ALEO

Name and identity creation by Supper for ALEO, a boutique bed and breakfast housed within a transformed rectory in Detroit's Little Village cultural neighbourhood. More information here.

ALL-CITY

Paul Labonté has released a sweatshirt and t-shirt to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his book All-City: The Book About Taking Space, printed on JJJJound blanks. Available here.

ENUMCLAW - NOT JUST YET

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The 50 Best Songs of the 90s

Let’s celebrate the decade of record-smashing hits, underrated gems, wacky one-hit wonders, and influential indie tracks. (Esquire)

There’s Nothing Better: Jason Pierce’s Favourite Albums

Putting aside his concerns about the "nonsense" of the process, Spiritualized leader Jason Pierce takes Daniel Dylan Wray through a thoughtful selection of soul, gospel, country, jazz and R&B deep cuts.

(The Quietus)

A Trip Down Memory Lane With Grime Legend Bashy

To celebrate the release of new album Being Poor Is Expensive, the artist takes Emmanuel Onapa on a tour of his old stomping grounds in Harlesden, Kensal Green and Notting Hill. (Dazed)

Awful Records at 10: What Happened to Atlanta’s Most Exciting Rap Collective?

At Awful's 10th anniversary show, Father, Archibald Slim, and more reflect on the legacy of 2010s Atlanta's weird underground mainstays.

(Stereogum)

Suicideboys Don’t Care for the Music Biz. They Got Its Attention Anyway.

The rap duo’s raw songs and festival-like touring strategy has paid off: Its latest album opened at No. 5 without traditional industry strategies or support. (NYT)

On Nettspend, Xaviersobas and the Confusing Future of Hip-Hop

Jayson Buford analyzes the sudden rise of new-wave stars Nettspend and Xaviersobased, whose music is indebted to the culture of internet forums and not yet consistent enough to cross generations. (Passion of the Weiss)

Wu-Tang Clan Rapper RZA Is Releasing an Orchestral Classical Album

A Ballet Through Mud, made in collaboration with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, will be available from 30 August. (Crack)

Why Do Pop’s Biggest Stars Adore Michael Uzowuru?

The producer has helped A-listers including Donald Glover, SZA, Halsey and Frank Ocean to elevate their craft. How much longer can he avoid the spotlight? (NYT)

It’s Time for America to Embrace the Lad

Choose life. Choose Oasis. Choose pre-Madonna Guy Ritchie. (The Melt)

Making Memes for the Global “Oat Milk Élite”

A loose federation of hyperlocal Instagram accounts are both satirising and codifying the habits of a homogenous consumer class. (New Yorker)

The Difference Between a $20 Tie and a $200 Tie, Explained

Plus a few other important things to know about neckwear, according to Drake’s creative director Michael Hill. (GQ)

Dating Someone With Bad Taste

Is good taste hot or not and can it make or break a relationship? (shelfy)

It’s Not You, It’s Our Limited Synergies

RIP Alltimers (officially), RIP Supreme (eventually), Michael Mackrodt is fishing, Jhancárlos González Ortiz is clocked in, and more. (Simple Magic)

The Oral History of ‘The Wire Spot’ A.K.A. Marlo’s Hangout

Like the world of The Wire itself, the tale of The Wire Spot is steeped in Baltimore lore and serves as a reminder that skating is interconnected with all aspects of city life - from the mayor on down to the stick-up kid. 

(Quartersnacks)

Sixteen Questions: Tyrrell Winston

A rapid fire interview series. (No Score)

The Emily Sundberg Interview With Throwing Fits (Spotify)

LEO FITZPATRICK

Actor and artist Leo Fitzpatrick talks about his experience filming Kids with Larry Clark. Check out the full interview here.

KING OF THE MISCHIEVOUS SOUTH VOL. 2

Denzel Curry's new mixtape King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2 pays homage to the great musical heritages of the South - from Memphis to Houston and Curry’s own South Florida. Listen here.

PRETTY GIRLS MAKE GRAVES

'Pretty Girls Make Graves' from The FADER, May 2016. Styling by Keyla Marquez, creative direction and artwork by Matt McCormick, and photography by Kai Regan. More here.

(Via Haw-lin)

THE CROWN JEWELS

"If you’re going to think of the most symbolic thing to represent the UK and your country, it's going to be the queen.” GQ caught up with Central Cee's longtime jeweller Abtin Abbasi about the eye-popping piece that turned heads at Wimbledon. Read the story here.

MILITARIE GUN - THOUGHT YOU WERE WAVING

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Dave Free: A Pin-up for Aliens

Writer Gabe Allanoff speaks to acclaimed filmmaker and co-founder of pgLang, Dave Free, about his career and creative partnership with Kendrick Lamar. Together, they recently released the single and visually captivating video for ‘Not Like Us'. (Elephant)

Charli XCX Forever

Every day since BRAT's release on June 7th has been Charli-coded, acid-green pandemonium: millions who never properly acknowledged Charli before have now seen the green light, while the stans - known as Charli's Angels - are stanning to feverish new heights. (Resident Advisor)

Nina Interviews - How To Dress Well

Talking with Tom Krell about his first album in six years. (Nina)

Herb Sundays - Herb Midyear MMXXIV

A Bouillabaisse of 77 Herbs and spices that "hit hard" this year. 

(Herb Sundays)

The Woman Who Defined 80s Hip Hop Photography

A new exhibition brings together Janette Beckman’s visionary and boundary pushing images of an era of cultural change and moral panic. 

(Huck)

George Musgrave’s New Book Contextualises the Power of Rap in Middle England

In The England No One Cares About, the musician-turned-academic reflects on his younger years bouncing around several suburban towns, identity on the peripheries, and using lyrics to ultimately understand himself. (Crack)

"You Never Know What You’ll Bump Into": A Wander Around Britain - In Pictures

For over a decade Jamie Hawkesworth hopped on trains to random parts of the country to photograph people and places. These unique portraits tell his story. (The Guardian)

London’s 50 Best Gastropubs, From The Devonshire to The Hero

The year was 1991: a flash of lightening, a clap of thunder. Ye God! The Eagle was born, and British dining changed forever. (Evening Standard)

Q & Affiliates With Toya Horiuchi

Artist Toya Horiuchi speaks on his love for the kitchen. (Psyche Organic)

My Internet: Chris Gayomali

The HEAVIES writer hammered out a viral menswear essay in his Notes app. (Embedded)

Peace to Snotty Clerks

Letting these condescending shopkeeps know what's up (by copping beautiful things from them), the joy of repeating outfits & lyrics, whether art can love you back, and more with Faye Webster. (Blackbird Spyplane)

Peek Inside the New Issue of Cult Interiors Mag Scenery

The second edition of Simon B Mørch’s magazine takes us inside Kim Jones’s home, a magical hotel in Lebanon and the studio of two eccentric artists in Rome. (Dazed)

The Independent Bookstore Renaissance Is Here

Climax Books founder Isabella Burley discusses her new curation for SSENSE. (SSENSE)

Forever Grateful: The Online Ceramics Founders Are Parting Ways

After eight years of merch magic, Alix Ross and Elijah Funk are splitting. Their final joint project is an A24 coffee table book documenting their restlessly creative collaboration. (GQ)

Negro Leagues Throwbacks Let Fans Wear a "Piece of History"

By striving for authenticity, brands like Ebbets Field Flannels have created jerseys, hats and shirts that are equal parts fashion statement and history lesson. (NYT)

A Wildly Obscene Term’s Path to Mainstream Usage 

When combined with innocuous acts, “rawdogging” has left its overtly sexual origins behind, just like many other dirty slang words of the past. (NYT)

SCENERY MAGAZINE

Scenery magazine number two, cover four by Nikolai von Bismarck.

OUR LEGACY COURTESY X

Music to live and dine to. Listen here.

IT'S A SHIRT

IT'S A SHIRT have released their Summer ‘24 collection, photographed by Daphne Iliaki. More here.

DASH SNOW

A look back at the work of Dash Snow on the fifteenth anniversary of the artist’s passing.

(Via Morán Morán)