Sondre Lerche: Hotline Bling (Drake Cover)

It’s hard to deny the continued ear-worm presence of Drake’s ubiquitous hit “Hotline Bling.” But when placed in the hands of Norwegian singer and multi-instrumentalist Sondre Lerche a cover track has been born that’s different than the slew of other reworks out there. The song immediately takes on a synth-driven Euro-dance club vibe, chirping and chopping new life into the music with a little bit …

Japanese Art and Design

240 pages of Japan's meticulous craftsmanship and evolving aesthetic

Japan’s illustrious history of design permeates nearly every aspect of its modern culture. Centuries of painstaking craftsmanship—combined with an unparalleled attention to detail and ancient traditions steeped in ritual and honor—have given way to a forward-thinking society that’s passionate about improving the experience of life. A new book by V&A Publishing, “Japanese Art and Design,” explores this underlying quest for excellence through the country’s most …

The Beatles Are Finally Debuting Their Music on Streaming Services

It’s a holiday miracle. After a years-long hold-out from music streaming sites, The Beatles will finally make their streaming debut, releasing their entire musical catalogue on nine different services—including Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Prime and even Apple Music. The songs will appear online exactly at 12:01AM local time on Christmas Eve—an early Christmas present for those hoping to stream “Christmas Time (Is Here Again)” the …