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This Week’s Best New Songs: Taylor Swift, Mitski, Beach House, Shamir, and More

Throughout the week, we update our Best New Songs playlist with the new releases that caught our attention the most, be it a single leading up to the release of an album or a newly unveiled deep cut. And each Monday, we round up the best new songs released over the past week (the eligibility period begins on Monday and ends Sunday night) in this best new music segment.

On this week’s list, we have Mitski’s ‘The Only Heartbreaker’, which trades the creeping desperation of previous single ‘Working for the Knife’ for vibrant, blazing synth-pop; Taylor Swift’s ‘Nothing New’, one of nine ‘From the Vault’ tracks from Red (Taylor’s Version), an emotionally striking duet with Phoebe Bridgers that tackles the music industry’s treatment of young women; the sweepingly hypnotic ‘Superstar’, a stand-out from the first chapter of Beach House’s Once Twice Melody rollout that might be one of their best songs ever; Jenny Hval’s new track ‘Jupiter’, which unravels with a warm, cosmic beauty; Shamir’s ‘Cisgender’, the spine-chillingly good lead single off his upcoming album Heterosexuality; Camp Cope’s gentle, engagingly layered new single ‘Blue’; Nilüfer Yanya’s ‘stabilise’, which works both towards and against its title by conjuring a tightly controlled nervousness; and Gang of Youths’ ‘tend the garden’, a more upbeat but no less stunning offering from the band’s newly announced album.

Best New Songs: November 15, 2021

Mitski, ‘The Only Heartbreaker’

Taylor Swift feat. Phoebe Bridgers, ‘Nothing New’

Song of the Week: Beach House, ‘Superstar’

Jenny Hval, ‘Jupiter’

Shamir, ‘Cisgender’

Camp Cope, ‘Blue’

Nilüfer Yanya, ‘stabilise’

Gang of Youths, ‘tend the garden’

Kanye West Releases Deluxe Edition of ‘Donda’: Listen

Kanye West has released a new deluxe edition of his latest album Donda. The expanded version features five new songs, including the much-hyped André 3000 collaboration ‘Life of the Party’, and a completely re-sequenced tracklist. The other new tracks are ‘Up From the Ashes’, ‘Remote Control Pt. 2’, ‘Never Abandon Your Family’, and ‘Keep My Spirit Alive Pt. 2’. Stream Donda (Deluxe) below.

After multiple delays, Donda finally arrived in late August, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. A new Kanye West docuseries titled Jeen-Yuhs is set to premiere on Netflix in 2022.

Watch Adele Sing ‘Hold On’ in Clip From New CBS Special ‘Adele: One Night Only’

Adele shared another preview of her new song ‘Hold On’ in a clip for Adele: One Night Only, a two-hour concert special filmed last month at the Griffith Park Observatory in Los Angeles. Premiering tonight (November 14) on CBS, the special will feature the singer debuting several songs from her upcoming album 30which arrives next Friday, November 19. It will also include a new sit-down interview with Oprah Winfrey, which is billed as the “first televised wide-ranging conversation about her new album, the stories behind the songs, life after divorce, weight loss and raising her son.” Watch clips from the special below.

Adele previously teased ‘Hold On’ in an Amazon Christmas commercial. So far, the singer has released album’s lead single, ‘Easy on Me’.

Watch Taylor Swift Perform 10-Minute Version of ‘All Too Well’ on ‘SNL’

Taylor Swift was the musical guest on last night’s episode of Saturday Night Live. She performed the recently unveiled 10-minute version of ‘All Too Well’ while its accompanying short film played behind her on a screen. Watch it below.

In a recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Swift explained that she wrote the 10-minute version of ‘All Too Well’ during rehearsals for her Speak Now tour. “I showed up for rehearsals, and I was really upset and sad, and everybody could tell,” she said. “It was really not fun to be around me that day. And so I started playing guitar and just kind of playing the same four chords over and over again, and the band sort of joined in, and I started ad-libbing what I was going through and what I was feeling, and it went on. The song kept building and building and building in intensity, and the song just went on for about, you know, 10 to 15 minutes of us doing this.”

‘All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)’ appears on the re-recorded version of Swift’s 2012 album Red. It features “all 30 songs that were meant to go” on the album as well as collaborations with Phoebe Bridgers, Chris Stapleton, Ed Sheeran, and more.

The Best Sensitivity in Battlefield 2042?

If you’ve been wondering what the best sensitivity for Battlefield is, then this article is for you. We’ll be going over some of the most popular sensitivities, from how many FPS they help to where to set them on your mouse. Some gamers prefer using low sens while others prefer high sens, so that we will list both! If you’re unsure what setting would work best for your Battlefield playstyle, don’t worry. 

This post will cover all different sensitivities and their benefits to help you find a sensitivity that fits your needs perfectly! 

To begin, let’s take a quick look at the different types of sensitivities out there.

There are five main types of sensitivities; Low Sensitivity, Medium Sensitivity, High Sensitivity, Ultra Sensitivity, and Extra High (or Extra) Sensitivity. Each sensitivity is called that for a reason. Low sens will require you to move your wrist more than other sensitivities, while high sensitivity requires much less movement. It is up to you which one you prefer but do remember that their benefits are listed below!

1) Low Sensitivity – This sensitivity is best for gamers with small mice mats as they need less space to move their mouse from side to side. Also, people with larger hands or those who generally play at low DPI settings will prefer this sensitivity. I would recommend this to any player looking to become competitive in the game.

Low sensitivity means your hand will have to move much more than other sensitivities because you would be moving across much more space. This option works well when playing on small mouse pads or larger hands to give them an easier time. Also, people who prefer using low DPI settings in-game may use this setting for ease of control during play. 

2) Medium Sensitivity – This is the most common type of sensitivity among gamers, and anyone playing on a regular-sized mouse mat (or larger) can use this setting. The reason why it’s so popular is that it allows you to move your cursor all around the screen with less wrist movement but still gives you enough space to adjust when needed! 

This is typically the go-to for anyone playing on-sized mouse mats or smaller. This setting allows you to have the perfect balance between the ability to quickly move your cursor from one spot to another and make those micro-adjustments. Here’s a bf2042 cheat to help improve your aim in Battlefield.

3)High Sensitivity – This setting is very similar to medium except that it requires even less wrist movement than medium does. If you’re interested in becoming serious about the game, this may be an option because of how much easier it is for micro-adjustments in-game.

This option is a good choice for anyone looking into becoming competitive in Battlefield. It’s not as easy as low or medium sensitivity, but it’s easier than ultra or extra-high sensitivities which require more wrist movement. Also, this option works well on larger mousepads, although people with larger hands may still prefer low sensitivity due to its ease of use, even if playing on a large area. 

4) Ultra Sensitivity – This sensitivity is uncommon but works well with players with a large mouse mat and is mainly zooming in on the screen when sniping or scoped in shooting. If you’re wondering, ultra sensitivity means that it requires an even smaller amount of wrist movement to get your cursor from one side to another! 

While I would only recommend this setting for certain playstyles, it’s worth mentioning because it can be useful for certain players who don’t mind using such a high DPI setting. This, in turn, will reduce wrist movement and give them more control over their gaming! 

Extra-High (or Extra) Sensitivity – This is for people willing to go all out and try something new by using an extremely high DPI setting on their mouse. It works because it will allow you to make micro-adjustments without having to move your wrist much at all! A recommended setting for snipers and players who like airsoft or paintball style games more than Battlefield.

This sensitivity is made for players who want to make micro-adjustments on the fly without ever having to move their wrist. It doesn’t sound much, but it can work wonders if you’re playing a style of game that requires this kind of precision, such as sniping or scoped combat!

How to change your sensitivity settings:

To change these settings, you must go into the Battlefield option menu from the main screen. Once in this menu, go to “keyboard and mouse” and make sure it says “default.” From here, click the scroll wheel at the bottom right corner of your keyboard until you have reached your desired sensitivity! Note that it’s not recommended to go too high or low with your sensitivity because it will make the game harder/easier to play.

You can also change your settings in-game by going to “settings” and then “Video/Mouse.” From there, select your preferred DPI setting out of the available options!

If your sensitivity setting is too high, it will become difficult for you to aim at targets, so find a balance that works best for you!

How do I know which sensitivity is right for me?

Choosing which sensitivity setting is better than another one completely depends on personal preference. Some players may prefer using extremely high DPI settings, while others may prefer low sensitivities. Depending on the distance you like to play from your opponents, certain sensitivities may work better for you than others. For beginners looking to try different settings, I recommend starting with medium and then working your way up or down depending on what you prefer most.

If this is still too difficult for you and you don’t know which setting will work best for you, I would suggest asking a knowledgeable friend about the game to help you choose! Some people even go far to using two completely different settings, such as high sens when they’re close range and low when they’re at long distances! So try out multiple sensitivities and see if any of them work well.

So now that you know what sensitivity works for certain playstyles or preferences, it’s time to pick your favorite and start dominating the Battlefield! Although there is no “right” way to play, every person has their unique style. So if this article didn’t work for you, do some more research on what other people think about the topic and see if you find anything interesting! And as always, remember to have fun

Strand of Oaks Shares New Acoustic Version of ‘Galacticana’

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Strand of Oaks has released a new acoustic version of ‘Galacticana’, the lead single and opening track from his latest album In Heaven. It’s the first in a series of stripped-down songs from the record. Check it out below.

“This entire record was written on my spirit guitar,” Tim Showalter wrote in a statement on social media. “We have held each other for more hours than I can count. I’m so excited to share the songs at their very core of existence.”

Sharing a video for ‘Galacticana Acoustic’, he added, “This might be my favorite live capture I’ve ever done. One take, one mic, and my sweetest friend/band mate Jim joined me on guitar. So happy with how this came out. Pass this one around!”

In Heaven came out on October 1 via Galacticana Records/Thirty Tigers. Read our track-by-track interview with Tim Showalter about the album.

Watch Damon Albarn Perform ‘Darkness to Light’ on ‘Fallon’

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Damon Albarn stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last night (November 12), performing ‘Darkness to Light’ from his new album The Nearer the Fountain, More Pure the Stream FlowsWatch it below.

The performance coincided with the release date of the album, which follows Albarn’s 2014 solo record Everyday Robots. It was previewed with the singles ‘The Tower of Montevideo’, ‘Polaris’‘Particles’, ‘Royal Morning Blue’, and the title track.

Watch Taylor Swift’s New ‘All Too Well’ Short Film

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Following its premiere earlier on Friday (November 12) at Manhattan’s AMC 13 Lincoln Square cinema, Taylor Swift has shared the short film accompanying ‘All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)’, which appears on the re-recorded version of Red. Swift wrote and directed the short film, which stars Sadie Sink and Dylan O’Brien and was shot on 35 mm film by cinematographer Rina Yang. Watch it below.

Appearing on last night’s episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Swift explained that she wrote the 10-minute version of ‘All Too Well’ during rehearsals for her Speak Now tour. “I showed up for rehearsals, and I was really upset and sad, and everybody could tell,” she said. “It was really not fun to be around me that day. And so I started playing guitar and just kind of playing the same four chords over and over again, and the band sort of joined in, and I started ad-libbing what I was going through and what I was feeling, and it went on. The song kept building and building and building in intensity, and the song just went on for about, you know, 10 to 15 minutes of us doing this.”

Speaking about the short film in an interview with Seth Meyers, Swift said, “I like working with friends or people who I think would be excited about working with me. I’ve never made a short film before. I needed to reach out to people who would maybe believe that I was capable with it. I’m just blown away by what [Sink and O’Brien] did – they went out and left it all on the field.”

She also told Fallon of working with Sink and O’Brien, “There is one very tense scene between the two of them. They were so electric and improv-ing a lot of what they were doing that we just couldn’t take the camera off them, we couldn’t cut, we couldn’t edit. So there’s a very long one-take one-camera shot that lasts for a very long time, and when you’re watching it you don’t note that you don’t realize that because they are so magnetic.”

Red (Taylor’s Version) arrived on Friday, marking Swift’s second re-recorded album following April’s Fearless (Taylor’s Version). The 30-track project includes nine previously unreleased ‘From the Vault’ tracks as well as collaborations with Phoebe Bridgers, Chris Stapleton, and Ed Sheeran.

Swift will be the musical guest on Saturday Night Live this week on Saturday, November 13, alongside guest host Jonathan Majors.

Watch Charli XCX, Christine and the Queens, and Caroline Polachek’s New Video for ‘New Shapes’

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Charli XCX has shared a new music video for ‘New Shapes’, her recent collaboration with Christine and the Queens and Caroline Polachek. The clip was directed by Imogene Strauss, Luke Orlando, and Terrence O’Connor and takes place on the set of Charli XCX’s talk show TV Heaven, which “will only be available to stream in full once you cross over to the afterlife,” according to a press release. Check it out below.

‘New Shapes’ is the second single from Charli XCX’s upcoming album CRASH, which is set to arrive on March 18, 2022. The pop singer previously shared the video for ‘Good Ones’.

Britney Spears’ Conservatorship Has Been Terminated

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Britney Spears has been freed from the conservatorship that has controlled her life for more than 13 years. As The New York Times reports, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny said in a Friday hearing that the conservatorship should be terminated effective today (November 12).

“The court finds and determines that the conservatorship of the person and the estate of Britney Jean Spears is no longer required,” Judge Penny reportedly said.

Spears was placed in a conservatorship in 2008 after a series of public meltdowns that were heavily covered by the tabloids, taking away her rights to make basic decisions about her finances, career, and personal affairs. The controversial legal arrangement was overseen by her father James “Jamie” Spears, who was formally suspended in September and replaced with California accountant John Zabel as the temporary conservator of Spears’ finances.

Spears has fought for years to put an end to her conservatorship, reporting from The New York Times and New Yorker has since revealed. But it wasn’t until her explosive testimony earlier this year and two documentaries about the case that Spears’ struggles with the conservatorship were brought further into the public eye. “I’ve been in shock. I am traumatized,” Spears told the judge on June 23. “I just want my life back.”