Janelle Monae’s ‘PYNK’ evokes the human body’s most intimate parts, and she isn’t coy about the song’s central image – the video sees her sporting what fans and the media have dubbed ‘vagina pants’. Why is vaginal imagery making a comeback among modern feminists?

Dance music has long been associated with progressive social movements, but this has fallen by the wayside in recent years, in favour of growth and expansion. Needs Not For Profit is a record label-cum-charity that is putting dance music’s ethos front of mind, and bringing people back together.

Boasting over 45 million players and the Twitch record for most live viewers on a stream, third-person shooterFortnite Battle Royalehas taken the gaming world by storm. But given that it uses a free-to-play model, how is it avoiding the controversy that often surrounds in-game microtransactions?

Video games aren’t seen as particularly inclusive by LGBTQ+ gamers – 65% believe that characters don’t adequately reflect all sexual orientations. Looking to tackle this,Dream Daddyputs players in the shoes of a single gay dad navigating a new city in the search for romance.

The widespread closure of small- and medium-sized concert halls across the UK has left the grassroots music industry in a critical condition – but DIY, community-led spaces are leading a fightback. How are they adapting their offerings to get punters through the door and keep the lights on?

Tablet-based Nintendo Switch console allows players to switch from playing on their TV or monitor to taking the game on the road. By blending high-definition console gaming with the portability of mobile games, Nintendo caters to people who want sophisticated and social mobile gameplay.

In the wake of the steepest drop in trust in recent history, established business, media, and government institutions are being eyed with suspicion. Canvas8 spoke with Rachel Botsman, author ofWho Can You Trust?, to understand who holds sway in the midst of a global trust implosion.

The rise of ‘fake news’ has been facilitated by social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter, through which 62% of Americans keep up-to-date with current affairs. To combat misinformation, Userfeeds has created a system built on blockchain tech that promotes content based on reputation.