Boychik: Dust After Rest

Boychik—a moniker for singer, composer and actor Ben Levi Ross—arrives with “Dust After Rest,” a debut single of profound depth and beauty. This ethereal exploration of queer identity is coupled with visuals both imaginative and life-affirming, directed by Ross and John Novotny, that transition from intimate close-ups to puppetry and idyllic landscapes. “I actually live just a few blocks away from Puppet Works,” Ross tells COOL HUNTING. …

Premiere: “Heaven Down Here” by Kate Clover

A turbo-charged tease of the recording artist's forthcoming debut album, "Bleed Your Heart Out"

With the electrifying new single “Heaven Down Here,” LA-based musician and songwriter Kate Clover further cements her rock-star reputation. Dizzying and delightfully retro with a present-day pulse, the track blazes forward on Clover’s vocals and guitar. It’s a turbo-charged tease of the recording artist’s debut album, Bleed Your Heart Out, which will release on 22 April. Clover directed the song’s official music video, which premieres here. Within the clever visuals, Clover performs …

New York Plans To Open First Marijuana Dispensaries With Licenses Reserved for People With Drug Convictions

New York State’s first outlets for retail marijuana are slated to open by the end of the year with officials planning on providing those with early licenses access to stock from local farmers as well as storefronts leased by the state. The first 100 to 200 of these licenses, however, will be reserved for people who have been convicted of marijuana-related offenses, or their relatives. …