The Cut - A Wet Afternoon With Snail Mail

Minutes into my conversation with Lindsey Jordan — a.k.a. the indie-music darling who goes by Snail Mail — the heavens open. Jordan chose the cozy spot beneath a skylight in a hotel bar so that we could get some sun. Except we’re in London, in October, so our chat is soundtracked by rain beating on the ceiling. Jordan rolls her eyes at the idea of heading out later that afternoon, but doesn’t ever slow down — she’s expressive and animated, waving her arms around and punctuating the dialogue with “dude!” and “100 percent!” Her playful energy is infectious, perfect for hiding out from the rain with.

Did you hear, Bari Weiss and Niall Ferguson are starting a new university where you’re free to throw political correctness to the wind in the pursuit of truth, or something? How the Build Back Better Act turns families into bargaining chips. Cut senior writer Emilia Petrarca spent a night at the door with New York’s most legendary bouncer, for Grub Street. That viral list of top baby names you’ve been sharing and stressing about is bullshit. And if you’ve got nine minutes and a passion for scary movies, watch this video about the tricks that make slasher films look real.

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