Where the Oakland of the early aughts regularly ranked as one of the country’s most dangerous cities, in recent years, it has seen a renaissance as artists and writers—even the next gen of startup entrepreneurs—have come to the area for affordable housing and a culturally rich community. “In the last ... More

The voice behind the famed 2010 song “Love the Way You Lie” is almost guaranteed to give you goosebumps. The Eminem track featuring Rihanna’s haunting vocals is what you’ve probably heard on the radio (if people are still listening to the radio). The song was released just ... More

With a lineup consisting of headliners The Weeknd, Janet Jackson and The Killers, New York City’s Panorama Music Festival took to Randall’s Island last weekend with high hopes. Day one started with a few clouds and rain, ending in the festival being evacuated early. But, the ... More

With endless e-commerce outlets available, it can be difficult to find the exact brands and styles that you’re searching for. We all know that consumers are craving ease and a faster turnaround for achieving this, as well as actually receiving the items. Enter: Amazon. But, for designer luxury goods, the ... More

Originally formed as a duo in 2012, Klingande is now a solo project for the tropical house producer Cédric Steinmyller. The French artist worked with fellow producer Edgar Catry up until the split in 2015. Though technically a solo project, Steinmyller’s live performances feature various musicians on stage including a ... More

Hot on the tails of his new no-reservations restaurant UB Preserv, James Beard Award-winning Chef Chris Shepherd is set to unveil not one, but two, new concepts before year’s end—Georgia James steakhouse in July and One Fifth Mediterranean debuting in September. Yet, the very driven Shepherd is ... More

Former tech mogul and current artist Arthur Becker acquired three townhouses in SoHo as part of an investment and development deal, but he wasn’t committed to the idea of actually living there. “I was going to just stage one of them,” he says. “A broker friend suggested ... More

There is a new lineup of socially conscious punk rockers on the rise including Sunflower Bean, PUP and Camp Cope. These bands have political wit, progressive musical styles and, they can definitely rock. Leading the charge for this generation of badass artists is The Regrettes, a ... More

For more than 14 years, San Francisco–based interior designer Grant K. Gibson has been busy creating fresh and timeless spaces, ranging from private residences in the Bay Area and New York to tasting rooms for wineries in Healdsburg and St. Helena. His latest project is a salon ... More

Sometimes social media tends to get a little political, slightly controversial and more frustrating than you’d like. When I’m sitting on my couch watching Netflix, simultaneously staring into my phone, I want to see something that will make me laugh. Without fail, the @FuckJerry Instagram account delivers. ... More