Tegan and Sara: Stop Desire

Super-boppy “Stop Desire,” from Tegan and Sara’s fantastic Love You to Death is yet another pop gem off the record, that steers clear of being vacuous and formulaic. Rather, it’s an ’80s-tinged treasure (not unlike what we’ve come to expect from Carly Rae Jepsen) with plenty of synths and glitter-bomb moments. The accompanying video is full of vivid colors, sexual innuendo and a cameo from …

Hillary Clinton on “Between Two Ferns”

Certainly a scarier interview scenario than appearing on Jimmy Fallon, a very brave Hillary Clinton was interviewed by the brilliantly weird and funny Zach Galifanakis on “Between Two Ferns.” The results are just as awkward and thoughtful as fans of the web series would expect. The two trade backhanded compliments and talk about sexism, how Mrs Clinton wants to save the country from Trump—and pantsuits, …

Culture Lab Detroit 2016: Walls

An actionable discourse on the tactile and metaphoric walls within the Motor City

A quick conversation with a Detroiter—one of those born and raised, or transplanted for school who stuck around after, and even the ones who sought out inexpensive real estate and a fresh start later in life—reveals (regardless of how bold or subtle) an authentic passion for the city’s past, present and future. For those of us in the Motor City for this year’s Culture Lab …