Best Dressed at the Tompkins Square Park Halloween Dog Parade

From the adorable to absurd and awkward, the 2016 Tompkins Square Park Halloween Dog Parade in NYC brought out all kinds of pooches (and owners) who delighted the crowds this past weekend. Among a few Harry Potters, aliens and Princes, there were also some Game of Thrones references, and (perhaps the weirdest and best) even a “Human Centipede” costume that has to be seen to …

Amber Arcades: Which Will

Drawn from one of the most profound examples of autumnal folk, Nick Drake’s Pink Moon album, the track “Which Will” has received an energized dream-pop cover by Dutch musician Amber Arcades. Rather than replicate the original track’s guitar- and vocals-driven minimalism, the lush new version compels with its indie-pop sensibilities. Still, the emotional questions the song brings into question remain authentic. The project of Annelotte …

Nico Muhly + Teitur: Coffee Expert

From their recently released collaborative album Confessions, Nico Muhly + Teitur’s “Coffee Expert” stands as one of the many tracks carefully weaving together its creators’ mellifluous strengths. There’s an engrossing depth to Muhly’s orchestration and Teitur counters with emotive vocals and occasionally eccentric, yet resonant lyrics. The album was recorded six years ago and live versions of some tracks have circulated on the internet. Confessions …