deep dives
Shania Twain's Twitter Is a Magical Refuge in a Terrible World
Life is short, but Shania Twain is everlasting.
Looking Back at the Legal Bill that Killed off British Rave Culture
We examine the four pages of documents that effectively put an end to the golden days of the UK party scene.
How Exactly Did Enya Become One of the Richest Musicians in the World?
Have you ever wondered how a reclusive Irish new age artist outsold Aretha Franklin?
A Deep Dive Into ‘Four in a Bed’, The Greatest Show on British Television
"We’ve given you a five because Jason found a lot of pubes in his toast."
A Secret History of Movies, Monsters, and Electronic Music
The author of a study of how monsters irradiate our thinking about queerness, disability, children, and adolescents, talks us through the sounds of his new book.
A Deep Dive Into ‘Come Dine with Me’, The Greatest Show on British Television
Is there anything more pathetic than watching a middle-aged man try – and fail – to flambé?
What the Hell Happened to Shuffling? | US | Translation
Shuffling was as provincial as souped up Novas and crippling boredom and as British as chips and curry sauce, and for a while, it was everything.
The Crazy Frog Fan Community Is One of the Creepiest Things I’ve Ever Stumbled Across
The year is 2016, and the little blue amphibian still has legions of weirdly devoted fans.
Here's Why British Nightlife Needs to Explore New Places and Different Spaces to Survive
We use Manchester's ever-changing Northern Quarter to explore the growing importance of the non-traditional in UK club culture.
The Depressing Story of America’s Favorite Pump-Up Jam
C&C Music Factory's "Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)" is still the go-to anthem for sports games everywhere—but its legacy is at the center of a bitter, decades-long legal battle.
Shut Up and Play the Hits: The Unappreciated Genius of Coles Radio
Oh, you're a DJ? Sorry, there's already a supermarket that already makes the best mixtapes of all time.
Why Robin Gibb's "Like a Fool" Is the Saddest Record Ever Made
The rogue and sadly departed BeeGee once made a slice of rain-soaked Italo so sentimental it will suffocate you.