Friday, 11 March 2022

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Making memes was once a fun way for fans to make light of artists and cultural trends, but it’s turned into a focal point of marketing rollouts for almost every rapper and pop star. (Complex)

A Guide to Drake's Library 
If you're not up on what Drake's reading, it's too late. (GQ)

With his latest Quicksand album Distant Populations out now on Epitaph, we asked Walter to curate a special playlist of some of his favourite songs. (Drake's)

How to Produce a Killer Fashion Show Soundtrack 
The Autumn/Winter 2022 shows featured a host of great music and original soundtracks. Vogue Business lifts the lid on some of fashion’s leading music directors. (Vogue Business)

Spring/Summer 2022 - The World's Borough (Aimé Leon Dore) 

Aimé Leon Dore released their new spring/summer lookbook yesterday. Many of the shots look oddly familiar, such as how they dressed Big Body Bes in a black velour tracksuit. “Hmm,” I thought. “That looks like something George Costanza would wear.” (Put This On)

Meet Violet, the Progressive Global Skate Crew 
The international collective, led by Bill Strobeck, represents an evolution in skateboarding. (i-D)

Take a Dive Into Issue 5 of Good Sport Magazine
The Melbourne-based publication investigates the multi-faceted place of sport in society, seeking to create and disseminate new dialogues. (It's Nice That)

It’s Showtime! 
How the team behind Winning Time brought prestige TV and basketball together to retell the glitzy, highly dramatic tale of the Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s. (The Ringer)

While all platforms are far from healthy, one in particular is being examined for its impact on the mental health of our youth: TikTok. (Paper)

NFTs Are Just the Latest Example of Rich People Loving Ugly Shit 
Fabergé eggs, bright yellow cars, monogrammed airplanes, the list goes on. (Novara)

Deloitte’s artificial intelligence tool is watching design infringements for some of luxury’s top brands. (Vogue Business)

Dr. Bronner’s, the Soap Company, Dips Into Psychedelics
Under the leadership of the founder’s grandsons, the company has become a big financial backer of efforts to loosen government restrictions on illegal drugs. (NYT)