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Released July 22, 2013
With their album Postiljonen, Skyer reaches great heights writes Andrew Darley.

“It’s true that Skyer does not break the musical mould of what has come and past. Nor does it intend to do so. What it does, however, rewardingly offer to those willing to listen is a solid 40 minutes of joyous escapism.”

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US: 86 min • Pine District Pictures, RT Features, Scott Rudin Productions • July 26, 2013

Frances Ha tells the story of a 27 year old New York dancer who has lived vicariously through her closest friend. Funny and insightful.

“The film’s charisma comes from its honest portrayal of growing up; the fears, the doubts and the awkward moments we encounter in figuring ourselves out.”

Literature and Music.

Laki Mera talk about their third album, Turn All Memory To White Noise, and the three words that describe their music: organic, emotional, electronic.

“Lyrically, Laura draws inspiration from many sources in everyday life including literature, art and design. Films can also be incredibly inspiring and make the imagination wander.”

An 18th century trans marriage.

Andrew Darley talks to Danny West about the life of Catharina Linck, who lived as a man, married, and was executed for sodomy.

“There’s so little gay history that is taught to us in school or generally spoken about. As a community, we sometimes have a very bad understanding of where we come from and if this play is able to help then that’s great.”

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Released June 1, 2013
Marnie’s Crystal World is a rich and assured debut by a woman who has crafted and explored electronic music for more than a decade.

“Crystal World does not wax or wane, nor attempt to prove something to its listeners; instead the songs come fully formed by someone who is certain of their identity, personally and artistically.”

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Released June 24, 2013
Miss Kittin’s What To Wear EP: assertive electronic pop and experimental ambient techno. You won’t be disappointed.

“What To Wear EP is just a small taste of where Miss Kittin is right now in terms of her sound and the confidence she has reached in her career.”

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Released September 28, 1998
PJ Harvey’s fourth studio album stands as a peak in a remarkable career.

“The album that emerged marked a conscious effort to focus on story in her work and also marked the first time Polly was confident enough to publish her lyrics in the album’s booklet.”

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Released May 17, 2013
Italians Do It Better’s compilation After Dark 2 is a strong and welcome follow up to their 2007 predecessor.

“For a compilation as expansive as this, there are big moments that will make you smile, dance carelessly to on your own, and even have sex to.”

Understanding Body Image

Polari talks to Harriet Parsons of Bodywhys a national organisation that supports people affected by eating disorders and discusses whether ‘healthy lifestyle’ messages being delivered in the wrong way.

“When you really think about how central our perception of our physical selves is to how we interact with the world, we can understand why it is such an important part of our identities.”

The Multi-Dimensional Sound.

Jonna Lee talks about the development of online multimedia sensation iamamiwhoami, and what that means to the evolution of music in the digital age.

“Experiencing sound isn’t one dimensional for me. I strive to capture and procure the entirety of it. Not only by putting vision onto sound, but to mould them together. The way we release our work is in a way that gives us room to do this.”