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MOLLY Share New Single ‘Ballerina’

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MOLLY Share New Single ‘Ballerina’

MOLLY have released a new single called ‘Ballerina’. It’s the latest offering from the Austrian duo’s forthcoming LP Picturesque, following the previously released ‘The Golden Age’. Take a listen below.

‘Ballerina’ is based on the Hans Christian Andersen story The Steadfast Tin Soldier. “It’s a bittersweet story about a tin soldier’s love for a paper ballerina,” singer/guitarist Lars Andersson explained in a statement. “Like all the best fairy-tales it ends tragically, just like the song.”

“We started off with a specific goal to create a proper MOLLY track with all the usual quirks and features, but keep it under the four-minute mark,” Lars Andersson added of the track. “Spoiler: we didn’t succeed, but it’s close enough I guess.”

Picturesque is set for release on January 13.

Circuit des Yeux Joins Storefront Church on Cover of ‘Pure Imagination’

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Circuit des Yeux Joins Storefront Church on Cover of ‘Pure Imagination’

Storefront Church, the project of singer-songwriter Lukas Frank, has enlisted Circuit des Yeux for a cover of Gene Wilder’s Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory classic ‘Pure Imagination’. It’s taken from The Covers EP, which is due out on March 3 and includes the previously shared cover of Low’s ‘Words’ featuring Phoebe Bridgers. Listen to it below.

In a statement about the new cover, Frank said:

‘Pure Imagination’, from Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory, is so saturated with bright color and whimsy that it almost forces you to be suspicious of it. A man in a factory offering you as much candy as you can possibly eat, asking for nothing in return — people start dropping off like flies. Seems like Roald Dahl felt pretty certain that in the face of unchecked freedom, most of us gorge ourselves until we literally explode. Gene Wilder delivers an iconic, serene and effortless performance in the original version of the song by Anthony Newley, but I wanted to highlight the underlying edge to it in our cover, so I asked an artist I felt was born to sing this song, Haley Fohr of Circuit Des Yeux to step in. Our version exists in a parallel universe where David Lynch directed the film instead of Mel Stuart. As American culture becomes even more oversaturated with excess and despair, consuming itself until it explodes, the song resonates more than ever, both at face value as an invitation to escape into one’s own mind, and a chilling warning of the siren call of capitalism’s promise.

Ice Spice Shares New Single ‘In Ha Mood’

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Ice Spice Shares New Single ‘In Ha Mood’

Ice Spice has dropped ‘In Ha Mood’, the Bronx-based rapper’s latest single following last year’s ‘Bikini Bottom’ and the viral hit ‘Munch (Feelin’ U)’. The track features production by frequent collaborator RIOTUSA. Check it out below.

Ice Space started gaining traction in the New York City drill scene with songs like ‘Bully (Freestyle)’ and ‘No Clarity’. Following ‘Munch’, she teamed up with B-Lovee, J.I., and Skillibeng for the single ‘One Time’.

Album Review: Fireworks, ‘Higher Lonely Power’

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Album Review: Fireworks, ‘Higher Lonely Power’

You don’t need to dig too deep into Fireworks’ music to discern a complicated relationship with religion. On their long-awaited new album Higher Lonely Power, God’s glory manifests itself in all sorts of dramatic ways, mostly as an unbearable force inextricable from the oppressive institution it represents. But one of the most potent scenes the band lays out is more earthly and human. “There’s a church up the street/ And on the sign up front they say/ Be a fountain not a drain,” vocalist David Mackinder sings on the album’s closer before injecting his own frustration: “I’m just not that way.” The fundamental issue raised here seems to be not so much of morality or faith but rather temperament, an idea already bolstered by one of the album’s most soaring choruses: “I love my sad life/ I want to start a religion.” Vindictive or reclamatory, the flurry of emotion becomes Fireworks’ own beacon of light, capable of driving back the darkness even as it spews off in different directions. Brought to life by their most widescreen, expansive arrangements to date, you’re left with no choice but to follow along.

This being Fireworks’ first album in nearly a decade, the fact that the final track is called ‘How Did It Used to Be So Easy?’ should strike one as pretty ironic. But Higher Lonely Power is all about the dangers of nostalgia, not cashing in on it. “Hating ourselves since the early 2000s” would be a pretty corny if relatable line for any pop-punk band attempting to make a comeback in 2023 (the album was surprise-released on New Year’s Day after being teased for years), but ‘Funeral Plant’ quickly frames itself as an anthem not of commiseration, but loneliness (“Prayed to be like everyone else/ They found drugs or Jesus/ And I just had myself”), a pervasive condition that makes its presence known throughout the LP. Mackinder, whose delivery sways between surprisingly aggressive (the scorching opener ‘God Approved Insurance Plan’) and consciously vulnerable, doesn’t always draw a concrete line from one sentiment to the next, but the disparity is a sign of how things have – or, as far as hating ourselves and being lonely goes, haven’t – changed with the passage of time.

Though there is nuance in the album’s lyricism, the connections arise naturally, and it’s not too hard to read between the lines. When he repeats “I’ve been wading out in this world for so long” on the ominous ‘Estate Sale’, the word “alone” is sort of lingering the air until it finally comes out freely in the form of a question: “I want to know, who will be left alone?” Or pay attention to the way, from song to song, he flies between “the world” and “the other world,” “this world” and “my world” – minor distinctions, it turns out, as they all appear to be different versions of the same enforced reality. These lyrical details are augmented by subtle production embellishments that render Higher Lonely Power a compelling effort even for someone who has little to no prior investment in Fireworks’ catalog. “Stare into the sun/ It was my baptism in a way,” Mackinder sings abstractly on ‘Machines Kept You Alive’, a short, heavenly track whose percussion suddenly glitches out into oblivion.

I can’t imagine how those who regard the band’s early run as transformative will feel about Higher Lonely Power, but their obsession with the metaphysical – rather than, say, their own history – makes for an enthralling listen. The album reaches dizzying heights whenever its apocalyptic grandiosity meshes with a penchant for experimentation, which is why ‘Jerking Off the Sky’ – whose absurd title, you must know, is taken from a Charles Bukowski poem that includes the clarifying phrase “with a giant penis of hate” – is such a breathtaking centerpiece. Their sound is reinvigorated without coming off as alienating, no small feat for a band that could have spent the last few years building on the anticipation behind ‘Demitasse’, the striking seven-minute single they dropped in 2019 and then decided to leave off the album. Instead, Fireworks usher us in a world that’s new and entirely of their own making, even if they still can’t shake off the ghosts of the past.

Albums Out Today: Iggy Pop, Nicole Dollanganger, J. Wiegold, Beatriz Ferreyra

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Albums Out Today: Iggy Pop, Nicole Dollanganger, J. Wiegold, Beatriz Ferreyra

In this segment, we showcase the most notable albums out each week. Here are the albums out on January 6, 2023:

Iggy Pop, Every Loser

Iggy Pop is back with a new album called Every Loser. Released via Atlantic Records and producer Andrew Watt’s Gold Tooth Records, the follow-up to 2019’s Free features contributions from the late Taylor Hawkins, Blink-182’s Travis Barker, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith, Guns N’ Roses’ Duff McKagan, Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard, Jane’s Addiction’s Dave Navarro and Eric Avery, and more. “I’m the guy with no shirt who rocks; Andrew and Gold Tooth get that, and we made a record together the old-fashioned way,” Iggy Pop said in press materials. “The players are guys I’ve known since they were kids and the music will beat the shit out of you.” The singles ‘Strung Out Johnny’ and ‘Frenzy’ arrived ahead of the LP.

Nicole Dollanganger, Married in Mount Airy

Nicole Dollanganger has returned with her latest collection of gothic dream pop songs. Featuring the previously released singles ‘Whispering Glades’, ‘Gold Satin Dreamer’, and ‘Runnin’ Free’, Married in Mount Airy arrives five years after the South Ontario singer-songwriter’s last album, Heart Shaped Bed. Written, recorded, and performed by Dollanganger, the LP finds the artist once again teaming up Matthew Tomasi, who recently worked on Ethel Cain’s debut LP.

J. Wiegold, Norfolk Serpent

Norfolk Serpent is the latest album by Jack Wiegold, a musician from Great Yarmouth, UK. The ambient folk LP was recorded in Wiegold’s bedroom, with the exception of a few songs that were tracked in a forest in Norwich. On Bandcamp, Wiegold describes it as “an album about representation, love, suffocation, euphoria, suicide and the places where they weave together. my quietest release, probably, but also probably some of my prettiest guitar work. i went into all of these tracks writing only five-or-six-layer harmonies and then singing random syllables over them; many of the surviving songs keep the repeating patterns that i would play over and over again for ten or twenty minutes at a time.”

Beatriz Ferreyra, Senderos de luz y sombras

Argentinian electroacoustic composer Beatriz Ferreyra has released her latest LP, Senderos de luz y sombras. The half-hour, 16-channel piece was composed between 2016 and 2020 and commissioned by the French State for Groupe de Recherches Musicales, with Ferreyra drawing inspiration from astrophysics, reaching back in time to the era before the Big Bang, and exploring the uncanny forces of the unconscious mind. As press materials explain, “What connects these themes are the dark energies operating outside our knowledge, far beyond the conceptual scope of our limited thinking.”

Other albums out today:

Anti-Flag, Lies They Tell Our Children; YoungBoy Never Broke Again, I Rest My Case; Blanck Mass, The Rig (Prime Video Original Series Soundtrack); RuPaul, Black Butta.

Drake Joins Popcaan on New Single ‘We Caa Done’

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Drake Joins Popcaan on New Single ‘We Caa Done’

Popcaan has teamed up with Drake for the new song ‘We Caa Done’, which is taken from the Jamaican artist’s upcoming album Great He Is. The single arrives with an accompanying video directed by Theo Skudra and featuring appearances by Lil Yachty and Kevin Durant. Check it out below.

Popcaan and Drake previously collaborated on the songs ‘Twist & Turn’ and ‘All I Need’, which appear on Popcaan’s last record, 2020’s Fixtape. The dancehall musician shared a series of singles last year, including ‘Skeleton Cartier’, ‘Next to Me’, and ‘Set It’.

Peter Gabriel Releases New Song ‘Panopticom’

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Peter Gabriel Releases New Song ‘Panopticom’

Peter Gabriel has returned with his first single since 2016. It’s called ‘Panopticom’, and it features Brian Eno on synth, David Rhodes on guitar, Tony Levin on bass, and Manu Katché on drums. Give it a listen below.

“The first song is based on an idea I have been working on to initiate the creation of an infinitely expandable accessible data globe: The Panopticom,” Gabriel explained in a statement. “We are beginning to connect a like-minded group of people who might be able to bring this to life, to allow the world to see itself better and understand more of what’s really going on.”

‘Panopticom’ is the first preview of Gabriel’s long-awaited album i/o, which will mark his first LP in 21 years. No further details have yet been announced.

Last year, Gabriel contributed to an Earth Day charity album curated by Eno and shared a cover of Leonard Cohen’s ‘Here It Is’ for a tribute compilation.

Skrillex Enlists PinkPantheress and Trippie Redd for New Song ‘Way Back’

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Skrillex Enlists PinkPantheress and Trippie Redd for New Song ‘Way Back’

After enlisting Fred Again.. and Flowdan for the song ‘Rumble’ earlier this week, Skrillex has dropped another new track. It’s called ‘Way Back’, and it’s a collaboration with PinkPantheress and Trippie Redd. Check it out below.

Both ‘Rumble’ and the new single arrive as Skrillex shared a short video with the caption “QFF/DGTC 23,” teasing what appears to be a new project set for release later this year. In 2021, he teamed up with Four Tet and Starrah, Swae Lee, and more. His last album was 2014’s Recess.

How to Buy Storage Containers

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How to Buy Storage Containers

How to buy storage containers?

As with most business to business products and services today, you have two options when it comes to buying a storage container: online or in-person.

Online

Online storage container rentals and purchases are becoming the norm, especially since 2020! There are tons of online storage container sources for you to choose to buy from.

  • National seller websites
  • Local seller websites
  • Third party vendor comparison sites, like 360Connect
  • Third party vendors or resellers, via Craigslist or eBay

Pros and Cons

One advantage of buying online is finding a great deal through good research. Today, there are many platforms that allow you to compare your options, negotiate deals, and ultimately find a large shipping container that fits your budget. Additionally, online buying is typically more convenient and saves you time. You can research, compare, and buy all in one place without leaving your office or home!

At the same time, there can be disadvantages to online buying. When buying online you cannot see the storage container in person before the purchase. Although vendors are usually upfront, honest, and accurate about their containers, you don’t truly know what you are getting until it arrives. 

To this point, be very careful about third party resellers such as Craigslist and eBay posts, as there is no way to verify quality and condition through these sources. The last thing you want is for your container to arrive with unexpected damage. We recommend choosing a verified supplier if you are choosing to buy online. Our network of storage container companies here at 360Connect are top-rated, verified, and reliable vendors.

In-Person

You can also choose to buy a storage container in-person, by going to a storage container lot and picking out your own container. Both local and national container dealers typically have lots where they keep their containers, and you can make an appointment to go have a look. Although this method is not used as frequently these days anymore, it can be a good way to ensure you are getting the right container for your needs.

Pros and cons

One advantage to buying a storage container in-person is ensuring you are getting the quality and condition you prefer. When you can lay eyes on the container yourself and “get a tour” of it, you can rest assured you’re getting the unit you intend. 

One disadvantage is that it requires time to visit a container lot and pick out a container. Many people today would rather do their purchasing from the convenience and comfort of their own home. Additionally a storage container lot will have a limitation on their offerings, whereas online the possibilities are endless.

Container Grading

Container categorization additionally follows a grading system. This machine frequently consists of letter abbreviations of F, A, B, and C. An F- grade container, additionally recognized as a meals grade, is a new one. Such a container is appropriate for meals transportation.

An A-grade container like the ones from WheeKeep can be new, refurbished, or used. Such containers have minimal floor rust and an nearly mark-free interior. They can be used for shipment, storage, and offices. Although used, a grade B container is cargo-worthy.

A grade C container is regularly known as a wind and water-tight container. These containers have long gone thru vast wear, tear, and repairs. They can be used for storage however require a exclusive license to be used for transportation.

Best Prices on Shipping Containers for Sale in Dallas, Texas

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The Best Video Games for Avid Adventurers

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The Best Video Games for Avid Adventurers

Perhaps you’re still in a slump after the holidays, or just have the urge to get out there and explore, but don’t fancy it quite so much with the dreary weather. Adventurers can have a tough time in winter, it’s just so much more pleasant to get out and about during the warmer months. However, game developers have come to the rescue with an enormous selection of games that allow you to explore a virtual world without braving the cold. We’ve found adventurous games from a range of genres so whether you prefer a shoot-em-up or a strategy game, we’ve got you covered.

Gonzo’s Quest

First up is a game that quick play connoisseurs will enjoy hugely. NetEnt is famous for its slots titles and one of its top three performers is Gonzo’s Quest, in fact, it’s one of the most widely enjoyed slot games in the world. The game allows you to come along on an adventure with Spanish explorer Gonzo. You’ll spin the reels and search for El Dorado at the same time. The graphics are creative and the 3D design feels more lifelike than your average slot game. There’s a return-to-player ratio of 96% which will suit most gamers and it’s easy to find at a wide variety of casinos. If you’re looking for somewhere to play in India then Asiabet has a whole rundown of the best casino bonuses that are available at the moment. Mega Pari is their most highly recommended casino, with huge bonuses and a selection of NetEnt’s best games including Gonzo’s Quest.

Stardew Valley

If your idea of an adventure is hunkering down somewhere in the woods and getting to know the locals then Stardew Valley is the game for you. The graphics will delight anybody who’s a fan of Super Mario or Pokémon, they’re charming and cute. The game begins with your father leaving you a cabin in the woods. You’ll need to learn to chop trees, mow weeds, and plant crops in order to tame the wilderness and make enough money to improve your homestead. The real adventuring comes in when you’ll need to explore the caverns. There are fifty levels of caves to explore, each with strange creatures that you have to defeat. Whilst you’re down there you’ll find precious gems, stones, lumps of coal, and all sorts of other things. If you like slow-paced gaming that’s available to play across a wide variety of platforms then you’ll love this cult classic.

Red Dead Redemption II

There were perhaps no more adventurous people than the cowboys. They would spend days and days riding through the open plains in search of gold, cattle to rustle, or sometimes just a bit of trouble. Red Dead Redemption II is the prequel to Red Dead Redemption and sees you playing as Arthur Morgan. Arthur is a loveable rogue whose behavior changes depending on the way you get him to interact with others. You’ll spend a lot of time with your trusty horse, taking on missions like bounty hunting, train robbing, or hunting down a legendary animal. The world in Red Dead Redemption II is absolutely enormous and was truly a pioneer of the open-world genre. You’ll be able to chase rainbows, follow streams, and scale enormous mountains. The potential for exploration and discovery is endless, plus you can play on PC and PlayStation, so your game can follow you wherever you go.

Civilization VI

Some people want to explore the world and others want to conquer it. Civilization VI is the latest installment in a hugely popular series that allows you to create your own civilization. You’ll be playing on a map with anywhere from one to six other players, each with their own civilization. In order to win, you’ll need to ensure your civilization becomes stronger than all of the others. This could be through domination, where your civilization will take over the capital cities of all of the other civilizations on the map. It could also be a scientific victory, where you’ll need to be the first to land a rocket on the moon. You might prefer a religious victory, where you convert a city from each civilization to your own religion, or the final option is to become the ultimate tourist destination by achieving a culture victory. Your exploration will be essential in this game, for finding valuable resources and the perfect locations to start new cities.

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