Why is everything a vibe trend now?
it’s a tomato girl brat-but-very-demure glazed donut season y'all. Welcome to the latest edition of The Gen Zer. This week we take a look at the “vibe trends” that are seemingly everywhere at the moment. We also take a look at how celebs are boosting voter registration, controversy around the thumbs...
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danger zones + ozzie wuthering heights
it’s a newsletter autumn. Happy 1st of October to those who celebrate✨ Jess is currently away, so I’ll be taking on your newsletter for today. This week, we look at a win for green tech here in the UK, photos from danger zones around the world, the latest online discourse around...
Dopamine Autumn
What’s trending this autumn? Welcome to the latest edition of The Gen Zer. This week, we take a look at Dopamine Autumn and the various trends that have been emerging recently, from YouTube’s New Wave to ‘dopamine menus’ on TikTok. Read on for more :) My colleague Sofia recently
bedtime revenge
seeking: a lifetime supply of melatonin. ‘Jessica, go to sleep!’ As a child, my mom would basically have to beg me to shut off for the evening. Winding down each night – closing my book, getting off the family computer, or switching off my GameBoy – was a routine I vehemently despised. Why...
on personal style + p. diddy’s downfall
the 'bad boy for life' is bout to be locked up for life. Good day to you all! I hope your week has gotten off to a fabulous start. 😊 You may have heard that a big shake up is taking place in Hollywood right now. Dozens of celebrities are facing questions about their...
How Spotify are winning with Gen Z
daylists & immaculate vibes. Welcome to the latest edition of The Gen Zer. This week, we take a deep dive into the world of Daylists, Blends and the annual Wrapped as we look at how Spotify is winning with young users. We also cover some big changes to young users’ Instagram...
deep dives + flashing lights
a twist on the usual Hello pumpkin! I don’t know about you, but I can hardly believe it’s newsletter day again. September – everybody’s favourite month – is flying by. Lucky for us, there’s a bunch of juicy snippets to serve up in this newsletter, which will be a little different content-wise from previous editions. We’ll explore a couple excellent Substacks, some exciting developments taking place in European cities, and galleries containing captivating...
Vinyls, CDs and… cassettes?: Why Gen Z is bringing back analogue music
an analogue renaissance. Welcome to the latest edition of The Gen Zer. This week, we take a dive into the world of analogue music and look at why Gen Z are splashing on CDs, vinyls and cassettes. We also discuss the rise of social searching, the plight of iPad kids, and why Gen Z need their own Delia. Read on for more . . . It’s been a few years since Millennials...
Netflix, can we have nice things?
Netflix in 2024 is pretty shite. I’m not a huge fan of reality TV. I’ll indulge in the odd season of Married At First Sight every couple years, sure, but I find it more irritating than anything before long. Despite being apparently ‘unscripted’, most now follow the same formula relentlessly year after year – to the extent that people will say: ‘It’s the XYZ episode on Love Island tonight’ with genuine excitement. The novelty of these...
the selfishness of self-discovery
is it an exercise in narcissism to work on yourself? For several years now, I’ve been deep in the trenches of personal growth. Embarking on this journey wasn’t deliberate, however. Back in 2020, when the world ground to a halt, I was suddenly confronted with more time to reflect than I knew what to do with. Leading up to the pandemic, I was an expert in suppressing my emotions, using the transient dopamine-inducing...
