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The Futuristic Folklore of Caroline Polachek

The avant-garde, ever-elusive siren who's building the surreal future of pop is putting down roots.

The Velveteers: From Promising Indie Band To Opening For Guns N’ Roses

Black Keys' Dan Auerbach boost helps launch Colorado hard rockers.

Lil Nas X’s Explosive Debut Album Montero Mixes Party Jams With Personal Exploration

Carefully constructed “overnight” sensation delivers on great debut album.

Avant-Pop Powerhouse Remi Wolf is a Funk-Fuelled Sugar Rush of Fun

She's kooky-chic and redefining pop music with her wonderful brand of weird.
Luke Hemmings casually sitting on a soft teal velvet sofa against a floral wallpapered wall.
Music

Luke Hemmings’ Debut Solo Album Is A Matured Manoeuvre From The 5 Seconds of Summer Spotlight

Former boy band singer explores life as a man.

Alessia Cara with her arms held out to each side, as if she's mid-spin, against a grey backdrop
Music

Alessia Cara’s In The Meantime Encapsulates a Year in Pandemic Purgatory

The pop star muses on pandemic purgatory on new album, finds hope in heartache.

Remi Wolf lying sideways on a white backdrop, towards the camera, with her fingers stretched out against her face.
Music

Avant-Pop Powerhouse Remi Wolf is a Funk-Fuelled Sugar Rush of Fun

She's kooky-chic and redefining pop music with her wonderful brand of weird.

Caroline Polachek sitting in a car, licking the tip of a knife
Music

The Futuristic Folklore of Caroline Polachek

The avant-garde, ever-elusive siren who's building the surreal future of pop is putting down roots.

The Shortlist

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NO. 1

Venus Fest Reaches For The Moon
Daniel Craig in the James Bond film No Time To Die

NO. 2

It's finally time for No Time
Crown Lands posing against a white backdrop

NO. 3

Crown Lands Conquer Canada
deadmau5 standing in blue and pink lit outdoor setting with a blowtorch.

NO. 4

deadmau5 launches live
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NO. 5

This show is Sort Of great!

Album Reviews

Luke Hemmings casually sitting on a soft teal velvet sofa against a floral wallpapered wall.

Luke Hemmings’ Debut Solo Album Is A Matured Manoeuvre From The 5 Seconds of Summer Spotlight

Former boy band singer explores life as a man.

By: Rayne Fisher-Quann

Alessia Cara with her arms held out to each side, as if she's mid-spin, against a grey backdrop

Alessia Cara’s In The Meantime Encapsulates a Year in Pandemic Purgatory

The pop star muses on pandemic purgatory on new album, finds hope in heartache.

By: Amy Lloyd

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30-Second Reviews

Arkells' Blink Once album cover art

Arkells

Blink Once
Joy Crookes Skin album cover art

Joy Crookes

Skin
Said The Whale's album cover art for Dandelion.

Said The Whale

Dandelion
Shan Vincent De Paul's album cover art for Made In Jaffna

Shan Vincent De Paul

Made In Jaffna
Helado Negro 's album cover art for Far In.

Helado Negro

Far In
Lil Huddy's album cover for teenage heartbreak.

Lil Huddy

teenage heartbreak
CHVRCHES' album cover for Screen Violence

CHVRCHES

Screen Violence
L’Orange cover art for THE WORLD IS STILL CHAOS, BUT I FEEL BETTER

L’Orange

THE WORLD IS STILL CHAOS, BUT I FEEL BETTER
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TV & Movies

A still from the movie Night Raiders of a women in a camel coloured long sleeve shirt, leaning on the railing of a balcony with a flock of birds flying in the sky

Night Raiders
Scene from Reservation Dogs of a girl looking at a boy who's not facing her

Reservation Dogs
Scene from You with Penn Badgley and Victoria Pedretti holding a baby.

You
Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez standing in an elevator in the show Only Murders In This Building

Only Murders In The Building
Issa Rae in an orange suit holding a mic, from TV show Insecure

Insecure
Still from Star Wars: Vision of a character in a black robe wielding a glowing red sword

Star Wars: Visions
A still from Seinfeld. Jerry's wearing a white blouse with ruffles and puffy sleeves. Kramer stands behind Jerry trying to figure out what he's wearing.

Seinfeld
A woman at the water's edge, turning toward the camera

Mayday
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October 2021

Cover of NEXT Magazine's October 2021 issue featuring Caroline Polachek
Next Events

What Else is NEXT

Composite image of Nimkish, Daniel Craig as James Bond, deadmau5, a scene for the TV show Sort Of, and Crown Lands.
Shortlist The Shortlist: October 2021’s Top 5 Events In Canada
Six bottles of wine paired with celebrities who create or back them.
Food & Drink 6 Best Celebrity Wines In All Shades Of Red, White and Rosé
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Food & Drink Vape Pens For On-The-Go Elevation
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Style The Revival of Maximalist Indie Jewelry
Stills from video games Back 4 Blood, House of Ashes and Alan Wake.
Gaming Creeps, Curses and Cosmic Critters Haunt October 2021’s Game Lineup
A composite photo of images from movies: Night Raiders, Reservation Dogs, Star Wars: Visions, Happier Than Ever, Mayday, and Seinfeld.
TV & Movies What to Watch: October 2021

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