WAVVES: All Star Goth

A previously unreleased bonus track, “All Star Goth” appears on the reissue of WAVVES’s self-titled debut album—which happens to turn 10 years old this year. The surprise release revels in its demo distortion and lo-fi production. It ripples outward like waves in water on a rainy day and it’s a pure delight.

Improvisation in Cuban Animation

Insufficient internet access and lack of equipment have not prevented some animators from continuing their filmic work after graduating art school in Cuba. From pirated software to technical improvisation, animated films have slowly appeared throughout the nation. It wasn’t until 2014 that a (state-sponsored) feature-length animated film, “Meñique,” would appear. And yet now, companies like El Muke and ÑOOo Productions have work seen as far …

The Story Behind One of Prince’s Most Famous Songs

Almost exactly two years after Prince’s tragic accidental overdose and death, the original story and recording of “Nothing Compares 2 U” has been released by the musician’s foundation. Paul “St Paul” Peterson (who was a singer in Prince’s band, the Family) and Susan Rogers (Prince’s sound engineer) tell the tale about the beautiful song’s birth, some 34 years ago. From not putting his name on …