Identity politics
How are America’s Democrats responding to being out of power? Daniel Schlozman on the deep problems beneath last year’s seemingly modest election loss.
‘Anhedonia’
The Atlanta-based, four-member band Mamalarky has a new album on the way, Hex Key, which comes out in
Note: ‘Adagio’
‘Adagio.’ The Greek singer and artist Σtella is back with a new record of bosa-nova–inflected indie. You get
We’ve got company
Member’s despatch, Week XII
Note: The visitor
The visitor. Politically-minded Americans might have heard of some famous U.S. Supreme Court cases: Marbury v. Madison, Dred
Chinese chess
What’s Beijing’s strategy for dealing with Donald Trump? Scott Kennedy on where China sees the threats and opportunities from the new U.S. administration.
Note: ‘Buschtaxi’
‘Buschtaxi.’ DJ Koze has a new club track, bringing jazz undertones combined with his usual space-disco shuffle, along with
Note: Right and wrong in the Philippines
The former president of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte was arrested in Manila by Interpol early-morning on March 11. Later
Firsts among citizens
Is there really a “new oligarchy” in America? Quinn Slobodian on why so many Silicon Valley billionaires have gotten so involved in everyday American politics.
Note: ‘Praise’
‘Praise.’ Panda Bear is back with a new album of sunny melodies and a familiar twenty-first-century-Beach-Boys