SWAG II: The top 5 tracks from Justin Bieber’s surprise sequel

Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. Swag I took everyone by surprise. It laid Justin Bieber’s cards bare, offering intimate insight into the personal life that fans had long speculated about, over fresh, lo-fi pop production deeply indebted to Dijon and Mk.gee….

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Brett Anderson on Suede’s new album and the ‘volatility’ of modern life

Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. “Being a citizen of the 21st century, it feels increasingly like the world is teetering on the edge of something,” says Brett Anderson. We’re in his west London flat, drinking tea and contemplating the unnerving, ambient…

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SL: Behind the balaclava

Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. Croydon’s SL was 15 when he revolutionised the rap game. Breakout hit “Gentleman” pioneered a patronisingly laid-back, almost nursery rhyme-like take on the UK street rap lineage of Giggs and Sneakbo that no one had quite…

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Elle Fanning, SOYEON and Lilas are fearless in Coach’s AW25 campaign

Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. Today (September 4), Coach has unveiled its AW25 campaign, Revive Your Courage, fronted by long-time ambassador Elle Fanning and newcomers SOYEON and Lilas (also known as ikura of YOASOBI). The campaign builds on Coach’s brand purpose,…

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Giorgio Armani has died aged 91

Editor’s pick — Culture quick take: the cultural angle (trend signal, audience insight, crossover with fashion/music/art) in 1–2 lines. The iconic Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani has passed away aged 91, according to a statement released by his company. “With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group announces the passing of its creator, founder, and tireless driving…

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