Lizzo has released a new song called ‘Grrrls’, which will appear on her upcoming album Special. It’s produced by Benny Blanco, Blake Slatkin, Ilya, Max Martin, and Pop Wansel. Give it a listen below.
Special is set for release on July 15 via Nice Life/Atlantic. Lizzo announced the album with the single ‘About Damn Time’, which she performed along with the title track on Saturday Night Live.
In this segment, we showcase the most notable albums out each week. Here are the albums out on June 10, 2022:
Joyce Manor have returned with their sixth LP, 40 oz. to Fresno, out now via Epitaph. The follow-up to 2018’s Million Dollars to Kill Me spans 9 tracks and was produced by Rob Schnapf (Elliott Smith, Tokyo Police Club), who also produced the band’s 2006 album Cody. It was mixed by Tony Hoffer (Beck, Phoenix) and features Tony Thaxton of Motion City Soundtrack on drums. “This album makes me think of our early tours, drinking a 40 in the van on a night drive blasting Guided By Voices and smoking cigarettes the whole way to Fresno,” vocalist Barry Johnson said in a statement. The singles ‘Gotta Let It Go’ and ‘Don’t Try’ preceded the record.
Time Bend and Break the Bower is the debut album by Irish singer-songwriter, poet, and performer Sinead O’Brien. Out now via Chess Club Records, it includes the previously released singles ‘There Are Good Times Coming’, ‘Girlkind’, ‘Like Culture’, and ‘Holy Country’. “The story of the album is built up in layers; one song giving context to the next,” O’Brien explained in a statement. “I thought about becoming undressed; testing my ideas, my voice. Working myself out across themes of identity, curiosity, creative process. Experimenting with the form and shape of language, using tone and delivery to get to the immediate centre of what I am saying. The record opens and closes with poems, these tracks have a really clear direction – a form which is set apart from the ‘songs’. I hold stops in different places, moving emphatically through the lyrics, changing the meaning. No punctuation – only the voice mapping out the way.” Read our Artist Spotlight interview with Sinead O’Brien.
Grace Ives has released her new album Janky Star, which follows 2019’s 2nd. Out now via True Panther/Harvest/EMI, the LP was previewed with the singles ‘Loose’, ‘Angel of Business’, and ‘Lullaby’. The Brooklyn-based artist made the record Star with co-producer Justin Raisen in Los Angeles. “Some people go through a version of something called rejection therapy, where they ask for things they simply can’t have,” Ives said in a press release, adding: “Everyone has a shitty star tattoo/stick n poke, that’s never perfect, or is rough around the edges. A beautiful thing to think about is that stars on earth look like blobs but in space really defined structures.”
Shearwater’s first new album in six years, The Great Awakening, has arrived via the band’s own Polyborus label in partnership with Secretly Distribution. Following 2016’s Jet Plane and Oxbow, the LP features the previously shared tracks ‘Xenarthran’, ‘Aqaba’, and ‘Laguna Seca’. “It was nice to not have any ambitions at all of making any kind of radio single or something that was supposed to be conventionally appealing in any way,” singer Jonathan Meibur said in an interview with Under the Radar. “Because we’d crowd-funded the record and we didn’t have a record label, we were beholden to no one really, except for the people who’d funded it. I did want to give them something that they would recognize as being Shearwater in some way and hopefully like. But beyond that, we’re extremely free and I just didn’t care. We tried to make something that we enjoyed and that felt interesting.”
Neneh Cherry has issued The Versions, a new LP featuring reimagined versions of her songs performed by a range of artists who have a personal connection with her music. The 10-track record features collaborations with Sia, ANOHNI, Jamila Woods, Sudan Archives, Kelsey Lu, Honey Dijon, Seinabo Sey, Greentea Peng, and Tyson, as well as Cherry’s version of ‘Buffalo Stance’ with Robyn and Mapei. The album follows 2018’s Broken Politics.
Elucid, I Told Bessie; BTS; Proof; The Range, Mercury; Jessie Buckley & Bernard Butler, For All Our Days That Tear The Heart; Steve Reich, Reich/Richter; Sam Gendel, SUPERSTORE; µ-Ziq, Magic Pony Ride; The Dream Syndicate, Ultraviolet Battle Hymns And True Confessions; Yann Tiersen, 11 5 18 2 5 18; Liss, I Guess Nothing Will Be the Same.
Pharrell Williams, Tyler, the Creator, and 21 Savage have teamed up for a new song. It’s called ‘Cash In Cash Out’, and you can listen to it below.
“I knew the track was aggressive, and it doesn’t let up,” Williams said in an interview with Apple Music 1’s Zane Lowe. “So it’s like those are the two. It’s like letting two pit bulls loose. Ravenous. Two ravenous wolves. Tyler went crazy. He had done that verse before he put his last album out.”
Earlier in the week, Williams announced the special guests for his Something in the Water Festival, which include Tyler, the Creator, 21 Savage, Clipse, Justin Timberlake, Q-Tip, SZA, Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, J Balvin, Dave Matthews Band, Roddy Ricch, Ozuna, Pusha T, and more. The festival takes place on Juneteenth weekend in Washington, DC.
There is no doubt that we all want to look classy when it comes to attending different events like office parties, club parties, weddings, and other occasions. There is a common perception as people think that wearing expensive branded dresses can make them look good however this is not true. We need to come out of this perception that our overall appearance depends on the price of the dress we wear.
Fashion is always about wearing the outfit that suits you the best and you should feel confident about whatever you wear. In this blog, we have discussed some important suggestions that can help you look classy. So, let’s explore the details:
It is crucial to know your personal statement as to whether you like to wear soft shades or bold ones. There is no harm in trying something new that seems the latest fashion trend however keeping your statement in mind is important. For example, if you have a short height, a long maxi with high heels can look perfect.
The body shape also matters a lot as if you have a slim body, it means that you can try any outfit confidently but fat girls need to stay cautious in this matter. So, it will be good if you create a personal statement in which you will always feel confident. Trying new shades of lipstick will be fun so you can try them.
If your age is from fifteen to twenty-nine, wearing bold patterns will make you look cool and you will enjoy the vibe. However, there is no age limit in general for wearing these colors as long as you love wearing them. Bold red and dark blue colors are in trend these days and you can wear a maxi, long coat, or short frock depending on your choice.
However, you can save money by visiting the supersales website where you can buy fashion products at discounted prices. You can find anything you like on the supersales website especially if you are looking for stylish jackets, denim, shoes, or party dresses.
If you want to look decent then you’ll need to skip some accessories like extra chains, rings, or bracelets. These days, one or two items of jewelry are in trend so you can wear earrings with one ring. If you do not have matching earrings, you can go for contrasting ones. Puravida Bracelets has some great fashion accessories to check out.
When you are done with the outfit, the next step is to do makeup and it shouldn’t be unnecessarily bright. You should simply apply a concealer on the face for hiding all spots and scars. After applying concealer, you should apply a light base that should be one tone lighter than your complexion.
Later on, you can apply shades on your cheeks and mascara on eyelashes to make them look bigger. It would be better if you avoid shiners and dark lipstick because they can add an over touch to the face. Light makeup adds a natural touch and you will look stunning.
You should wear a watch because it adds an elegant touch to the personality. It is up to you which type of watch you like the most, however large dials are in trend these days. If you are wearing a golden dress, you can wear a matching watch with a golden strap or chain.
Hair styling is obviously crucial because, without it, the overall look will be incomplete. Hair styling should be done as per the dress you wear if you are wearing a long maxi, a messy hair bun will look classy with it.
However, if you need to wear a short frock, you can keep the hair open and they will surely enhance the appearance. In short, these are a few suggestions that can help you look perfect at every event.
There are many reasons why people love cannabis products. Some enjoy the psychoactive effects of THC, while others appreciate the medicinal benefits of CBD. Whatever the reason, there is no doubt that marijuana products are becoming increasingly popular around the world. In this blog post, we will explore some of the main reasons why people love cannabis products!
To many people, cannabis is more than just a plant that gets you high. It’s also a natural medicine that can provide relief from various medical conditions. For example, cannabis has been shown to be effective in reducing pain and inflammation, as well as nausea and vomiting.
Cannabis products are also said to improve sleep quality and help you rest better. Moreover, at Area52.com you can read more about how THC affects your dreams. And if you’re struggling with mental health issues such as anxiety or depression, cannabis products may be able to help you as well.
Some people even use cannabis to boost their creativity and productivity. So if you’re looking for an alternative treatment option, cannabis is definitely worth considering.
If you’re looking for an all-natural way to relax and enjoy yourself, cannabis products are a great option. Unlike some other substances, marijuana is non-addictive and doesn’t produce harmful side effects. This makes it a safe choice for those who want to enjoy its benefits without having to worry about becoming addicted or experiencing negative health effects.
Cannabis products are also popular because they offer a wide range of benefits. For example, marijuana can help to relieve pain, reduce anxiety, and improve your sleep. Additionally, cannabis products can be used in a variety of ways, so you can find the method that works best for you. Whether you prefer to smoke, vape, or use edibles, there’s a cannabis product that’s right for you.
When it comes to consuming cannabis, there are many different options. You can eat it in the form of an edible, drink it as a tincture, apply it topically, or smoke/vape it. No matter how you consume cannabis, you’re bound to enjoy the experience.
Cannabis edibles are becoming increasingly popular because they offer a more subtle high. Tinctures are also gaining in popularity because they’re easy to dose and offer a long-lasting high. Topicals are perfect for those who want the medicinal benefits of cannabis without experiencing any psychoactive effects. And finally, concentrates are perfect for those who want a powerful high that only lasts for a short period of time.
What’s not to love about affordable cannabis products? You don’t have to spend a lot of money to enjoy the benefits of marijuana. In fact, many people find that cannabis is more affordable than other forms of medication.
Plus, with the legalization of recreational marijuana in some states, it’s easier than ever to purchase cannabis products. You can even buy and grow cannabis seeds for home cultivation purposes. Zamnesia Seedshop offers almost a mind-blowing selection to choose from.!
Lastly, the main reasons people love cannabis products are because of the many benefits they offer. Cannabis products can help with a variety of issues such as pain relief, anxiety, and insomnia. They are also non-addictive and have very few side effects. If you are considering trying cannabis products, be sure to do your research and talk to your doctor first. Good luck!
Primavera a la Ciutat, the week-long series of events that takes place between the two weekends of Primavera Sound 2022 (plus the welcome day on June 1), might as well be its own festival. With around 200 performances hosted across multiple venues in Barcelona, it’s a great chance to see bands you might have to miss during the main event, particularly given the schedule conflicts that often arise, or those that aren’t scheduled to perform at Parc del Fòrum. It’s not as easy as walking over from one stage to another, though. Even with priority tickets, and depending on how organized each venue is, finding the right queue (let alone getting in) proved complicated. I can’t imagine what it would be like to try to go from venue to venue on the same night.
Although there were artists I wish I could have caught – Fenne Lily, Kero Kero Bonito, Jehnny Beth, Penelope Isles, Erika de Casier, Yasmin Williams, Philip Sherburne – I’m happy with the venues I picked for each day. For me, Primavera a la Ciutat was a one-of-a-kind opportunity to see artists I’ve interviewed live for the first time, in a setting that was often less chaotic and more intimate. The pairings of notable Artist Spotlight alumni seemed almost tailor-made to suit my tastes: Cassandra Jenkins and Sinead O’Brien! Pom Pom Squad and Magdalena Bay! King Hannah and Los Bitchos! (Okay, that last one makes sense – they’re on the same label.) They all delivered very different kinds of performances, but none left me disappointed. Here were some memorable moments from this year’s Primavera a la Ciutat.
Over the past month, I’ve started taking to meditation. A lot of what they say about it is true: it’s a wonderful way of tuning in to your surroundings, becoming more aware of the rhythms of your body, and accepting reality as it is. I’ve learned that it’s not about eliminating fear or stress, but rather steadying yourself in the present. Yet one aspect I don’t often hear much about is that, more than a solitary form of contemplation, it can also be a unique kind of dialogue – be it with an instructor, who might just be a voice in an app, or a part of yourself you previously didn’t have access to. Either way, it’s a challenge to give yourself over, to quote Cassandra Jenkins’ ‘Crosshairs’, to “someone entirely strange.”
Ever since its release last year, the New York singer-songwriter’s excellent album An Overview on Phenomenal Nature has had a deeply calming effect on me, but now the word “meditative” means something more. On the first stop of her European tour, Jenkins translated that quality effortlessly to the stage. Even if not every person was all that familiar with her music (likely) or didn’t end up being swayed by it (unlikely), her rapport with the audience was immediate and warm. “Where are you from?” she asked after opening with ‘American Spirits’, and simply cheering felt awkward – just like that, the show had become a conversation. After playing ‘New Bikini’, a song about the healing power of water, she turned the subject to swimming in Barcelona. (A bit later, she uttered the word “water” after taking a sip from her bottle, and some brave person lept at the chance: “It cures everything!”) She explained that ‘Hailey’ was inspired by a friend who posted a hot photo on Instagram, then asked if anyone in the audience was named ‘Hailey’. “This song is for you if you’re being shy about it,” she said (also likely).
Though minimalist, her album utilizes a range of gorgeous instrumentation to create a dreamlike soundscape; I was curious to see how it would work with a three-piece band. The structure and presentation of the songs made up for part of that gap: short waves of ambiance seeped in between songs, while voice recordings filled out the space between others. She played her “first-ever guitar solo” during ‘Michelangelo’, sped up ‘Hailey’, and debuted a new track that sounded more raucous and driving than the rest. She stretched her vocals a bit more in subtly mesmerizing ways.
But if part of Jenkins’ performance was about bringing herself and everyone else in the room on the same level, the two most breathtaking moments transcended that connection: a hauntingly beautiful rendition of ‘Ambiguous Norway’, for which she experimented with a half-moon tambourine, and the unifying closer ‘Hard Drive’. Her saying “Get the tears out” felt less like an instruction than a friendly warning; after the final 1, 2, 3, I was one of the several people who did. Maybe she saw them too. But after she walked off the stage, I also saw one group of friends turn to each other, gushing about how moved they were. Pretty strange.
Cassandra Jenkins and Sinead O’Brien’s approach to sound, poetry, and performance are vastly different, but they both attend to each of those elements in a way that made for a dynamic pairing at the Sidecar on Monday night. If the flow of Jenkins’ set mirrored the rise and fall of a breath, O’Brien’s was more like the tightening of the chest or the clenching of a fist: all tension. Her tangled words clung like wire to guitarist Julian Hanson and drummer Oscar Robertson’s driving post-punk grooves, and even with her right there on the stage, it wasn’t any easier to make meaning out of them, or to boil them down to a single feeling – fury? confidence? hope? – than hearing them through headphones.
If there was a wall between her and the audience, though, O’Brien wasn’t afraid to break it. “It’s nice to play songs from the album [Time Bend and Break the Bower, out Friday],” she said, before correcting herself: “Come on, it’s not nice. It’s amazing!” Despite her almost nonchalant stage present, she delivered her songs with a fierce intensity and focus that clearly captivated the audience, thanks in part to their strong, sticky hooks. “The future of Irish music!” one guy exclaimed, and O’Brien graciously allowed him to repeat it through the mic. Then, as if to prove his point, closed out with a performance with the most danceable, euphoric track on the LP, ‘Like Culture’. As she walked off the stage, you were left wondering where the time went.
I have seen dozens of shows at Primavera so far, but King Hannah’s set had more guitar solos in it than all of them combined. (Granted, I haven’t gone to any of the King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard shows.) The Liverpool duo are known for the swampy, ominous brand of alt-rock showcased on their captivating debut I’m Not Sorry, I Was Just Being Me, and though they could make an impact through mood alone, they put their focus is on dynamics – and that really made their songs explode at La (2) de Apolo on Tuesday night. At times, Craig Whittle’s guitar sounded like a solar flare; at others, and often within the same song, it was more like the center of the sun. He’s not the kind of guitarist who’ll trust his gut and churn out a guitar solo just for fun; each one was delivered with almost pointillist precision.
That kind of attention to detail was impossible to ignore and seeped into every part of King Hannah’s performance. Though Hannah Merrick’s vocals rarely rose above a smoky whisper, they were mesmerizing and textured, each inflection studied but no less strange and evocative. She said no words except to greet the audience, and even that felt like breaking the fourth wall – anything more would probably ruin the experience. But, joined by a bassist who was full of energy and a drummer who effectively recreated the album’s slow-burning grooves, King Hannah gave a riveting performance just being themselves.
Their sense of humour came through on the LP’s title track, as did their natural chemistry, which was evident even though they barely made eye contact; when the desert echo of Whittle’s guitar met Merrick’s voice, the effect was spellbinding. The “hell yeah” refrain on ‘Go-Kart Kid’ led to the biggest release of the set, but closing with the heartfelt ‘It’s You and Me, Kid’ and making it hit even harder was the right choice. King Hannah’s music has been compared to PJ Harvey and Nick Cave, both of whom have headlined Primavera; watching them live, I couldn’t help but imagine them one day taking the main stage, too.
When Los Bitchos named their debut album Let the Festivities Begin!, they meant it in a pretty straightforward way. You could go on about how the London band’s music is a unique blend of sounds from around the globe – Turkish psych, Latin American cumbia, Peruvian chicha – but at the end of the day, it’s supposed to be fun. So of course people were excited when they came onto the stage, dancing and jumping around with every song and time signature shift – it’s the kind of party where everyone’s invited. While the album is festive but maintains a pretty laid-back, almost polished vibe, Los Bitchos really ramped up the energy for the live show, simply by kicking up the distortion, punching up the bass (which sounded especially sick), and running through each section at a slightly quicker pace. Serra Petale offered a bit of background on songs like ‘Lindsey Goes to Mykonos’ and ‘I Enjoy It’ – a song about a night out at a trap club in Uruguay, whose chorus became “Come to Primavera!” – but for the most part let the imagination run wild. Los Bitchos’ mostly instrumental music is the kind you can set a movie to, but their show was an exuberant party all about the here and now.
Pom Pom Squad could have opened their live show with the haunting, ‘Mr. Sandman’-esque bell tones that open their debut album, but as the first act to play at Poble Espanyol on Wednesday, the band immediately charged into the brutally self-empowering ‘Lux’, both the punkiest and most compelling song on Death of a Cheerleader. It was a significant performance for Mia Berrin and her band; they were playing their biggest crowd yet. “Who’s excited for Phoenix?” she said at one point. “I went to see them in how high school with my mom. And now I’m here.”
That excitement infused every part of her performance, which maintained the playfulness and camp aesthetic that permeates the album while cutting back on its ’60s pop stylings and cinematic presentation. At the same time, the band doubled down on the raw, infectious energy of their music, which shined through on highlights like ‘Head Cheerleader’ and ‘Cake’. The vulnerability of Berrin’s songwriting was amplified, too, particularly when she ran through some of her earlier songs, including Ow‘s crushing ‘Heavy Heavy’, which ended with an ear-piercing scream. When she introduced the final song by saying it’s kind of a sing-along, I was fully expecting the dramatic ‘Crying’, the one single from the album they hadn’t yet showcased. Instead, they delivered a powerful rendition of ‘Until It Stops’, which came out a few months after the LP. People might have been surprised to find themselves singing such morbid lines as “You’re only laughing ’til you cry/ You’re only living ’til you die” after being promised a party, but that’s the Pom Pom Squad way – you cheer, you think about death, and then you cheer again.
Given the conceptual nature of Magdalena Bay’s debut album, Mercurial World, I assume a lot of theoretical questions came up when figuring out how to channel the duo’s seemingly endless DIY world in a live setting. Perhaps the most obvious one: Where do we start? Or, How do go about communicating the incomprehensible nature of time in the span of 40 minutes? There are also, of course, many technical considerations that come into play, and that includes sound quality. This was an issue for them on Wednesday. When Mica Tenenbaum started singing ‘Dawning of the Season’ through her headset mic – clearly a nod to the 2000s pop star aesthetic – it didn’t work, and neither did the microphone she then picked up from the stand. Not for a second, not for a verse, but for the entirety of the first song and most of ‘Secrets (Your Fire)’. (The fans helped out with that one, because “everybody needs a little help from time to time.”) It was frustrating. But when sound suddenly lept out of that mic, Tenenbaum and the whole audience beamed with joy, like a butterfly suddenly bursting from its cocoon. The surprise factor alone was enough to boost the energy of the performance.
It still didn’t sound perfect. Tenenbaum’s vocals were too low in the mix, and the bass was deafeningly loud. (This wasn’t only a problem during their set.) Mercurial World is one of the most immaculately produced albums of 2021, and I have no doubt the group put great care and attention into their live show. If anything, the sound issues highlighted how immersive and interactive their Y2K-inspired visuals are – few acts even attempt anything close to that nowadays. Even if you couldn’t hear her saturated vocals on ‘Follow the Leader’, the bunny headpiece Tenenbaum wore evoked the eerily robotic aesthetic in a way the song alone couldn’t. With Magdalena Bay, it’s always one foot in the past, one foot in the future.
‘Chaeri’ was the undeniable standout of the performance. Listening to the song on the way to the venue, I was reminded just how emotional it is. It’s no surprise it resonated so much with the audience, who were singing along way before Tenenbaum guided them through the last part: “3, 4, down to the floor/ Lose control/ A little more.” By this point, Magdalena Bay had almost fully regained control, and ‘Chaeri’ moved me like no other time. It might seem strange to pick their performance as one of the highlights of the night, given that more established acts like Khruangbin, Ride, and Phoenix all delivered solid sets that I’m sure left no fan unsatisfied. Of course they did – they’ve done this a hundred times before. But Magdalena Bay (like Pom Pom Squad before them) had something to prove, and they almost missed their shot. But at the end of the day – or maybe the beginning? – they really came alive.
Big Thief have cancelled their two upcoming shows in Israel. Last week, the band announced two concerts in Tel Aviv on July 6 and 7 along with a statement originally posted in 2020, when the shows were supposed to happen, explaining that they wanted to play in Tel Aviv because it was bassist Max Oleartchik’s hometown.
“We are well aware of the cultural aspect of the BDS movement and the desperate reality of the Palestinian people,” the band wrote. “In terms of where we fit into the boycott, we don’t claim to know where the moral high ground lies and we want to remain open to other people’s perspectives and to love beyond disagreement. We understand the inherently political nature of playing there as well as the implications. Our intention is not to diminish the values of those who support the boycott or to turn a blind eye to those suffering. We are striving to be in the spirit of learning.”
After receiving considerable backlash online, the band has now said their decision to cancel the performances stems from having “constant dialogue with friends, family, BDS supporters and allies, Palestinians, and Israeli citizens who are committed to the fight for justice for Palestinians.” Clarifying their original statement, they explained: “When we spoke of loving ‘beyond disagreement’ and not knowing ‘where the moral high ground lies,’ that was in specific reference to playing shows in Israel during a time when BDS is calling for a cultural boycott. This was not in reference to the Israeli occupation and the displacement of Palestinians.”
“Our intent in wanting to play the shows in Tel Aviv, where Max was born, raised, and currently lives, stemmed from a simple belief that music can heal,” they continued. “We now recognize that the shows we had booked do not honor that sentiment. We are sorry to those we hurt with the recklessness and naïveté of our original statement on playing Israel and we hope those who were planning to attend the shows understand our choice to cancel them.” Find the full statement below.
Barby, the Tel Aviv where Big Thief had been scheduled to perform, addressed the in a statement calling the band “cowards” and “spineless musicians who are afraid of their own shadow” (via The Observatorial).
We will be canceling our 2 shows in Tel Aviv. pic.twitter.com/ocSFtgnYz4
— Big Thief (@bigthiefmusic) June 9, 2022
Stardew Valley is a fun game where you acquire a farm and live an idealistic rural life. You can grow a variety of crops and care for farm animals. Along the way, you’ll meet and befriend various endearing characters.
Despite the game’s laid-back nature, managing a farm can be difficult. There are numerous challenges and targets to strive for. There are countless hidden tips and tricks to make farming life more enjoyable. These tips will teach you how to make a profit quickly and how to make the most out of your first year in this game.
Stardew Valley is amongst the most popular farming simulators ever made. But nevertheless, finding a potential marriage partner with whom to spend the rest of your fantasy life is part of the fun of Stardew Valley. It can be difficult to find the right person to marry with so many immersive partners to choose from, even more so when it becomes evident that some romantic options are superior to others.
When considering all of the prospective marriage partners, only a few stand out as notably appealing or, on the other hand, particularly underwhelming. When starting a new save file, it can be challenging to determine who will be the best person to marry in Stardew Valley.
In Stardew Valley, you can go fishing in various locations, including the river and the ocean. Each location has advantages and a favored season for you to go fishing there. For example, during the summer, the ocean has the greatest variety of fish. However, the best option is to visit the mountain lake regardless of the season. The majority of the fish here can be caught between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m., giving you plenty of time to work with.
Even though you won’t be able to catch every type of fish at the mountain lake, you will be able to catch a good variety of fish all throughout the seasons, with a few consistent fish to grab regardless of the weather, including Carp and Largemouth Bass. The main advantage of the mountain lake is that you are much less likely to pick up random trash. This means you’ll use less energy during your fishing expedition. You may also come across Algie, which is useful to eat right away to give you a boost of energy to keep going. All in all, the mountain lake is the most dependable fishing spot.
Cauliflowers may be the most popular crop for spring, but if you want to make a fortune in Stardew Valley, you’ll need to know which crops generate the most money in each season. Examine the minimum prices you’ll receive for each crop in each season during the first year (depending on the condition of your final product) and how to obtain them. Also, keep in mind that some crops, such as green beans, hot peppers, and others, will produce more than one crop per harvest; however, this information will be provided when you purchase the seeds.
Another technique would be to save up for the Greenhouse, which allows you to grow crops regardless of the season, including during the winter.
Making sure all of the pets are happy and well-cared for is one of the several great tasks of Stardew Valley. A critical component of this upkeep is ensuring that the animals are petted at least once per day.
Sadly, it is easy to open the mood dialogue box while petting the animals consistently. This can be aggravating, especially when many animals are in a small space. Knowing that this dialog box will not show up when holding a hay piece is useful. This allows users to run around petting their animals without waiting too long.
After you’ve planted and watered your crops, it’s time to turn your attention to chopping down trees. You should begin stocking up on wood because it is a necessary resource for unlocking new buildings and things on your farm. You shouldn’t sell it unless you’re desperate for money because you’ll soon be able to construct immensely useful items like storage chests.
Once you have 300 wood, you should also repair the bridge on the left side of the beach. This will grant you access to the Tidal Pools, where valuable materials such as coral, sea urchins, and some other shells will appear daily. You can put these in your shipping box or sell them to the fisherman, Willy, at his pier shop.
Scarecrows (and their Rarecrow counterparts) are common in Stardew Valley. They come in various styles and are extremely useful for protecting valuable crops from tricksy crows. Sadly, if you til the ground around them, particularly with hoes that are upgraded that can cultivate a large area, the scarecrow will be removed from its location.
A simple workaround for this trivial matter is to first lay pathing blocks on the ground, such as a wooden floor. When you position a scarecrow on top of one of these slabs, it will no longer be knocked to the ground when you till nearby. It is a simple solution to a complex problem.
On the fifth day of Spring during your first year, you’ll receive a letter informing you that all of the stones obstructing your access to the mines northeast of the Carpenter’s Shop as well as just west of the Adventurer’s Guild has been mysteriously removed. This just happens to be a gold mine because you can scavenge in them to find a plethora of unique items that can reap you serious money – and literal gold as well.
The mines have 120 distinct levels, with a save point accessible after every five. And the deeper you go, the better the items become. Dig in the dirt with your hoe and smash rocks with your pickaxe to find things and the ladder to the next level. You’ll also be given a sword to defend yourself against the beasties out to drain your health. Fortunately, using your sword does not deplete your energy, but I would recommend bringing some snacks with you.
When you’re planting, pay attention to where you’re dropping your seeds because there’s a trick to possibly earning a few extra bobs by being a little more watchful about seed placement. When planting melons, cauliflower, and pumpkins, try to make 3×3 squares. This increases your chances of growing a massive crop that takes up all nine squares of soil. You can’t be sure if it worked until harvest, but it’s worth trying, right?
Despite the game’s back-to-nature vibe and a big push towards an earthy low-tech presence in your new valley home, the tv in your farmhouse is extremely useful. Depending on the day of the week, you can watch a weather report, a cooking channel, a horoscope, or an outdoorsman’s channel.
These channels will tell you:
At the very least, you should watch the cooking show on TV every day since there are many recipes in the game that you can only learn by watching it on TV.
Every day, animals need a constant supply of fresh grass. This is particularly true when the animals eat every last piece of grass in their enclosure, leaving none for the animals to spread. Although grass can naturally spawn, you will frequently need to begin a new patch of grass with a Grass Starter pack.
An excellent way of avoiding this situation is to lay a Grass Starter pack and then put a fence post directly on top of it. This will prevent the animals from eating this tuft of grass.
Conclusion
That’s it for our Stardew Valley tips and tricks. Hope you’ll have a great time playing this game using the tips mentioned here.
Books on crime not only provide edge of the seat excitement but also offer an excellent insight into the diverse complexities of the legal justice systems prevailing around the world.
The best books on the subject are, therefore, those that absorb readers with their stories and provide them the much needed relief they are desperate for after being overwhelmed with the personal obligations of day to day life.
So, irrespective of whether you are an espionage fan, a whodunit riddle solver or simply a student who wants to pursue a criminal justice degree online, here are the six trailblazing mystery novels that you just can’t miss out on.
This 1984 book was written by Dr Stanton Samenw, a renowned clinical psychologist who had many years of experience working with a variety of criminals, not only in exploring their mind set, but what makes them different from ordinary citizens. The novel also exposes the common myths about crime and how to rehabilitate the offenders in a proper way.
It is impossible not to talk about mystery novels without the name of Agatha Christie cropping up. Amongst all her titles, none was quite as impeccable as And then there were none, still considered the best crime selling books of all time. The story involves bringing ten selected people to an empty mansion and making them face the consequences of their troubled past, by killing them one by one.
Lauded as the most important book of the 20th century, the Postman Always Rings Twice is a racy book, full of surprises, which will hardly give you time to catch your breath. The story involves one Frank Chambers who ends up working for Clara Papadkis, and eventually falls for her. The sinister plot to break up Clara’s marriage follows, but not without the many twists and turns that follow.
This 1959 Truman Capote bestseller is about the four members of the Clutter family who were mercilessly shot dead in their home.The novel is a true crime classic as it weaves together the incidents of the investigators and their relentless search for the killers. Even today, In Cold Blood is a staple to be found on the bookshelf of every crime enthusiast.
This Thomas Harris murder mystery revolves around the in apt named charector known as Buffalo Bill, who stalks women for a purpose no one could fathom. The Silence of the Lambs is a masterly written book and a suspense classic which can not be forgotten easily.
Jeffery Deaver’s mystery book revolves around a brilliant criminologist, Lincoln Rhyme, who is an expert in forensics. When an unfortunate accident leaves Lincoln shattered emotionally, a diabolical killer enters the scene to challenge Rhyme in a duel of wits.The fight carries on till Rhyme and police detective Amelia Sachs try to track down this madman who doesn’t want to stop till life is stripped down to the bone.
Tenacious D has released a medley of songs by the Who, including ‘Pinball Wizard’, ‘There’s a Doctor’, and ‘Go to the Mirror!’ It will be released as a 7″ with all proceeds going to Everytown for Gun Safety. Check out a video for it, directed by The Pick of Destiny director Liam Lynch, below.
In a statement, Jack Black and Kyle Gass said: “Who better to deliver a tribute to the greatest rock opera of all times? Who? The D! That’s Who!! We’ve been working on this medley for 20 years. It’s finally ready to be unleashed. Crank it. It’s a humdinger. Enjoy.”
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