Kandle: When It Hurts

Vancouver-based recording artist Kandle (aka Kandle Osborne) mesmerizes with “When It Hurts,” an eerie, exquisite single and a dreamlike music video that nod to the work of David Lynch. “Every time I write a song I see images, colours and narratives play out in my head,” Osborne says in a statement. “Having the ability to express my music visually is paramount for me.” Brandon William Fletcher …

Dissolving “Regenera” Skyscraper Heals Burnt Ecosystems

A temporary shelter concept for birds and small animals in ecosystems damaged by wildfires, architect Alberto Roncelli’s “Regenera” tower dissolves with wind and rain to scatter seeds and other nutrients in the process. Roncelli’s vision incorporates a ground-level “lab,” which scientists can utilize to run initial studies on the healing progress—but it is ultimately abandoned to let erosion take over. Further, each level is composed …

Paper Idol: Seen This All Before

LA-based recording artist Paper Idol (aka Matan KG) returns with the dance-party pop track, “Seen This All Before.” Under its sunny, synth-driven exterior beats the song’s lyrical edge. As for the official visuals, “We shot the video in a single day in 2019 while [keyboardist] Adam’s brother, Sam, was visiting from out of town,” KG explains. “Sam happened to bring his video equipment and was like …