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She the People Season 2: Cast, Rumours & Release Date

Tyler Perry’s first Netflix sitcom looks like a slam dunk.

He’s already on a roll, with his previous show, drama Beauty in Black, reaching number one on the streamer’s Top 10 after its debut in October 2024. Now, She the People is steadily climbing the same chart, a week after its release.

With only eight episodes streaming, viewers are curious about whether they’ll get more. We’ll start with the good news.

She the People Season 2 Release Date

At the time of writing, there’s no news on She the People season 2. However, we can confirm this isn’t the last time you’ll see the charming Antoinette Dunkerson.

Netflix decided to split the first season into two parts, so another eight episodes are coming our way. They’re set to arrive on August 14.

If the show gets renewed, we’ll probably get season 2 in 2026, at the earliest.

She the People Cast

  • Terri J. Vaughn as Antoinette Dunkerson
  • Jade Novah as Shamika
  • Drew Olivia Tillman as Lola
  • Tré Boyd as Titus
  • Dyon Brooks as Basil
  • Jo Marie Payton as Cleo
  • Robert Craighead as Governor Harper
  • Michael Rose as Governor Hill

What Could Happen in She the People Season 2?

She the People revolves around Antoinette Dunkerson, who becomes Mississippi’s first Black lieutenant governor. However, her new political role comes with challenges. It doesn’t help that she has to deal with a condescending and sexist governor who seeks to undermine her authority.

On top of that, her outspoken family is no picnic, and their antics often thrust her into the media spotlight. Even so, Antoinette is determined to serve her community and fix systemic issues, which makes her easy to root for. A potential romance might be brewing as well.

Part 1 ends with Antoinette standing up for herself, but there’s still be trouble ahead, especially since viewers are left on a bit of a cliffhanger. We’ll have to wait a couple of months to see what happens next.

As for where the story might go in She the People season 2, we have no idea. It all depends on how this first installment wraps up. August can’t come soon enough.

Are There Other Shows Like She the People?

She the People blends comedy with political/social commentary, which makes it an engaging watch. If the show is up your alley, you might be into The Good Fight, The Politician, The Mayor, and Veep. Checking out Tyler Perry’s other work is also a good idea.

Sirens Season 2: Cast, Rumours & Release Date

Netflix’s dark comedy Sirens is doing numbers. The series debuted on the platform on May 22, earned 16.7 million views in four days, and reached the Top 10 in all countries.  A stunning cast and intriguing premise can still go a long way.

Clocking in at only five episodes, the show makes for a quick binge. So much so that many viewers are asking for more. However, Sirens was marketed as a limited series. Could the impressive viewership numbers sway the streaming powers that be to order a second helping?

Sirens Season 2 Release Date

At the time of writing, there’s no news on a potential Sirens season 2. That said, it’s never out of the question. There have been instances when Netflix decided to expand a limited series due to popular demand. Beef is a prime example.

On a similar note, the show’s talent isn’t dismissing the possibility. “These characters are real people to me. (…) I could write them until the day I die. I’d never say never, but could I do them justice in another season? I’d have to think about it,” creator Molly Smith Metzler told Glamour.

Star Meghann Fahy is also hopeful. “It ends in a very natural way, but I can imagine what the characters’ worlds become. I, for one, would love to know what happens to Michaela, where she goes. So I think it’s definitely within the realm of possibility. We didn’t talk about it on set, but I would love to do more,” she said while chatting with Variety.

In case Netflix orders additional episodes, we’re guessing they could arrive sometime in 2027.

Sirens Cast

  • Meghann Fahy as Devon DeWitt
  • Milly Alcock as Simone DeWitt
  • Julianne Moore as Michaela “Kiki” Kell
  • Glenn Howerton as Ethan Corbin III
  • Bill Camp as Bruce DeWitt
  • Felix Solis as Jose
  • Kevin Bacon as Peter Kell

What Could Happen in Sirens Season 2?

Sirens unfolds over a single, explosive weekend. The story centres on Simone, devoted assistant to the enigmatic Michaela, a socialite and philanthropist. Simone has been distancing herself from her family, including her sister, Devon.

When Devon unexpectedly shows up, urging Simone to return home, she becomes worried by Simone’s entanglement in Michaela’s fancy world. In other words, she gets cult vibes.

As the weekend progresses, we learn more about the characters’ hidden traumas and complex dynamics. Without giving away too much, the series culminates in a dramatic shift of power, leaving what comes next to the audience’s imagination.

If Sirens season 2 becomes reality, we’re pretty sure we’ll learn more about how these three women move forward – and what type of event is likely to bring them back together again.

Are There Other Shows Like Sirens?

Sirens is part dark comedy, part psychological drama. If you’re into that, you might also like Nine Perfect Strangers, Succession, Your Friends and Neighbors, The Perfect Couple, The White Lotus, Revenge, or Big Little Lies.

The Best Albums of May 2025

In this segment, we round up the best albums released each month. From billy woods to Matt Berninger, here are, in alphabetical order, the 13 best albums of May 2025.


billy woods, GOLLIWOG

billy woods, GOLLIWOG“Everything buffering, reality lag and jump/ Sometimes barely recognize the people I love,” billy woods raps on ‘Golgotha’, a line that cuts to the core of his hallucinogenic writing. The Brooklyn rapper articulates bad dreams, ghostly memories, and gloomy, cross-generational visions with strange lucidity, and while GOLLIWOG marks his first full-length effort without a primary collaborator in six years, he’s hardly alone in it. Sometimes it’s hard to trace who’s relaying whose story, how the past blurs into the present, though woods points to a tale about an evil golliwog – the racist caricature the record is named after – that he wrote as a child, remembering how his mother said it needed some work. So we get a challenging, unsparing 18-track record that stands among the all-timer’s very best.


caroline, caroline 2

caroline, caroline 2“Not everything needs to even out.” The line stands out amidst the elusive tapestry of ‘Beautiful ending’, though the closer to caroline’s second album doubtlessly lives up to its titular promise. Not everything needs to resolve lyrically to make some sort of sense; not everything needs to line up musically to leave a mark on you. caroline 2 is a delightfully uneven yet meticulously crafted record, one that’s enamoured not so much with the disparateness of its parts as it is in the delicate act of stitching them together. In it you can hear empty spaces and vast stretches of time, people existing in the same room yet setting themselves adrift, bridging distances big and small. I can’t imagine not submitting yourself to its spell.


Deradoorian, Ready for Heaven

Deradoorian, Ready for HeavenAngel Deradoorian wants her process to feel immediate, but unlike the meditative and jammy Find the Sun, Ready for Heaven took time. The singer-songwriter started writing music for the record by herself in a really small, uninhabited town in upstate New York, but ended up reworking and editing it tirelessly across various stages. In their recorded form, the songs remain fluid and kinetic while carrying a blazing, prickly intensity all the way through. Even at its most despairing and subconscious, Ready for Heaven feels like a wake-up call. Read our Artist Spotlight interview with Deradoorian.


Florry, Sounds like…

Florry, Sounds like...Sparks fly all over Sounds like…, Florry’s second album with Dear Life Records. It’s impossible to deny on the record’s euphorically charged, lyrically intriguing opener, ‘First it was a movie, then it was a book’, but there’s plenty of magic to be found as the Vermont-based septet loosens up on the rest of the record. Like pretty much every album coming out of Asheville’s Drop of Sun Studios, this one, co-produced with Colin Miller, sounds lived-in and magnetic. There is a rawness, at times even an explicit emptiness, in bandleader Francie Medosch’s lyrics, but it’s hardly something to stop the band dead in its tracks. “I was hoping to use this song to talk about/ Something that had been going on but I could not get it out,” she sings on ‘Dip Myself in Like an Ice Cream Cone’. Something like it, still, spills out.


Jenny Hval, Iris Silver Mist

Jenny Hval, Iris Silver MistThe follow-up to 2022’s Classic Objects, named after a fragrance made by Maruice Roucel for the French perfumerie Serge Lutens, doesn’t dwell on Jenny Hval’s love of perfume but draws on it as a means of interrogating her relationship with performance. Though ISM has evocative properties for Hval, she was more directly inspired by a comment she came across online that it “would be what the ghost in Hamlet could wear.” It resonated with her, she said, “because it was how I thought of myself as an artist — a ghost from a time when music mattered, still hammering away — and my record, which to me was sounding ghostly and was invaded by hazy, smoky and powdery textures.” Vaporous and haunted, Iris Silver Mist is also gripping and sensuous enough to convince you that it still matters, here and now. Read the full review.


Kali Uchis, Sincerely,

Kali UchisKali Uchis, Sincerely,’ records tend to feel like a breeze, even when the Colombian American singer-songwriter drifts between styles and languages. But Sincerely,, her latest album, seals itself into her very own paradise. Though it elicits many of the same pleasures as 2024’s Orquídeas, it feels like a world apart: the album boasts no guest features, with the majority of the songs growing out of voice notes and sung entirely in English. Its dreamy, timeless euphoria may scan as one-dimensional, but there’s delight in hearing Uchis luxuriate in the transformations of her life, still admitting insecurities while letting the good parts bleed together. Her music often feels sun-kissed; here, she soaks it all up. Read the full review.


Matt Berninger, Get Sunk

Matt Berninger, Get SunkIf the last time you engaged with Matt Berninger’s songwriting was through the most recent National albums, Get Sunk’s backstory and overarching mood will sound familiar. In 2020, the frontman struggled with a long period of writer’s block and depression that informed 2023’s First Two Pages of Frankenstein and its surprise companion, Laugh Track. But while Berninger’s second solo album, the follow-up to his gorgeously refined 2020 debut Serpentine Prison, emerged from a similar headspace, the sinking here happens deeper in his subconscious, words slipping out of the blurry space of memory, sleepiness, or a complete breakdown. Working with producer Sean O’Brien and a cast of musicians including Booker T Jones, Meg Duffy (Hand Habits), and Julia Laws (Ronboy), he keeps himself right on the edge. Read the full review.


Mei Semones, Animaru

AnimaruFeaturing nearly the same backing band as last year’s Kabutomushi EP, Mei Semones‘ full-length debut deepens her seamless blend of dreamy bossa nova and jazz-inflected indie rock, maintaining a gorgeous atmosphere while dynamically maneuvering from one odd feeling to another. There’s so much heart and charm in it, though, that no part of its eclectism feels alienating. “There’s something I like about it,” she sings of the ‘Dumb Feeling’ that opens the album, then spends the rest of it elaborating in a musical language entirely her own. Read our Artist Spotlight interview with Mei Semones.


PUP, Who Will Look After the Dogs?

PUP, Who Will Look After the Dogs?“I got caught in the teeth of the thoughts that keep me awake,” Stefan Babcock sings on ‘Paranoid’, a blistering highlight off PUP‘s new album Who Will Look After the Dogs?. Gnawing at intrusive thoughts is baked into the Canadian punk outfit’s DNA, but the despair that pervades the follow-up to 2022’s The Unraveling of PUPTheBand is so visceral that it threatens to throw the band’s signature mix of darkness and snark way off balance. Babcock wrote more, and more alone, than he has for any other PUP record, and while learning to be aware of his headspace was a crucial part of the process, inspiration also struck by practicing the things that grounded and distracted him. Read our inspirations interview with PUP.


Shura, I Got Too Sad for My Friends

Shura, I Got Too Sad for My FriendsAfter the pandemic halted the momentum of the Shura’s previous album, forevher, she found herself at a roadblock – unable to listen to, much less write, music that inspired her – but also a different kind of community in video game streaming. She’d chased her dream of living in New York, albeit at a time of stifled human interaction, before moving back to London without realizing that’s what she was doing. I Got Too Sad for My Friends not only offsets some of the encroaching loneliness with guest features from Cassandra Jenkins, Helado Negro, and Becca Mancari, but blankets its accompanying despair with rich swirls of sound and textured instrumentation, even upping the tempo on some of the pop songs. Read our inspirations interview with Shura.


Smerz, Big city life

Big city life Up until now, Smerz records have tended to pique my interest, even amaze, then soon slipped from my mind. But Big city life, the Norwegian duo’s fuzzily glorious new album, clicked in immediately – and demanded repeated listens. Evocative of their experiences in New York and their hometown of Oslo, the record – playful and, to borrow one of the track titles, feisty – resonates on a wider scale. Catharina Stoltenberg and Henriette Motzfeldt’s eccentricity remains intact, layering one ambiguous feeling after another, but never without pulsing forward. “I’m realizing lately/ That I won’t feel like this again,” is the closing sentiment on ‘A thousand years’. Might be half-remembered, even imagined, but never anything less than real.


Stereolab, Instant Holograms on Metal Film

Instant Holograms on Metal Film coverFifteen years may have passed since Stereolab’s last album, but no amount of time – or retro-futurist aesthetics – can keep the Groop’s music from feeling pertinent. Instant Holograms on Metal Film, the follow-up to Not Music, airs out the despondent mood that record left fans with in all its tight propulsion, and even some of the headiness that has marked their whole career. Intuitive as it always feels, their approach seems to react first to the identification of a structural issue: “The goal is to manipulate/ Heavy hands to intimidate/ Snuff out the very idea of clarity/ Strangle your longing for truth and trust,” Laetitia Sadier sings. So Instant Holograms, as unmistakably and engagingly Stereolab as its predecessor, leans into more humanist impulses, resulting in one of their most open-hearted, forward-looking, and essential collections to date. Read the full review.


yeule, Evangelic Girl Is a Gun

evangelic girl is a gunEvangelic Girl Is a Gun is billed as “an homage to the artist’s role,” but the artist being Nat Ćmiel, it is also a diffusion, fragmentation, and untethering. Their latest album as yeule continues to both explore and fracture its liminal identities while delivering one of their most plentifully catchy and euphoric records to date. In past yeule albums, those qualities yielded highlights; here, as they explore the intersection between post-humanism and pop stardom, they constitute the norm. While still trading in a mix of art-pop, alt-rock, and trip-hop, it’s the most alert yeule has sounded.

Clipse Release Comeback Single ‘Ace Trumpets’

Clipse’s comeback single, ‘Ace Trumpets’, has arrived. It’s the lead cut from the Virginia Beach rap duo’s much-anticipated reunion album, Let God Sort Em Out, which is set to drop on July 11. Pharrell Williams, the creative director of menswear at Louis Vuitton, produced the whole LP, which was recorded at the company’s headquarters in Paris. Check out the grimy, intoxicating new single below

High-End Makeup Products vs. Dupes

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With makeup brands constantly releasing new product launches, a common problem we face is weighing our options, and deciding between products before buying. Moreover, making a choice between high-end products and their dupe is a typical struggle – should you treat yourself to that designer lipstick, or can you uncover a similar product that works just as well, for the fraction of the price? Luxury beauty brands tend to tempt us, and justify their steep price points with stunning packaging and high-performance formulas, making it easy for us to accept that paying more guarantees better quality. However, with many affordable brands innovating and improving, with the help of technology and R&D in formulation, retailers such as Target and Boots now offer an extensive range of budget-friendly beauty dupes that many times triumph their luxury OG. 

High-End: Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter, £39 

Dupe: e.l.f. Beauty Halo Glow Liquid Filter, £15

The Charlotte Tilbury foundation is an award-winning best seller in the beauty industry as it adds a soft-glow, dewy base to your makeup. On the other hand, the e.l.f. foundation closely replicates the formula by also providing a luminous finish with a sheer coverage. Both foundations are complexion-enhancing, resulting in a ‘your skin but better’ natural, satin finish. In particular, Flawless Filter contains Brightening Flower Extract which further brightens complexion, and hydrates and nourishes the skin. Overall, both products share similarities, however given that some e.l.f. users with oily and combination skin have reported that it can accentuate texture and pores, as well as the Flawless Filter containing superior ingredients, including many skin benefits, it is definitely worth investing in Charlotte Tilbury’s Flawless Filter! 

High-End: Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara, £28 

Dupe: L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara, £12.99

The Too Faced mascara is a No. 1 Best Seller and is especially known for the bold and glamorous look it can add to enhancing the eyes. However, L’Oréal’s Lash Paradise is an excellent dupe as these volumizing and lengthening mascaras are both long-lasting and have the same effect. However, although Too Faced’s mascara is highly pigmented, it can be prone to smudging and clumping, and it’s difficult to remove, therefore L’Oréal’s mascara may be worth purchasing over the luxury product, as it performs just as well, has easier removal, and also costs £15 less than the original! 

High-End: Tarte Shape Tape Concealer, £29 

Dupe: L’Oréal Paris Infallible 24H More Than Concealer, £10.99

These popular full coverage concealers both have long-wearing, crease-resistant and transfer resistant qualities. They tackle the struggle of concealer settling into fine lines and wrinkles under the eyes, by keeping this area looking more fresh, youthful and flawless for longer! However, Tarte’s Shape Tape is preferred for a full glam look over the more natural everyday finish L’Oréal gives, as it seamlessly brightens, and covers dark circles and blemishes, but ultimately, the choice between these two brands depends on your skin type. L’Oréal’s concealer is more suited to dry or textured skin, as it contains more hydrating ingredients, whereas Tarte’s concealer is better suited to oily or combination skin or all-day wear, given that it has a complete matte finish where it can control shine throughout the day. 

High-End: Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder, £39 

Dupe: Maybelline Fit Me Loose Finishing Powder, £7.99 

When comparing the Laura Mercier and Maybelline loose powders, they are both popular choices for setting makeup – they are known for their finely milled, lightweight formula that provides a smooth, airbrushed finish. However, if you’re looking for a long-lasting product, the Laura Mercier powder locks in makeup and lasts for 16 hours, whereas Maybelline’s longevity is only moderate and some users have also noticed that it can ‘darken slightly upon application’. On the other hand, Laura Mercier’s powder is filled with antioxidants such as vitamins C and E, which contribute to evening out complexion by brightening the skin and fading any dark spots or hyperpigmentation. Final verdict: we therefore recommend to go all out and buy this powder as its not only the No. 1 Setting Powder, but it’s also completely reliable and maintains a flawless finish! 

High-End: Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb, £19 

Dupe: Maybelline Lifter Gloss, £8.99 

These popular lip glosses are both known for their high-shine, super-glossy finishes and comfortable wear. On the one hand, Fenty features a non-sticky formula with a subtle plumping effect that’s known for their universally flattering shades, but on the other hand Maybelline contains hyaluronic acid which hydrates the lips, and makes them look naturally full. Also, instead of having a handful of universally flattering shades, they have a wide range of over 20 shades to choose from, allowing you to customise your looks, whilst also finding your true everyday shade match! Although the Maybelline Lifter Gloss is cheaper, this doesn’t mean you are sacrificing quality and in this case the dupe outperforms the luxury product; you should no doubt add this to your makeup bag and skip the splurge! 

9 Albums Out Today to Listen To: Miley Cyrus, Matt Berninger, caroline, and More

In this segment, we showcase the most notable albums out each week. Here are the albums out on May 30, 2025:


Miley Cyrus, Something Beautiful

Something BeautifulMiley Cyrus’ Something Beautiful has arrived. Foxygen’s Jonathan Rado, Alabama Shakes’ Brittany Howard, Alvvays’ Molly Rankin, the War on Drugs’ Adam Granduciel, Tobias Jesso Jr., Kenny Segal, bassist Pino Palladino, saxophonist Joseph Shabason, Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ Nick Zinner, Model/Actriz’s Cole Haden, and BJ Burton are among the notable contributors to the LP, which was executive-produced with Shawn Everett and luxuriates in some of her grandest and most cinematic arrangements to date. Ahead of its release, Cyrus shared the singles ‘Prelude’, ‘Something Beautiful’, ‘End of the World’, and ‘More to Lose’.


Matt Berninger, Get Sunk

Matt Berninger, Get SunkMatt Berninger has released a new solo album, Get Sunk. Working with producer Sean O’Brien, the National frontman enlisted the help of of friends and musicians including Booker T Jones, Meg Duffy (Hand Habits), Julia Laws (Ronboy), Kyle Resnick (The National), Garret Lang, Sterling Laws, Mike Brewer (Nancy), Walter Martin (Walkmen), Paul Maroon (Walkmen) and Harrison Whitford. The results are more dynamic and less carefully gracious than his solo debut Serpentine Prison, which makes it a sea worth diving into, even if you know, more or less, exactly what you’re gonna get. You can stare at one thing forever – it’s nothing till you feel it rush through your bones. Read the full review.


caroline, caroline 2

caroline, caroline 2caroline have followed up their self-titled 2022 debut with an even more delightfully chaotic record. The experimental octet still works on a micro scale, but caroline 2 is wide-eyed and enchanting without shying away from emotional profundity. “One of the fundamental themes is the idea of different things happening at once, things that are very different from each other but also simultaneous,” the band’s Jasper Llewellyn, who produced the record with Casper Hughes and Mike O’Malley, explained. The LP, led by ‘Total euphoria’, was written and recorded across various studio sessions over an 18-month period.


yeule, Evangelic Girl Is a Gun

yeule, Evangelic Girl is a Gunyeule has come through with a new album called Evangelic Girl is a Gun, the follow-up to their excellent 2023 LP softscars. The Singaporean artist explores the intersection between post-humanism and pop stardom, blurring the line between emotional fragmentation and transformation. “I made a deal with an angel to immortalise the fragments of my heart falling away forever across light-years of voids cutting through blades of chromatic illuminations, these endless glaciers of me,” yeule wrote. “I put my trust in Vasso Vu to resurrect through art, the invisible gravitic tug of violence with his razor sharp claws of chrome.”


Shura, I Got Too Sad for My Friends

Shura, I Got Too Sad for My FriendsShura has returned with a new album, I Got Too Sad for My Friends, her first since 2019’s forevher. Produced by Luke Smith, the record features collaborations with the aforementioned Cassandra Jenkins, Becca Mancari and Helado Negro. “I thought I might never get to make a record again. So it was that selfish, childish thing of: I want all the sweets I can see in the sweet shop. I wanted to approach this record by doing all the things that either I wish I’d already explored or have never done and want to. I wanted to really make decisions that bring me immediate joy,” Shura said in our interview, citing Brooklyn, memoirs, and The Little Prince as some of the inspirations behind the new album.


Alan Sparhawk, With Trampled By Turtles

With Trampled by TurtlesAlan Sparhawk has released his collaborative effort with fellow Duluth musicians Trampled by Turtles. Following Sparhawk’s production of the group’s 2014 album, Wild Animals, the record arrives less than a year after his debut solo album, White Roses, My God. “When the opportunity seems right, you jump,” Sparhawk said of the collaboration, adding, “When playing together is that powerful an embrace, why stop there?” With Trampled By Turtles was previewed by the singles ‘Stranger’, ‘Not Broken’, and ‘Get Still’.


Sea Lemon, Diving for a Prize

Sea Lemon, Diving for a PrizeSea Lemon, the moniker of Seattle musician Natalie Lew, has unveiled her mesmerizing full-length debut, Diving for a Prize. Describing her sound as “shoegaze but with pop structures,” Lew cites Enya, Caroline Palochek, Air, and My Bloody Valentine as inspirations. “With these songs, I wanted to find a place for myself in the world,” she said. One of the early singles, ‘Crystals’, features Death Cab for Cutie’s Ben Gibbard.


Garbage, Let All That We Imagine Be the Light

Garbage, Let All That We Imagine Be the LightGarbage are back with a new album, Let All That We Imagine Be the Light. The follow-up to 2021’s No Gods No Masters was recorded at at Los Angeles’ Red Razor Sounds, Butch Vig’s home studio, and in singer Shirley Manson’s bedroom. “Going into making this record, I was determined to find a more hopeful, uplifting world to immerse myself in,” Manson explained in a press release. “The title of the album, Let All That We Imagine Be the Light, is the perfect descriptor for this new record as a whole. When things feel dark it feels imperative to seek out forces that are light, positive and beautiful in the world. It almost feels like a matter of life and death. A strategy for survival.” Read our track-by-track review.


Ty Segall, Possession

Ty Segall, PossessionTy Segall has released a new album, Possession, via Drag City. It marks the prolific singer-songwriter’s 16th solo album, following last January’s Three Bells. Segall collaborated with longtime collaborator and filmmaker Matt Yoka on the lyrics for the record, which, per a press release, features “invigorated new sounds around every bend—glittering rhythm arrangements feature more of Ty’s own piano woodshedding than ever, joined in battle by sweeping movements of strings and horns. Rife with singing guitar leads and banks of Ty’s vocal harmonies, Possession features some of Ty’s most inspired songs to date.”


Other albums out today:

Ben Kweller, Cover the Mirrors; Foxwarren, 2; CIVIC, Chrome Dipped; Planning for Burial, It’s Closeness, It’s Easy; Aesop Rock, Black Hole Superette; Swans, Birthing; Gordi, Like Plasticine; Sally Shapiro, Ready to Live a Lie; Obongjayar, Paradise Now; Faun Fables, Counterclockwise; Mt. Joy, Hope We Have Fun; Photographic Memory, I Look at Her and Light Goes All Through Me; Hari Maia, The Endless Hum.

Mastering the Art of Thrift: Vintage Classics Worth Hunting

Thrifting is no longer a fringe pursuit. For the modern man who appreciates style, quality and substance, the vintage market is where the real treasures lie. And it’s not just about saving a few quid or jumping on the sustainability bandwagon. We’re talking about the pleasure of unearthing pieces rich with history, character, and craftsmanship. The treasures often missing in today’s fast fashion.

As fashion experts, we know that a well-chosen vintage piece can elevate an entire outfit. The key? Knowing what to look for, how to spot quality, and how to make it your own.

Why Vintage Matters in Modern Men’s Style

Nowadays, fashion makes us live in a world where trends shift weekly, and wardrobes are stuffed with disposable garments. In such a fleeting setting, vintage offers something far more enduring: timeless design and genuine quality.

The details can speak volumes. We’re talking horn buttons, real wool, sturdy stitching, and honest wear. The kind of pieces made to last. And when you wear them today, you’re not just wearing clothes, you’re carrying forward a story.

For men who want to stand out without shouting, vintage is the silent flex.

The Vintage Classics Every Man Should Hunt For  

  1. Levi’s Selvedge Denim (501s, 505s)

An absolute staple. Look for “Big E” red tabs, chain stitching, and button flies. Made with sturdy selvedge denim that softens and fades beautifully with time, vintage Levi’s give you that lived-in authenticity fast fashion can’t replicate.

  1. Military Flight Jackets (MA-1, A-2, G-1)

These jackets aren’t just rugged, they carry decades of aviation history. The MA-1 is a streetwear icon, while leather A-2s or shearling B-3s bring an instant edge. Original labels from Alpha Industries or vintage US military contracts? Even better. 

  1. Harris Tweed or Heritage Blazers

Nothing beats a proper wool blazer with weight and presence. Check for Harris Tweed labels, elbow patches, and tailored silhouettes that work over denim or pleated trousers alike. British tailoring from vintage Savile Row makers is a treasure trove.

  1. M-65 Cargo Trousers & Military Surplus

Rugged, roomy, and full of real-world utility. Look for dated tags and original buttons. These trousers pair perfectly with modern streetwear or minimalist staples.

  1. Harrington Jackets
    A timeless staple worn by everyone from Mods to movie stars. Lightweight, sharp, and effortlessly cool. Look for original Baracuta labels or tartan linings. Style a classic Harrington jacket with jeans, a tee, and loafers—or layer over a hoodie for a modern twist.

The Thrifting Playbook: Expert Tips for a Successful Hunt

First things first: know your measurements. Sizes have changed over the decades, so you need to bring a tape measure to your hunt and take the time to understand which size you are across time periods.

Next, scan for quality. Check seams, labels, buttonholes, and fabric feel. Trust your fingers as much as your eyes. And be patient. The best pieces take time to find.

Learn to read labels. Made in Italy? Woolmark certified? Deadstock? All good signs to look for.

Make sure your picks are tailored wisely. A £20 blazer plus £30 tailoring can easily rival a £300 new one.

And shop smart. Check charity shops in wealthier areas as well as vintage markets, and online platforms like Vinted, eBay, or Grailed.

And finally. Don’t be afraid to ask. Talk to shop owners. They’re the experts and know what’s coming in next. 

How to Care for and Style Your Finds

Once you’ve scored a few gems, knowing how to look after and style them is just as important as the find itself. Vintage pieces can last decades. But only if you treat them right.

Wool:

Most vintage wool pieces (coats, jumpers, blazers) don’t need frequent washing. Instead, air them out after wear, especially in a breezy, shaded spot. If they need a deeper refresh, opt for professional dry cleaning, particularly for tailored items. Avoid over-washing. Wool naturally resists odour and bacteria.

Denim:

Vintage denim was built to last. Wash it as little as possible to maintain colour and shape. When you do, turn it inside out, wash it in cold water, and air dry. Never tumble dry. It’ll shrink and stiffen the fabric. For rare or valuable pairs, spot clean or soak instead.

Leather:

Leather jackets and shoes age beautifully if cared for. Wipe off dirt with a damp cloth, then use a specialist leather cleaner followed by a leather balm or conditioner. Store jackets on padded hangers to avoid shoulder dents and keep them out of direct sunlight to prevent cracking.

General tip:

Always check for signs of age (moth holes, seam wear, odours) before cleaning. Some damage can worsen with the wrong treatment. When in doubt, consult a cleaner who specialises in vintage garments.

Wear Your Story, Not Just a Look

Thrifting isn’t about dressing up like your granddad. But about finding pieces that feel like you and no one else. Every scuff, stitch, and button must tell a story that resonates with you. And when you find that one-of-a-kind jacket or pair of boots, you’re not just buying clothes, you’re investing in individuality.

So next time you walk into a secondhand shop, don’t just browse—hunt. Because style isn’t about what’s new but what what lasts and makes you.

Soundtracks of Chance: How Casino Games Are Inspired by Pop Culture and Film Scores

Sound has a way of anchoring us in a moment. Whether it’s a film scene that gives you chills or the satisfying click of a spinning reel, audio cues carry emotion. In digital experiences—especially online gaming—sound becomes more than background; it drives mood, memory, and anticipation. Casino games today use this emotional language to connect play with culture.

Sound and Sensation

Sound is more than just decoration in digital environments—it’s what brings a scene, a feeling, or a moment to life. In casino gaming, this is especially true. The subtle shuffle of cards, the echo of a winning chime, or the rise of suspenseful music before a bonus round—each detail shapes the player’s experience. Modern games, including those found at Betflare Casino, invest heavily in audio design to mirror the drama of film or the charm of pop culture. Whether you’re exploring a casino Cyprus-style theme or playing a game set to retro synth beats, sound delivers mood, memory, and momentum. It’s not just background—it’s part of the story. And in these moments, sound becomes sensation.

Pop Culture Echoes in Casino Audio

Some online casino games do more than spin reels—they hum with familiarity. You hear a rhythm, a bassline, or a dramatic sting that instantly takes you back to a movie scene or a TV intro you’ve known for years. These subtle references aren’t coincidence. Developers use carefully designed audio to trigger recognition and emotion—just enough to make you smile or lean in closer. It’s not about copying a song; it’s about capturing a mood. Whether it’s the tension of a crime drama or the uplift of a pop anthem, those cues pull you in. Explore more at https://casino-betflare.co/, where entertainment meets emotion, and the soundtrack is half the thrill.

Music as Mood Driver in Gameplay

The tempo of a track can shape how a game feels. A slow, jazzy rhythm might suggest elegance and strategy, while a pulsing electronic beat drives urgency, ideal for fast-paced slots. Game developers understand this psychology—borrowing techniques from film and television to guide emotion. Just as a suspenseful score makes your heart race in a thriller, similar sound design in casino games builds tension before a big spin. Some titles feature orchestral sweeps that echo heist movies, while others drop synth hits that mimic nightclub energy. Whether you’re exploring a free casino demo or returning via your Betflare login, music sets the stage. At Betflare Casino Online Cyprus, mood isn’t just visual—it’s heard, felt, and remembered.

Player Favorites and Cultural Recognition

Some casino games stand out not just for gameplay, but for how they tap into cultural memory through sound. For example:

  • “Reel Rock Legends” draws inspiration from classic rock anthems, letting players feel the rhythm of the game while evoking stadium energy.
    • “Hollywood Hits” includes orchestral stings and dramatic cues reminiscent of blockbuster trailers.
    • “Neon Pop Deluxe” uses synth-driven beats that echo 80s music videos, giving it a nostalgic yet energetic mood.

These titles appeal to users not only because they entertain but because they feel familiar. At Betflare, users looking for sound-rich, free casino games often gravitate toward these options. Casino Cyprus users in particular enjoy how local and global music trends blend in Betflare games.

The Future of Sound in Casino Design

As digital entertainment keeps evolving, sound is taking on new meaning in online casino design. Developers are starting to blend ambient tones, responsive music layers, and personalized soundtracks based on user behavior. It’s not just about effects anymore—it’s about atmosphere. Think of future Betflare games adapting to mood: mellow jazz during low-stakes play, a cinematic build-up as bonuses approach. As virtual reality grows and immersive media becomes more accessible, sound will guide experience just as much as visuals. Limassol casino players already expect quality, and providers now compete not just on graphics, but on sonic depth. In tomorrow’s casino games, the soundtrack could be the secret star.

How Artificial Intelligence Is Shaping Our World

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly grown beyond being just an idealistic concept found only in science fiction novels, becoming an indispensable factor across virtually every facet of society from healthcare and finance to transportation and entertainment.

AI technologies are altering how we live, work, and interact with one another while their benefits and challenges continue to emerge. In this article we’ll look at how AI is altering society today, its effects across industries, potential ethical implications of implementations of its technologies as well as what the future might hold for this field of development.

AI: The Evolution of AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) has made great strides since 1951 when Christopher Strachey’s checkers program at the University of Manchester completed an entire game on the Ferranti Mark I computer. IBM Deep Blue defeated Garry Kasparov, chess grandmaster, in 1997; later IBM Watson made use of machine and deep learning developments and won Jeopardy!. In 2011 Watson won once more!

OpenAI launched its GPT model in 2018, marking an exciting step forward in AI development. Now generative AI stands as a cornerstone of contemporary artificial intelligence (AI).

OpenAI has developed its GPT-4o and ChatGPT models, resulting in a proliferation of AI generators capable of processing queries and producing relevant text, audio, and images.

Others have also developed competing models. These include Google’s Gemini and Anthropic’s Claude, as well as DeepSeek’s V3 and R1 models. They made headlines early in 2025 when they achieved parity with other models for a fraction of the cost.

AI is also used to sequence RNA in vaccines and model the human voice. These technologies rely on machine-learning algorithms and models and are increasingly focused on perception, reasoning, and generalization.

AI and the Future

Improved Business Automation

Around 55 percent of companies have implemented AI to varying degrees. The development suggests that many businesses will be automating their processes in the near future. Chatbots and digital assistants offer companies an effective means of using AI for simple conversations with both employees and customers alike.

Artificial intelligence’s capacity for rapidly processing large volumes of data into formats that are easy for people to comprehend can assist businesses with decision-making processes. Leaders can make more informed choices without spending hours analysing each bit of information separately.

Job Description

Fears of job loss have naturally arisen due to the automation of business. Employees believe that AI could perform almost one-third of their jobs. AI has had a mixed impact in the workplace. It’s not equal across industries and professions. Jobs like secretaries, which are manual, may be automated. However, the demand for roles such as machine learning analysts and information security analysts is on the rise.

AI is more likely to augment the jobs of workers in creative or highly skilled positions than replace them. AI will hone both company and individual employee capabilities by encouraging them to learn new skills or take over portions of their role.

Klara Nahrstedt, Director of the Coordinated Science Laboratory at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is an internationally-recognized expert in Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Artificial Intelligence: Exploring Its Future Developments

Artificial Intelligence refers to the creation of computer systems capable of replicating human intelligence – including problem-solving and pattern recognition. It also includes decision-making. Machine learning, neural networks and deep learning have enabled AI systems to achieve impressive levels of performance over the last decade.

Recent breakthroughs in AI are due largely to three factors:

Big Data is Available: Huge amounts of data are collected from sensors, devices, the internet, and other sources.

Computing Power Advances: Particularly the use of GPUs and cloud computing.

Better Algorithms: Improved models, including deep learning architectures such as GPT and Transformers.

AI in Healthcare
AI has had a profound impact on the healthcare industry. AI systems are revolutionizing diagnosis, treatment planning, and even drug development.

Diagnostics and Imaging
AI medical imaging systems that use artificial intelligence are capable of analyzing medical images with incredible accuracy (X-rays, MRIs and CT scans). Google DeepMind has demonstrated its ability to detect cancer and eye diseases with similar precision as doctors – potentially eliminating human error and enabling early diagnosis.

Drug Discovery and Development

Traditional drug development processes take years and cost billions. AI helps shorten this timeframe by anticipating chemical interactions with human biology; thus, accelerating discovery time to months rather than years.

Personalized Medicine
AI can analyze a patient’s genetic profile, lifestyle choices and medical history in order to tailor tailored recommendations with improved outcomes and reduced side effects. This approach ensures more successful outcomes with reduced adverse side effects.

Artificial Intelligence in Business and Finance
AI can be found everywhere, from automating repetitive tasks to providing strategic insight.

Financial Services
AI technology is being widely deployed by banks and financial institutions for fraud detection, algorithmic trading, credit scoring, and machine learning analysis of transaction patterns – saving billions.

Customer Service
Virtual assistants and chatbots powered by AI technology are revolutionizing customer service, offering 24/7 assistance without human involvement, while answering a range of inquiries and providing real-time responses to diverse queries.

Forecasting and Decision-Making
AI tools provide businesses with tools for data-driven decision making. These solutions enhance forecasting, inventory control, market trend analysis and more.

AI in Transportation
Artificial Intelligence has had an incredible effect on how people and goods move.

Autonomous Vehicles
Self-driving trucks, cars and drones will soon become commonplace. Companies such as Tesla, Waymo and Uber are investing heavily in autonomous technologies using artificial intelligence (AI) to detect obstacles and respond accordingly.

Traffic Management
Smart city projects typically employ AI systems to reduce traffic congestion and emissions, improve traffic flow optimization, and enhance safety. Machine learning algorithms analyze traffic patterns and adjust signal timings.

Transport and Logistics
Amazon, for example, uses AI to predict shipping times and optimize delivery routes. They even use drones to deliver packages.

AI in Entertainment and Media
Artificial intelligence has made entertainment more interactive and personalized.

Recommender AI/ML For Content
Artificial Intelligence is being employed by platforms like Netflix, YouTube, and Spotify to monitor user activity and provide tailored recommendations.

Create Content
AI models can now generate music, art, and movie scripts. OpenAI’s GPT can create stories, scripts, or poems, while DALL-E can produce realistic images using text prompts.

Deepfakes, Fake Media, and Synthetic Media
AI can produce realistic videos that show people saying things they have never said. This raises ethical questions but opens up new possibilities for film production and video gaming.

AI in Agriculture and Environment
Artificial Intelligence can assist the world’s leaders in meeting its most urgent challenges. Food safety and environmental sustainability are top concerns.

Precision Agriculture
Drones and sensors powered by artificial intelligence gather data about soil conditions, crop health, and weather patterns, giving farmers access to important insights that allow them to optimize planting, watering, and harvesting processes.

Climate Modeling
AI can help scientists predict natural disasters and model climate change scenarios.

Wildlife Conservation
AI systems use satellite imagery and camera trap data to monitor wildlife populations, combat poaching, and track down poaching sources.

Ethical and Social Challenges
AI can be an immensely valuable asset, yet it also poses serious ethical and societal concerns.

Job Displacement
Automation will likely render many jobs obsolete across industries such as manufacturing, retail and customer service; therefore, future workers must adapt by becoming skilled and upskilling themselves accordingly.

Fairness and Bias
AI systems may inherit and amplify human biases, leading to discriminatory results in hiring, lending and policing decisions.

Privacy and Surveillance
AI-powered tracking technologies that monitor individual movements and behaviors raises serious privacy issues as well as concerns over potential government overreach.

Accountability
AI systems often make mistakes that are unclear who should take responsibility, including autonomous driving or medical diagnosis errors. Accountability is essential to building safety and trust between humans and machines.

AI: The Future of AI
Future AI could become increasingly sophisticated and pervasive. AGI would likely play an essential role in society, the economy, and individual identity; its creation could revolutionize healthcare as we know it today.

Governments, businesses, and civil society must collaborate to develop policies that guide AI development responsibly, benefiting humanity as a whole. Therefore, international collaboration is indispensable.

Conclusion of Article

Artificial Intelligence has quickly become a necessity of the 21st Century. With its potential solutions for healthcare, education, climate change and transportation issues looming large over humanity’s heads today and in future decades alike. But to fully utilize its potential we must navigate its risks carefully – our decisions about AI development and deployment now will have lasting ramifications for generations yet unborn.

Album Review: Garbage, ‘Let All That We Imagine Be the Light’

Garbage needs no introduction. Garbage gets one anyways. Since 1995 the band has sold over 20 million records, garnering popular attention with songs like ‘Stupid Girl’ and ‘I Think I’m Paranoid’. Their sound packages the milder sides of punk and rock music into pop tunes built for radio play. Garbage’s earlier music, songs like ‘I’m Only Happy When It Rains’, reflected the nihilist sentiments in pop culture at the end of the century. Now, Garbage recognizes our need for optimism and reliance on technology, by singing about optimism while relying on technology.

An undercurrent runs through the album. The band’s industrial sonic clangings reflect our contemporary fascination with the inhuman and metal. Shirley Manson’s vocals perform as Optimism. Her long time band Duke Erikson, Steve Marker, and Butch Vig play Desolation. If Shirley Manson was only happy when it rained in the nineties, now she will not settle until a storm unravels around her. Let All That We Imagine Be the Light summons electricity and power for Garbage’s journey towards solace in a chaotic world, a world Garbage views dichotomously between good verses bad and love versus hate.


1. There’s No Future In Optimism

Released as a single, the echoey opening lyric, “If you’re ready for love/ If you’re ready for lo-o-ove,” warmly welcomes us into Garbage’s cinematic soundscape. A static distortion reverberates from the guitar, like the frenetic vertical scratchings on a Richter Scale, to complement the song’s Orwellian overtones: dark night full of terror, people marching, cop swarming, sirens are screaming, etc. Unlike in Orwell’s novel 1984, in the universe of Garbage love can imagine new futures. If the song’s message could be put succinctly, aided by images from the thrilling music video (that warns of AI domination), it would be: Grab somebody by the hand, and, as the nineties mantra goes, kiss and run.

2. Chinese Fire Horse

‘Chinese Fire Horse’ addresses Manson’s misogynist critics who say she’s too old for public life and performance, but it comes across as Shirley Manson’s homage to Shirley Manson. Born in 1966, the year of the Fire Horse in the Chinese Zodiac calendar, known for birthing matricidal women, Manson repeats the refrain, “I’m not done.” The title is oddly singular, and comes across as a diss track. She addresses her haters sardonically: “I should do the right thing by everybody/ And I should just retire,” after which a guitar slips down the fret creating a womp womp/sad trombone sound. This decrescendo intends to say, “Hell no, I won’t go,” but falls flat. The song walks awkwardly in clunky boots, empowerment for one.

3. Hold

A song on the run, closely related to ‘There’s No Future In Optimism’, ‘Hold’ fuses industrial noise with desire: “Take down my hair/ untie my shoes/ undress me.” The incompatibility of the mechanical and human teases with excitement and drama, like lusting after someone you can’t have.

4. Have We Met (The Void)

Garbage shows us that if the void had a soundtrack, it would be the echoes of a Moog synthesizer, dancing up and down a minor scale. This song recalls Madonna’s Confessions on a Dance Floor album, but no one does reinvention better than Madonna. The void, to Garbage, is not a vacuum of emptiness ad nauseum. It houses our reflections, our histories, in ways we can’t see for ourselves.

5. Sisyphus

Shirley Manson’s voice shines like a lone human form in a field of tetanus. The industrial orchestral recording shimmies through rusty cans and electric shakers in a post-human landscape stifled with wind (Manson’s whispered backing vocals). This album seeks to exude optimism, a bundle of hope for the age of extinction, but optimism never got Sisyphus very far. Although the beat elicits compulsory head banging as Manson repeats the line, “This little body of mine is gonna make things right,” I can’t help but recall Sisyphus’ doom.

6. Radical

‘Radical’ enters as the most poetic song on the album, churning out lyrics like, “We need language for the small things,” and “Grief is love turned inside out.” It is easy to picture the band on their instruments, grounding the song in the electro-grunge style that Garbage emerged from. Manson repeats the album title, “let all that we imagine be that light,” a tour de force of a slogan sung over the band’s controlled exertion.

7. Love to Give

When it’s easy to be cynical, Garbage pins another needle in optimism: “This is a cold, cold world” followed by an emphasis on “love to give/ love to give.” The band creates a sound evocative of early 2000s dance beats, easing the song onto the dance floor even though te band wants it blasted at protests.

8. Get Out Of My Face AKA Bad Kitty

Finally an anthem, and this song really is an anthem, for exhaustion as resistance: “Get out my face don’t mess with me/ We’re exhausted.” Garbage has “long lists” and you, whomever the song addresses, haters “ha[ve] problems.” The sentiment is hilarious, and refreshing. The droning guitar and bass play with a tinge of fatigue under Manson’s drained vocals: “I wanna scream.” Though she does not scream, and never really has, staying true to Garbage’s anti alt-rock tendencies.

9. R U Happy Now

Garbage gets political, albeit vaguely, as vague as the term “post-election” can be. The song opens with “Everybody loves a winner,” a line borrowed from the musical Cabaret, in the classic Garbage style, picking from this and that. It is obvious who Manson refers to when she sings of “golden sneakers and alternative facts,” though she avoids any names. The band creates a sound as full as a sloshing bucket of water, and the chorus is wildly catchy as Manson chants in a monotone, “All is said/ All is done/ R U Happy?”

10. The Day That I Met God

Alien feet putter across the mixing board. The producers roll up music magazines and sheet music, frantically smacking them off the machines, whack-a-mole style, as Manson sings an electro-ethereal whisper with closed eyes from the recording room, blind to the chaos on the other side of the glass: “Face to face with God/ It was everyone I’ve ever loved.” This is a pop album full of guitar riffs and mechanical noise where lyrical clichés abound. The message of Let All That We Imagine Be The Light is reminiscent of the relatively quaint politics of bygone political eras. Perhaps we yearn for a simple message such as love heals all wounds, a message Garbage firmly advocates for.