Earlier this year, discourse emerged around the idea that it has been a decade since the music industry last created a new genre. Ten years ago, 2016 brought us the whimsical sounds of bedroom pop, with infectious bangers from the late indie duo Her’s, to Girli’s incredible run of pop sizzlers (“Girl I Met On The Internet,” “Too Much Fun,” and “Girls Get Angry Too”) that wove electronic-pop tendencies. It’s hard not to be nostalgic for 2016 when we were so spoiled musically. 
In the years since,...

For years, Andy Mundy-Castle has planted himself at the center of socially conscious filmmaking. Whether 2020’s White Nanny, Black Child or the 2025 TV show White Man Walking, his work reflects his activism through projects that challenge social injustices. 
Shoot the People, Castles’ latest documentary, is no different. It tells the story of Misan Harriman, the famed photographer whose rich editorial style made him the first Black photographer to shoot a Vogue cover. But perhaps, more important...

“If an Emmy nomination can’t get you a second season, what can as a Black actor?”
Why do people of colour face disparities in cinema? Whether it’s the backlash that comes with securing protagonist roles or the threat of shows being discontinued, Laviea Thomas looks at what drives it.
“Everybody understands gender politics, but they can’t understand race politics,” Buzzfeed creative director and acclaimed film critic, Ada Enechi, tells me over a Zoom call.
While there are no textbook definitions...

For The HU, music is all about conveying maximum energy with maximum impact. That’s the spirit they bring on record, and the manner in which they command on stage.


Historically, rock music has been documented as early as the 40s and heavy music from the late 60s. But the Mongolian way, and musical instruments that define it, predate those dates by some time. In today’s age, metal is a versatile genre that’s prone to experimentation. And throughout their music, The HU champion their roots all...