Literature Fine Print: You’re a winner, baby On the heels of the National Book Awards announcements, columnist Drew Zeiba asks what prizes mean for publishing
“Everything has been dressed by the act of painting.” Photographer Nicolas Kern and fashion editor Julie Ragolia collaborate on this fashion portfolio for Document’s Fall/Winter 2024–25 issue
Fashion Kiernan Francis’s ‘Champions’ reimagines interior life The filmmaker visits his family’s Chicago home, presenting an architectural vision of victory with local designers
Fashion ECCO.kollektive marks its fifth season with a collaboration with Louis-Gabriel Nouchi The Danish brand expands its fashion innovation program with an exclusive line of fine leather goods by the French designer
Above the Fold The Gospel of Chris Korda: a techno-punk preacher for civilization on the brink of collapse Nearly 30 years after founding the Church of Euthanasia, Korda remains environmentalism's most controversial figure. But she’s only trying to save humanity from itself. by Hannah Ongley Above the Fold Thurston Moore on his new album, the old New York, and always resisting the mainstream From London, Moore joins Document to discuss the future of music amidst clutter and uncertainty by Avery Norman Above the Fold Ólafur Arnalds, sampling healing rituals and spoken word, reminds us we’re all connected On 'Some Kind of Peace,' the Icelandic multi-instrumentalist embraces birth, death, and new beginnings by Noah Berlatsky Above the Fold Grand River plays with limitations and freedom in her expansive ambient sound On her latest album, ‘Blink A Few Times To Clear Your Eyes’, Aimée Portioli fuses electronic and acoustic instruments perfectly suited for Fall by Oli Warwick Above the Fold Yo La Tengo’s new dual releases reflect on a sonically expansive past 30 years on, the celebrated indie band is able to take itself apart and put itself back together, as indie rock, bluegrass, drone, or whatever... by Noah Berlatsky Above the Fold Lil Keed is rap’s hungriest superstar “Music gets you through everything, bro.” The Atlanta-based rapper tells Document why he's a product of pain, ambition, and the Cleveland Avenue streets. by David Aaron Brake Above the Fold Dorian Electra is executing their queer agenda—and reclaiming fedoras in the process With their new project ‘My Agenda’, the genre-subverting artist is turning toxic masculinity on its head. by Matilda Douglas-Henry At Large Eddie Van Halen, the guitar god who boosted hard rock into a neon future The late rock legend is best remembered for his searing guitar solos—but Eddie Van Halen's most genius creative moment was one that horrified fans, rock... by Noah Berlatsky Above the Fold ‘Electric Jesus’ will take you on a metal-fueled journey towards enlightenment Discovering the meaning of joy in a fictional, half-parodic tribute to ’80s Christian rock music by Noah Berlatsky Above the Fold From his family home in Texas, Caleb Landry Jones takes us on a trip into another dimension The actor discusses his debut album 'The Mother Stone,' writing a song for Jim Jarmusch, and his love of extremes by Maraya Fisher Above the Fold Charlotte Day Wilson finds a rhythm in the unfamiliar The singer-songwriter faced the industry’s brutal realities, now she’s making her best work ever—with a little help from basketball and Carole King by Matilda Douglas-Henry Above the Fold From Beirut to Berghain, Nur Jaber discovers true freedom through techno "One world, one race, one love, one rave:” The Lebanese DJ discusses the importance of prioritizing mental health, fundraising for migrant workers, and staying positive... by Bo Hanna Above the Fold Paul Kalkbrenner shares a buoyant techno mix from the summer that never happened The boundary-pushing Berlin producer tells Document about finding hopeful moments in a very surreal summer by Hannah Ongley Above the Fold As clubs remain closed, only radical solidarity will save the queer rave scene Berghain may be too big to fail—but COVID-19 is threatening the survival of experimental nightlife spaces like WHOLE United Queer Festival. by Cassidy George Above the Fold Eddie Chacon’s soulful new album is a testament to the creative power of patience “I never thought I would sing again, other than in the shower." 30 years after a fleeting brush with superstardom, Chacon breaks the curse of... by Steven Yatsko Above the Fold Wallow in your big city sadness with B.Miles’s new video In the moody visual for "Wasting Time (New York)," B.Miles reminisces on the fear and loneliness of first moving to NYC by Document Journal Above the Fold Musician (Brooklyn) Steele asks himself deep questions about love, longing, and elderly poodles The artist's new single 'Save Room' explores the existential melancholia of being single in NYC by Steele Kratt Above the Fold Sie7etr3’s ‘Latin trap’ is the most intoxicating sound of summer Blending Dominican rap with the rugged sounds of Brooklyn drill, Chucky73 and Fetti031 are breaking the boundaries placed on Latin hip hop by David Aaron Brake Above the Fold Executioner’s Mask makes post punk a religious experience Frontman Jay Gambit tells Document how the band makes eternal despair sound catchy by Noah Berlatsky Above the Fold Meet Buddy, the Pharrell-approved rapper bringing Janky vibes to hip hop The artist on how his single 'Black 2' came to be adopted as an unofficial Black Lives Matter anthem by Lea Winkler Above the Fold Nathan Fake’s playlist is a heady trip through two decades of dance music From Autechre to Actress, the electronic artist and Cambria Instruments co-founder expounds on his 20 favorite dance tracks by Amanda Samimi Above the Fold Can’t find your favorite song on Spotify? Check the podcast section Disguising bootleg audio as podcasts, ingenious Spotify users reimagine the collective spirit of file-sharing for the streaming age by Benji Geisler Above the Fold Multigenerational rock duo The Great Sadness exorcise their demons On 'Thievin,' Cathy Cooper and Stephen McNeely turn everyday melodrama into filthy rock anthems by Noah Berlatsky Above the Fold Ellen Allien is techno’s spiritual healer The Berlin producer on her transcendent new album ‘AurAA’ and the post-COVID future of raving by Hannah Ongley Conversations Kim Jones and Orville Peck talk art with a capital A The Dior Men designer joins fashion's favorite masked cowboy to discuss ego, David Bowie, and finding queerness in country music by Aaron Hicklin Above the Fold HAIM’s latest album delivers the intimate, self-reflective anthems of 2020 The three sisters from the Valley confront depression and isolation, channeling chaos into candor by Emma Valentine Above the Fold In a world of injustice, Orion Sun believes boundless love is still possible The rising R&B star on the power of mass protests, the performativity of social media, and finding strength in making music. by David Aaron Brake Above the Fold Phoebe Bridgers reminds us that there’s no more ‘normal’ The artist speaks to Document about the pleasures of screaming and the politics of songwriting by Clara Malley Above the Fold BŪJIN rejects the music industry’s oppressive demands "But my body is my first instrument": The Kenyan-South African artist champions humanity in an industry increasingly shaped by algorithms by Caroline Reagan Above the Fold Maya B writes anti-materialist anthems for our times “Fuck materialism, fuck status”: why the 20-year-old star is uniquely suited to the present moment. by David Aaron Brake Above the Fold Disgust’s hardcore playlist traverses nihilism and ecstasy From experimental techno to terrorcore, the Berlin-based collective picks 21 tracks that test the limits of club music by Hannah Ongley Above the Fold “Crying in the Mirror” is the sadgirl anthem for the corona era Rainsford's new video directed by Cara Delevingne features Kaia Gerber, Gregg Sulkin, and many, many tears by Maraya Fisher Above the Fold Go on a virtual vacation with Hanif Abdurraqib’s globetrotting playlist The writer soundtracks our post-pandemic daydreams by Jordan Aaron Guy Conversations Earl Cave and Stuart Murdoch compare the soundtracks of their youths The young actor and Belle and Sebastian frontman on teenage ennui and their shared enthusiasm for skateboarding by Aaron Hicklin Conversations Mykki Blanco and Francesco Risso on playfulness, pussy cats, and the unsexy joys of aging The performance artist talks to Marni's creative director about staying grounded in a 'fucking psychotic' industry by R. Kurt Osenlund Above the Fold Disgust resurrects gabber’s original, euphoric spirit The experimental club collective serves ear-splitting dance music with love. by Bo Hanna Above the Fold Onyx Collective’s love letter to New York’s ever-changing landscape To innovative young jazz group, music and community are one and the same by Kedar Berntson Above the Fold John Carroll Kirby soundtracks our quarantine metamorphosis 12 songs for another weekend in from Joanna Brouk, Philip Glass, and more by Jordan Levy Above the Fold John Carroll Kirby’s music is the sound of self-reflection While physical travel is a long way off, the artist's new songs will take you on a mental vacation by Steven Yatsko Above the Fold The Lot Radio keeps streaming through the chaos Operating from a weathered lot in Williamsburg, François Vaxelaire's online radio station is a lifeline for the nightlife scene by Jordan Levy Above the Fold From Soviet anthems to ‘Pink Moon,’ Brandon Stousy’s quarantine sonic diary The tracks helping The Creative Independent's EIC find his new normal by Brandon Stosuy Above the Fold Diana Gordon is the hood’s Katniss Everdeen As she releases her EP 'Wasted Youth,' the singer explains why she's always been preparing for the apocalypse by Diana Gordon Above the Fold ‘Hamilton’ as a Zoom performance is exactly what my soul needs right now The surprise reunion is an uplifting glimpse into our country's post-corona future by Ann Binlot Above the Fold Madge puts their demons in the spotlight The LA-based producer discusses high-camp Britney, internet culture, and the sleazy magic of ‘Love Island’ by Steele Kratt Above the Fold Dijon is breaking down toxic masculinity by accident The LA-based artist is writing the blueprint for a better manhood by looking to the past by Trey Strange Above the Fold Be Steadwell’s queer slow jams are sexy, weird, and relatable The singer-songwriter knows we're all watching porn and binging Downton Abbey at the same time by Noah Berlatsky Above the Fold Caroline Rose’s playlist is sonic chicken soup Neil Young and Dolly Parton make losing hope sound strangely comforting by Rachel Cheung Above the Fold ‘Techno has always been about imagination’—Carl Craig still forges sounds from a future world At Dia:Beacon, the Detroit techno pioneer explores the collective euphoria of the dance floor, and the loneliness of the comedown by Hannah Ongley Above the Fold Nnamdi recorded his album from isolation—before solitude was everyday life On 'BRAT,' the Chicago musician captures the bittersweet triumph of being trapped in your own skull. by Noah Berlatsky Above the Fold Fighting words: Denzel Curry on the productive power of the rap battle The rapper joins Document to discuss 'Unlocked,' shaving his signature dreads, and how to channel aggression into positivity by David Aaron Brake
Above the Fold The Gospel of Chris Korda: a techno-punk preacher for civilization on the brink of collapse Nearly 30 years after founding the Church of Euthanasia, Korda remains environmentalism's most controversial figure. But she’s only trying to save humanity from itself. by Hannah Ongley
Above the Fold Thurston Moore on his new album, the old New York, and always resisting the mainstream From London, Moore joins Document to discuss the future of music amidst clutter and uncertainty by Avery Norman
Above the Fold Ólafur Arnalds, sampling healing rituals and spoken word, reminds us we’re all connected On 'Some Kind of Peace,' the Icelandic multi-instrumentalist embraces birth, death, and new beginnings by Noah Berlatsky
Above the Fold Grand River plays with limitations and freedom in her expansive ambient sound On her latest album, ‘Blink A Few Times To Clear Your Eyes’, Aimée Portioli fuses electronic and acoustic instruments perfectly suited for Fall by Oli Warwick
Above the Fold Yo La Tengo’s new dual releases reflect on a sonically expansive past 30 years on, the celebrated indie band is able to take itself apart and put itself back together, as indie rock, bluegrass, drone, or whatever... by Noah Berlatsky
Above the Fold Lil Keed is rap’s hungriest superstar “Music gets you through everything, bro.” The Atlanta-based rapper tells Document why he's a product of pain, ambition, and the Cleveland Avenue streets. by David Aaron Brake
Above the Fold Dorian Electra is executing their queer agenda—and reclaiming fedoras in the process With their new project ‘My Agenda’, the genre-subverting artist is turning toxic masculinity on its head. by Matilda Douglas-Henry
At Large Eddie Van Halen, the guitar god who boosted hard rock into a neon future The late rock legend is best remembered for his searing guitar solos—but Eddie Van Halen's most genius creative moment was one that horrified fans, rock... by Noah Berlatsky
Above the Fold ‘Electric Jesus’ will take you on a metal-fueled journey towards enlightenment Discovering the meaning of joy in a fictional, half-parodic tribute to ’80s Christian rock music by Noah Berlatsky
Above the Fold From his family home in Texas, Caleb Landry Jones takes us on a trip into another dimension The actor discusses his debut album 'The Mother Stone,' writing a song for Jim Jarmusch, and his love of extremes by Maraya Fisher
Above the Fold Charlotte Day Wilson finds a rhythm in the unfamiliar The singer-songwriter faced the industry’s brutal realities, now she’s making her best work ever—with a little help from basketball and Carole King by Matilda Douglas-Henry
Above the Fold From Beirut to Berghain, Nur Jaber discovers true freedom through techno "One world, one race, one love, one rave:” The Lebanese DJ discusses the importance of prioritizing mental health, fundraising for migrant workers, and staying positive... by Bo Hanna
Above the Fold Paul Kalkbrenner shares a buoyant techno mix from the summer that never happened The boundary-pushing Berlin producer tells Document about finding hopeful moments in a very surreal summer by Hannah Ongley
Above the Fold As clubs remain closed, only radical solidarity will save the queer rave scene Berghain may be too big to fail—but COVID-19 is threatening the survival of experimental nightlife spaces like WHOLE United Queer Festival. by Cassidy George
Above the Fold Eddie Chacon’s soulful new album is a testament to the creative power of patience “I never thought I would sing again, other than in the shower." 30 years after a fleeting brush with superstardom, Chacon breaks the curse of... by Steven Yatsko
Above the Fold Wallow in your big city sadness with B.Miles’s new video In the moody visual for "Wasting Time (New York)," B.Miles reminisces on the fear and loneliness of first moving to NYC by Document Journal
Above the Fold Musician (Brooklyn) Steele asks himself deep questions about love, longing, and elderly poodles The artist's new single 'Save Room' explores the existential melancholia of being single in NYC by Steele Kratt
Above the Fold Sie7etr3’s ‘Latin trap’ is the most intoxicating sound of summer Blending Dominican rap with the rugged sounds of Brooklyn drill, Chucky73 and Fetti031 are breaking the boundaries placed on Latin hip hop by David Aaron Brake
Above the Fold Executioner’s Mask makes post punk a religious experience Frontman Jay Gambit tells Document how the band makes eternal despair sound catchy by Noah Berlatsky
Above the Fold Meet Buddy, the Pharrell-approved rapper bringing Janky vibes to hip hop The artist on how his single 'Black 2' came to be adopted as an unofficial Black Lives Matter anthem by Lea Winkler
Above the Fold Nathan Fake’s playlist is a heady trip through two decades of dance music From Autechre to Actress, the electronic artist and Cambria Instruments co-founder expounds on his 20 favorite dance tracks by Amanda Samimi
Above the Fold Can’t find your favorite song on Spotify? Check the podcast section Disguising bootleg audio as podcasts, ingenious Spotify users reimagine the collective spirit of file-sharing for the streaming age by Benji Geisler
Above the Fold Multigenerational rock duo The Great Sadness exorcise their demons On 'Thievin,' Cathy Cooper and Stephen McNeely turn everyday melodrama into filthy rock anthems by Noah Berlatsky
Above the Fold Ellen Allien is techno’s spiritual healer The Berlin producer on her transcendent new album ‘AurAA’ and the post-COVID future of raving by Hannah Ongley
Conversations Kim Jones and Orville Peck talk art with a capital A The Dior Men designer joins fashion's favorite masked cowboy to discuss ego, David Bowie, and finding queerness in country music by Aaron Hicklin
Above the Fold HAIM’s latest album delivers the intimate, self-reflective anthems of 2020 The three sisters from the Valley confront depression and isolation, channeling chaos into candor by Emma Valentine
Above the Fold In a world of injustice, Orion Sun believes boundless love is still possible The rising R&B star on the power of mass protests, the performativity of social media, and finding strength in making music. by David Aaron Brake
Above the Fold Phoebe Bridgers reminds us that there’s no more ‘normal’ The artist speaks to Document about the pleasures of screaming and the politics of songwriting by Clara Malley
Above the Fold BŪJIN rejects the music industry’s oppressive demands "But my body is my first instrument": The Kenyan-South African artist champions humanity in an industry increasingly shaped by algorithms by Caroline Reagan
Above the Fold Maya B writes anti-materialist anthems for our times “Fuck materialism, fuck status”: why the 20-year-old star is uniquely suited to the present moment. by David Aaron Brake
Above the Fold Disgust’s hardcore playlist traverses nihilism and ecstasy From experimental techno to terrorcore, the Berlin-based collective picks 21 tracks that test the limits of club music by Hannah Ongley
Above the Fold “Crying in the Mirror” is the sadgirl anthem for the corona era Rainsford's new video directed by Cara Delevingne features Kaia Gerber, Gregg Sulkin, and many, many tears by Maraya Fisher
Above the Fold Go on a virtual vacation with Hanif Abdurraqib’s globetrotting playlist The writer soundtracks our post-pandemic daydreams by Jordan Aaron Guy
Conversations Earl Cave and Stuart Murdoch compare the soundtracks of their youths The young actor and Belle and Sebastian frontman on teenage ennui and their shared enthusiasm for skateboarding by Aaron Hicklin
Conversations Mykki Blanco and Francesco Risso on playfulness, pussy cats, and the unsexy joys of aging The performance artist talks to Marni's creative director about staying grounded in a 'fucking psychotic' industry by R. Kurt Osenlund
Above the Fold Disgust resurrects gabber’s original, euphoric spirit The experimental club collective serves ear-splitting dance music with love. by Bo Hanna
Above the Fold Onyx Collective’s love letter to New York’s ever-changing landscape To innovative young jazz group, music and community are one and the same by Kedar Berntson
Above the Fold John Carroll Kirby soundtracks our quarantine metamorphosis 12 songs for another weekend in from Joanna Brouk, Philip Glass, and more by Jordan Levy
Above the Fold John Carroll Kirby’s music is the sound of self-reflection While physical travel is a long way off, the artist's new songs will take you on a mental vacation by Steven Yatsko
Above the Fold The Lot Radio keeps streaming through the chaos Operating from a weathered lot in Williamsburg, François Vaxelaire's online radio station is a lifeline for the nightlife scene by Jordan Levy
Above the Fold From Soviet anthems to ‘Pink Moon,’ Brandon Stousy’s quarantine sonic diary The tracks helping The Creative Independent's EIC find his new normal by Brandon Stosuy
Above the Fold Diana Gordon is the hood’s Katniss Everdeen As she releases her EP 'Wasted Youth,' the singer explains why she's always been preparing for the apocalypse by Diana Gordon
Above the Fold ‘Hamilton’ as a Zoom performance is exactly what my soul needs right now The surprise reunion is an uplifting glimpse into our country's post-corona future by Ann Binlot
Above the Fold Madge puts their demons in the spotlight The LA-based producer discusses high-camp Britney, internet culture, and the sleazy magic of ‘Love Island’ by Steele Kratt
Above the Fold Dijon is breaking down toxic masculinity by accident The LA-based artist is writing the blueprint for a better manhood by looking to the past by Trey Strange
Above the Fold Be Steadwell’s queer slow jams are sexy, weird, and relatable The singer-songwriter knows we're all watching porn and binging Downton Abbey at the same time by Noah Berlatsky
Above the Fold Caroline Rose’s playlist is sonic chicken soup Neil Young and Dolly Parton make losing hope sound strangely comforting by Rachel Cheung
Above the Fold ‘Techno has always been about imagination’—Carl Craig still forges sounds from a future world At Dia:Beacon, the Detroit techno pioneer explores the collective euphoria of the dance floor, and the loneliness of the comedown by Hannah Ongley
Above the Fold Nnamdi recorded his album from isolation—before solitude was everyday life On 'BRAT,' the Chicago musician captures the bittersweet triumph of being trapped in your own skull. by Noah Berlatsky
Above the Fold Fighting words: Denzel Curry on the productive power of the rap battle The rapper joins Document to discuss 'Unlocked,' shaving his signature dreads, and how to channel aggression into positivity by David Aaron Brake