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Róisín Murphy remixed, Animal Collective sings of Florida, Julian Casablancas' punk duet with Jehnny Beth and more in this week's music

Jehnny Beth + Julian Casablancas: Boy/Girl Julian Casablancas and Jehnny Beth of Savages rock out in their cover of an ’80s punk track from Danish band Sort Sol and American singer Lydia Lunch, “Boy/Girl.” It’s a fierce duet that’s rough around the edges, especially with Jehnny Beth’s half-howl, half-singing voice. Even the new music video is a nod to the original—the opening sequence, some body …

Link About It: This Week’s Picks

Retro internet, Eagles of Death Metal's initiative to support Paris victims, Anjelica Huston's feminism and more

1. Cover Eagles of Death Metal and Support Paris Victims Proving that beautiful things can come from terrible events, the Eagles of Death Metal are urging musicians to cover their sweet rock tune “I Love You All The Time”—and for every cover sold, they are donating 100% of the publishing income (aka royalties) to The Sweet Stuff Foundation. In a letter asking artists to record …

Miami Art Week 2015: In Words

Works that incorporate text in powerful ways

As you wade through the sheer amount of artwork on view during Miami Art Week, there’s something both compelling and divisive about the pieces incorporating words. They grab ahold of your eyes from far across the hall, drawing you in silently. Unlike abstract sculptures that might require a bit of patience or background information, these pieces are direct, brash and elicit almost a knee-jerk reaction …