The trust gap between legacy media and social media is growing, as disinformation, fake news, and a lack of regulation knocks people’s confidence in creator-led content, research finds. European consumers trust radio, linear TV, cinema and print due to their established credibility, finds RTL AdAlliance’s The New Life of the Living Room study*, which provides insight into […]
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The staff of Pitchfork listens to a lot of new music. A lot of it. On any given day our writers, editors, and contributors go through an imposing number of new releases, giving recommendations to each other and discovering new favorites along the way. Each Monday, with our Pitchfork Selects playlist, we’re sharing what our writers are playing obsessively […]
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Streaming services are known for having award-worthy series but also plenty of duds. Our guide to the best TV shows on Netflix is updated weekly to help you know which series you should move to the top of your queue. They aren’t all surefire winners—we love a good less-than-obvious gem—but they’re all worth your time, trust […]
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Scientists have long wondered how the brain updates itself with new information and memories. Some ideas revolve around chemical changes in specific neurons, while others focus on structural shifts among brain cells. Dr. Tomás Ryan from Trinity College Dublin is among the neuroscientists who have explored these questions by tracking cells involved in learning. New findings suggest memory formation hinges on […]
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Influencer marketing continues to grow in popularity, with 59% of marketers reporting they plan to partner with more influencers this year compared to 2024. Only 37% plan on partnering with the same number, according to data from Sprout Social. While marketers are increasing their investments in influencer marketing, rapid changes in the social media landscape […]
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Spring: a new season, a new outlook, a new schedule for watering your houseplants. In short, a new you—and a new release schedule to help you find it. This quarter, find salvation in indie-rock with the audacious returns of Perfume Genius, Japanese Breakfast, Yeule, and Car Seat Headrest; find transcendence in art-pop with magisterial outings […]
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