Gallery: El-P Blasts Drone-Filled Dystopia on Cancer for Cure
01elp-timothysaccenti-2
*A decade after his prescient solo debut* Fantastic Damage *spoke dystopian truth to post-9/11 power, El-P's* Cancer for Cure *arrives to monkeywrench the march of Generation Drone.* Photo courtesy Timothy Saccenti
02elp-drones
Cancer for Cure'*s brilliant "Drones Over BKLYN" arrived last year as a single for Adult Swim, shortly before this fan video dropped and drones started scaring the crap out of U.S. citizens.*
03elp-dronewars
The Empire Strikes Back*'s iconic probe droid reboots as a tiny drone crushed by predatory reality in* Cancer for Cure*'s second official promo.*
04elp-taser
Cancer for Cure*'s ballsy first official promo is, ahem, shocking. But it's still "the real funny" to El-P.*
05elp-moon
*The moon means madness for a marooned astronaut in* Cancer for Cure*'s final official promo.*
06elp-letterman-2012
*El-P brings the dystopian noise of* Cancer for Cure*'s "Stay Down" to Letterman, and gives shout-outs to late, great cultural influentials MCA and Maurice Sendak.*
07elp-smithereens
*El-P's Gitmo-minded video for* I'll Sleep When You're Dead*'s "Smithereens" is bloodily galvanized by enhanced interrogation and* Star Trek*'s red alert.*
08elp-flyentology
*El-P and Trent Reznor's animated avatars are saved from death dives by the flyest army on the block in* I'll Sleep When You're Dead*'s "Flyentology."*
09elp-deepspace9mm
*For the love of God, keep running! A decade later, the post-9/11 Boy Scouts of* Fantastic Damage*'s "Deep Space 9mm" are more armed and dangerous than ever.*
10elp-stepfather
*Abusive robots become domestic terrorists in* Fantastic Damage*'s harrowing "Stepfather Factory."*
The Best Duffel Bags for Commuters and Chronic Overpackers
Need to schlep some stuff? These field-tested duffels can handle your baggage.
Louryn Strampe
Breathe Easy Thanks to the Best Air Purifier for Every Home
Protect your home against dust, pets, allergies, and more with the best air purifiers, tested firsthand.
Molly Higgins
The WIRED Guide to Los Angeles for Business Travelers
A tech industry guide to where to stay, eat, work, and play while visiting LA.
Jordan Michelman
The Best Travel Toiletry Bags for Every Trip
Our team evaluated a ton of toiletry bags to find the best storage, organization, and design options for all your essentials.
Kat Merck
Quell the Heat With Our Favorite Window Air Conditioners
These are the AC units we’ve trusted to cool our homes for months, if not years.
Matthew Korfhage
The Best Wireless Chargers to Refuel Your Phone (or Watch)
Stop fumbling for cables in the dark. These WIRED-tested stands and pads will take the hassle out of refueling your phone, wireless earbuds, and watch.
Simon Hill
The Best Meal Kits of 2026, Tested by a Former Restaurant Critic
Here are the best meal kits in 2026, including Martha Stewart’s delivery box, a GLP-1–supportive plan, and a budget-friendly option.
Matthew Korfhage
The Dyson Vacuums Worth Buying
Feeling the pull of a new clean machine? We’ll help you make sense of Dyson’s whirlwind vacuum lineup.
Nena Farrell
This Year’s Best Father’s Day Gifts for the Man Who Says He Doesn’t Need Anything
Dads are traditionally tough to shop for—let me help with these handpicked gift ideas for fathers with great taste.
Martin Cizmar
All the Best Vacuum Cleaners We’ve Ever Tried
Looking for all our top recommended vacuums? Here are our favorites in every style we’ve tested, from stick vacs to robot vacuums.
Nena Farrell
The Best Computer Speakers for Jamming Out in Your Home Office
These WIRED-tested computer speakers, from stereo speakers to surround sound, will suit any budget.
Simon Hill
Get the Most Out of Your iPad With These Accessories
Kit out your Apple tablet with our favorite stands, cases, keyboards, and styli.
Julian Chokkattu