music
City Pop, Escapism, and Nostalgia for the Future
Japanese city pop is back, but its revival isn’t only about posh romantic tunes—the genre’s popularity can be traced to our political mess and the need to escape it
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food & drink
Eulogy for a fallen bagel shop
A victim of capitalism and bagel man fratricide
food & drink
A British Veganuary Fast Food Tour
One vegan’s search for a decent vegan fast food option in London
Day Soda
Day Soda #14: Pokémon exercise their 2nd amendment rights
Plus: bonus Greggs content
food & drink
Every vegan thing I ate at Greggs this month, ranked
A Veganuary investigation of the venerable food-on-the-go chain
mailbag
Why did Dan’s plant die?
And more questions from the Night Water mailbag
Day Soda
Day Soda #13: Oops, All Music! Edition
Plus: A look ahead at 2024
holiday
The 2023 Night Water Gift Guide
An ephemeral, exhaustive, and extensive gift guide for every vibe
film & tv
"Night Water" Writer Announces End to Peacock Premium Subscription
After almost two years with the service, a move to the United Kingdom prompts a change
internet
Goodbye to a dancing hot dog
You and I will meet again someday, Dancing Hot Dog...
Day Soda
An extra surprise in your mailbox
Good (late night) vibes only
postcards
A surprise in your mailbox
Send a late night vibe in the mail this World Postcard Day