Amazon’s Alexa Moves into the Kitchen

First there were lightbulbs, then door locks. But soon, Amazon’s Alexa will have power in the kitchen, too. Amazon has added cooking abilities within Alexa’s Smart Home Skill framework. This means users can operate microwaves (and soon conventional ovens) with their voice. The first partner brand, Whirlpool, has created an Alexa skill for microwaves. Engadget notes, “GE Appliances, Kenmore, LG and Samsung have also committed …

Kendrick Lamar + SZA: All The Stars

With SZA and Kendrick Lamar trading off verse for chorus over even drums and shimmering synths on “All The Stars,” two extraordinary talents demonstrate the power of collaboration. Lamar leads the track with power. SZA steps up for the chorus and second verse. There’s a beautiful severity to the lyrics all the while. The track is set to appear on the soundtrack for Marvel’s upcoming …

Titus Andronicus: Number One (In New York)

Stretching across an ecstatic, empowered ten minutes, “Number One (In New York)” marks another ambitious turn from rock band Titus Andronicus. They’ve released the official video for this first taste of their forthcoming studio album A Productive Cough. Directed by Ray Concepcion, the video emphasizes the passion of both frontman Patrick Stickles and the track’s glorious, rising instrumentation.