Independent Coverage of Culture the Digital World
Independent Coverage of Culture the Digital World
RolandIt begins as a momentary pause in the day. A quick check of a smartphone screen during a commute, in a waiting room, or before going to sleep. Seconds turn…
RolandIn 2023, Oxford University Press declared “rizz”—a slang term abbreviated from “charisma,” meaning romantic charm or appeal—its Word of the Year. Months later, Merriam-Webster officially added “brainrot,” “skibidi,” and “delulu”…
RolandFor nearly a decade, the creator economy operated under a simple, quantitative rule: bigger was always better. Millions of followers unlocked multi-million-dollar corporate sponsorships, red-carpet appearances, and private jet lifestyle…
adminRemember when “gamer” meant someone locked in a dark basement, surviving on energy drinks and pizza slices? Forget that stereotype. Today, if you ask a teenager what gaming is, they…
adminNot long ago, buying a music festival ticket came down to a simple equation: How many of your favorite artists were listed on the poster? You bought the wristband, squeezed…
adminThe days of sitting down for an uninterrupted, four-hour story campaign are starting to feel like a throwback. While epic blockbusters still hold a special place, the way players spend…
adminRemember when a single viral video could define an entire year of pop culture? In the early days of the web, memes like “Nyan Cat” or “Gangnam Style” lingered for…
adminIn the traditional media era, a project’s success was determined in its first opening weekend. If a movie or game missed its financial target, it faded into obscurity, occasionally kept…
RolandIn late 2013, a little-known public relations executive sent a crude, ill-advised tweet to her couple hundred followers before boarding an eleven-hour flight to South Africa. By the time her…
RolandIn the summer of 2024, a lime-green aesthetic labeled “Brat Summer”—spawned by a British pop album—dominated global social feeds, political campaigns, and corporate marketing strategies. By early autumn, digital culture…