They are absolutely gorgeous with fresh green leaves, and I can’t wait to see the bloom ... so he put a miniature padlock where his two zippers met on his old JanSport backpack. I told them that I ...

Over the course of nearly 30 albums and 54 years, Russell and Ron Mael have had plenty of time to perfect the DNA of a Sparks song. During those multiple decades of songcraft, the Maels have seen ...

On MAD! alone, there’s an ode to one of L.A.’s most congested freeways, “I-405 Rules,” and another to the humble “JanSport Backpack”—perhaps the least inspired but most durable of bags.

SHOPPING: Discover the 61 best Memorial Day sales of 2025, featuring unbeatable deals on mattresses, appliances, outdoor furniture, tech, and more-shop and save before the long weekend ends ...

MAD! plays like a sampler of what Sparks does best. Ron, who turns 80 in August, has always been a master of writing songs about cast-off lovers and unrequited romance. (Just check out “Tits ...

The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox.

Be among those who shape the future with knowledge. Uncover exclusive stories that captivate your mind and heart with our FREE 14-day subscription trial. Dive into a world of inspiration, learning, ...

Further on, the glacially product-placing JanSport Backpack hilariously satirises our contemporary fixation with brand identity, often in preference over what’s actually going on around us, or ...

Join us on WeAre8, as we get under the skin of global cultural happenings. Follow Clash Magazine HERE as we skip merrily between clubs, concerts, interviews and photo shoots. Get backstage sneak-peeks ...