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London music
fromPitchfork
11 hours ago

Generation X: Generation X

Big Ben's explosion in 1976 marked a cultural shift, coinciding with the rise of punk rock and Generation X's emergence in music.
London music
fromPitchfork
11 hours ago

Generation X: Generation X

Big Ben's explosion in 1976 marked a cultural shift, coinciding with the rise of punk rock and Generation X's emergence in music.
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
2 days ago

22 Still-Popular Things That Older People Thought Would Just Be "Quick Fads"

Certain trends and cultural phenomena have persisted far beyond initial expectations of being mere fads.
SF music
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

The 'Jesus of Cool' returns to rock San Francisco

Nick Lowe has a long-standing affection for San Francisco, performing there since the late 1970s and cherishing his memories of the city.
fromBustle
2 days ago

Kendall Jenner, Tate McRae, & More It Girls Are Obsessed With This Y2K-Era Bag

The Paddington was first introduced in 2005 by Chloé's then-creative director, Phoebe Philo, and famous fans of the label's free-spirited aesthetic were immediately on board.
Fashion & style
#courtney-love
Music
fromConsequence
3 days ago

Courtney Love Urges Dave Grohl to "Man Up" and "Just Say We're Cool"

Courtney Love urges Dave Grohl to publicly acknowledge their reconciliation to stop harassment from his fans.
Music
fromConsequence
3 days ago

Courtney Love Urges Dave Grohl to "Man Up" and "Just Say We're Cool"

Courtney Love urges Dave Grohl to publicly acknowledge their reconciliation to stop harassment from his fans.
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

People are exhausted by Blackpink and BTS': the DIY Chinese bands redefining corporate idol' pop

Idol culture in East Asia thrives, but China's government restrictions have stifled its idol industry and opportunities for aspiring performers.
Marketing
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

Brands spent years chasing Gen Z. Now it's a 'millennial summer.'

Millennials are reclaiming cultural influence and spending power, driving nostalgia and trends in fashion, entertainment, and experiences.
Music production
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

The Album That Made Me Fall Back in Love With Heavy Metal

Personal evolution in music taste leads to a renewed appreciation for metal through Neurosis's innovative sound.
Digital life
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

AI anxiety is driving Gen Z to CDs, DVDs, and Nintendo DS games I went to see what old tech costs now

Younger generations are increasingly embracing analog technology, reflecting a desire for human connection over digital experiences.
Fashion & style
fromAnOther
3 days ago

These Photos Capture the Vibrant Spirit of Nepal's Youth Culture

Photographer Tirtha Rabin Lawati documents Nepal's evolving youth culture without personal nostalgia, focusing on authentic representation.
#90s-nostalgia
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago
LA Clippers

Serena, Shaq join viral 'What were you like in the '90s?' trend

Athletes from the 1990s are participating in a social media trend showcasing throwback photos and memories from that decade.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Digital life

Young people are longing for the low-tech 90s and so would I, if I could only remember them

Embracing 90s nostalgia encourages disconnecting from technology to experience life more fully and invites serendipity.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Young people are longing for the low-tech 90s and so would I, if I could only remember them

Embracing 90s nostalgia encourages disconnecting from technology to experience life more fully and invites serendipity.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

Three albums in exchange for getting out of jail: 2Pac's last months before his murder 30 years ago

Tupac Shakur was released from prison on October 12, 1995, after Death Row Records paid his bail of nearly one and a half million dollars, allowing him to record three albums.
Music production
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 weeks ago

Gen Z Is Obsessed With These 5 Cassette-Era Gadgets & They Just Got a Full Design Upgrade for 2026 - Yanko Design

Streaming's abundance created a thinner listening experience; cassette-era design principles combined with modern technology offer a solution through intentional, tactile music consumption products.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The male ego is even more fragile than it ever was': Kim Gordon on shyness, AI and Zohran Mamdani's cool

Sonic Youth focused on creating unprecedented music by studying influential predecessors like the Velvet Underground and no wave bands, then pursuing innovation without long-term planning, allowing creative direction to emerge organically.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Shaun Ryder on highs, lows and Happy Mondays: Heroin isn't a party drug you can't just do it at the weekend'

Shaun Ryder's memoir reveals how neurodiversity connected Happy Mondays members, with the band's chaotic energy defining an era through magnetic excess and authenticity.
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

People Over 50 Are Sharing What Was "Normal" In The '70s, And Gen Z Would Lose Their Minds

The 1970s featured unique cultural norms and practices that seem unbelievable today, from social behaviors to household items.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
4 days ago

For Jessica Simpson, The Early 2000s "Never Stopped"

Jessica Simpson reflects on her past sun protection habits and promotes a new sunscreen product with Kiehl's.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Could 90s-Inspired Marketing Be the Key to Winning Over Gen Z?

Nostalgia marketing leverages retro branding to build trust with Gen Z by invoking comforting memories and feelings of authenticity.
#fashion
fromFast Company
1 week ago
Fashion & style

'Leverage the local': The fashion trend that explains why everyone around you is channeling their inner tourist

Fashion & style
fromFast Company
1 week ago

'Leverage the local': The fashion trend that explains why everyone around you is channeling their inner tourist

Clothing featuring city names has evolved from tourist souvenirs to mainstream fashion staples, appealing to diverse consumers and price points.
Music
fromConsequence
2 weeks ago

Pearl Jam's Mike McCready Announces Graphic Novel and Rock Opera Album

Mike McCready releases a graphic novel and rock opera album titled Farewell to Seasons exploring Seattle's 1980s music scene and grunge's impact on artists.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Four Bay Area tweens made an album in 2000. 25 years later, it became a hit.

'We had a few songs that we were like, 'These are really good, these are genius, and we are the Spice Girls slash Destiny's Child,' said singer Ayden Mayeri in the documentary, on which she served as director.
Music production
Social media marketing
fromUSA TODAY
4 weeks ago

One person's trash is social media's treasure as thrift shopping becomes trendy online

Thrifting content on social media has become a major trend, driving increased foot traffic to secondhand stores and shifting consumer culture toward sustainable shopping and unique finds.
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

She broke the rules, fearlessly': exhibition explores Vivienne Westwood's revolutionary work

Peter Smithson showcases his extensive Vivienne Westwood collection, emphasizing the joy and individuality of fashion through unique ensembles and accessories.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Chronicling the 90s: How NHL jerseys became mainstream | amNewYork

At that point, [the Islanders] viewed themselves as kind of a failed franchise that had not won a Stanley Cup in a decade and was coming down from this period of great success, said Nick Hirshon, the author of We Want Fish Sticks, which chronicles the Islanders' controversial rebranding, and a journalism professor at William Paterson University. And now the Rangers just won the Stanley Cup in that market, the Devils were on the up, and up, so maybe the Islanders could not afford a brand new arena or new players, but they could make some money by unveiling a new jersey.
National Hockey League
Photography
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Pre-Spice Girls Geri Halliwell dressed as sci-fi character Barbarella: Soulla Petrou's best photograph

A photographer transitioned from fashion to music photography in 1994, gaining recognition through early commissions with drum'n'bass DJs and subsequently photographing an emerging girl band using creative, stylized approaches.
Apple
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

This Nostalgic Apple Product Is Making a Major Comeback - and You Can Thank Gen Z For It

Gen Z and young adults are purchasing used iPods to escape streaming fatigue and own their music libraries, with prices rising 60% since 2023 and search interest increasing 8% year-over-year.
#y2k-fashion
Fashion & style
fromBustle
1 week ago

Kim K & More It Girls Are Leaning Into The Hannah Montana-ssance & You Should Too

Fashion lessons from Disney Channel in the 2000s emphasize fearless and fun style, particularly through Hannah Montana's iconic layering.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
1 week ago

Kim K & More It Girls Are Leaning Into The Hannah Montana-ssance & You Should Too

Fashion lessons from Disney Channel in the 2000s emphasize fearless and fun style, particularly through Hannah Montana's iconic layering.
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

What's a Gen X to Do?

Beleaguered Louvre president Laurence des Cars quits after a historic heist under her watch. The next morning, a new leader is announced. It's Christophe Leribault from the Palace of Versailles, a true museum animal who ran a few during his career.
Arts
fromDefector
3 weeks ago

R&B Wants To Make Pop Music Fun Again | Defector

R&B in the 21st century has been in a constant state of flux, tugged between safe traditionalism and blurry attempts at progression. For the last decade-plus that "progression" has seen R&B music become more indebted to trap records and the moody atmospherics of alternative bands like Radiohead, Coldplay, or My Bloody Valentine.
Music
Fashion & style
fromBustle
1 week ago

12 'Hannah Montana'-Coded Items You Should Finally Buy With Your Adult Money

Hannah Montana's fashion continues to influence style trends 20 years after the show's premiere.
fromBrooklynVegan
3 weeks ago

Pearl Jam's Mike Creedy announces new graphic novel & rock opera (exclusive vinyl)

McCready's story captures the drive and sense of community that forged the powerful backbone of the Seattle music scene of the 1980s, as their world changed forever with the explosion of grunge in the '90s. Farewell to Seasons unflinchingly shows the brutal cost it had for so many artists and musicians as it captures the lived experience of that seminal era.
Music
Fashion & style
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Fashion trends repeat every 20 years - low-rise jeans latest revival

Fashion trends repeat on a 20-year cycle, with styles rising in popularity, falling out of favor, and experiencing revival approximately every two decades.
SF music
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

His band defined 1990s indie rock. In SF, he reclaims a singular voice.

Stephen Malkmus, a founding member of Pavement, continues to define alternative rock as a solo artist and bandleader while maintaining relevance across three decades through evolving musical projects.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Two skinheads counting the takings from a neo-Nazi gig: Leo Regan's best photograph

My driving belief is that we need to be able to communicate, to touch humanity, to try to connect to each other in some way, but I'm also not trying to forgive or underplay the extremities. There was fighting either between different factions or just for fun. Initially, what I saw was deeply shocking. When you're in those environments, it's so venomous and hateful.
Photography
Fashion & style
fromBustle
3 weeks ago

Gray Eyeshadow Is The '90s Makeup Trend That Dominated Fashion Month

Gray eyeshadow emerged as fashion month's dominant beauty trend, ranging from metallic slate to matte pewter, drawing inspiration from late '90s and early 2000s aesthetics rather than 2016's gray trend.
Music production
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Billy Corgan Believes Rock Music Was "Purposely Dialed Down" in Late '90s

Rock music was deliberately diminished in mainstream culture starting in the late 1990s, replaced by rap and later pop, despite remaining commercially dominant in ticket sales.
fromInsideHook
3 weeks ago

Here's What You Should Wear This Spring, According to Cool Women

Whether you're pulling out the stops with pockets, prints or preppy know-how, you can't go wrong with showing off the lightweight outerwear this spring. Along the way, I clocked a lot of really cool jackets, and damn did the wearers look good.
Fashion & style
Photography
fromdesignyoutrust.com
1 month ago

Amazing Vaporwave-esque Reels Where Hesitant Signals Reveal Neon Distortions And Found-footage Glitches At Precise GPS Coordinates

Diverse striking visual projects and photography span street art, surreal AI images, social interventions, illustration, and creative design explorations.
Music
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Hip hop faces its midlife crisis

Hip hop's cultural dominance has sharply declined, losing 24% sales share and 19% streaming share since 2023, with few emerging artists capable of sustaining mainstream relevance after Kendrick Lamar's 2024 peak.
fromBustle
3 weeks ago

TikTok's "Mood Ring" Nails Are Pure '90s Nostalgia

A dark gel base creates depth, layered with a silver cat-eye polish that's magnetized so the shimmer pools toward the center like a glowing orb. On top, an iridescent chrome powder creates that signature color shift. Of course, none of these techniques are new - chrome powders and cat-eye gels have both been trending on their own recently - but paired together, they deliver a nail design that feels surprisingly fresh.
Fashion & style
Arts
fromdesignyoutrust.com
1 month ago

Beautiful Daily Retrowave City Pop Landscapes From Club Retro, A Neon-drenched Instagram Gallery Of Vaporwave Dream Worlds

Collection of diverse visual-art features and lifestyle pieces, including paintings, architecture drawings, illustrations, murals, vintage posters, surreal digital art, and practical guides.
History
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Can You Ace This '80s Current Events Quiz That Only Gen X Seems To Remember?

The 1980s featured dramatic, world-changing political and cultural events that defined a generation and remain widely referenced today.
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Coach's former CEO said Gen Z is most similar to the 60s generation

So I've seen generations change, and Gen Z is the generation that's most similar to my generation, the sixties. They're very value-driven. They're concerned with climate, they're concerned with authenticity, truth, being who they are, and relationships.
Fashion & style
fromThe Business of Fashion
2 months ago

The Gen-Z TikTokker Building a Hub for Y2K Vintage

A group of Gen Zers 200 deep, snaked down Houston Street in hopes of shopping at a pop-up for Rogue, a Y2K-focused vintage retailer operated by the TikTok star. Inside, they browsed racks of vintage picks and vinyl records, but it was the charismatic, acid-green-haired Rogue, who was arguably the biggest draw. She posed for selfies with fans, as she does at all her stores, which are styled like deliberately dishevelled millennial bedrooms, complete with early-2000s ephemera like Britney Spears posters.
E-Commerce
Berlin music
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
2 months ago

Column #4! Ravemore - From Rave Supplements to Baggy Cargos - KALTBLUT Magazine

Two friends transformed a recovery supplement into an authentic Berlin clubwear fashion brand driven by community demand and nightlife experience.
Typography
fromwww.dailymail.co.uk
2 months ago

Revealed: The old-school equivalents of the '6-7' craze

Children create secret languages and ephemeral slang like '67' that spread rapidly on social media, bewilder adults, and prompt school bans.
Film
from48 hills
2 months ago

Swinging '60s legend Twiggy: 'It happened so fast, and I was so young' - 48 hills

Twiggy undergoes an emotional reckoning in a reflective documentary that emphasizes vulnerability, reinvention, and reclaiming her own story.
#nostalgia
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
History

49 Photos of Forgotten '70s Things That Will Make Any Boomer Feel Instantly Nostalgic

fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
History

49 Photos of Forgotten '70s Things That Will Make Any Boomer Feel Instantly Nostalgic

Fashion & style
fromAol
1 month ago

MTV's First Style VJ Coltrane Curtis Recalls Talking Fashion with Industry 'Pioneer' Pharrell Williams (Exclusive)

Coltrane Curtis became MTV's first Style VJ in the early 2000s after building expertise through retail, brand collaborations, and editorial work at Complex magazine.
SF music
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Revered '90s band announced for rare show in Bay Area park

Mosswood Meltdown expands with a park-based pre-festival concert on July 17 featuring Wednesday, Pavement, and Vivian Girls, enlarging the event's lineup and scope.
Arts
fromArtnet News
1 month ago

Streetwear Legend NIGO Lands a Major Museum Retrospective

NIGO's three-decade career, from founding A Bathing Ape to Kenzo artistic director, is showcased in a London retrospective of 700+ personal objects including ceramics.
Music
fromDocumentjournal
1 month ago

Bootsy Holler's lost photos of Seattle's teen underground

Bootsy Holler's photographs document Seattle's post-grunge youth scene (1992–2004), capturing underage nightlife, DIY parties, and emerging bands like Death Cab for Cutie.
#2016-nostalgia
fromwww.cnbc.com
1 month ago
Fashion & style

Gen Z is nostalgic for 2016 amid economic unease. Mall brands like Abercrombie & Fitch may see a revival

fromwww.cnbc.com
1 month ago
Fashion & style

Gen Z is nostalgic for 2016 amid economic unease. Mall brands like Abercrombie & Fitch may see a revival

Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

23 Things That Were So Common During The '90s That Are Basically Extinct Today

Everyday 1990s practices like meeting at airport gates, calling Moviefone, and leaving doors unlocked have largely disappeared due to security and technological change.
Digital life
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Is the Analog Lifestyle Trend Really Analog at All?

A growing analog lifestyle movement reduces screen time through nostalgic, hands-on activities while its online popularity risks undermining offline goals.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Millennials' latest sign of aging? Their jeans

Millennials, welcome to your mom jeans era. I don't mean that you're obligated to wear the jeans you made fun of your own mother for wearing 20 years ago. Those are actually cool now! The uncool fit is those skinny jeans you practically slept in during the 2010s. Oh, and Gen Z, before you laugh, that combo of loose-leg light-denim jeans and white sneakers you love will date you soon enough.
Fashion & style
Music
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

90s + 00s Alt-Rock with Audiorage at St. James Gate

Live 1990s–2000s alternative rock night featuring covers of The Strokes, Green Day, Hole, Paramore, Offspring, Rage Against the Machine, System of a Down; Belmont address provided.
Digital life
fromBustle
2 months ago

Why TikTokers Are Going Analog In 2026

Many people are shifting from digital habits toward analog media and rituals to reclaim time and reduce online-driven stress.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
2 months ago

10 Classic Albums That Influenced Nu Metal

Nu metal has been re-evaluated as an important, influential fusion genre drawing heavily from alternative, industrial, and hardcore, and its roots extend beyond metal.
fromVulture
1 month ago

When Is a Band Not the Same Band Anymore?

"When I read the fine print, it was 'an experience with REO Speedwagon's music.' It's none of the original members," Fletcher recalls. "I don't want to promote the show unless it's the real thing. I don't know why you would want to see that. It's just a cover band. To me, that's a little bit strange." He adds, with a sigh, "If there are no original members, who cares?"
Music
Music
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The Primitives' Tracy Tracy on rubbing elbows with Morrissey and Bjork: If I didn't get into singing, I'd probably have gone into fashion'

The Primitives' 1988 single "Crash" became a defining, widely covered pop hit that propelled modest fame and enduring recognition for frontwoman Tracy Tracy.
Music
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

MTV made it big with music videos. Where does it stand today?

MTV popularized the music video but music videos predate MTV, with precursors like Beatles promos, film shorts, and video jukeboxes; videos continue online today.
fromBustle
2 months ago

The '90s "Club Kid Beauty" Look Is Influencing 2026's Biggest Makeup Trends

Every micro-trend is swiftly dubbed ("Italian summer nails" or some such), and the most elaborate looks are often confined to the wearer's own home - all dolled up and nowhere to go. But before some of today's beauty influencers were born (the late '80s and '90s, let's say), full beats were meant to be flaunted in public. In those years, no group burned brighter than the club kids, whose visual rebellion through makeup signaled a sense of freedom against the somber backdrop of the AIDS epidemic.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
2 months ago

Blue Lip Gloss Is The Secret To A Cool, '90s-Inspired Makeup Look

"After more than a decade of bronzed beauty - from golden skin to liquid bronzers - we're seeing a return to the cool-toned elegance of the '90s," says celebrity makeup artist Gemma Peace. The only problem? "Most makeup launches have leaned heavily toward warm, orange-based tones." Enter blue lip gloss: the easy hack to make your current products look fresh and modern.
Fashion & style
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Tell us: what are you wearing right now and why does it matter?

Clothing functions as powerful non-verbal communication, reflecting identity, occupation, and workplace needs while enabling personal expression.
Fashion & style
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

The latest generational war over how we wear clothes: The millennial tuck is creepy'

Tucking the front of a shirt into the waistband—the 'millennial tuck'—became a generational style marker that Gen Z now mocks as outdated.
Fashion & style
fromSheFashionable
2 months ago

20 Ways Social Media Changed How We Dress - SheFashionable

Social media transformed fashion by accelerating trends, elevating influencers, enabling niche communities, algorithmic personalization, direct brand communication, and casualized dressing.
#budget-fashion
fromBustle
2 months ago
Fashion & style

55 Super Cute Outfits That Look & Feel Expensive - But They're So Cheap On Amazon

fromBustle
2 months ago
Fashion & style

55 Super Cute Outfits That Look & Feel Expensive - But They're So Cheap On Amazon

fromBustle
2 months ago

TikTok's "Mohair Sweater Nail" Trend Brings '90s Grunge Vibes To Your Mani Game

Whether you're following the decade's revival or not, its emblematic knitwear is coming for your nails. On TikTok, "mohair sweater nails" are going viral, with creators showing off striped tips with expertly blurred lines that evoke that amazing '90s-era thrift store find that all your friends are jealous of. These fuzzy sweater-inspired designs feature a fabric-like texture that brings the cozy vibes to your fingertips, making them perfect for your winter nail art game.
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