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Hayden Calnin Unveils New EP ‘Soon Forever’

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Hayden Calnin Unveils New EP ‘Soon Forever’

Hayden Calnin, an Australian singer-songwriter and producer, has released his latest four-track EP Soon Forever featuring songs such as We Can Take Our Time, Mountain Steeps, As I Exit, Pts. I & II, and Unfortunate Love which features Harrison Storm.

In this latest EP, Calnin showcases his ear-pleasing vocals and nature-inspired soundscape that he has developed. Talking about the EP Calnin stated: “Soon Forever was about trying to capture my surroundings through music. Showcasing an environment rather than the stories they would tell. I’ve been living by the beach, so I wanted it to feel like the beach. However, not just the typical sunny day beach, but also the cold rainy day beach, the windy evening beach, the morning still of the beach. The lyrics fell in to fit the world, rather than the other way around. It was the first time I had dedicated myself to starting with the music before the lyrics, and I’m really happy I did.”

Ten Ways To Move Your Wardrobe From Summer To Autumn

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Ten Ways To Move Your Wardrobe From Summer To Autumn

Whether we are ready for it or not, Autumn is on its way. Darker mornings. Colder nights are fasting approaching, this means it’s time to adjust our wardrobes accordingly. So, if you haven’t already started to think about it, it’s time to turn over a new lead and plan your Autumn into Winter wardrobe-essentials. 

Have a look at these ten tips to help you get started: 

Clear out Your Wardrobe

Unless you have some winter sun planned, its time to sort through your summer things and put them away until next year. This gives you the perfect opportunity to donate or bin the items that you didn’t wear this year or maybe even last year. Chances are you won’t when the following year comes either. Now get out the items you saved from last Autumn/Winter make sure everything fits and maybe give them a run through the wash. 

Make A Note Of What You Do Have 

Make a list of the category gaps that you may have when swapping your clothes from summer to Autumn. Think about the items that you don’t enough of or that need updating. Identify key investment pieces that you want to add to your wardrobe and budget for them, things like knits, shoes, hoodies from The Upperroom and also identify any basic that needs to be replaced. If you know you have any special events coming up, it’s a good idea to start budgeting or hunting for these outfits in advance rather than last minute. You may also find that you have something that you’ve been able to dig out that could end up saving you some money. 

Research 

Have a scout online at some of the latest Autumn/Winter collections that are being released. Look at the trends and styles that are in this season and start to scout for the most cost-effective version of the trends that you want to include. Spend some time before you commit to which piece you want. You want the items that are going to make the biggest difference to your current wardrobe. It will save you both time and money in the long run. 

Create An Inspiration Board 

Use blogs, Pinterest, lookbooks, and online shops to help build your favourite style inspirations. It will help you to figure out what overall look you are aiming for for the season. Think about what colours, materials, silhouettes, and items you want to go for. Go over the images, add in new ones, and remove ones that on second look you don’t like until you are happy with the overall vibe. 

Think About Your Lifestyle 

The perfect wardrobe shouldn’t just reflect your personal style, it should also replicate your lifestyle. Corporate wear and heels aren’t realistic nor needed are you spend your day on the go or working from home. What you wear needs to realistically complement how you live too. Think about what social events you are going to, if you re taking a breakaway, do you do any sports? Group your clothing into different categories and decide roughly how many outfits you need in each category. People tend to be a little less social and spend more time at home in the colder months so it may be that you need more casual clothes than smart. 

Have A Colour Story 

For practicality and convenience, the majority of what you have in your wardrobe should be neutral, greys, whites, blacks, and nudes. These all allows for optimal mixing and matching and helps to keep your wardrobe fresh. You can interesting features to the neutrals with texture and structure. Autumn and Winter’s clothing tend to be more neutral anyway however, you should also think about bringing in tones like magenta, maroon, vivid red, navy, and khaki. Neutrals are a brilliant base colour to start with. 

Always Quality Over Quantity

You should always aim to have a small wardrobe of good quality key pieces with added low-cost essentials that can coexist. You’ve probably heard it all before, however, less is more. Above all else remember that the way they fit is everything! Your wardrobe shouldn’t be without a good swearer, a few pairs of jeans, some basic tops, a coat, a smart jacket, a long sleeve dress, however, you should always make sure you stick to styles that work the best fr you and you looking refreshed and inspired. 

Season Updates 

This is the fun part. Buying items that are on-trend, however, they should be purchased in moderation. It is absolutely fine to buy a few pieces that are considered trendy to help carry your core wardrobe. It’s a great way to provide it with a refreshing lift. Have a look at some of the key pieces for this Autumn and Winter and choose a few to create your perfect style. 

Only Buy What You Absolutely Love

You have complete control over your overall style direction fro each season. So, it’s time to go and enjoy a spot of shopping. Making careful considerations beforehand can help you from making impulse buys and spending more than you need to. Make sure you love every piece that you buy, they compliant your style, and they make you feel great. There is no point in wasting your money on something that you may never pull out again after that first wear. If you want something to be carried through to the following year it may be worth spending a little more on those items. 

Build Some Go-To Looks

Once you have completed your basic shopping and added in a few key pieces, it’s time to start building your wardrobe. Try to put together as many outfits as possible for a range of different scenarios. Pay attention to the styling and details like accessories and don’t forget to use your inspiration board. 

Having a well-managed wardrobe ready for the Autumn and Winter will make it much more relaxing on those cold mornings. Do you have any other tips that you could share in the comment below? 

Sech Enlists Rosalía, J Balvin, and Daddy Yankee for New ‘Relación (Remix)’

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Sech Enlists Rosalía, J Balvin, and Daddy Yankee for New ‘Relación (Remix)’

Sech has enlisted Rosalía, J Balvin, Daddy Yankee, and Farruko for the remix of his song ‘Relación’. The star-studded remix comes with an accompanying visual directed by Fernando Lugo. Watch it below.

‘Relación’ was released back in April. The Panamanian singer’s most recent album, 1 of 1, arrived a month later. The 21-track record features contributions from Daddy Yankee, Farruko, Ozuna, and more.

SZA Returns with New Song ‘Hit Different’ Featuring Ty Dolla $ign

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SZA Returns with New Song ‘Hit Different’ Featuring Ty Dolla $ign

SZA has returned with a new song called ‘Hit Different’ featuring Ty Dolla $ign. Produced by the Neptunes, it marks her first new single as lead artist since 2017’s CTRL and arrives with an accompanying self-directed music video. Check it out below.

In an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, SZA spoke about working with the Neptunes and recording at DJ Khaled’s house while he was at this year’s Super Bowl. “I can’t really wrap my head around the experience and I think more so I’m fangirling off of having a track produced by probably the most formative producers and artists for me when I was growing up,” she said. “I just cannot fucking believe that because it’s my childhood dream and I can’t believe that I made things I that fuck with with someone that really changed my life.”

A few weeks ago, SZA called out her label Top Dawg Entertainment and its leader Terrence “Punch” Henderson for delaying the release of new music, adding that her relationship with the label has been “hostile.” The new track is out via TDE and RCA. “Just wanted to start sharing stuff… first time directing… thank you to everyone involved that brought my heart to life… thank u for putting up w me #TDE,” she tweeted upon its release.

A. G. Cook Unveils New Single ‘Xxoplex’

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A. G. Cook Unveils New Single ‘Xxoplex’

A. G. Cook has released a new single called ‘XXoplex’, taken from his upcoming album Apple. It arrives with an accompanying music video directed by longtime PC Music collaborator Timothy Luke. Check it out below.

The electronic producer describes ‘XXoplex’ as the “dark, industrial heart” of the album. “As I’ve spent more time with the track over the years, I’ve started to enjoy its softer side, a silliness, a sense that anything could happen,” he explains. “As Newton’s law of EDM gravitation states, every track is bound to drop at some point.”

Along with the new track, Cook has also announced a new virtual livestream event called Appleville. It’s set to take place on September 12th and will feature appearances from Cook, Charli XCX, 100 gecs, Clairo, and more. It will be open for all, but if you purchase a Golden Ticket (via Bandcamp), you’ll get access to the “moshpit” as well as downloadable recordings of the concert and other exclusive music. All proceeds will be donated to Mermaids and Black Cultural Archives.

Just last month, A. G. Cook released his massive, 49-track septuple album 7G. His upcoming album, which also includes the previously unveiled single ‘Oh Yeah’, will arrive on September 18th.

15 Vivid Stills from Lady Bird (2017)

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15 Vivid Stills from Lady Bird (2017)

Greta Gerwig’s directorial debut, which she also wrote, is the award-winning A24 film Lady Bird. Saoirse Ronan is Christine MacPherson, who much prefers the title Lady Bird, is determined to make the most of her senior year at her Catholic high school in Sacramento. She joins the school theatre program with her best friend Julie (Beanie Feldstein), where she meets Danny O’Neill (Lucas Hedges). They enter into a romantic relationship until the girls spot him kissing another boy.

Meanwhile, Lady Bird dreams of attending a prestigious college far from home, despite her mother Marion’s (Laurie Metcalf) insistence that they can’t afford those schools. This becomes the central conflict that drives Lady Bird’s decisions for the entire film. At Marion’s orders, Lady Bird starts a job at a local café where she meets Kyle (Timothée Chalamet). She abandons Julie to spend time with Kyle and popular girl Jenna (Odeya Rush), even though she clearly doesn’t fit in.

The film uses its shadowy cinematography to tell this coming-of-age story in a clever and nuanced way while still highlighting the bright flame of Lady Bird’s youth and impetuous character. Here are fifteen vivid stills from the film.

Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner and Crying’s Ryan Galloway Team Up On Surprise New Project

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Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner and Crying’s Ryan Galloway Team Up On Surprise New Project

Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner and Crying’s Ryan Galloway have teamed up for a surprise new quarantine project called BUMPER. Announced just yesterday, the duo’s first EP, titled pop songs, is out today (September 4). Listen to the project in its entirety below.

Though Zauner and Galloway live just blocks away from each other in New York City, they haven’t seen each other in person since the COVID-19 pandemic began earlier this year. They made pop songs entirely online, sharing tracks back and forth via email.

Zauner released her most recent studio album as Japanese Breakfast, Soft Sounds From Another Planet, in 2017. Crying put out their debut LP, Beyond the Fleeting Gales, a year earlier.

ANOHNI Shares New Song ‘R.N.C. 2020’

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ANOHNI Shares New Song ‘R.N.C. 2020’

ANOHNI has shared a new track called ‘R.N.C. 2020’, a protest song inspired by last week’s Republican National Convention. Listen to it below.

“What’s really happening?” the artist wrote in a statement to The Guardian. “Toxic levels of corruption and collusion are devouring the US. Christian extremists want to turn the country into a religious state straight out of The Handmaid’s Tale.” About the track in particular, she said: “The sound of this track ‘R.N.C. 2020′ is pretty rough. The loop is from a concert I did at a club in New York City in my early 20s. So that’s me screaming in the past… for the present. Can you visualize a different path forward? We All have to focus on this now, with everything we’ve got.”

Earlier this month, ANOHNI shared her take on Bob Dylan’s ‘It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue’ as well as Nina Simone’s ‘Be My Husband’. Her last album was 2016’s Hopelessness.

Interview: Vania

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Interview: Vania

Vania is one of the most exciting, humble artists to come into the indie scene in the past year. Vania’s first release Surrender marked her on the map as the name to watch; now with her second song Wonder released, she joined us for an interview to talk about it.

Firstly, how are you, what have you been up to during quarantine?

I’m doing ok, definitely been on a rollercoaster of productivity and emotions since quarantine started! In the beginning, I was just excited that I had so much time on my hands to make music with no distractions or social obligations. I’d wake up and be at the computer until it was time to go to sleep. Burned out pretty fast doing that. I’m still adjusting but getting the hang of balancing self-care with productivity. Taking walks, stepping away from electronics. Nature grounds me so I need to go say hello to the trees more often.

Wonder marks your second single, did anything change in the process of making this single compared to Surrender?

Usually, I’ll write, record, and produce at the same time, which is how my first single Surrender came to be. With Wonder, I’d had the lyrics and the melodies laid out, but it needed a home production-wise. I didn’t know at first what I’d wanted for it sonically, so it was a collaborative effort getting it to the finish line.

For the song, you worked alongside Elliot Jacobson, the co-producer of the song, how does the collaboration begin on a song like Wonder?

It was a ton of back and forth, bouncing around ideas. A producer named Julian Tobon reimagined the chords and helped direct the vibe. I fleshed out which sounds I’d wanted, and recorded the synths and basses at home. When I handed the production to Elliot, it had almost no drums; there was only a part in the bridge that I called the “Phil Collins” drum. At the time I was pretty set on that being the only beat in the whole song, but he tested out a few ideas (grateful for that) and it finally clicked. There are so many magical parts he constructed, one of my favs being that he made my backing vocals sound like weird ghosts.

Your songs are very personal and explore your nostalgia of time spent at an eating disorder treatment center, what influenced your decision to craft something so emotional and close to you?

This was actually the first time I’d written explicitly about my eating disorder. It was a few years into recovery and I was having a really hard time with the mind/ body battles. I was doing what I had to do to stay physically healthy, but I was struggling with disordered thinking. In therapy you’re asked, what do these thoughts serve? What are you craving? For me, it was that recovery was getting hard and I wanted the comfort of being cared for. So I let myself feel nostalgic about the times I’d spent at treatment centers, where I was incredibly held and I didn’t have to worry about feeding myself. Other people were doing that for me. I thought it would be triggering to write about, but it actually made me realize how far I’d come; I could sit with those thoughts, ride them out and not act on old coping behaviors. Although the lyrics are coming from a darker place on the recovery spectrum, I hope to balance it out with dialogue like this. And maybe it can make someone going through a difficult time in their recovery feel less alone.

With the song now released, what do you feel is next for you as an artist?

I shot a music video for Wonder with my twin sis, Christa, that I can’t wait to share. Some more singles for my project are getting prepped for release and then I have a few features coming out that I’m really excited for! Other than that, I plan on continuing the balancing act and navigating the new norm of life in 2020.

Thanks a ton to you, Modestas, and to Our Culture for supporting my project and giving me the chance to speak more about Wonder!

Glad you enjoyed us and congratulations on the release!

Albums Out Today: Big Sean, Bill Callahan, Lomelda, Throwing Muses

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Albums Out Today: Big Sean, Bill Callahan, Lomelda, Throwing Muses

In this segment, we showcase the most notable albums out each week. Here are the albums out on September 4th, 2020:

Big Sean, Detroit 2 

Big Sean is back with his first album in three years, Detroit 2, out now via G.O.O.D. Music/Def Jam Recordings. The Detroit rapper’s follow-up to 2017’s I Decided. features contributions from Travis Scott, Eminem, Lil Wayne, Diddy, Young Thug, Anderson .Paak, Post Malone, Wale, and more. It also includes three songs called ‘Story’, which feature Dave Chappelle, Erykah Badu, and Stevie Wonder respectively, as well as the previously unveiled collaboration with the late Nipsey Hussle, ‘Deep Reverence’. The project is a successor to Sean’s critically acclaimed 2012 mixtape, Detroit, which came shortly after his debut LP Finally Famous.

Bill Callahan, Gold Record

Bill Callahan has come through with his seventh studio album, Gold Record, via Drag City. Marking the songwriter’s follow-up to last year’s critically acclaimed Shepherd in a Sheepskin Vest, his first album in six years, the 10-track LP was written while Callahan was touring in support of his last album and was recorded with a band that included guitarist Matt Kinsey and bassist Jaime Zurverza. All but one song from the album had already been unveiled; every Monday up until the record’s release, Callahan shared one song from the album, which also includes a reworking of Smog’s ‘Let’s Move to the Country’, from the 1999 album Knock Knock. 

Lomelda, Hannah

Lomelda, the project led by singer-songwriter Hannah Read, have released their fourth studio album, Hannah, via Double Double Whammy. Following last year’s M for Empathy, which was recorded in its entirety during a weekend trip back to her hometown in Texas, their latest was recorded three different times before it was ready to be released. Containing 14 tracks, it was produced by Hannah and her brother Tommy Read at his studio in Silsbee, TX and includes the previously released singles ‘Wonder’, ‘It’s Infinite’, and ‘Hannah Sun’.

Throwing Muses, Sun Racket

Throwing Muses have returned with their first new album in seven years, Sun Racket, out now via Fire Records. It marks the Boston trio’s 10th album and follows 2013’s Purgatory/Paradise. “All it asked of us was to commingle two completely disparate sonic vocabularies: one heavy noise, the other delicate music box,” Kristin Hersh said in a press release. “Turns out we didn’t have to do much. Sun Racket knew what it was doing and pushed us aside, which is always best. After 30 years of playing together, we trust each other implicitly but we trust the music more.”

Other albums out today:

Tricky, Fall To Pieces; Hannah Georgas, All That Emotion; Corey Flood, Hanging Garden; Barely Civil, I’ll Figure This Out; Patti Smith and Soundwalk Collective, Peradam; Hurts, Faith.

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