Hobart Pulp
NAUGHTS: BRYN LOVITT
“The admin died in my pro-ana group.”
The Believer
Sex and Death
If Rome were an actress, she’d be washed-up—at least according to forty-something Pricilla Messing, the protagonist of Liska Jacobs’s second novel, The Worst Kind of Want.
NYLON
DARCIE WILDER WANTS YOU TO KNOW THAT LITERALLY NO ONE IS HEALTHY
“I don’t mean to brag, but nothing matters.”
NYLON
LARISSA PHAM WANTS TO BE BLUDGEONED BY FEELINGS
In her new book "Pop Song: Adventures in Art and Intimacy," writer Larissa Pham searches high and low for the "it factor.”
NYLON
ELISSA WASHUTA CONJURES HEALING WITH ESSAY COLLECTION ‘WHITE MAGIC’
In her new book, author Elissa Washuta stirs historical research and contemporary memoir into a captivating frenzy.
NYLON
LIFE ADVICE FROM PAMELA DES BARRES, THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS GROUPIE
She’s with the band.
NYLON
MY FAVORITE MURDER IS THE ULTIMATE TRUE CRIME-LOVERS PODCAST
Stay sexy, don’t get murdered.
VanityFair.com
‘So Sad Today’ Author Melissa Broder on Twitter Anonymity and Internet Addiction
The poet turned Twitter star has a new collection of essays that take her popular downer persona well past the 140-character limit.
VanityFair.com
Touring the Ramones Museum Show with the Woman Who Loved Two Ramones
Linda Ramone—Joey’s ex and Johnny’s widow—gives our correspondent a personal tour of a new Queens Museum exhibition dedicated to the punk legends.
rollingstone.com
The Nine Lives of Cat Marnell
It took three years, two stints in rehab and one heroin overdose to write her memoir – but now the former xoJane writer is back.
rollingstone.com
Beyond Gypsy Blancharde: When Mothers Harm Their Kids for Attention
A look inside five cases of Munchausen's syndrome by proxy, a rare and terrifying disorder where parents fake their children's illness.
rollingstone.com
Slender Man: From Horror Meme to Inspiration for Murder
What started as a photograph doctored for an Internet contest took on a life of its own – leading two preteen girls to stab their friend 19 times
rollingstone.com
Suspects Charged in Tinder Murder: How Dangerous Is App Dating?
With two people charged in the 2017 murder of Sydney Loofe, people continue to question the safety of online dating and relationship apps.
rollingstone.com
Why Would Someone Call a SWAT Team on a Stranger?
Everything you need to know about Swatting, the dangerous Internet trend that can end in death.
rollingstone.com
‘In Cold Blood’ Killer’s Lost Memoir: What We Know
According to a new report, Dick Hickock, a killer who was immortalized in Truman Capote's seminal book, might have written a story of his own.
rollingstone.com
Sexting for Fun and Profit: Inside the DIY Fetish Economy
Thanks to specialized social media sites, kink models are able to produce, promote and sell their own content – all from the comfort of their homes.
rollingstone.com
Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey? 8 Possible Suspects
From her immediate family to the kindly neighborhood Santa Claus, a brief look at the cases for – and against – the murder's most popular suspects.
rollingstone.com
‘Amanda Knox’ Doc Sets Record Straight on Infamous 2007 Murder
Original interviews and sober discussion of evidence make new Netflix documentary a must-see.
rollingstone.com
Third Man Accused of Child Marriage in Utah Sex Cult
Knights of the Crystal Blade men charged with rape and assault after allegedly marrying each others' young daughters.
rollingstone.com
HBO’s ‘Beware the Slenderman’ Doc: 6 Things We Learned
From the Internet boogeyman's ties to bullying, to Morgan Geyser's dad's tearful interview, the documentary sheds new light on a terrifying story.
rollingstone.com
Roanoke’s Lost Colony: The Truth Behind New ‘American Horror Story’ Season
Who are those angry pilgrims and why are they trying to drive Sarah Paulson and Cuba Gooding Jr. out of town?
rollingstone.com
‘Killing of JonBenet: The Truth Uncovered’: 5 Things We Learned
Kicking off a season full of Ramsey murder docs, A&E was the first to tackle the case's 20th anniversary – and here's what they discovered.
rollingstone.com
‘My Friend Dahmer’: Inside Movie Adaptation of Serial Killer’s Teen Life
Derf Backderf on his classic graphic novel, why he's excited Disney star Ross Lynch will play his infamous friend.
rollingstone.com
Death by Selfie: 11 Disturbing Stories of Social Media Pics Gone Wrong
Fatal poses with walruses, bulls and even a live grenade.
Charlie on Demand: 10 Things to Read, Watch and Hear on Charles Manson
From a 12-part podcast to a stop-motion indie musical, the ways to learn about the infamous cult killings – from a safe distance.
Rookie mag
Rookie Interviews Kathleen Hanna
The premiere of a triumphant new video from The Julie Ruin, and an interview with the one and only Kathleen Hanna.
VICE
Hunger Makes Us Modern Fans: An Interview with Carrie Brownstein
The Sleater-Kinney guitarist's memoir releases this week so we sat down with the 41 year old legend to talk about her influence, the future, and Young Thug.
VICE
'AMY' Forces Us to Confront Our Fascination with Amy Winehouse's Death
Asif Kapadia's documentary on the singer's life and death leaves little left to the imagination. This is the closest we're ever going to get.
VICE
Why Are so Many Adults Obsessed with One Direction?
"It's more that 1D reminds me I am going to die."
VICE
"The New Avant Garde Is Being Conservative": An Interview with Weyes Blood
We spoke to Natalie Mering about writing folk songs with industrial instruments.
VICE, August 14, 2015
Veruca Salt Are Reunited and Seething Like Never Before with Their Strongest Record Yet
After fifteen years of painful silence, the alternative rock band Veruca Salt have reunited in their original form to deliver the mighty 'Ghost Notes.'
VICE
The Noisey Guide to Roy Orbison, Pop's Original Sad Boy
School up on the first male pop singer to create a persona that reveled in heartache and sadness.
VICE
The Julie Ruin's Burger-a-Go-Go Set Was a Safe Space for Women, On Stage and Off
Kathleen Hanna brought the girls to the front for her Burger-a-Go-Go performance.
VICE
Firsties and Faves: Girl Talking with Kim Gordon at the Burger-a-go-go
We talked to the art-rock legend about astrology, Plath, and period cramps.
VICE
LA's SLUTEVER on Teen Moms and Britney's Shaved Head
They're their own favorite 90s band.
VICE
"Since U Been Gone" Was the Best Pop Song of 2005 and Also of All Time, Probably
Noisey investigates the cultural importance of the first pop hit built like an indie rock single.
VICE
What I Learned About Style from Hilary Duff Music Videos
From the duff-puff to pleather panties, we've been with her all the way.
VICE
Beirut's Zach Condon Comes Home
The indie musician's 'No No No' returns to what made his music most appealing. We sat down with him to talk about it.
VICE
The Noisey Editors' Best and Worst of 2015: Bryn Lovitt
Contributing editor Bryn Lovitt parses through her 2015 faves.
VICE
Teen Angst, Adult Problems: Zac Carper from FIDLAR Grows Up
We talked to Zac Carper of FIDLAR about going hard, growing up, and getting clean.
VICE
Firsties and Faves with Modern Day Riot Grrrls Kitten Forever
We talked to Kitten Forever about their fave Spice Girls, first heat-breaks, and Sylvia Plath tattoos.
VICE
It's a Good Time to be Peaches
The electoclash icon returns with her first album in six years and talks about the current state of feminism and sexuality within the pop world.
VICE
Le Butcherettes Are Caked in the Blood of Mexico: An Interview with Teri Gender Bender
Stream 'A Raw Youth,' the fourth album from Le Butcherettes, exclusively on Noisey.
Vice
Style Rider: Why Everyone Needs Gal Pals
Friends first. Band second.
VICE
Get Stood Up by a 1950s Greaser in the Video for "Corvette" by Shannon and the Clams
Shannon and the Clams have a John Waters moment.
VICE
Sorry Not 'Sorry': HOW Justin Tranter BECAME Pop Music'S Go-To Songwriter
Meet the man behind some of the year's biggest pop hits, from "Sorry" to "Love Myself."
VICE
Former Vivian Girl Cassie Ramone Hates Your Stupid Rules, Starts a Punk Rock Supergroup
The indie songwriter starts a new punk band featuring members of Dum Dum Girls and XRay Eyeballs.
VICE
Meet Babes in Toyland's New Favorite Grunge Band, "Ugly Pop" Trailblazers Skating Polly
"Our music can be pretty, but it also can be really loud with gut-wrenching vocals where we scream until we can’t talk for a week."
PITCHFORK
"Ruby" by Charly Bliss
Brooklyn grunge-pop foursome Charly Bliss have released only two EPs, but they've already landed slots opening for alt-rock heroes.
Pitchfork
"Slow Motion" by Stef Chura
Detroit’s Stef Chura is the exact kind of DIY musician you would expect to have “like, hours and hours of voice memos.”
Pitchfork
"Below" by White Lung
“Part the tide,” dares Mish Barber-Way of White Lung on “Below,” a ferocious pop song from the longtime hardcore band.
Pitchfork
"Moon in My Mouth" by No Joy
It’s not enough for No Joy to just slide into home on the heels of one dreamy hook.
Pitchfork
"Day of the Rope" by Spray Paint
Austin art-punk trio Spray Paint have an uncanny ability to create melody from impossible dissonance.
Pitchfork
"Ideal World" by Girlpool
The uncompromising bind between Girlpool's Cleo Tucker and Harmony Tividad does more than just tether two guitars.
SALON, aPRIL 3, 2015
Francesca Lia Block says Weetzie Bat is not a manic pixie dream girl: "I don’t love what I’ve seen of that"
Salon sits down with the author to discuss her iconic alter-ego’s long-awaited movie, which is now moving forward.
SALON, FEBRUARY 18, 2015
Blink-182's Tom DeLonge is the perfect candidate for the Mars One voyage
The pop-punk guitarist says he has first-hand knowledge that the truth -- yes, alien life -- is out there.
SALON, FEBRUARY 17, 2015
Charles Manson's fiancée gives wacky TV interview: "I could take very good care of him"
Afton "Star" Burton relocated to California to be near the cult leader, who is serving a life sentence in prison.