All articles tagged with #mainstream
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NPR
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe, once a symbol of alternative and experimental performance, is facing criticism for becoming more mainstream and expensive, which threatens its original free-spirited vibe as rising costs deter some performers and audiences, despite remaining one of the world's largest and most diverse arts festivals.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NPR
The word 'nerd' likely originated from Dr. Seuss's 1950 book and evolved from slang for a 'stupid or crazy person' to a term describing passionate, often socially awkward individuals. Once a pejorative, 'nerd' has become mainstream, encompassing a broad range of interests and identities, and is now associated with pop culture icons and trends.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The New York Times
Shane Gillis, a comedian known for edgelord humor, is attempting to transition his Netflix sitcom 'Tires' from a rough, provocative style to a more polished, mainstream appeal, exploring themes of male misbehavior and cultural boundaries while navigating the challenges of fame and public perception.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Vulture
Beyoncé's new country songs "Texas Hold 'Em" and "16 Carriages" from her upcoming album "Renaissance" offer a glimpse into her foray into country music, blending mainstream country and folk-pop conventions with rap and R&B cadences. The songs reflect Beyoncé's introspection and wistful reflections, while also challenging traditional country music norms and gatekeepers, signaling a continuation of her genre-bending approach and a chance for new listeners to enjoy folk, country, and bluegrass.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by HotNewHipHop
In 2023, there were many hip-hop albums that grew on listeners over time, despite initially flying under the radar. Some of these underrated releases include Maxo's "Even God Has A Sense Of Humor," Homeboy Sandman's "Rich with Mono En Stereo," Paris Texas' "MID AIR," Navy Blue's "Ways Of Knowing," and more. Additionally, albums like Key Glock's "Glockoma 2," BIA's "REALLY HER," Cash Cobain's "Pretty Girls Love Slizzy," ICECOLDBISHOP's "GENERATIONAL CURSE," grouptherapy.'s "i was mature for my age, but i was still a child," Young Thug's "BUSINESS IS BUSINESS," 7xvethegenius & DJ Green Lantern's "The Genius Tape," Lucki's "s*x m*ney dr*gs," Kelly Moonstone's "I Digress...," and Veeze's "Ganger" also grew on listeners throughout the year, showcasing the diverse and evolving landscape of hip-hop in 2023.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Inverse
Persona 4, released on July 10, 2008, marked a turning point for the Persona series, propelling it into the mainstream and paving the way for the success of subsequent installments like Persona 5. The game's blend of turn-based mechanics and social sim elements, along with its striking visual style and engaging characters, captivated players and created a meaningful and memorable gaming experience. Persona 4's impact can be seen in the wide range of Persona games available today across various genres, making it a pivotal release in the series' history.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by InsideEVs
Investment firm ARK Invest predicts that the Tesla Cybertruck will become a mainstream product and could even surpass the Model Y in popularity, despite some industry experts and analysts expecting it to remain a niche product. ARK cites its own research that shows global EV market share is likely to scale to over 70 percent by 2027, and the US will not be far behind. The investment firm says the 1.6 million pre-orders and early Google Trends data suggest that the Cybertruck could be as mainstream as the Model Y.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Motley Fool
Nvidia has unveiled three new RTX 4000 series graphics cards, with the cheapest one priced at $299, the lowest launch price for this level of graphics card in a few product generations. The RTX 4060 will be available in July and could trigger an upgrade cycle for gamers with pre-pandemic mainstream graphics cards. The RTX 4060 Ti will come in 8GB and 16GB variants, with the first available later this month for $399 and the second joining the cheaper RTX 4060 for a July launch at $499. Both AMD and Intel are expected to launch new mainstream cards in the coming months.