Anne Dereaux: chop

Singer/songwriter Anne Dereaux has just released “chop” produced by FKi1st, a track that will appear on her upcoming EP Book Of Lolita. The song explores pain and heartbreak—and using that as motivation to hurt others. Still, it manages to be sultry. Chopped and screwed, but with honeyed vocals from Dereaux, the tune is an ideal balance of creepy and pretty.

Shao Jean + Leyeux: Awaken

Composer, producer and musician Shao Jean has teamed up with singer, songwriter and instrumentalist Leyeux (aka Jack Snyder) for a sublime song called “Awaken.” The gentle tune ambles along with handclaps, layered vocals and a cadence that seems to switch up constantly but without jarring. It’s a textured, rich piece of indie-folk.

Kibwe Tavares’ “Robot and Scarecrow” Short Film

Layering CGI characters atop live-action music festival sequences, London-based filmmaker Kibwe Tavares has crafted a sweet, sad and unlikely love story within the short film “Robot and Scarecrow.” The story sees a robot performer and scarecrow attendee (played by Holliday Grainger and Jack O’Connell respectively) meeting and exploring their feelings for one another. Between beers, fireworks, and dancing, it’s a somewhat traditional story, yet eccentric …