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Leaving online fandom can bring a unique kind of loneliness. You might feel calmer and enjoy the music more. You no longer wake up to arguments, rumors, screenshots, or strangers asking for your opinion before breakfast. Maybe you still follow the artist on Instagram, watch interviews, and keep up with new releases. You are still a fan. You have chosen to leave the group chats. You do not want to spend your day refreshing Twitter for updates. You do not want every lyric, outf

Gracie Abrams’ latest album, “Daughter from Hell,” is a testament to her consistent ability to deliver raw, emotionally driven music. The project feels like a natural continuation of her previous work, maintaining the melodic sensibilities and lyrical depth that have defined her sound thus far. From the opening track, listeners are greeted with introspective songwriting and subtle shifts in melody. Like the poignant change in the note on “time” that immediately pulls you in.

I Logged Off and Started Loving Music Again Last week, after a lot of disruption, I deleted my personal social media. I did not leave in a dramatic “I am leaving the internet forever” way. It was not because I stopped caring about music, artists, fandom, or the magazine I run. I deleted my accounts because all the noise was drowning out the songs. My process was simple but intentional: I made a list of all my personal accounts and asked myself whether each one added real valu

As the colder months settle over New Zealand, a small cluster of stars begin to rise. For many New Zealanders, this cluster of stars signals the arrival of Matariki, the Māori New Year. Matariki is more than just a public holiday. It is a time to remember those who have passed and celebrate with family. Rich in history, art, storytelling, and whakapapa, Matariki connects people with one another, their ancestors, and the natural world, making the holiday an important part of N

Many films tell stories. Others invite you to become part of it. Enola Holmes 3 does exactly that, drawing viewers into its narrative from the very beginning, encouraging them to think, question, and connect clues. Over the weekend I decided to (finally) watch Enola Holmes 3, and as someone who has been a fan of the franchise ever since it started, I was extremely excited and had very high hopes. The movie has a change of scenery then the previous parts, set in Malta, where E

For 5SOS fans looking for a fresh voice between tour dates, Brody Thompson is a strong pick. His music suits anyone who loves the emotional depth and catchy melodies of 5 Seconds of Summer. Friends describe his sound as "if Calum and Luke had a baby," and it’s easy to hear why. Brody’s vocals carry a similar warmth and sincerity, while his songwriting blends moody introspection with pop hooks, a blend that feels familiar and exciting. His visuals for "Stella" are so Calum-cod

Respect: one simple word, easy to remember. But where has it gone? In the last week alone, my For You page showed me someone pooping at 5SOS, someone pooping at Noah Kahan, someone asking 5SOS about their sex life at soundcheck, someone yelling at Calum Hood during his solo song that he's a cheater, someone asking Calum Hood during soundcheck if he would preorm a sexual act with them, and someone trying to sneak into a hotel they think Taylor Swift might be in for her wedding

Fan-fiction by many people is considered weird and cringe but I am going to change your mind. back in high school I knew a girl, she was kind, tried her absolute hardest in school but no matter what amount of effort she pout in she struggled to read because of her dyslexia and struggled to write because of her coordination disorder. Her teachers had no idea how to help her until one afternoon she was caught sneaking her phone behind her book and instead of being mad her teach