David Byrne’s distinctive vision – a winsomely-skewed clarity – is usually most compelling when trained on scary stuff, be it psycho killers, zealous baptism metaphors, warning signs of things to come, or the sudden strangeness of one’s beautiful house and beautiful wife. More
When Frances McDormand used the closing of her best actress acceptance speech at the Academy Awards on Sunday to promote inclusion riders, a contract clause for actors that would require filmmakers to meet diversity benchmarks in their cast and crew, she jolted the idea into national consciousness. More
Rising boy band PRETTYMUCH continues their winning streak with the unveiling of their vibrant “10,000 Hours” video. The up-and-comers rolled out the fan favorite track last month and released the video late last night (March 7). Directed by Noah Duran, it sees them transform an empty room into an art studio. Setting up some supersized canvases, the group gets to work creating a handful of masterpieces. Of course, their craft session eventually gets a little messy as they deliver choreography and dance around in a pool of paint. That’s one way to make a splash, and they certainly deliver! More
USA TODAY Sports’ Lorenzo Reyes, Lindsay H. Jones and Mike Jones break down what they saw at the NFL Combine. USA TODAY Sports More
Nick Cave will embark on a unique tour this spring, visiting various East Coast cities to answer questions from fans. The trek, dubbed Conversations With Nick Cave, will comprise four dates in Massachusetts and New York in late April and May. More
Imagine getting engaged right after your boyfriend broke up with his other girlfriend. Now, imagine finding out weeks later that he’d been in touch with that now-ex-girlfriend, and he’s planning on asking her to take him back—effectively ending your engagement. And finally, imagine reopening the wound by talking things through with him—only for him to propose to that other woman on national television a few minutes later. Because by the way, all of this has been filmed. More
Canadian DJ and producer Jacques Greene has released “Nordschleife,” the latest addition to the Adult Swim Singles Series. Greene borrows sonic stylings from a cross-section of electronic genres—the thumping rhythm of house, the shuffling hi-hats of garage—melding them with sampled vocals to create a track infused with warmth and effervescence. More
Wilco guitarist Nels Cline is introducing a new jazz band, the Nels Cline 4. The group’s upcoming debut LP, Currents, Constellations, is out April 13th. The quartet includes guitarist Julian Lage, bassist Scott Colley and drummer Tom Rainey. More
USA TODAY Sports’ Lorenzo Reyes, Lindsay H. Jones and Mike Jones break down what they saw at the NFL Combine. USA TODAY Sports More
Did you hear that Frances McDormand’s Oscar for best actress was briefly stolen? Meryl Streep really thought she deserved this one. Kidding! It was some guy name Terry. More