Zach Schonfeld
Senior Writer
Zach Schonfeld is a senior writer for Newsweek, where he covers culture for the print magazine. Previously, he was an editorial fellow for The Atlantic Wire and an editor for PopMatters.com. He's a graduate of Wesleyan University, where he was editor-in-chief of the campus blog Wesleying and a recipient of an Olin Fellowship to study historic preservation. He has also written for The AV Club, Rolling Stone, The Nation, Pitchfork, The Atlantic, The Rumpus, Noisey, and other publications.
Blondie on 40 Years of 'Heart of Glass'
Blondie's endurance is "kind of a miracle," says Debbie Harry. Along with Patti Smith, the band is one of the few surviving acts from New York's original CBGB scene.
12 Writers Share the Worst Thing They Wrote in 2018
We asked Slavoj Žižek, David Weigel and others to share their deepest regrets. It got weird.
Dawn Richard Already Made the Petty Anthem of 2019
As her album title says, Dawn Richard is a new (and welcome) breed.
Is This Christian Bale's Scariest Transformation?
Inside the actor's strangest role yet, as the most vilified veep in modern American history
The 50 Best Performances of 2018
This year's best performances provided large helpings of humor, hope and humanity—just when we needed them most.
The 11 Best Albums of 2018
As with everything else, it was a strange year in music—but also one of unpredictable and satisfying pleasures
The Best New Artists of 2018
In the music world of 2018, it was young upstarts who dominated the airwaves and the Spotify playlists.
How Roger Ailes Built His Empire of Outrage
The filmmaker behind "Divide and Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes" tells what she learned about the Fox News founder's life, his intense paranoia and his treatment of women.
A Year of Ye: Kanye West's Year of Trump Madness
The rapper and producer and husband of Kim Kardashian is about to finish the most tumultuous year of his tumultuous career. Let's relive the highlights.
The True Confessions of Jeff Tweedy
The Wilco frontman opens up about music, grief and his nightmarish battle with addiction. "I was in a place where I really felt eternally damned," he says.
The White Album, by the Numbers
The album that nearly tore the Beatles apart sounds just as enthralling half a century later.
2018's Most Inspiring Supergroup: boygenius
Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus have officially joined forces, with special thanks to Crosby, Stills & Nash.
Jonah Hill on 'Mid90s': 'This Is My First Piece of Art'
The actor's directorial debut is a love letter to L.A. skating culture, mid-'90s rap and all the directors he admires.
'Beautiful Boy' Captures the Stark Reality of Addiction
Nic Sheff nearly succumbed to meth addiction. He's now being played by Timothée Chalamet, the Oscar-nominated star of "Call Me by Your Name."
How a Stunning 1983 Prince Recording Was Lost and Found
"The things [Prince] left behind are, in many cases, better than another artist's very best work," said Michael Howe, chief archivist for the Prince estate.
Adrianne Lenker Steps Into the Abyss
"I get scared of songs disappearing. It's good to record them because I don't have to carry them around anymore," Lenker says.
Jason Blum on 'Into the Dark' and the Horror Rebirth
The "new master of horror" discusses the success of "Get Out" and his new Hulu series, "Into the Dark."
Yoko Ono on Longevity: 'I Hope I Have Another 50 Years'
The world is finally catching up with Yoko Ono. At 85, she is reimagining her old classics on a new album titled "Warzone.
John Lydon Clarifies His Trump Views: 'I'm Not Insane!'
The former Johnny Rotten on his love for David Bowie, Sid Vicious and butter.
The Story of Ben Stiller's Secret Post-Punk Band
In 1982, 16-year-old Ben Stiller played drums on a bizarre album called "Roadkill." This month, it's getting a proper release.
'I Felt It in My Bones': Ethan Hawke on His Big Year
When Ethan Hawke turned 40, he fell in love with acting again. This year might be his wildest yet.
This Is Your Brain on ASMR
Thousands of people are turning to weird, whispering videos to relieve stress. One scientist is determined to understand why.
How Interpol Made Its Best Album in Years
Interpol was once accused of ripping off historic post-punk icons. Now they are post-punk icons.
Speedy Ortiz's Sadie Dupuis Makes Politics Personal
The 2016 election resulted in 'Twerp Verse': "Every time I type 'Trump' into my phone, it autocorrects to 'that creepy bigot.'"
The Agony and the Ecstasy of 'Generation Wealth'
"It does feel like we are heading towards the brink," says Greenfield, whose new film chronicles the toxic side of materialism and extreme wealth.
A Premiere of Yoko Ono's Chilling New Music Video
"The world is so messed up," Yoko Ono explains. "It's a warzone that we are living in."
Barenaked Ladies Reflect on 'One Week' 20 Years Later
"We always felt like the class clowns. Then, all of a sudden, we had a No. 1 single!"
The Secret Musical Universe of Lola Kirke
She played a classically trained oboist on TV. Now Lola Kirke is stepping out as a songwriter in her own right.
How an HBO Documentary Captured Robin Williams's Genius
"He was everyone's comedian. Everybody felt like he belonged to them."
Montreal Jazz Fest Cancels Controversial Show 'SLĀV'
"We would like to apologize to those who were hurt," the festival says after the white-directed show prompted outrage, protests and an open letter signed by 1,500 people.
