago

What improv taught me about why innovation falls out of sync

When performers fall out of sync, even the best improv starts to break down. Innovation is a team sport, and skill alone won't yield favourable results.
Marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Jean-Michel Jarre urges music and film industries to embrace AI

Jarre stated that while the existing creative industries were freaking out over the technology, artists would use AI to create the cinema of tomorrow, the hip-hop of tomorrow, the techno of tomorrow, the rock'n'roll of tomorrow.
Intellectual property law
SF music
from48 hills
6 days ago

Bay Area Dance Week celebrates leaps and bounds of local scene - 48 hills

Bay Area Dance Week celebrates the region's diverse dance community with free classes and performances, promoting inclusivity and visibility in dance.
#creativity
UX design
fromMedium
1 week ago

Are we makers by nature-or consumers by design?

The relationship between creation and consumption is strained, impacting designers' creativity and cognitive processes.
UX design
fromMedium
1 week ago

Are we makers by nature-or consumers by design?

The relationship between creation and consumption is strained, impacting designers' creativity and cognitive processes.
#art
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 weeks ago

Special series: -Ism Storytellers, mixed race * Oregon ArtsWatch

In 2025, Dmae Lo Roberts embarked on a statewide storytelling experience focusing on personal stories from both artists and community members. These stories are a form of living oral history.
Portland
Arts
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

11 Masks That Define World Culture

Ancient masks from various cultures symbolize permanence, collective identity, and artistic mastery, reflecting their cultural significance and craftsmanship.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The US is no longer the go-to place': How Korean culture is taking Latin America by storm

The Korean wave or hallyu that brought the country's culture to the world has now well and truly engulfed Latin America.
Madrid food
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Why Creative People Struggle to Commit to One Path

Multipotentiality reflects cognitive flexibility and creativity, challenging the notion that pursuing multiple interests indicates a lack of focus.
NYC music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

I Went to a Hip-Hop Streamer Convention and All I Got Was This Piece of Content

Twitch streamer Tylil James captivates fans at MVP Arena with viral dance performances, showcasing the intersection of online fame and live entertainment.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

The Guardian view on new musicals: sex, drugs and song n' dance | Editorial

Trainspotting the Musical adapts Irvine Welsh's novel, showcasing the evolution of stories from books to stage with contemporary themes.
Berlin music
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Iranians and Israelis united through music

Berlin-based musicians from Israel and Iran are fostering cultural dialogue through music despite historical tensions.
Digital life
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Is AI killing the human voice in writing?

Predictive language technologies challenge individual expression by influencing how writers generate and complete their thoughts.
fromDefector
1 month ago

I Can't Stop Reading Music History Books | Defector

I love reading about bands. I've read the AllMusic reviews of my favorite albums multiple times over. If my Apple Music selection has a writeup to go with, I'll read it. And I can read a good band book in a matter of hours. I'm not a professional nostalgia whore, but reading about these bands really does put me back in that time, and in that headspace. Like the music itself! I can't get enough of that particular high.
Books
SOMA, SF
fromConsequence
1 month ago

How Afrofuturism Shaped Our Understanding of Space in 10 Albums

Ten albums demonstrate how Afrofuturism integrates Black history and culture with science fiction to explore freedom, creativity, and liberation through space-themed music.
Music production
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Irreversible Entanglements refuses to make 'safe' free jazz - and the genre is better for it

Camae Ayewa, known as Moor Mother, is a multifaceted artist blending genres and activism in her music and creative endeavors.
Music production
fromPitchfork
3 weeks ago

Nobody's Chosen: An Interview With Sideshow

Sideshow's album TIGRAY FUNK addresses societal issues through personal experiences and a unique musical fusion of G-funk and Ethiopian influences.
fromDefector
1 month ago

R&B Wants To Make Pop Music Fun Again | Defector

R&B in the 21st century has been in a constant state of flux, tugged between safe traditionalism and blurry attempts at progression. For the last decade-plus that "progression" has seen R&B music become more indebted to trap records and the moody atmospherics of alternative bands like Radiohead, Coldplay, or My Bloody Valentine.
Music
Film
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

How to Craft a Film Festival That Appeals to All Ages (No, Really, All Ages)

The New York International Children's Film Festival demonstrates how specialized festivals can serve diverse audiences through rigorous curation, year-round engagement, and inclusive programming strategies applicable to festivals of all sizes.
Music
fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

Hear Seven Hours of Women Making Electronic Music (1938-2014)

Women played a prominent but largely overlooked role in developing electronic music during the 1960s, with figures like Delia Derbyshire pioneering the genre alongside male contemporaries.
Women in technology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Creative Potential Is Equal; Recognition Is Not

Research demonstrates no gender differences in creative thinking ability, yet women receive significantly less recognition and support for creativity across industries, creating unequal outcomes despite equal potential.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

My cultural awakening: a 60s folk band helped me find my place as a person of colour in Britain

A transformative concert experience at age 15 introduced folk music as a gateway to understanding British cultural heritage and personal identity during adolescent self-discovery.
Science
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

We've got rhythm but why? What science can explain about dance

Dancing activates complex, coordinated bodily systems, engaging dozens of muscles and sensory inputs, and yields profound physical and mental benefits across cultures.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

As the Status Quo Shatters, Afrofuturists' Visions Offer a Way Forward

State violence has expanded beyond Black communities to target white protesters, journalists, and politicians, while right-wing authoritarianism threatens multiracial democracy and prompts reimagining of Black freedom beyond the United States.
from48 hills
1 month ago

Screen Grabs: It's all Greek (and Irish and French) to us - 48 hills

This weekend sees the start of the 23rd San Francisco Greek Film Festival, which since 2004 has provided a local showcase for new screen work from the "cradle of Western civilization" still most associated with its contributions to arts and ideas in the ancient world. This latest edition brings together eight fictive features, sixteen documentaries of various length, and nine narrative shorts.
Film
Music production
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Hop Into These 14 Rabbit Holes This Spring

GLOBALCORE represents a blend of internet sound that unites diverse musical styles, but risks oversimplifying essential cultural differences.
Writing
fromKqed
1 month ago

A Glimpse of Iran Through the Eyes of its Artists and Journalists

Iranian-American artists and writers explore diaspora, identity, and historical trauma through poetry, fiction, and documentary, examining the lasting impact of political upheaval and U.S. intervention on Iranian communities.
Television
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Industry Got Darker. So Did Its Score.

Industry's fourth season evolves into a high-stakes psychosexual thriller featuring financial intrigue, international spycraft, and morally bankrupt characters operating in an absurdist world of cutthroat banking.
Artificial intelligence
fromDigiday
2 months ago

WTF is vibe coding?

Vibe coding lets creators use natural-language or voice prompts with generative AI to produce functional apps, websites, and digital products without traditional programming expertise.
Books
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Are We Just Recycling Old Stories, Ideas, and Styles?

21st-century culture is abundant and accessible but suffers an innovation deficit, leaving a "blank space" where original cultural creation should emerge.
Psychology
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Upside of Not Fitting In

Feeling like an outsider often signals growth potential and builds resilience, creativity, and original thinking through discomfort rather than indicating failure.
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

People Are Pointing Out The Parts Of American Culture That Are Changing Before Our Eyes

Widespread convenience technologies let people avoid leaving home, reducing everyday face-to-face interaction and increasing social isolation, division, and hostility.
Arts
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Rebecca Hall: We lost counterculture somewhere along the way'

Peter Hujar's Day reconstructs a 1974 conversation between photographer Peter Hujar and writer Linda Rosenkrantz, capturing the vibrant 1970s New York art scene through dialogue set entirely in Hujar's Westbeth apartment.
Business
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Navigating the ghosts of cultures past

Organizational culture constantly changes; leaders must discern which legacy cultural elements to retain and which to remove while balancing enduring beliefs with adaptive practices.
Music
fromNature
2 months ago

Music is not a universal language - but it can bring us together when words fail

Music continues to unite people globally and remains central to debates about universality, human uniqueness, and responses to AI-driven inhumanity.
Artificial intelligence
fromTNW | Insider
2 months ago

The next Renaissance: Why creativity is the currency of the AI age

AI automates tedious, repetitive tasks, freeing humans to focus on creativity, imagination, and higher-value work, unlocking widespread human potential.
Books
fromDefector
2 months ago

Fanfiction's Total Cultural Victory | Defector

Fifty Shades of Grey's transition from fanfiction to mainstream publishing transformed the industry, proving fanfiction-originated romances can be highly lucrative and culturally influential.
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Iranians embrace anthem by AI singer created by UK-based, Iran-born artist

An AI-generated singer named Nava created by Iranian-origin artist Farbod Mehr has become the voice of Iranian resistance, with her songs gaining 13 million Instagram views amid protests and military conflict.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

Awards Season and the Management of Cultural Power

Recognition and awards in the art world function as mechanisms of power that determine visibility and who benefits from it, often framed as support during precarious conditions for artists.
#animism
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Add to playlist: the cliche-correcting medieval music of Idrisi Ensemble and the week's best new tracks

Idrisi Ensemble reinterprets medieval Corsican and Occitan music for mixed voices, emphasizing raw emotional expression and political solidarity rather than historical authenticity.
Books
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Ishmael Reed on His Diverse Inspirations

A 1960s artist navigated and bridged Black cultural nationalism and the white counterculture while collaborating with multicultural avant-garde artists.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

My cultural awakening: Thirteen influenced my hedonistic youth, until a psychotic episode ended it'

A 13-year-old experienced a sudden shift into self-destructive rebellious behavior influenced by peers and the film Thirteen, seeking acceptance and identity.
Music
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Hip hop faces its midlife crisis

Hip hop's cultural dominance has sharply declined, losing 24% sales share and 19% streaming share since 2023, with few emerging artists capable of sustaining mainstream relevance after Kendrick Lamar's 2024 peak.
London music
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'Nightlife culture isn't dying but it is evolving'

Rising costs, changing social habits, and community pressure are driving rapid nightclub closures, threatening the survival of major UK clubs by 2030.
Film
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

See/Hear: The Best Movies, TV and Music for February

February movie slate features varied releases: Kevin James romantic comedy Solo Mio, an edgy BDSM drama, a Hemsworth-led crime thriller, and Gore Verbinski's sci‑fi comedy.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

We Must Do More Than Simply Depict Our Lives

The Bronx Museum biennial spotlights representational works that center urban youth and marginalized identities, challenging mainstream narratives through sincere, everyday portrayals.
Music
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Engage Actively With Music to Reap Its Greatest Benefits

The ukulele is an accessible, increasingly popular instrument that people of nearly any age and skill level can learn and play in local clubs.
Arts
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

8 signs you appreciate art, music, and culture on a deeper level than most people - Silicon Canals

Some people experience art deeply, reacting emotionally and perceiving subtle artistic cues that reveal heightened sensitivity and meaningful connections to creative expression.
Music
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Is AI Ruining Music?

Streaming economics, algorithmic recommendations, and generative AI commodify music, reduce artist revenue, and threaten creative control and discovery.
Arts
fromBerlin Art Link
2 months ago

Review of Colomboscope 'Rhythm Alliances' | Berlin Art Link

Colomboscope's 'Rhythm Alliances' used cultural diplomacy and a Berlin–Colombo network to convene 50 South Asian artists, fostering fragile creative alliances and collective resistance.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

What we're listening to, watching, and reading right now.

Whether it's a slept-on post-punk album from the '80s, a new sci-fi novel, or a cult classic horror movie, we're always finding new obsessions here at The Verge - and we want to share those obsessions with you. Sometimes that might be a new release, but often it's going to be something a little older, something not necessarily plastered all over TikTok or sitting at the top of the charts on Spotify.
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