Unknown Mortal Orchestra: Everyone Acts Crazy Nowadays

A third glimpse at the forthcoming Unknown Mortal Orchestra album Sex & Food, “Everyone Acts Crazy Nowadays” finds funky disco components punctuating a warm pop tune. It’s a dance-worthy number that delivers on what the New Zealand band’s become famous for: captivating, complex songwriting masked behind lovable melody.

CHVRCHES: XO (Beyonce Cover)

After wanting to cover Beyonce’s “XO” (from her 2013 self-titled album) for some time, Scottish synth-pop band CHVRCHES finally found an approach they felt comfortable with. Still intimidated to cover Beyonce, the three-piece crafted a pared-back, pretty version live on the Honda Stage at Power Station. While remaining faithful to the original, the percussion-less iteration is gauzy, delicate take.

Interview: Genesis Global Brand Chief Manfred Fitzgerald on Developing a Luxury Brand

From celebrating the Oscars to culture at large, how the brand is building awareness

Weve had our eye on Genesis as they make progress in their quest to become a luxury car manufacturer that people are aware of and have respect for. This is accomplished both by building solid carswhich they haveas well as making a statement to consumers about what their brand stands for. Auto industry watchers have certainly taken notice of some key talent thats helping develop …