Thursday, September 19, 2024

Culture

Now You Can Watch ‘Stranger Things’ As An 8-Bit Video Game

Its skillful use of ‘80s nostalgia was one of the reasons Stranger Things was such a huge hit, so it makes sense that someone—like one of those nerd children all grown up—would recreate the show as an 8-bit video...

Fresh Playlist: This Week Solange Graces, Metallica Melts Our Faces

With new music flying like warp-speed through the various channels of the Internet, it can be hard to keep up. But worry not! Each week The Fresh Toast will deliver the most-discussed and exciting songs that have recently dropped....

Your Ghoulish Guide To 31 October Days Of Streaming Horror Films

Ah, October is suddenly, spookily here. The leaves are changing color. There's a chill in the air. A breeze scrapes a branch across our window. The lamp flickers and... What the hell was that noise? It's the most wonderful time of the...

These Are My Broke Goals

Growing up, we never had much money. I was raised by a single mother who did everything she could. We had a roof over our head and food on the table, but the luxuries in life were often out...

Spotify, Apple Music, TIDAL and YouTube Have All Made Recent Moves: What You Need To Know

Our idols are plotting against us. Spotify, Apple Music, TIDAL and YouTube need us to pledge our pennies on the dollar toward their music because otherwise this thing we love cannot exist. To listen to our favorite artists, we often...

How Mac Miller Grew Up—And Grew Into ‘The Divine Feminine’

Mac Miller paused, contemplating the question. He seemed unsure. Not about his answer, but if he should admit it aloud. “What emotion do you want to explore next in your music?” a fan had asked at CRWN, rap journalist...

3 More Ways Facebook Could Dominate Your Life

As the workplace inclines further into an online environment, as we rely further on tools like emails and Skype calls and social media, companies want to manifest central avenues to house all this digital chatter. That’s why companies use SaaS...

5 Reasons Katie Couric Rules

Everyone loves Katie Couric. Right? Okay, maybe not everyone, but you totally should. Hearing her this week on Marc Maron's podcast, WTF, reminded me that she is super smart, funny, self-deprecating, earnest about the right stuff, and joke-y when...

Stephen Colbert: ‘Voting Is Better Than Losing Your Virginity On Christmas Morning’

Yesterday was National Register to Vote Day, which means celebs and politicians of all types were encouraging people to check their registration. Keeping with the theme was The Late Show’s Stephen Colbert, who, with the help of some famous guests,...

On National Voter Registration Day: Here’s How To Do It

If you've noticed more people than usual standing in your path with clip boards, begging you to lend a hand in this crazy little thing called democracy, that's because it's National Voter Registration Day. It's like Christmas or Hanukkah, except...

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