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Unreleased music from Prince, Georgia collaborates with Caroline Polachek, a live Kate Bush video and more

Prince: Moonbeam Levels Recorded in 1982 (during the time he was making 1999), Prince’s “Moonbeam Levels” was live-streamed today for the first time ever. The track is classic ’80s Prince—buoyant guitars, glitzy drum machines and the beloved musician’s dazzling vocals. From the new greatest hits record Prince 4Ever (released today) the song is one of a few unreleased tracks to appear on the album. Sylvan …

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A missing Frida Kahlo painting found, where to stargaze at ancient places, what to do with your Thanksgiving leftovers and more

1. Embracing “Ugly” Food There are a bunch of US-based food-delivery companies (such as Imperfect Produce, Hungry Harvest and Perfectly Imperfect) that are encouraging us to embrace so-called “ugly” produce. From carrots with two legs to oranges with spots and oddly shaped tomatoes, so much “imperfect” food is wasted in this country that it’s inappropriate—especially when considering the divide between those who can afford fresh …

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Willow Smith's post-election hope, Gordi's Boni Iver cover, The Landing's groovy space tunes and more in our musical round-up

Animal Collective: Mountain Game Originally recorded (but never used) for 2010’s Red Dead Redemption video game, Animal Collective’s “Mountain Game” throws back to their Merriweather Post Pavilion-style pop artistry. Bearing all the musical nuances we’ve come to love from the band, the track’s greatest surprise happens to be its pure beauty; it’s gentler than their more chaotic (but organized) works and incorporates soothing harmonies. We …