Sea Power have shared a new video for ‘Lakeland Echo’, the latest offering from their upcoming album. Check it out below.
Everything Was Forever, the band’s first new album since changing their name from British Sea Power, is set for release on February 11. They previously previewed the LP with the tracks ‘Folly’ and ‘Two Fingers’.
The New York rapper and producer MIKE has unveiled a new song called ‘In My World’, which he produced under his DJ Blackpower alias. It follows his latest album Disco!, which dropped earlier this year. Listen to the one-off single below.
Unknown Mortal Orchestra have shared a new 19-minute song called ‘SB-09’, continuing their annual holiday tradition of releasing a new ambient or instrumental track around Christmas. The latest installment features bandleader Ruban Nielson’s brother Kody on drums. On Twitter, the group wrote the track is “dedicated to chance.” Check it out below.
Earlier this year, Unknown Mortal Orchestra shared the singles ‘Weekend Run’ and ‘That Life’. Their most recent LP was 2018’s IC-01 Hanoi.
There are many different types of CBD products out there and it can be hard to differentiate between them all, especially if you are new to the market. You must understand what type of CBD product you’re looking for before buying it. Read on to find out why!
When it comes to CBD products, you can find everything from oils and tinctures to creams and edibles. With such a wide variety of products available, it can be tough to figure out which one is right for you. One thing you can do is read reviews of different CBD products before purchasing them. This will give you a good idea of what the product is like and how it will work for you, especially if you find guidance on a leading cannabis social platform where people gather to talk about CBD. A lot of different people have different experiences with CBD, which is why this is the best option if you want to figure out which Sativa strain is best for you and which CBD product you want.
There are many different types of CBD products, as previously mentioned. Some popular products include oils, tinctures, creams, gummies, cartridges, edibles, waxes/dabs, vape pens, and even beverages. With so many options to choose from, it can be difficult to decide on a product type. It’s recommended to learn about each product type before making a decision. If you’re not sure where to start learning about them, look at reviews online or ask your friends or family members what they use and why they like it.
Reading reviews of CBD products is a great way to learn about the product before purchasing it. Reviewers will give you their honest opinion of the product and what they liked or didn’t like about it. This can be very helpful in making your decision on whether to purchase the product or not. When looking at reviews of CBD products, there are some things you should keep in mind. First, make sure that the reviewer has actually used the product and is not just guessing about what it’s like. Second, pay attention to what the reviewer likes and doesn’t like about the product. This can help you decide if the product is right for you. Finally, make sure that the review is unbiased and not sponsored by the company.
One of the things you’ll want to pay attention to when reading reviews of CBD products is the effects that the product has. Some products may have a stronger effect than others. It’s important to find a product that matches your needs. If you’re looking for something that will help with anxiety, then you’ll want to look for a product that has strong anti-anxiety effects. If you’re looking for something to help with pain, then you’ll want to look for a product with strong pain-relieving effects. Keep in mind that everyone’s body is different and will respond differently to CBD products. You may need to try a few different products before finding the one that works best for you.
Another thing that you’ll want to pay attention to is what the product does for its users. CBD products can offer relief from a variety of different conditions and symptoms. Read reviews of CBD products online to find out the benefits it offers the people who use them. You may even be able to find some reviews from doctors or other medical professionals.
If you have a condition, illness, or symptom that has not responded well to other treatments, then you should look into whether or not there are any CBD products that might help you with your condition. Also, keep in mind that the benefits of CBD products may vary from person to person. You may not experience the same benefits as someone else who uses the same product.
With so many different types of CBD products available on the market today, it can be difficult trying to figure out what type is right for your needs. CBD products have become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason. They offer a range of potential benefits, from relieving pain to reducing anxiety. However, with such a wide variety of CBD products on the market, it can be tough to decide which one is right for you. One thing you can do is read reviews of different CBD products before purchasing them. This will give you a good idea of what the product is like and how it will work for you.
CBD is one of the Cannabis plant’s main components, along with THC. Unlike THC however, CBD is non-psychoactive, which means one can enjoy its many benefits without experiencing an intense and uncomfortable high. Doctors from around the world have praised CBD for its therapeutic effects and health benefits, particularly when it comes to the treatment of chronic pain disorders. Full-spectrum CBD [which does contain THC] has been compared in efficacy to a number of prescription-strength pharmaceutical analgesics, like codeine for example.
If you want a natural painkiller that contains no harmful additives, then CBD is for you.
Here’s how you can use it to relieve pain.
One of the first things to consider when you’re shopping for CBD is strength. If you are going to treat a pain disorder, you will need to find potent CBD oils, preferably full-spectrum ones. Full-spectrum oils contain THC, but not enough to produce a high. They are extremely effective and work as anti-inflammatories and analgesics. In addition, they are fast-acting. You need to find an oil that’s strong enough to deal with your pain effectively, so run-of-the-mill CBD won’t do. If you’re confused about what strength you need, speak to your physician or alternatively get in touch with an online dispensary and ask for their advice.
If you are going to use CBD as a painkiller, then the chances are that you don’t want to use pharmaceutical painkillers, probably because of their harmful ingredients. It’s important, if this is the case, to only purchase organic CBD. There’s no point in investing in non-organic CBD, because it will contain pesticides, additives, and potentially harmful ingredients. In addition to looking for a CBD oil that is derived from organic plants, you also need to find one that has been extracted without using solvents. Manufacturers will tell you whether oil is organic or not on the product’s packaging. You can also email them and ask them for advice, if you can’t find this information yourself.
CBD oil can be expensive, but there are ways that you can save money. One of the best ways to avoid paying full-price for CBD products is to buy them during sale season or alternatively apply a coupon at checkout. Most CBD retailers offer coupons in order to make their products more affordable to people who are on low incomes. If you can’t find any coupon codes, then see if your chosen dispensary has a sale section and buy CBD from there. With Christmas fast approaching, it’s very likely that your chosen dispensary will be holding some kind of sale. Be wary of websites that offer extremely low prices on their CBD products, however. Even when it’s discounted, CBD should still be somewhat expensive.
Once you have found a CBD product that you’re interested in buying, you need to plan out how much you will be taking. In order to take the right amount, you will likely need to work out your height and weight. You can do this at home or by visiting your physician. You should also speak to a healthcare professional in order to work out exactly how much you should be taking for your condition. In addition to planning your exact dosage, you also need to plan out how often you will be taking CBD.
In addition to oils, there are many other CBD products that you can buy. It’s worth considering different product types if you aren’t enthused with the idea of taking an oil several times a day. With that said, you can make your own CBD products with CBD oil. You can use it to cook or you can apply it to water, assuming that you have purchased a water-soluble oil. If you would rather buy products ready to consume, then here are your options:
Vapes were originally designed as a way for people to quit smoking, but can now be used for the consumption of CBD and THC. CBD vape capsules are fast-acting and are just as effective as CBD oil.
CBD is a powerful anti-inflammatory and can be used to treat a number of different skin conditions. If you are suffering from a skin condition, then you may want to buy CBD in ointment or lotion form.
Gummies are edible CBD sweets that contain concentrated CBD oil. If you want to consume CBD but don’t want to apply oil to your drink or tongue, then gummies are a great alternative.
CBD is a very effective painkiller as long as it is taken carefully and responsibly, as part of a wider treatment plan. Make sure to work out your treatment plan with a healthcare provider, so that you find one that’s perfect for you. In addition, do your best to live a healthy lifestyle.
Rachel Brown, one-half of the duo Water From Your Eyes, has announced a new album under the moniker Thanks for Coming. The follow-up to September’s #1 Flake in North America is called rachel jr., and it arrives on January 9. “i will be releasing my very first self-produced album called ‘rachel jr.’ on my 25th birthday in exactly 2 weeks from now,” Brown wrote on Twitter. They’ve also shared two new tracks from the LP, ‘Hard Drive’ and ‘To Become Immortal — And Then Die’. Check them out below and scroll down for the album cover and tracklist.
rachel jr. Cover Artwork:
rachel jr. Tracklist:
1. Nonsense Highway
2. Dear Rachel
3. Hard Drive
4. Lehigh (I Take Back What I Said About Florida)
5. To Become Immortal — And Then Die
6. Singular
7. Pushing the Limit
8. Destroy Me
9. My Name
10. Delusions Of Grandeur
11. In My Pockets
12. Torch Song
Neil Young has unveiled a previously unreleased album called Summer Songs. Originally recorded at Broken Arrow Ranch in 1987, the eight-track LP features early versions of songs that would later appear on 1989’s Freedom (‘Wrecking Ball’, ‘Someday’, ‘Hangin’ on a Limb’), Harvest Moon (‘One of These Days’), Psychedelic Pill (‘For the Love of Man)’, and CSNY’s 1988 record American Dream (‘American Dream’, ‘Name of Love’), as well as the song ‘Last of His Kind’, which Young debuted at the 1987 Farm Aid but never officially released. Subscribers of the Neil Young Archives can stream the album here.
Young wrote in a blog post:
Happy Holidays everyone! I think you will enjoy this very cool recording – lost for years, but not forgotten. Now a gift. NYA’s files reveal the whole history. American Dream feels more real than ever. How could somethin’ so good go bad so fast? Wow, that was a little sad. But things are still good down on the farm right? Not so fast. Thanks Willie, John, Dave, Carolyn, Annie, for all you’ve done. It’s an honour being there with you. Replanting for next year? The farmer’s wife, the children, the animals. the birds. Kinda leaves you hangin’. We can win.
Earlier this month, Young and Crazy Horse issued their latest album Barn.
✞✞✞ (Crosses), the project of Deftones’ Chino Moreno and Shaun Lopez, have returned with a cover of Q Lazzarus’ 1988 track ‘Goodbye Horses’. It follows their rendition of Cause & Effect’s ‘The Beginning of the End’, which arrived in December 2020 and marked the band’s first new music since their self-titled 2014 album. ✞✞✞ also tackled ‘Goodbye Horses’ shortly after the release of their debut. Listen to their new take on the track below.
Following their signing to Warner earlier this week, ✞✞✞ confirmed in a post on social media that they have more music in the way, slated for release in 2022.
twst has shared a new music video for her latest single ‘Sugared Up’. Released last month, the track is a hyperpop take on ‘Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy’, from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s 1892 ballet The Nutcracker. Check out the Vasso Vu-directed visual below.
‘Sugared Up’ is the follow-up to twst’s 2021 single ‘Chandeliers, Bullets and Guns’. Last year, the Welsh artist released her debut EP TWST0001, which topped our favorite EPs of 2020 list.
The festive season is always a good time to rewatch some familiar favorites, even if they’re non-Christmas comfort movies and TV shows. Years after its conclusion, NBC’s The Office continues to be a hit all year round, but luckily for Christmas enthusiasts, the series includes seven Christmas episodes.
Like most long-running shows, The Office has its ups and downs across the nine seasons. At its best, it’s a well-paced sitcom that draws laughs out of almost any kind of viewer. At its worst, it can be offensive and flat. The same goes for the show’s Christmas episodes – so here’s every Christmas episode in The Office, ranked from worst to best.
7. A Benihana Christmas (season 3, episodes 10 & 11)
This episode begins with a promising set-up: Carol dumps Michael after she realizes how immature he is (it takes him photoshopping himself into a family photo of her with her children and ex-husband on a ski trip). After the breakup, Michael invites Jan on a trip to Jamaica. In the office, the Party Planning Committee is at odds when Pam and Karen try to plan a margarita karaoke party to rival Angela’s stiff, boring breakroom party. Kevin finds himself torn between Angela’s brownies and the fun of Pam’s party, while Andy and Dwight fight for Michael’s attention by consoling him in his heartbreak.
Michael takes Andy, Dwight, and Jim to Benihana’s as a Christmas treat and an attempt to make himself feel better. Dwight is forced to sit separately, allowing Andy the chance to suck up to Michael while Dwight shouts across the table to participate in the conversation. This segment is a funny one until Michael brings two Asian waitresses to the office and makes a string of offensive remarks about them, going so far as to use a marker to tell them apart. While entertaining at times, this episode suffers from an overtly racist storyline. Even for a comedy, and even for a series that aired in 2006, the implications cannot be ignored.
6. Christmas Wishes (season 8, episode 10)
In this Christmas episode, Andy is the boss at Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch, and he’s decided to grant his subjects any Christmas wishes they may have. Erin quickly finds a few holes in this ambitious vow. She becomes jealous of Jessica, his new girlfriend who tags along for the office Christmas party, and Robert California persuades her to drown her sorrows in alcohol. The insinuation that the new CEO of Sabre is interested in Erin – who is very drunk, much younger than him, and clearly pining over Andy – gives the episode an undertone of awkwardness that is never addressed head-on.
Meanwhile, Darryl is trying to impress Val from the warehouse after she shows up to the party extremely overdressed – at his presumptuous suggestion. The most entertaining subplot, though it’s the least original by the end of season 8, is Jim and Dwight’s struggle to give up their pranks at the risk of losing their Christmas bonuses. Theirs is the most entertaining plotline of the episode, especially since Pam is away on maternity leave and Michael has left the show at this point. Apart from Jim and Dwight’s antics, the rest of the episode is a little tedious and probably the least original of all of The Office‘s Christmas episodes.
5. Moroccan Christmas (season 5, episode 11)
In an attempt to liven things up, Phyliss throws a Moroccan-themed Christmas party as head of the Party Planning Committee. However, Meredith’s excessive drinking soon brings the proceedings to a halt when her hair catches fire. Michael decides to hold an intervention for her, but instead of helping Meredith, he ends up insulting her and making her feel terrible about herself. In the end, he forcibly drags Meredith to a rehabilitation center, only to learn that patients must admit themselves voluntarily.
This episode’s subplot involves Dwight selling “Princess Unicorn” dolls to fathers who haven’t bothered to think of Christmas presents for their daughters – only he’s inflated their price to make a sizable profit. When Toby is desperate to buy his daughters one of the dolls, he bargains with Darryl, who has just bought the last one. However, he balks when he sees that the doll is Black but is too nervous to say anything to Darryl. The real payout of the episode comes when Phyllis finally reveals to everyone in the office – minus Andy – that Angela has been sleeping with Dwight. After building up Phyllis’s new upperhand over Angela, it’s satisfying to see her triumph over the rigid woman.
“Moroccan Christmas” is a solid episode all-round, but it doesn’t quite match up to some of the other Christmas episodes. However, it does have one of the best cold opens of the series, where Jim wraps Dwight’s belongings in gift paper. When Dwight tries to sit at his desk, he discovers that his whole work space has been replaced with hollow cardboard.
4. Dwight Christmas (season 9, episode 9)
“Dwight Christmas” has to be one of the most original episodes of the series, while relying on familiar plotlines to carry it through. Dwight and Jim’s relationship comes to a head when Jim has to leave Dwight’s German-themed Christmas party to go to his new job in Philadelphia. As the last Christmas episode of the series, it’s a satisfying one with great emotional payoff. Dwight is visibly upset about Jim’s departure, and it’s one of the first times audiences can see how much he truly cares about Jim. When Jim decides to postpone his trip until the following day, Dwight is overjoyed at his return. Of course, the main reason Jim returns is to be with Pam, which fills the episode out nicely.
Dwight introduces his co-workers to some hilarious holiday rituals over the course of the episode, and his Belsnickel costume is a memorable fixture. Meanwhile, Erin watches Die Hard with Pete while Andy is on a boat in the ocean, and Toby tells Nellie every excruciating detail about the Scranton Strangler case. Darryl fears that Jim has forgotten his promise to introduce him to the Philadelphia gang, but is reassured by Jim that he’s organized a meeting for him. By this point, Darryl has drunk enough alcohol to drown his anger that he crashes the party – literally. The highlight of the episode, however, is easily the dynamic between Jim, Dwight, and Pam. It makes for a memorable and enjoyable Christmas episode with plenty of laughs and a great emotional payoff.
3. Christmas Party (season 2, episode 10)
The first Christmas episode of the series begins with a Secret Santa gift exchange. Jim is excited to give Pam a teapot she’s wanted for a while, and which he has filled with personalized mementos. Michael, meanwhile, is excited to give Ryan an iPod, though the price limit for gifts was $20. Michael is disappointed when he receives a hand-knitted oven mitt from Phyliss and suggests a game of Yankee Swap. Jim watches anxiously as Pam’s teapot travels from person to person, dismayed when she requests the iPod. Michael, meanwhile, struggles to get rid of the oven mitt, offending Phyllis.
Dwight ends up with the teapot, while others end up with personalized gifts meant for their colleagues. Pam trades the iPod for Jim’s gift after Roy tells her he planned to get her an iPod anyway. Jim decides not to give her the letter he’d written for her, but is pleased when Pam appreciates his gift and the effort he put into it. Afterwards, Michael disobeys company policy and brings an excessive amount of vodka to the party. Meredith gets drunk and exposes herself to him in his office. Angela, meanwhile is upset that nobody appreciated the effort she put into planning the party, and is jealous when Kelly suddenly seems interested in Dwight. The subplots in this episode work well without overshadowing the main plot, making for an entertaining and well-executed episode. Each character gets a chance to shine, which is useful for audiences who are just getting to know the ensemble early in the show’s run.
2. Classy Christmas (season 7, episodes 11 & 12)
Michael’s last Christmas with Dunder Mifflin is a memorable one. In “Classy Christmas”, he has just learned that Holly Flax will be returning to the Scranton branch while Toby is on jury duty for the Scranton Strangler case. In preparation for Holly’s return, Michael proposes a classier Christmas party. Holly arrives, and it’s clear that they still share an emotional connection, but Michael is heartbroken to learn that she’s still in a relationship with A.J. Feeling sorry for Michael, Pam and Phyllis talk to Holly, and she decides to give A.J. an ultimatum: if he doesn’t propose to her by the end of the year, she will end their relationship.
Michael is encouraged by this news until A.J. arrives to surprise Holly for Christmas. He behaves immaturely, upsetting Holly. Meanwhile, Pam and Andy help Darryl make Christmas at the office fun for his daughter. Holly forgives Michael for his behavior when she sees him dress up as Santa to make Darryl’s daughter happy. Angela brings her boyfriend Senator Lipton to the party, where Oscar immediately suspects that he is gay. Pam makes Jim a comic book as a Christmas present, while Jim engages in a prolonged snowball fight with Dwight. The fight escalates over the course of the day, leaving Jim traumatized.
While funny, this episode also leaves room for some wholesome family moments, reminding the audience of what Christmas is really about. It gives Michael a chance to show the audience – and the other characters – who he really is, even while he continues with his antics. The subplots are entertaining and fit well into the overall storyline. Overall, this is a great episode of The Office.
As the boss, Michael is excited for another Christmas of dressing up as Santa in the office. However, he’s disheartened when he arrives at work to find that Jim has allowed Phyllis to be Santa that year. Michael becomes petty and eventually calls David Wallace, who informs him that Dunder Mifflin has been bought out. Partly to take the attention away from Phyllis and back to himself, Michael tells the other employees that they’re all going to lose their jobs. They call David again, but he reassures them that the office employees will keep their jobs – it’s the corporate team who will likely be replaced.
Meanwhile, Andy has decided to give Erin the twelve days of Christmas – literally. He thinks it’s a romantic gesture, while she is terrified and annoyed of being harassed by geese and other birds. Erin requests that her Secret Santa stop sending her the gifts. Andy’s interactions with her become awkward when she suspects that he’s her Secret Santa; Andy asks Phyllis to keep it a secret, but Michael reveals Andy’s cover. At the end of the episode, he sends “twelve drummers drumming” to the parking lot, and Erin is pleased.
“Secret Santa” is one of the funniest episodes of The Office, thanks to iconic scenes like Kevin sitting on Michael’s lap, Pam playing matchmaker for Oscar and Matt from the warehouse, and Dwight finally piecing together Michael’s Secret Santa gift with childlike joy. The episode does a great job of humanizing Michael after his selfish and immature behavior regarding the Santa incident. With the drama of Dunder Mifflin being bought, it’s a strong episode without a dull moment, and it still holds up years after its premiere.
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