Culture picks

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Videos, creative turns and the stories behind them. Selected by Straight Bars.

First Class Fest

OsamaSon played First Class Fest twice after Nettspend dropped out

The Toronto festival’s co-founders told The FADER how they rebuilt the schedule after multiple artists pulled out days before the event.

September 4, 2026

Lil Nas X

His new single is dedicated to his late mother, with a Phillip Youmans video connecting his childhood and present life.

October 2, 2026

2hollis

The new album is scheduled for November 11 through Interscope, following the singles “Hurt” and “Sex.”

September 22, 2026

The Kid LAROI

“GET EVEN” is their first song together, with an Ayodeji video arriving before LAROI’s European tour.

September 18, 2026

Lil B

Lyrical Lemonade’s travel series starts with noodles, a boat ride and a DIY punk community.

August 24, 2026