Interview: World Chess Championship’s Judit Polgar
The female chess player on her illustrious career and transitioning to commentating
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Rethink Aging, Thanks to This 80-Year-Old Chinese Model
Wang Deshun doesn’t look like your “regular” 80-year-old man. Wang (aka “China’s hottest grandpa”) is an actor, model and artist, and made waves last year when taking to the catwalk for the …
Artist Hank Willis Thomas + Summit at Sea’s Political Art
Summit Series commissions a politically-charged photo and video site-specific experience
Interview: Nouvelle Vague’s Olivier Libaux
One of the world's most famous cover bands releases a new album with original music
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Spotify Offering 215 Hours of Free Language Lessons
We all associate Spotify with music, but there are actually some 215 hours of foreign language lessons available. So after you listen to your Discover Weekly playlist and want to feel a …
Mr Tophat feat. Robyn: Trust Me
Robyn’s latest collaboration with fellow Swede Mr Tophat is a whopping 10 minutes long, but doesn’t feel like it—instead the track ebbs and flows in a manner that’s entirely engaging. Mr Tophat …
Bonobo: Kerala
“Kerala” is the first single from Bonobo’s album Migration (set for release January next year) and today, its scary, paranoia-filled video was released. Starring Gemma Arterton and directed by Bison, the video …
INSTANT Gallery
A creative collective transforms their Instagram images into limited edition prints that raise money for worthy causes
Pixies: Classic Masher
The Pixies weren’t joking when they named their new track “Classic Masher.” It’s got all the makings of a classic Pixies’ track: chugging guitars, simultaneous vocals, considered lyrics and upbeat drums. The …
Le Monkey: Geode
With a healthy dose of considered, electronic optimism, Grenoble, France-based producer Le Monkey delivers “Geode.” It’s four and a half minutes of developing, narrative musical landscapes that rise to pleasurable heights. Off …