We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. Any products or services put forward appear in no particular order. if you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. There are some items that should be present in every guy’s wardrobe—whether you’re a country bumpkin or a suit-obsessed city dweller. And when it comes
Month: June 2026
Interpol are back. This Mirror Weighs a Ton is coming on August 28 via the band’s new label home of Partisan. The title track and “See Out Loud” accompany the announcement. Check those out below, and scroll down for the tracklist and Addie Wagenknecht’s artwork. “See Out Loud” features vocals from guitarist Daniel Kessler—his first
If you’ve not come across the Robbie Munroe legal thrillers, now may be the time as these successful ebooks are being published in print by Vinci Books. They’ve proven hugely popular on Amazon and from 18 June 2026 will be appearing in good bookshops in the UK and abroad. Robbie is the creation of retired
Soft Cell’s swan song, Danceteria, has been set for release on September 25, via Republic of Music. The album’s existence was revealed last October, when the duo’s co-founder Dave Ball died at the age of 66. The title track arrives today, with a video by the collage artist Vicki Bennett. Watch that below. Marc Almond
The OG company membercontinues to slay in music (she dropped her single “Low Key Love” in 2020) and acting, fronting the web series Sunnyside Up and appearing in 59 episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful. And while wrapping up her day job as a UCLA student (she graduated with a degree in American Literature
Our first proper Nintendo Direct in nine months is officially on the way later today. Ahead of the show, we just got our first (leaked) look at a new update for Nintendo Switch Online on Switch and Switch 2 that appears to be adding a feature gamers have begged Nintendo for since the days of
We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. Any products or services put forward appear in no particular order. if you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. You don’t need me to tell you how important the trusty t-shirt is to a guy’s sartorial success; it’s the cornerstone of every well-rounded wardrobe.
We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. Any products or services put forward appear in no particular order. if you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. The best jacket brands for men. Quite a broad stroke, isn’t it? So many different seasons to dress for. So many different occasions to cater
We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. Any products or services put forward appear in no particular order. if you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Pick any piece of menswear and there’s a solid chance it’s done a tour in the armed forces. The T-shirt: issued to sailors as underwear
Hot summer sun, charming flights of fancy and a juicy red watermelon add up to superb summer fun in Bonsoir Lune’s Watermelon Pool, translated from Korean by Frances Cha. In this lushly illustrated fantastical tale of “opening day at the watermelon pool” (rumor has it that “the coconut pool in the next town is already
In her vivacious Chain Reaction: How Chemistry Shapes Us and Our World, research chemist Ijeoma Uchegbu celebrates the chemical bonds that dance—sometimes harmoniously, sometimes discordantly—among us and the world we live in. From the moment we raise our heads from pillows filled with down or latex, walk across a ceramic floor or polyester carpet and
Ethel Just, a fluent German speaker, earned degrees from Ohio and Boston universities, then taught languages at Howard University and Washington, D.C., public schools for many years before ultimately becoming a college administrator. But when she was laid off at 59 during an economic downturn, the U.S. government only grudgingly hired her into a job
The titular support group of 2024’s Assassins Anonymous operates similarly to Alcoholics Anonymous: Recovering assassins help one another avoid relapsing into killing mode. Rob Hart’s follow-up to that globe-trotting adventure, Three Hitmen and a Baby, chronicles a week or so in the lives of recovering assassins, each chapter related in the first person by a
Also beautiful was their wedding in Santa Barbara, Calif., in May 2025. “I just felt loved,” the bride told Vogue at the time. “All that life has brought me to this moment, and it was more than worth it. It was so special being able to marry my best friend, my soulmate, and the love
Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. The Winners of the 61st Nebula Awards Have Been Announced This year’s Nebula Awards got a little extra something with their introduction of two award categories: Poem and Comic. I have to admit that I
Ahead of this Friday’s release of So Help Me God, her first album in seven years, Kelsey Lu has announced a fall tour across North America, the UK, and Europe. The news arrives with a music video for new single “Cutting Off the Head of a Ghost.” You can watch that and check out the
The staff of Pitchfork listens to a lot of new music. A lot of it. On any given day our writers, editors, and contributors go through an imposing number of new releases, giving recommendations to each other and discovering new favorites along the way. Each Monday, with our Pitchfork Selects playlist, we’re sharing what our
Mike D will release Thank You, the first album from a Beastie Boy since 2011’s Hot Sauce Committee Part Two, on August 28 via Fontana. The announcement follows his comeback last month with a pair of singles, “Switch Up” and “What We Got,” and a string of low-key UK shows with his Mike D 5D
One week after Pitchfork Festival Paris announced its first wave of artists, Pitchfork London has followed up with its own stacked bill. Among this year’s headliners are the Avalanches, Ear, Tortoise, Aja Monet, Los Thuthanaka, Olof Dreijer, Tortoise, Hania Rani, Radio Dept, Actress, and Noname (who will be performing a special “10 years of Telefone”
Charli XCX will bring an all-new stage show to North America this September and October. The dates behind Music, Fashion, Film follow a summer festival slate that includes Lollapalooza and Outside Lands. Find the itinerary below. Support across the North American dates comes from Underscores. Charli teased the tour in the early hours, posting on
We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. Any products or services put forward appear in no particular order. if you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. TL;DR: The best zip-up hoodies for men balance comfort, fit, and versatility. Look for soft fabrics, thoughtful details, and a silhouette that layers well without
We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. Any products or services put forward appear in no particular order. if you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. What do Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Jason Statham and Vin Diesel have in common? Sure, there’s the unquestionable acting pedigree and careers that show just
Today is the last chance to shop Abercrombie & Fitch’s Memorial Day sale, where linen pants, breezy trousers, and summer-ready staples are up to 40% off. From bestselling wide-leg linen pants to tailored workwear styles, these lightweight picks are perfect for staying cool all summer long. Linen pants are one of summer 2026’s biggest fashion
We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. Any products or services put forward appear in no particular order. if you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. I remember buying my first watch. I was in my late teens and can recall being somewhat overwhelmed by the different types on offer. There
The American Federation of Musicians (AFM), a union for session musicians, is suing Universal Music Group (UMG) and Warner Music Group (WMG) for breaching their collective bargaining agreement over use of their music by AI programs. In the lawsuit filed on Friday (June 5), AFM claim that the major labels’ recent licensing training with Suno
Evilgiane has a new project on the way. On June 5, the rapper, producer, and Surf Gang founder announced the follow-up to his debut album #HEAVENSGATE would drop soon, and shared a song that will ostensibly appear on the record, “Helllp Meeee !!!!” with Harto Falion. Check out the music video for that below. #HEAVENSGATE
We finally have an update on the upcoming video game movie adaptation of Death Stranding, and it’s honestly something I didn’t expect. Director Michael Sarnoski explained that the story will be original, but feature elements and characters from the games. It seems rather than condensing Hideo Kojima’s complex original story into a feature-length movie, Sarnoski
Critic’s Rating: 4.75 / 5.0 4.75 Did you really think Ashe’s death was going to be easy? We already knew it would be utter chaos once reality set in. And with three best friends arguing over a dead body, we got just that. And then… wham! A shocking second reality kicked in, and it went
Peddi from Prathyangira Cinemas debuted in India — where it’s the top Telugu opener of 2026 — as well as Stateside this weekend amid a social media controversy accusing the film of objectifying its female lead. In an unusual move, writer-director Buchi Babu Sana agreed Saturday to modify the scenes called out by critics of
Booty-lifting jeans have become one of the biggest denim trends thanks to their sculpting fit, curve-enhancing seams, and ultra-flattering silhouettes. Even better? Some of the most popular butt-lifting jeans from Abercrombie, Good American, Old Navy, and Free People are currently on sale during Memorial Day weekend. Designed with strategically placed pockets, contour stitching, and supportive