Sassy 009 is Scandinavian pop’s dark side

Sassy 009 is Scandinavian pop’s dark side

GEN F: Sassy 009 is Scandinavian pop’s dark side The Oslo artist has been bubbling for years. Will the Scandinavian pop renaissance help her finally boil over? By Tobias Hess Photographer Chai Saeidi Sassy 009’s green eyes peek out from the darkness of her Oslo apartment. Dark is the norm in the faraway Scandinavian city…

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Is Lana Del Rey releasing an album on January 30?

Is Lana Del Rey releasing an album on January 30?

We’re skeptical. Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images It’s been a long and winding road to Lana Del Rey’s rumored new album Stove. Since the pop star originally announced the country-inspired project in 2024, it’s cycled through several name changes (it was originally called Lasso, then The Right Person Will Stay, and now Stove) and…

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Troye Sivan is actually a pretty good writer

Troye Sivan is actually a pretty good writer

The Australian pop star is the latest musician to use Substack as a diary. Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Like Charli xcx, Lizzo, Rosalía, and many others, Troye Sivan has officially joined the fray on Substack, the internet’s hottest newsletter platform (that seems more and more like a good ol’ fashioned social media platform these…

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Why is Canada’s prime minister posting M83?

Why is Canada’s prime minister posting M83?

It’s just the latest example of pop and politics colliding Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images Will the end of American hegemony be soundtracked by millennial pop? What did Prime Minister Mark Carney post? On Friday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney posted a video on X announcing a new strategic partnership between Canada and China. The…

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2026 Grammys: How to watch and what to expect

2026 Grammys: How to watch and what to expect

It’s gonna be a big night for Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, and Lady Gaga. Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for The Recording Academy The 2026 Grammys kicks off on February 1 at the Crypto.com arena in Los Angeles. Like the previous five years, this year’s ceremony will be hosted by comedian Trevor Noah, who stands…

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