Interview: Rob Alderson

The former It's Nice That EIC discusses his new role and initiatives at WeTransfer to showcase artists at a deeper level

Helmed by kid programmer turned teen blogger turned entrepreneur Nalden, WeTransfer offers quick, effortless file-transfer service—no sign-in or account required. The minimalist interface has users coming back, but it’s the start-up’s unique use of their homepage that might keep you lingering long after the files have been delivered. One-third of WeTransfer homepage page views are given away to artists, photographers, designers, musicians, illustrators and even …

SFMOMA is Set to Reopen After Three Years of Renovation

After three years of renovations and construction, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) will finally reopen to the public on 14 May. The years-long development—helmed by architecture firm Snøhetta—adds nearly three times the amount of gallery space to the museum through a restructured interior and a massive extension building. The expansion is a stark contrast to the original red-bricked Mario Botta museum and …

Laura Groves: Gamma Ray Blue (Cleaners From Venus Cover)

London-based songwriter Laura Groves previously released an album on XL under the moniker Blue Roses. Under her real name, however, Groves transitions from acoustic instruments like piano and guitar to a more electronic set-up, and her voice glows anew among the vintage synthesizers. In her cover of the track “Gamma Ray Blue,” Groves polishes up the lo-fi track from ’80s band The Cleaners from Venus …