Disco vs Macho

I've been listening to Swedish rapper Yung Lean's music for almost a decade now. Yung Lean became popular in 2013 when his song "Ginseng Strip 2002" went viral on YouTube. I love all the music he's released over the years, including the songs he's been making lately under the name Jonatan Leandoer96, such as this… READ THE REST

On Friday the 13th in February 1987, a full-moon night, Vincent Price was the guest on the Late Show starring Joan Rivers. This was the only time Price performed his iconic rap from Michael Jackson's "Thriller" in a live setting. Darkness falls across the landThe midnight hour is close at handCreatures crawl in search of… READ THE REST

There were 183 different #1 hits in May 2021, depending on location. To see how your city compares to others, check out this data journalism project by The Pudding that uses Youtube's API. This 2021 edition includes more regions of the globe than previous editions. The Pudding first put out a music map in January… READ THE REST

There are lots of things to miss about childhood, whether it's fruit roll-ups, playing Super Mario Bros. 3 for hours on end, or discovering the tiny toys in your fast-food happy meal. But when it comes to devices with long wires attached to them, like the now-antiquated "household phone," or bulky headphones, modern life in… READ THE REST

From electric toothbrushes to blow dryers that brush your hair for you while you style, life is full of everyday gizmos and gadgets that just make things way easier. But if you're still using flimsy, cheap disposable lighters in your day-to-day, you may want to take a step back and consider an upgrade.  If you've… READ THE REST

Rarely are we ever offline these days. The digital age we live in keeps us glued to the Internet, and leaving your cyberspace connection insecure leaves you exposed to threats. Pirates and hackers are getting craftier than ever, and our information is always at risk of being stolen or compromised if we don't take the… READ THE REST