Friday 9 August 2024

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"The Drugs Were So New, They Weren’t Illegal Yet": The Debauched Rise of New York’s Wildest Bar
It was a seedy hotbed of sex, drugs, edgy music and A-list celebrities where Lou Reed and Andy Warhol partied alongside Blondie and Bowie. How did Max’s Kansas City fall apart? (The Guardian)

I Wanna Dance With George
George Daniel, The 1975’s drummer and producer, is a key player in Charli XCX’s world-dominating Brat campaign. Now, he’s launching his club music career with a hard-hitting solo single and shiny new record label. So why does he find DJing small clubs so nerve-wracking? (The Face)


You Are Now Film-Scoring With AraabMuzik
The innovative producer discusses his debut score, for Harmony Korine’s Aggro Dr1ft(The FADER)

André 3000: In a New Light
André 3000 stunned everyone last November. His first album in 17 years, 
New Blue Sun, is a jazz-inspired flute odyssey - and a reflection of his own spiritual awakening. Now, at 49, the lifelong innovator has uncovered a different kind of creative freedom. (Crack)

Deep Voices #106: Chris Richards
An interview with the Washington Post music critic and zine maker. 
(Deep Voices)

Industry Season 3: How Mickey Down and Konrad Kay Created the Most Adrenalised Show on TV
The best friends behind HBO’s Industry know how to get your blood pumping. (GQ)

Street Photographer Jean-Andre Antoine Recounts His Portraits of A$AP Ferg, Spike Lee, and More
Ahead of his show opening at Fotografiska, the Harlem-born photographer looks back on his most memorable moments capturing the essence of New York - its people. (Complex)

Ukrainian Skateboarders Take back Their Streets
The streets of Ukraine are scarred by war, but that isn’t stopping many young skateboarders from doing what they love to do. (CNN)

Mfpen Will Open Its First Store During Copenhagen Fashion Week - Get a First Look Here
Good things come to those who wait - at least in the case of Danish label Mfpen. (Vogue)

Luke Fracher Runs One of NYC's Best Clothing Stores. Now, He’s Ready to Take on LA
Ahead of the grand opening of Luke’s LA, we spoke with Fracher about what goes into curating the best shopping experience possible. (Complex)

Cashing In on Her Cultural Influence
Beverly Nguyen, a stylist, editor and merchant, has become a new soft power broker in New York. (NYT)

A Pinterest alternative for creatives. (Cosmos)

Public Work
An immersive search engine for public domain content. Explore 100,000+ copyright-free images from The MET, New York Public Library, and other sources. (Cosmos)