Category: Music

PAPER <3s NY and PAPER <3s the DJs that keep us moving. That’s why we’re proud to present The Tear, our mix series highlighting the best DJs spinning in the city we call home. Last month, we shared a mix by Ladiez Drink Free, a light-hearted carry featuring acid, hard house and funk. Today, we share a mix from none other than NYC legend, Nita Aviance. You surely know her. Whether it’s as one-half of legendary duo The Carry Nation … Continue reading “PAPER Presents The Tear: Nita Aviance”

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'”