Category: Music

Mallrat has long been one of pop’s great collagists. A true child of the internet, her music is a synthesis of her many eclectic influences (Lana, SOPHIE, Drain Gang). But even as she thrillingly combines references and genres, it’s her writing — always honest, always heartfelt — that has allowed her to rack up fans around the world. Since she began releasing music in the mid-2010s, she has collaborated with the likes of Azealia Banks, The Chainsmokers and notched big … Continue reading “Mallrat Takes Us Track by Track Through Her New Album”

Kim Gordon stands alone in a desolate junkyard, surrounded by stacks of destroyed vehicles and the occasional puff of dust. Tires, contorted metal and fragmented car doors create a maze for the iconic noise musician to slowly walk through, assessing all surfaces like a curious alien who’s landed on earth after we inevitably destroyed ourselves in the apocalypse. Gordon holds a red electric guitar, with cords wrapped loosely around her shoulder, before pressing its body against a metal surface with … Continue reading “Kim Gordon Shreds Her Guitar in a Junkyard”

Paris Hilton knows what it’s like to be adored, so it’s fitting that her latest single digs into that theme — a fun, glittery track all about “loving yourself.” “For me, ‘Adored’ is all about confidence, stepping into your power,” Paris says of the track, premiering today on PAPER alongside a whimsical, neon-filled film. “I wanted this video to feel like a fantasy — glossy, surreal, and larger than life — while still being effortlessly iconic,” she says. “It’s playful, … Continue reading “Paris Hilton Spins a Pop Star Fantasy With 'Adored'”