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Sufjan Stevens has announced a new five-volume collection called Convocations. The first volume of the project, Meditations, is out on Thursday (April 8) via Asthmatic Kitty, while the other four – Lamentations, Revelations, Celebrations, and Incantations – will arrive by May 6. Along with the announcement, Stevens has also shared the new song ‘Meditation V’. Check it out below.

M.I.A. is jumping on the NFT (non-fungible token) trend with GIFTY 1, the first part of the NFT GARAGE DANCE series that she plans to release through Foundation. GIFTY 1, which a press release describes as a still image “bookending her 25-year tenure as a digital artist and collected as a GIF,” will be available

Francis of Delirium is the Luxembourg-based musical duo of 19-year-old singer-songwriter Jana Bahrich, originally from Vancouver, Canada, and drummer/producer Chris Hewett, who hails from Seattle and is 30 years her senior. Based on that information alone, it’s no surprise a press release describes their sound as a mix of “Gen Z indie rock” and grunge,

A decade ago, the music career of Ben Howard seemed pre-ordained. The singer-songwriter’s debut album, Every Kingdom, was a mainstream sensation: it was nominated for the Mercury Prize and earned Howard Brit Awards for British Male Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act. He was anointed as the next soft indie folk singer-songwriter from England –

Justin Bieber has shared a surprise new EP titled Freedom. The 6-track release, which appeared on streaming services on Easter Sunday (April 4), features guest appearances from Tori Kelly, BEAM, Brandon Love, Chandler Moore, Pink Sweats, Judah Smith, and Lauren Walters. Check it out below. The new EP follows the 27-year-old singer’s sixth studio album,

20 great semi-obscure films from deep in the archives of Amazon Prime, Paramount Plus and more. By Keith Phipps April 2, 2021 Matt Damon and Casey Affleck in Gerry, 2002.Everett Collection / Courtesy of ThinkFilm Inc. There are many reasons to be nostalgic for video stores, often tied to the same qualities that made them

I’m Thinking of Ending Things is Charlie Kaufman’s third successful directorial effort, produced in association with Netflix. The 2020 film is an adaptation of Iain Reid’s eponymous novel, which gives more insight into the cryptic storyline. The film was criticised for its ambiguity and talk-y-ness, but a lot can be said about its cinematic value. The

As part of a new monthly series, we will highlight brands that adhere to sustainable practices, methods, and products. We hope that this series will bring consumers closer to the brands they encounter in-person and online and guide them to a sustainable lifestyle. This is our list of brands for April. EDWIN USA EDWIN USA

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The popular Williamsburg restaurant fed frontline hospital workers and hungry families, and now they’re giving away free donuts and celebrating 15 years in business. By Mahira Rivers April 2, 2021 Pies ‘n’ Thighs co-owners Carolyn Bane and Sarah SannehCourtesy of Pies ‘n’ Thighs When Pies ‘n’ Thighs first opened in South Williamsburg in 2006, it

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Netflix’s plan for two sequels could turn what was a fun standalone mystery into the endless content loops demanded by today’s film culture. By Kyle Turner April 2, 2021 Daniel Craig in Knives Out, 2019.Courtesy of Claire Folger for Lionsgate The genre I have turned to the most in the last year has been the

Cold Cave, the synthpop project led by Wes Eisold, have announced a new EP called Fate in Seven Lessons. The 7-track project arrives on June 11 via Heartworm Press. Today (April 2), the band have also shared a new single from the EP, ‘Night Light’, along with an accompanying music video. Check it out below

Chicago rapper and producer Zach Henderson aka oddCouple has shared a new song featuring Jamila Woods called ‘Reflections’. The track lifted from oddCouple’s upcoming album, which is due out later this spring, and arrives with an accompanying video directed by New Trash Crew. Check it out below. “From the lyrics to the visuals, ‘Reflections’ serves

If you’ve spent any time on the internet lately, you’ll have seen reviews of Godzilla vs. Kong pointing out that the human drama isn’t any good. I’m sure you’ll have also seen a barrage of comments from fans saying something to the effect of, “this isn’t why we watch these films!”, or, “you don’t know the

The series, now in its second season, presents an intriguing alternate reality—what if the U.S. lost the Space Race—that blends the pleasures of period dramas with the thrill of the unknown. By Jeff Wilser April 1, 2021 Courtesy of Apple TV+ On the latest episode of For All Mankind, a United States astronaut, while hovering

You never know quite what to expect going into a Xiu Xiu record, but regardless of when you first became acquainted with the experimental group’s almost 20-year back catalog, you probably knew in an instant if you’d ever want to hear more. Behind the relentless shock tactics and song titles like ‘Pumpkin Attack on Mommy

Danny Elfman has unveiled a new remix of his latest track ‘Kick Me’, reimagined by Death Grips drummer Zach Hill. Check it out below, along with the original. “I was a big fan of Death Grips and Zach Hill’s work, and so appreciative to have him jump in with his creative energy,” Elfman said in

Half Waif has shared a new song called ‘Take Away the Ache’. The latest offering from Nandi Rose arrives with a lyric video directed by Kenna Hynes. Check it out below. “This is a song about the paradoxes of loving,” Rose said of the new song in a press release. “How we ask the impossible

The recently Grammy-nominated MC took inspiration from The Last Dance to peak at an age when most rappers are in decline. By Julian Kimble March 31, 2021 James “JMP” Perreira The turning point in Freddie Gibbs’s career came in 2011, when he first connected with Madlib after his longtime manager Ben “Lambo” Lambert brought him

An off-centre, quirky, dysfunctional family’s road trip is completely turned on its head when they suddenly discover themselves in the middle of the robot apocalypse and abruptly become humanity’s last hope. Netflix’s new addition is directed by Michael Rianda (Gravity Falls), produced by Oscar winners Phil Lord and Chris Miller, and Kurt Albrecht, and starring

Dinosaur Jr. have released a new song called ‘Garden’, the latest single from their forthcoming album Sweep It Into Space. It comes with an accompanying video shot in Western Massachusetts and directed by Lou and Adelle Barlow, featuring illustrations by John Moloney and animation by Chloe Hemingway. Watch it below. Of the new song, Lou Barlow said

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In the wake of Steve Rogers retiring in Endgame, the new Marvel Disney+ series is painting a portrait of five other men who took up the shield at one point or another in the comics. By William Goodman March 30, 2021 Photo Illustration by C.J. Robinson We’re only two episodes into Marvel’s The Falcon and

Sex Education is Netflix’s hit comedy series created by British-Australian Laurie Nunn. The show is primarily a comedy, but the story is heartfelt and empowering. Asa Butterfield stars as Otis Milburn, the son of a sex therapist, Jean Milburn (Gillian Anderson). Otis’s bubbly best friend Eric (Ncuti Gatwa) balances out his introverted awkwardness, but when resident

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Seeing that there’s a special date coming up in your calendar makes you eager to get an exceptional gift for your loved one, one that is thoughtful and reflects your feelings for that special someone. A personalized gift would be perfect for this situation since it tells your loved one that you took their personality

The Snyder Cut, oddly enough, represents the triumph of the director’s cut. Here are 10 more great ones that restore or amplify their creator’s pure vision. By Kyle Turner March 29, 2021 Photo Illustration by C.J. Robinson The idea of the “director’s cut” has become mythologized in cinema culture because it represents the triumph of