Pink Siifu and Fly Anakin have shared a new song called ‘Mind Right’, featuring guest vocals from Liv.e. It arrives with an accompanying music video directed by Barrington Darius and filmed at Poobah’s Record Shop in Los Angeles. Check it out below.
Produced by Jay Versace, ‘Mind Right’ is taken from Siifu and Anakin’s upcoming collaborative album FlySiifu’s, out November 13 via Lex Records. The LP includes the previously released singles ‘Dollar Dr. Dream’ and ‘Richard Pryor’ and features additional guest contributions from $ILKMONEY, Fousheé, and B. Cool-Aid, as well as production credits from Madlib, Richmond beatmaker Graymatter, and more.
Elvis Costello has released a new song called ‘Newspaper Pane’. It’s the latest preview from his upcoming album, Hey Clockface. Listen to it below.
While the previous singles from the album were recorded in Helsinki and Paris before the pandemic, the music for ‘Newspaper Pane’ was written and produced in New York by composer/arranger Michael Leonhart alongside guitarist Bill Frisell. Costello’s lyrical verses were then added “from his westward hideout via the miracle of telecommunications,” as a press release puts it, while trumpet player Michael Leonhart contributed a horn arrangement to the track.
Local Natives and Sharon Van Etten have joined forces for a new track called ‘Lemon’. The song is taken from Local Natives’ upcoming EP Sour Lemon, which arrives October 23 via Loma Vista. Check it out below, alongside a Kenny Laubbacher-directed music video.
“From the time we started writing to recording to shooting the video, I have moved to L.A., Taylor [Rice] had a child who is now 10 1/2 months, and Ryan [Hahn] is now engaged,” Sharon Van Etten said of the song in a statement. “I connected with the song at each stage: collaborating and getting to know each other, receiving their openness and generosity, recording the song and feeling the camaraderie and accepted as a part of the band, to shooting the video and reciprocating the longing and connection. Our friendship and our lives have grown since we first met, and this is a documentation of that… I’m looking forward to seeing where we all go from here.”
Local Natives will perform a livestream performance at Lodge Room in Los Angeles on October 21. Tickets are available to purchase here.
Sharon Van Etten recently released a new song for Arthur Jones’ documentary Feels Good Man called ‘Let Go’.
Lana Del Rey has shared a new song called ‘Let Me Love You Like a Woman’. It’s the first single from her upcoming album, Chemtrails Over the Country Club. Listen to it below.
Del Rey teased the track in Instagram post on Thursday, alongside what appears to be the single artwork. The singer-songwriter initially said the album would come out on September 5. During a surprise book signing, she revealed that she is now planning for the album to come out either December 10th or January 7th.
In this segment, we showcase the most notable albums out each week. Here are the albums out on October 16th, 2020:
Autechre,SIGN
Autechre have returned with his first studio album in seven years. Out now via Warp, the prolific electronic duo’s latest is called SIGNand follows 2013’s Exai as well as their recent AE_LIVE 2016-2018 series. Containing 11 tracks, the LP clocks in at just over an hour and includes a typically cryptic tracklist with titles such as ‘si00’, ‘sch.mefd 2’, and ‘Metaz form8’. According to an interview with Sasha Frere-Jones, Autechre’s Sean Booth and Rob Brown worked on tracks for over a year, finishing just before lockdown in February of 2020. “I hadn’t felt that solid about putting together an album in a while,” Booth said.
Matt Berninger, Serpentine Prison
The National frontman Matt Berninger has come through with his debut solo album, Serpentine Prison. It’s out now via Book Records, a new imprint he created with the record’s producer, Booker T. Jones, alongside Concord Records. It features guest appearances from Andrew Bird, The National’s Scott Devendorf, The Walkmen’s Matt Barrick, Menomena’s Brent Knopf, and many others. “For a long time, I had been writing songs for movies and musicals and other projects where I needed to get inside someone else’s head and convey another person’s feelings,” the singer-songwriter explained. “I liked doing that, but I was ready to dig back into my own garbage and this was the first thing that came out.”
Kevin Morby, Sundowner
Kevin Morby has released a new album called Sundowner, out now via Dead Oceans. The singer-songwriter started working on Sundowner all the way back in 2017, when he moved back to his hometown of Kansas City, KS, and still finishing up his last album, 2019’s Oh My God. Using mostly a four-track Tascam 424 recorder, he recorded the album at Texas’ Sonic Ranch with producer Brad Cook. “I wrote the entire album wearing headphones, hunched over the 424, letting my voice and guitar pass through the machine, getting lost in the warmth of the tape as if another version of myself was living on the inside, singing back at me,” Morby explained in a statement. “I was mesmerized by the magic of the four track not only as a recording device, but also an instrument, and considered it my songwriting partner throughout the whole process.”
Open Mike Eagle,Anime, Trauma And Divorce
Open Mike Eagle is back with a new album. The follow-up to 2017’s Brick Body Kids Still Day Dream is called Anime, Trauma And Divorceand it’s out now via AutoReverse Records. “Before the world went to shit I was already in the middle of a few personal crisis’,” the rapper said in a statement. “Shit had gone haywire personally and professionally and my therapist had to remind me that I have an outlet to process some of my shit in rap music. So I made a bunch of painful rap songs and Jacknife Lee was kind enough to help me make good music out of them. Maybe it can help other people too. It probably won’t but maybe.”
beabadoobee, Fake It Flowers
20-year-old singer-songwriter Bea Kristi, aka beabadoobee, has come through with her debut studio album, Fake It Flowers, out now via via Dirty Hit. Following last year’s Space Cadet EP, the album includes the previously released singles ‘Together’, ‘How Was Your Day?’, ‘Care’, ‘Sorry’, and ‘Worth It’. “It’s pretty much my whole life in one album, ,” Bea told i-D. “People are gonna know a lot, and it’s fun because I finally feel like this is really genuine – the music and the way it sounds is something I’ve always wanted to make. There are some songs that’re completely different to the others – there’s kind of a thrashy one, then there’s one that’s just me and an acoustic guitar.”
Andrea Koporova, a photographer who focuses on surreal photography based out of Banská Bystrica, Slovakia, has released a phenomenal series named A I R space. The series contains vibrant, dreamy visuals that feel otherwordly and take you to a new room within moments.
Let’s face it, high fashion has never been comfortable. From the earliest days of whale bone corsets to the endless rolls of tape used to hoist up modern day socialites body parts, ‘pain is beauty’ has been a constant motto. Fortunately, in the 21st century it’s becoming much more important to feel comfy in your clothes, with loungewear sales reaching an all time high thanks to recent lockdown measures. Dressing comfortably is thankfully becoming the new normal, but there are still far too many people opting for outfits that do nothing but bring soreness and pain. If you’re one of those people, then you’ve come to the right place, as below are some of the best tips and tricks that you can utilise to transform your wardrobe in no time at all. If you want to find out more about how you can start to dress comfortably, then read on to uncover some of the most amazing steps that you can follow now that allow you to relax and breathe whilst still looking fashionable and fabulous.
Start With The Basics
The first place to start when it comes to building a comfortable outfit is your underwear, as this is the foundation of your clothing and even the freest flowing dress won’t relieve the pain of a string-like thong. Resources such as undywear.com detail the wide range of underwear available on the market today, catering to all manner of individuals with totally different needs. Natural white cotton underwear is always said to be the best option to maintain good gynecological health, whilst synthetic materials such as polyester should be avoided. There are many new brands popping up offering innovative new ideas, such as exclusively vegan and organic briefs, breathable underwear and even period safe pants that can help to reduce the risk of leaks! One of the worst things that you can do is invest in underwear that’s too small for you, so be sure to order the correct size opting to have a little wiggle room and make sure that you check the bra reviews rather than ending up with unsightly and painful lines and indents. It’s unlikely you’re going to find a truly comfortable yet functional push up bra unless you have a pretty large budget, so you may wish to get rid of this idea now. Opting instead for a wire free lace alternative will provide you with much more comfort, whilst still inspiring you to feel sexy at the same time. Having your bra size professionally measured by a qualified employee at your local lingerie store will be of real benefit, so don’t be afraid to pay them a visit to utilise their services for the sake of your wellbeing!
Choosing Comfortable Clothing
Choosing comfortable clothing needn’t be a difficult task, as there are so many different brands, stores and platforms offering such a range of items. For ultimate comfort loungewear is key, and this can be the ideal fit for a relaxing day at home, but this isn’t always something you’d like to wear outdoors. Luckily, you can now invest in luxury loungewear that many of the biggest social media influencers endorse, and it’s commonplace to see these comfy outfits when you’re at the grocery store! If loungewear isn’t really your thing, simply make smarter decisions when shopping for new clothing – if you have an option between a nylon minidress and loose fit cotton dress, of course it’s going to be more comfortable to go for the latter. Mom jeans offer a pain free fit compared with super skinny high waisted options, whilst soft cashmere jumpers will be more enjoyable than scratchy wool. Always dress for the weather, as you can take layers off once you’re out but you can never put them on! Scarves, gloves and earmuffs are super cute accessories that are ideal for the winter months, so don’t be afraid to add a few to help stay toasty when the snow starts to fall.
Dressing comfortably is so essential for your wellbeing, as there’s really nothing worse than a constant nagging pain, pressure or ache because of the clothing that you wear! Gone are the days of skinny jean induced muffin tops, bra strap indents and Uber tight dresses that hug every lump and bump, as loungewear is in and comfort is key. Switch up your wardrobe to include more natural cotton options, getting rid of any synthetic items such as nylon and polyester. Always wear comfy underwear that’s the right size for you, as choosing briefs that are too small can negatively affect your gynaecological health.
Back in July, The Chainsmokers were criticised for holding a charity concert in Southampton, New York after footage from the show surfaced showing attendees violating COVID-19 protocols. Shortly after this footage emerged, New York governor Andrew M. Cuomo described the event as “an illegal and reckless endangerment of public health” and said that the Department of Health would be launching an investigation.
Yesterday, Gov. Cuomo confirmed that the Department of Health has charged the show’s organizers, In the Know Experiences, with violating the Public Health Law “for holding a non-essential gathering and failure to enforce mask wearing.” The company has also been fined $20,000.
The DOH’s investigation found that more than 2,150 people attended the Chainsmokers’ concert, according to a press release. Moreover, “the event was not held in accordance with other safety measures outlined in the permit application and promotional materials, and created conditions that increased the risk of spreading COVID-19 in New York.”
Gov. Cuomo commented in the press release: “The Chainsmokers concert promoter is charged today with violating an Executive Order and Section 16 of the Public Health Law. As I said immediately following reports of this event, it was an egregious violation of the critical public health measures we have had in place since the beginning of this pandemic to protect New Yorkers from COVID-19. We will continue to hold people and businesses accountable for their actions and the local governments must enforce the rules or else we will hold them accountable as well.”
NEW: Following an investigation into the Chainsmokers concert in the Hamptons this summer, the promoters will be fined $20,000 for violating public health law.
Further, the Town of Southampton cannot approve permits for group gatherings without State approval.
Metz have a long tradition of ending their albums with a manic release of white-knuckled energy. Both ‘Negative Space’ from their self-titled debut and ‘Raw Materials’ from 2017’s Strange Peace serve as their respective records’ longest tracks, but neither compares to the closing track of the Toronto-based noise-rock trio’s pummelling new LP, Atlas Vending. ‘A Boat to Drown In’ stretches out the band’s reliably visceral approach to its outermost limits; at 7:37, “the longest Metz track” may not sound like an impressive feat for a band whose songs often barely pass the 3-minute mark, but “most menacing” certainly does. If the dark undercurrent normally running through the band’s music makes it sound like an ominous forecast, a sign of the storm to come, ‘A Boat to Drown In’ signals the point where Metz finally evoke the full intensity of that storm.
‘A Boat to Drown In’ also served as the album’s lead single, less indicative of a stylistic pivot than a willingness to inject even more dramatic heft into the band’s heavy industrial sound. Atlas Vending marks Metz’s most ambitious and cinematic record to date, thanks in part to Seth Manchester’s mixing, which inevitably calls to mind the producer’s work on Daughters’ crushing 2018 comeback album You Won’t Get What You Want – a dynamic mix of maxed-out abrasion and hypnotic precision. ‘Pulse’ opens the album with a nightmare-inducing snare drum that seems to exist for the sole purpose of making your innermost demons materialize out of thin air, Alex Edkins’ voice sounding like a zombie that’s just risen from the dead.
Despite being recorded with Steve Albini, whose work with acts like the Jesus Lizard and Nirvana has always been a major influence for Metz, the band’s previous studio album, 2017’s Strange Peace, was less forceful and much rawer in its production compared to Atlas Vending. The songs here anchor in the same formula that longtime fans will be familiar with, but they achieve a new kind of amplitude that proves the band is only interested in refining and pushing their sound forward. “Propulsive” is the only fitting description for the majority of the tracks on the album, but each one has a slightly different texture than the other. Ghostly backing vocals complement Edkins’ Cobain-like wails on the chorus of ‘Blind Industrial Park’, while the straightforward, almost cheerful punk of ‘No Ceiling’ is sandwiched by the relentless 5-minute stomp of ‘The Mirror’ and the equally ferocious ‘Hail Taxi’.
“I turn it off, I drown it out, it’s never ending/ The tension in the air hits every day,” Edkins sings on ‘Sugar Pill’, a track he says is about “social media and how it is completely addictive and I don’t think offering anything of value to anyone,” but that works just as well in relation to anything else that’s corrosive enough to cause mass hysteria. As far as tension goes, there’s barely any turning it off on Atlas Vending, but the band knows exactly when to dial it back; it’s through that constant push-and-pull that the songs retain their chaotic vitality. The cloud never fully subsides – the fact that the album is a grim listen will surprise no one, but it also lacks the colour of some of the band’s past work, as if going in the opposite direction that Strange Peace hinted at. And yet, it doesn’t leave you feeling empty. If Atlas Vending frames life as an inescapable hellscape, ‘A Boat to Drown In’ is the narrative conclusion that sees a chance for escape. “If we don’t leave now,” the narrator realizes, “we’re not getting out alive.” It’s not clear where he was or where he’s going, but one thing’s certain: like Metz, there’s no way he’s staying in one place for too long.
After revealing the details of a new EP called Beforeearlier this week, James Blake has now officially released the project. In a press release, the producer described the EP as a statement of “finally having confidence to put [his] own voice on dancefloor rhythms.” Each of the project’s four tracks is also accompanied by a Ryder Ripps–directed visual, which you can watch below.
Earlier this year, James Blake shared the singles ‘Are You Even Real?’ and ‘You’re Too Precious’. He’s also performed a series of covers including Nirvana’s ‘Come As You Are’, Joni Mitchell’s ‘A Case of You’, and Frank Ocean’s ‘Godspeed’. His last album was 2019’s Assume Form.
Autechre have returned with his first studio album in seven years. Out now via 
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Kevin Morby
Open Mike Eagle is back with a new album. The follow-up to 2017’s Brick Body Kids Still Day Dream is called 
20-year-old singer-songwriter Bea Kristi, aka beabadoobee, has come through with her debut studio album, 
