Sophie Jamieson has released a new track, ‘Downpour’, alongside an accompanying video directed by herself and Ros Bullard. Check it out below.
The new song is lifted from Jamieson’s debut album Choosing, which is slated for release December 2 via Bella Union and was led by the single ‘Sink’. “This song came from a desperate need to fill a void I could not seem to fill myself,” the singer-songwriter explained in a statement. “I wanted to fix, and be fixed by somebody who was in no position to do so. I was blinded by this idea that they were the way out of my pain, and when they said no, the walls came tumbling in every time and I didn’t know how to hold them up.”
“The video was filmed at my local riverside in South East London,” Jamieson added. “I was fascinated by the movement of water and everything that changes its direction and its force. The way it both moves around, and pushes against everything it touches… even pushing against itself and eventually calming down. The way it has the ability to create space, and also to overwhelm, to drown.”
SZNZ: Autumn, the latest installment of Weezer’s seasonally themed EP series, has arrived on the official first day of fall. As they did around the release of their Spring and Summer EPs earlier this year, the band also performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night (September 21). Watch them play ‘What Happens After You’ and stream SZNZ: Autumn below.
Miss Grit, the moniker of New York-based, Korean-American artist Margaret Sohn, has announced their signing to Mute Records with a new single called ‘Like You’. Give it a listen below.
“I had the character of Ex Machina in mind as the voice I was singing from,” Sohn said of the song in a statement. “Her arc in the movie felt really beautiful to me, and I wanted to reach the same ending as her in this song.”
They added: “Mute is one of the labels I put on a pedestal in my mind. So the fact I was even on their radar was really flattering. And then to think they believed in my music enough to want to work together made me so happy.”
Peel Dream Magazine have shared a new single, ‘Hiding Out’. It’s taken from their upcoming album Pad, which includes the previously unveiled cuts ‘Pictionary’ and the title track. Check it out below, along with a video in which the band goes out surfing.
Speaking about the video, Peel Dream Magazine’s Joseph Stevens said in a statement:
“I’m originally from New York and I’d never surfed before, but I’ve met quite a few surfers here in LA and it has an obvious mystique. I asked my friend Leon if he had an extra board and if he would take me to one of his spots in Malibu, and we managed to rope our friend Bryce into filming it. I thought it would be funny to do the anti-surfing video, where all I do is fall over and over again, and I think we achieved that. You see the raw beauty of the landscape and the incredible vibes that were felt that day. There’s an obvious Beach Boys connection there too — when I think of my favorite album ‘Friends,’ this song and video channel that energy. Pure, but a little twisted. The song is about needing space, and funny enough, all of the lyrics are about me walking around Queens during quarantine. Calvary is a cemetery in Woodside that I would walk to regularly (“They guard the gates at Calvary, a secret place to be”), and I talk about wandering up to the Queensboro Bridge. On the one hand I’m downtrodden, but in the chorus, I enter my own secret world full of magic and color. It’s odd to be singing a song about New York from the cliffs of Malibu, but then again I am hiding aren’t I?
“‘in a breath’ is from my heart. It’s a song I’ve held on to for years,” said Pinkshift’s Ashrita Kumar, who wrote the track in 2018. “It’s a dive into my core, my greatest hopes, desires, loneliness, traumas, and fears. It’s a song about feeling dissociated from my body and fighting to stay alive despite it. It explores the existence of an impossible reality, contemplates the existence of a god, and contemplates our capacity to love and be loved. It’s about guilt, shame, redemption, and acceptance.”
Alice Glass has released her new song ‘Lips Apart’, which she’s been performing live since 2018. The track was co-produced by Matt Radd and Jupiter Io. Listen to it below.
Alice Glass issued her debut solo album, PREY//IV, back in February. She’s currently touring North America in support of the record.
New Pagans have returned with a new song, ‘Better People’, their first single of the year. The track was recorded in the Glens of Antrim in Ireland by the band and self-produced by the band. Check it out below.
Most people find it hard to reconcile mystery and meaning. You can spend hours obsessing over the thing that beguiles you, but often that doesn’t say much about your personal investment in it, the kind of thoughts and feelings it really stirs up – or how these might vary from one person to another. In Alex G’s music, as in most great art, those qualities are intertwined; you can’t get to the truth without obscuring or distorting it a little bit. But because of the perceived cryptic nature of his songwriting, as well as his own reluctance to decode it, Alex G’s discography has been subject to intense scrutiny and analysis that usually sidesteps the role of the subconscious, of absurdity, and even feeling. Since his debut on Domino, 2015’s Beach Music, the musician otherwise known as Alex Giannascoli has brought more structure and focus into his craft, refining it so that the immediacy of his melodic and aesthetic sensibilities shine through. His latest album God Save the Animals is the natural culmination of this, a mesmerizing record that’s replete with questions but never shrouds itself in them. As difficult as it is for its cast of characters to carve a single path, it’s never been easier for the listener to follow along.
God Save the Animals circles around a lot of the same themes that have percolated in Alex G’s music in the past – morality, innocence, hope – but rarely with such vivid clarity and wholeheartedness. Mirroring the sweet psychedelia of 2019’s House of Sugar but inching closer to pop, it stands as his most approachable set of songs to date without diluting his eccentric personality. Catchy melodies abound – especially in the album’s pre-release singles – but hand the stems of ‘Runner’ or ‘Miracles’ to any other writer and they might instead come up with bad copies of Soul Asylum’s ‘Runaway Train’ or any Sufjan Stevens song, respectively. Alex G renders them distinct not just through his left-field production choices, but by stripping them of their nostalgic potential and weaving them into the sonic fabric of the album. You might be able to trace ‘Blessing’ back to a time when Christian rock and alternative metal thrived harmoniously in the mainstream, but I’d venture it’s because you’ve come across the New York Times profile where he talks about God and Audioslave; taken on its own, it’s a disorienting outlier that uses biblical language to evoke the murky line between impending catastrophe and transcendence.
The album is full of character and emotion, but as with Alex G’s previous releases, there’s more than just one of them, even within the span of a song. Sometimes the vocal layers are characteristically mutations of Giannascoli’s own, sometimes there are others creeping into the frame – the distinction is hardly significant, and is often downplayed. On opener ‘After All’, he duets with Jessica Lea Mayfield, their voices folding and fading into each other to otherworldly effect, introducing the record’s spiritual crux: “People come and people go away/ Yeah but God with me he stayed.” To the extent that Giannacoli has discussed the influence of religion, it’s through the lens of someone paying witness to, and becoming curious about, how it manifests in the people close to him. Switching perspective in the chorus, he gets to the core of how faith illuminates a person’s life: “In the years you feel the most alone/ You will build the walls I climb.”
God Save the Animals paints devotion as a possible antidote to horrifying dread, whatever its source might be – the stifling comforts of isolation, the loss of innocence, the dangers of escapism. On ‘Mission’, Giannascoli’s girlfriend, the violinist Molly Germer, jumps in with a meta comment, singing, “Hey, look in the mirror/ Ain’t gonna right your wrong with a stupid love song.” The songs on the record aren’t exactly inward-looking or contemplative, but their wondrous demeanor does reflect the openness that comes with a certain kind of soul-searching, which is reinforced by the more pristine quality of the recording. For the first time, Giannascoli recorded the album in several professional studios, and its playfulness has a different flavour than the kind that’s defined his prior output; it feels more purposeful. The characters are either lost, on the go, or caught in a spiral, but whenever fear or shame threatens to swallow them whole, as in ‘Cross the Sea’, the music pushes back, striking through the dissonance.
At this point in his career, Alex G seems equally enthralled by the power of vulnerability and subversion. “Naked in my innocence/ Tangled in my innocence,” he warbles on ‘S.D.O.S.’, his voice ghastly and unrecognizable, capturing a tension that runs throughout God Save the Animals. He revels in the directions the songs take him in, like when the simple affirmation of ‘No Bitterness’ – “My teacher is a child/ With a big smile/ No bitterness” – lends itself to hyperpop glee. ‘Ain’t It Easy’ finds a similar kind of joy in the mundane, in the routines and conversations that keep a relationship alive. God might not be an explicit part of the picture the way he was at the start of the album, but there’s less of a burden to love and forgiveness. There are questions, too, and still: “Haven’t I given enough? When will I run out of love?” Rather than chasing them down, though, Alex G invites us to ride a wave of infinite possibilities.
One of the main features of instant play is instant response. And it’s not just about winning: the game responds quickly to any player’s actions and does not require you to download to your device or install any additional plugins.
Instant gaming in casinos is a promising trend on par with traditional slot machines and live products. New developments are gradually changing the industry, emphasizing the simplicity of gameplay and instant results.
Why Instant Play Casinos Are Popular?
The popularity of instant games is growing yearly, both among content developers and consumers of off-the-shelf entertainment.
There are many advantages to instant casino gaming, some of which are:
Fast start-up. Entertainment plays in the selected browser without any extra steps (download, install, update, and restart).
Convenience. Players don’t have to wait for a download, waste valuable mobile memory space, or do anything else. All you have to do to play is go to the URL.
Good compatibility. The products were originally designed for mobile devices, but over time, developers have adapted the product for PCs, laptops, tablets, and other types of technology.
Abundance. The vast majority of online casinos offer instant free slots, no downloading.
Simple verification. To start a gaming session, users do not have to undergo a multi-level identification process.
Different game modes. Gamblers can play free slot machines with no download or registration and for money.
How to Play Instant Casino Games?
There are two categories of instant play sites: the desktop versions of casinos are designed for traditional computers. On the other hand, mobile casinos are suitable for playing on smartphones and tablets.
Instant gaming has become the norm in the industry, with instant game players choosing hundreds of available platforms. Once a player has chosen a site, they can access it by typing the URL into their browser or clicking on a link in the search results.
Players will be asked to register; note that at this initial stage there is no need to make a deposit. All the site asks for is a username, password and some basic details. Whether or not to make a deposit is up to the player, most instant gaming sites allow users to test their software before playing for real money. Players can also try out playing at online instant play casinos for real money without downloading.
Every site is unique, but players are better off starting by finding a list of available games. They are usually listed or placed in the relevant tab on the site, and the games are broken down into categories – slots, video poker, and table games.
The instant games interface works on the principle that as soon as a game is loaded, the player will interact with it using the mouse. Take time to familiarize yourself with the structure of the chosen site, how its betting system works, and other interface features.
Instant casino games have many advantages: they are convenient and varied and make mobile gambling much more accessible. This type of online gambling also has its disadvantages – most notably, the reduced quality of the games due to their instant accessibility.
How to Cash Out from Instant Play Casinos?
In practice, funds are transferred by requesting a withdrawal from your account. And the funds are indeed withdrawn almost instantly. But they remain in the casino’s “database” for another 24 hours, and only after 24 hours is the request reviewed and approved. This feature is designed to ensure that those who want to withdraw their winnings have 24 hours to submit a withdrawal request.
Conclusion
Instant casino games have many advantages: they are convenient, varied and make mobile gaming much more accessible. Overall, instant games are now the standard of online casino software.
Prior to a move, there are numerous factors to be considered, including selecting the appropriate packing materials. Professional movers NYC rely on plastic wraps for packing, particularly when preparing furniture pieces for transportation.
So, what exactly is plastic wrap and when is it the best choice of material?
Plastic wrap definition and use
Plastic wrap is a transparent film that can be stretched and used for wrapping fragile objects when preparing them for relocation. Plastic wrap is a great packing material that can be used alongside other packing materials and equipment such as:
Wooden crates
Bubble wrap
Cardboard or plastic boxes
Packaging paper
For protecting furniture and other fragile items, plastic wrap is more reliable than bubble wrap. Plastic wrap can be stretched and cut into the size and dimension of the object required to be protected.
Why professional movers depend on plastic wrap
Why do moving companies use plastic wrap? It’s used by professional movers because it is a practical packing material that can be used anywhere. It can be used to protect items such as:
Artworks
Pieces of furniture
Glass objects
Plastic wraps prevent dirt or scratches that could happen during transportation. It can be easily removed and it doesn’t leave marks or residues on objects. Other benefits include:
Safe: It doesn’t damage any surface and acts as a protective layer between objects and their surrounding environment.
Recyclable: If you care about nature and the environment, you might want to consider packing materials that can be recycled. This is especially true for plastic wrap as it can be easily recycled.
Affordable: Plastic wrap is cheap. Moving can be stressful and expensive, hence, it is crucial to find reliable and inexpensive products such as plastic wraps.
Versatile: Plastic wrap can be used to safeguard a broad assortment of objects in your home. It can shield delicate furniture, kitchenware, glassware, and other fragile household items.
How to use plastic wrap to prep furniture pieces for transportation?
If needed, plastic wraps can be stretched to fit the object to be protected. To use plastic wrap effectively, the item must be cleared, cleaned, and dry before being wrapped. The corners of the furniture could be covered with bubble wrap sheets. After the furniture has been wrapped numerous times, the edges of the wrap should be secured with heavy-duty tape.
Is there an alternative to plastic wrap?
There are a variety of alternatives to wrapping furniture with plastic wraps, although they may not be as reliable or as cheap as plastic wrap. These alternatives include:
Foam
Plastic boxes
Blankets
Soft cushioning
You can also consult professional movers to help choose the right packing materials.
The best place to purchase plastic wraps
When getting your furniture ready for packing and moving, you must prepare and purchase all packing supplies prior to the day of relocation. If you hire a team of professional movers, you don’t have to worry about getting packing materials and tools. Professional movers have many tools and special equipment at their disposal to handle any type of move and to care for customers’ valuable possessions. They use plastic wrap to protect delicate objects and also use bubble wrap, soft cushions, wooden crates, and cardboard boxes to prevent any damage during transportation.
