Alright, music lovers, visual rebels, and culture junkies—listen up. Our resident sonic savant Danny Dorko has just unleashed SONIQLOOX, and it’s not your average music zine. We’re talking about a photo-first experience that slices through … Introducing SONIQLOOX: Where Sound Meets ImageRead more
Author: Paige Raine
AI Music: The New Kid at the Spotify Table or Just a Karaoke Machine on Steroids?
Hey PopCultX fam! It’s your resident sass-meets-subwoofer host Paige, bringing you a piping-hot take on a question that’s making audiophiles and indie bands everywhere clutch their vinyl collections: Is AI music infiltrating Spotify and other … AI Music: The New Kid at the Spotify Table or Just a Karaoke Machine on Steroids?Read more
Why the Violent Femmes Still Matter (Even if Your Spotify Wrapped Doesn’t Know It)
If music history were a high school cafeteria, the Violent Femmes would be that kid in the corner—leather jacket, acoustic guitar, eyes full of fire, and zero interest in your cliques. Not quite punk, not … Why the Violent Femmes Still Matter (Even if Your Spotify Wrapped Doesn’t Know It)Read more
Met Gala 2025: Tailored Drama, Clockwork Couture & Our Dream Shoot Muse
Another Met Gala, another round of fashion fantasy—and this one had range. Under the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” the stars brought out the drama, the decadence, and occasionally… the déjà vu. In our latest … Met Gala 2025: Tailored Drama, Clockwork Couture & Our Dream Shoot MuseRead more
Why We Secretly Love to Hate Game Show Contestants (And Sometimes Just Love ‘Em)
Hey PopCultX fam—Paige here, back in the (game show) with another spicy take, and this time we’re throwing trivia and tantrums into the ring. You ever been watching Jeopardy! and think, “Wow, I hope this … Why We Secretly Love to Hate Game Show Contestants (And Sometimes Just Love ‘Em)Read more
Replaying the Hits: How Old Songs Are Getting New Lives in Movies, TV, and TikTok
Hey PopCultX fam! It’s Paige, your mainline to the remix machine we call pop culture. Today we’re cranking up the volume on a phenomenon that’s making your parents’ playlists cool again (and causing some serious … Replaying the Hits: How Old Songs Are Getting New Lives in Movies, TV, and TikTokRead more
All Aboard the Perfect Film: Why The Darjeeling Limited is Wes Anderson’s Crown Jewel
Hey PopCultX fam—it’s Paige here, coming at you like a runaway train full of emotional baggage and impeccably tailored suits. Today, we’re hopping on the Darjeeling Limited express, and let me tell you: this Wes … All Aboard the Perfect Film: Why The Darjeeling Limited is Wes Anderson’s Crown JewelRead more
Tori King: Shining a Spotlight on Inclusivity in Fashion with Honey’s Hose
If you haven’t already read Tori King’s latest piece for KESQ News, drop what you’re doing and check it out now. Seriously. Stop scrolling. Go read it. Because our very own Tori—cohost of Talking Ted … Tori King: Shining a Spotlight on Inclusivity in Fashion with Honey’s HoseRead more
PopCultX Presents: Little Talk with the Stars of The Death of Snow White
What happens when you take a beloved fairy tale, strip away the sugar-coated nostalgia, and throw it into the dark, twisted depths of obsession and power? You get The Death of Snow White—an upcoming indie … PopCultX Presents: Little Talk with the Stars of The Death of Snow WhiteRead more
AI Regulation Is Coming—But Will It Go Too Far?
A recent incident involving a former U.S. Army Green Beret who misused ChatGPT to assist in planning a violent act has reignited global discussions about artificial intelligence regulation. This kind of high-profile misuse tends to … AI Regulation Is Coming—But Will It Go Too Far?Read more