Liela Moss has announced her third album, Internal Working Model, which features guest appearances from Gary Numan, Jehnny Beth, and Dhani Harrison. It’s due out January via Bella Union, and its first single, the Gary Numan-featuring ‘Vanishing Shadows’, is out today. “Numan’s vocals fly in on the chorus like an alien archangel offering a last chance to consider the state of play,” Moss commented in a statement. Check it out and find the album cover and tracklist below.
Of her new album, which follows 2020’s Who the Power, Moss said: “I’m trying to find a way to plug myself into a new community. I am imagining a tribe, navigating away from our very centralised culture, dismantling it and revising the way I think things work. We see the beneficiaries of the status quo suppress realness and wellbeing by selling you a banal alternative that upholds their agenda. I want to add to the firepower to burn that old house down.”
Internal Working Model Cover Artwork:
Internal Working Model Tracklist:
1. Empathy Files
2. Woo (No One’s Awake)
3. Vanishing Shadows [feat. Gary Numan]
4. The Wall From The Floor
5. Ache In The Middle [feat. Jehnny Beth]
6. New Day
7. Come and Find Me
8. Welcome To It
9. Love as Hard as You Can [feat. Dhani Harrison]
“Technology is harvesting our attention away from each other,” Natalie Mering said of the new single. “We all have a ‘Grapevine’ entwined around our past with unresolved wounds and pain. Being in love doesn’t necessarily mean being together. Why else do so many love songs yearn for a connection?”
And In The Darkness, Hearts Aglow is set for release on November 18 via Sub Pop.
Rex Orange County has been charged with six counts of sexual assault by a woman in London, according to new reports from The Sun. The 24-year-old musician, born Alexander James O’Connor, is accused of assaulting the woman between June 1 and 2. The singer-songwriter allegedly assaulted the woman twice in London’s West End, once in a taxi, and three times at his home in Notting Hill.
O’Connor appeared at Southwark Crown Court in London on Monday (10 October), where he pleaded not guilty to all charges. A provisional trial date has been set in court for January 3.
“Alex is shocked by the allegations, which he denies, and looks forward to clearing his name in court,” a representative for Rex Orange County said in a press statement. “He is unable to make any further comment because of the ongoing proceedings.”
Wet Leg stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live to perform their single ‘Chaise Longue’. Check it out below.
‘Chaise Longue’ led the Isle of Wight duo’s self-titled debut LP, which came out earlier this year on Domino and was shortlisted for the Mercury Prize. Last month, the group shared a cover of Ashnikko’s ‘Daisy’ for Spotify Singles. They’re currently opening for Florence and the Machine on her US tour.
Remi Wolf was the musical guest on last night’s episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where she performed her single ‘Liz’. Watch it below.
‘Liz’ appears on the deluxe edition of Wolf’s 2021 debut album, Juno. Along with ‘Liz’, the expanded version includes the additional tracks ‘Fire’, ‘Cake’, and ‘Michael’.
Centre-backs are the towers of the defence; if combined correctly, they can cause all sorts of trouble for even the most masterful strikers. This short yet helpful guide will look at some of the most exciting centre-backs on FIFA 23 and why you should acquire them within the career mode.
Matthijs de Ligt (Overall 85 – 89)
Dutch beast-like defender de Ligt has established himself as a force within the defensive world, becoming Ajax’s star and captain in 2018. Since 2019, he moved to the arguably best defensive league in the world, Seria A, to join the legendary black and white-striped Juventus. During his spell, de Ligt made over 87 appearances, scoring eight goals for the Italian side. Now at 22, de Ligt has made another move, but this time to the dominant German side — Bayern Munich. Internationally, he is part of the superb and scary Netherlands national team, having already made over 38 appearances. His confidence and strength to be a leader have marked him as one of the best in the football sphere.
In terms of the game, de Ligt is rated with a solid 85 rating making him a starter within any top-tier side. Potential-wise, de Ligt is rated 89, making him world-class and a great investment. And while his market value is around €71 million, by being only 22 de Ligt is an easy go-to for those looking for a long-term defender that can develop into an even scarier beast.
Joško Gvardiol (Overall 81 – Potential 89)
Croatia’s Gvardiol is one of the best wonderkids in the game of FIFA 23. The Croatian defender has marked himself as an excellent player currently playing for the German side RB Leipzig. As a pro, he has also played for Croatia over 12 times and even scored a goal for the side over San Marino in their 10-0 walk-in-a-park win.
Having established himself as a phenomenal prospect and as part of the new generation of defenders, Gvardiol translates that well within the game. As a player, he can grow into one of the best in the world with a potential of 89. And while he only starts with a rating of 81, unlike de Ligt, he is two years younger than him. Gvardiol has a relatively decent transfer value of €53 million but also has a release clause which can be triggered. Of course, that’s if you have €100.7 million spare in your pocket.
Edmond Fayçal Tapsoba (Overall 81 – Potential 86)
A bit older but still superbly talented like the last two players is Edmond Tapsoba of Burkino Faso. Having started his career back in his home country of Burkino Faso at Salitas FC, Tapsoba quickly moved over to the ‘Les Unionistes’ or also better known under their name US Ouagadougou. After three years of Burkinabé football, Tapsoba got his chance in Europe, moving to Leixões Sport Club in Portugal. This led him to be noticed by Vitória de Guimarães, a much stronger side in Portugal. Tapsoba made appearances for their B side and switched to their main team in 2019 — making 16 appearances. After a successful spell in Portugal, Bayer Leverkusen signed Tapsoba for €18 million.
FIFA-wise, Tapsoba is a powerful player who is holding outstanding stats defensively and has excellent strength. With a rating of 81, Tapsoba can grow even further and his game potential of 86 displays this. At a transfer cost of €35 million, he certainly shouldn’t be snubbed at by anyone. As a defender, he can become a starter within any dream team if the right tactics and strategy are chosen. At worst, he is the best substitute your title-winning team can have.
Alessandro Bastoni (Overall 84 – Potential 90)
Like their supercars, their defenders also don’t disappoint. It is no gag that Bastoni is Italy’s answer to the new generation of god-like defenders. His presence and potential give strikers fear and make even the best-attacking sides doubt their abilities. When it comes to appearances, Bastoni has nearly 100 of them for his team Inter Milan, having made his debut for the side back in 2017. Bastoni has also played throughout the Italian youth national teams, from the U15s to all the way the U21s. As expected, Bastoni made his senior national team debut back in 2020 against Estonia.
As for the game itself, Bastoni starts with a good rating of 84 — indeed not a joke. However, it doesn’t stop there. Potential for Bastoni is set at 90, which is higher than any other wonderkid, making him a must-have for those building their ultimate team within the career mode. More amazingly, his market value starts at around €60.5 million, making him affordable early on and a superb option for managers building Champions League sides.
António João Tavares Silva (Overall 69 – Potential 87)
Now for those who skipped the well-known stars in football and want to get to the best part. The underrated. Also known as António Silva, the Portuguese centre-back who currently plays for Benfica. At only the age of 18, Silva has made six appearances for the side and recently began his journey with the Portugal U21 national team. With a rating of 69, it is easy to miss Silva. Yet, he has a potential of 87, which is higher than Tapsoba, who starts with a rating of 81. Silva is also a steal. He only has a market value of €3.3 million, and for those not worried about money, he can be released for a small sum of €8.7 million. Development-wise, we’d recommend starting him as much as possible or loaning him out for at least the first two seasons. This will all depend on your career mode team and how quickly you want to get big results, such as league titles.
Giorgio Scalvini (Overall 70 – Potential 86)
As mentioned above, Italians do not disappoint in defence. Scalvini is another starlet coming through the Italian ranks, having made his first appearance for the senior national team back in June. It is also important to note that he is only 18 years old and has already been played over 23 times for Atalanta. With such a big potential for success, Scalvini’s impressive start to his career translates well into the game. For starters, Scalvini begins with a respectful youthful rating of 70, mostly impressing in the defensive stats such as standing tackle and defensive awareness. Yet like Silva, he has outstanding potential at 86. He is another steal with a market value of €3.8 million and a release clause of €8.8 million. If you’re looking to build a young and bright team, then buying Scalvini and Silva for under €10 million is a shout.
If you know a football lover, you probably want to give them the best gift for a special occasion. Whether it’s a birthday or Christmas, you need to celebrate their passion for the game by giving them a gift to show them how much you value them. Custom pin badges are perfect for soccer players, fans, and parents of soccer players. You can add your own elements like shoe laces, football shapes and helmets to symbolize their favorite teams. Customized exclusive football pins can display the logo of their favorite football team. It will grab everyone’s attention and is perfect for match day, a personalized football player gift is a meaningful gift for fans.
Stephen Wilkinson has shared the second single off his forthcoming Bibio album, BIB10, which was led by the track ‘Off Goes the Light’. His latest is called ‘Potion’, and you can listen to it below.
BIB10 is due for release on October 21 via Warp Records.
Robert Glasper has unveiled the new song ‘Therapy Pt. 2’, which features vocals from the late Mac Miller. It’s taken from Glasper’s upcoming album Black Radio III: Supreme Edition, which drops this Friday (October 14) via Loma Vista. Give it a listen below.
“I was working with my friend. We were just finishing up this specific beat. I immediately sent it to him, and literally within an hour he sent me back that track,” Glasper explained in a statement. “Everything was on there – both verses the choruses – and you could tell it was not something that he had written before. He sang the chord changes. You can tell he really came up with that in the moment.”
The estate of Mac Miller added: “We’re honored to share this beautiful song that Malcolm created with Robert Glasper with the world. Anyone that followed Malcolm’s career closely is already aware of the respect he held for Robert’s work. The song is the product of the friendship the two shared and perfectly encapsulates the musical gifts of both Malcolm and Robert.”
Animal Collective have cancelled the remaining dates of their 2022 tour, citing the “mountain of touring obstacles related to COVID and the economy.” On their social media accounts, the band wrote: “Preparing for this tour we were looking at an economic reality that simply does not work and is not sustainable. From inflation, to currency devaluation, to bloated shipping and transportation costs, and much much more, we simply could not make a budget for this tour that did not lose money even if everything went as well as it could.” Read the full statement below.
Animal Collective’s most recent album, Time Skiffs, was released in February.
Want to make the most of this winter? The tips and tricks here will help you out!
Most people’s favorite season is summer. Very few people seem to enjoy winter, which isn’t that surprising. The roads are always busy, the weather is freezing cold, and snowfall can impact your day-to-day life.
However, winter isn’t all bad news. There’s the Christmas period to look forward to, as well as winter markets and other nice commodities. When you think about it, it’s pretty good.
Still, if you’re starting to feel the winter blues and need a little pick-me-up, then the following tips and tricks will change all of that.
Get your indoor entertainment prepared
In winter, most people spend their time indoors. So, as you’ll be doing the same, you need to figure out how you’re going to keep yourself entertained during those cold and dark evenings. Here are a couple of ideas aside from the usual TV and movie pastimes:
Online casino games
Many gamers out there play casino classics online these days – especially in the winter when going out to a land-based casino doesn’t sound as appealing!
Whether you play in an Aussie online casino or a US-based one, online casino games are perfect for winter on either hemisphere – they’re usually short, fast-paced, and guaranteed to keep you glued to your screen for hours. Plus, you can play them in the comfort of your own home, which means endless entertainment while the climate is too cold to venture outside.
Board games
You can’t go wrong with board games in the winter. There’s something special about them, particularly when it’s snowing outside. If you don’t have any yet, you should stock up on the best board games and keep them in your living room for those cozy wintery days and evenings spent in front of the roaring fire.
Buy an electric blanket
During those moments when you’re relaxing on the couch, you might start to feel a little cold – especially if you’re taking it easy with your heating bills. Don’t worry, though, as the perfect solution is to buy an electric blanket. When you wrap it around you, it’ll keep you warm all evening long. In fact, you’ll probably want to sleep with it!
Start a Netflix subscription
Daytime TV isn’t always ideal for the winter months. Instead, it’s much more fun to binge-watch Netflix movies and shows while you’re at home. Or, if you’re not a fan of Netflix, you can subscribe to Disney+ or another streaming service instead – there are many to choose from these days.
Start Christmas shopping early
Most people get overwhelmed by Christmas shopping due to the fact they’ve left it too late. This is why it’s a genius idea to do all of your Christmas shopping early, whether it’s months or weeks in advance. In the long run, you’ll save yourself a ton of time and hassle. Plus, you might be able to find some Christmas bargains whilst you’re at it!
Go for winter walks
If you wrap up nice and warm, you’ll actually find that winter walks are enjoyable. You can go around your local park, head through the forest, or simply go down to your local shopping mall – whichever you prefer.
For people who have dogs, make sure to wrap them up in a jacket, too – as some breeds with thinner coats can get cold during the winter months while outside!
Obviously, you should avoid going outside when there’s extreme winter weather. But when everything is clear, you should definitely go for walks so that you can stay healthy and active during winter – don’t fall into the trap of becoming a couch potato, even if it’s cold!
