Art

Cultured’s Top Music Stories of the Year

Grimes The artist formerly known as Grimes gives Khalila Douze a glimpse into her singular perspective on art and selfhood.

Dev Hynes Following his 2018 opus Negro Swan, Dev Hynes, aka Blood Orange, tells Lakin Starling what he’s dreaming up next.

Wendy Carlos Esra Padgett provides a rare take on the prolific yet elusive composer Wendy Carlos, whose feats include scoring such movies as The Shining and Tron.

Angélique Kido and David Byrne Talking Heads lead singer David Byrne and Benin-born super diva Angélique Kido have been friends for decades. Here, the two share a conversation about visual art and its relationship to music.

Princess Nokia With roots in New York’s gay nightlife scene, Princess Nokia is leveling up as a musician and getting in touch with her inner healer.

Anohni The polymathic performer of Antony and the Johnsons, now known as ANOHNI, is reviving her early experimental theatrical practice.

Tabby Wakes On the heels of her debut EP, Khalila Douze catches up with a New York-native rapper who’s long been ahead of the curve.