An original animated short film by Alan Palomo (Neon Indian/Vega) and Director/Animator Johnny Woods

"We understand this political climate has turned your world upside down," the 1950s TV-ad voice- over tells you. "Underground shelter is your best defense against radioactive fallout." Cue perky music, tap dancing twins, and a ballerina that bakes the perfect croissant. Welcome to your new luxury home - buried 26 feet below. Complete with mini-golf course, dance floor, swimming pool, two jacuzzis, and a thoroughly modern mermaid. "This is reality." That is, until the nuclear siren rings.

The music video for A.G. Cook's "Idyll," directed by Daniel Swan, creates a surreal, digital dreamscape. It features abstract shapes, glowing textures, and a soft pastel color palette, blending organic and synthetic elements. The video utilizes rapid cuts and rhythmic pulses, creating a hypnotic visual experience that mirrors the song's electronic sound. Swan's use of geometric forms and smooth, flowing animations evokes a futuristic, artificial landscape, reflecting the tension between nature and technology. The result is a mesmerizing, otherworldly journey through a meticulously crafted digital world, perfectly complementing A.G. Cook's hyper-modern music.

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Caroline Polachek, a singularity in the music world and a queen of experimental pop, delivered her first-ever Australian performance, captivating the audience at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall. This much-anticipated event was part of her The Spiraling Tour, timed perfectly with the success of her latest album, Desire, I Want To Turn Into You. Renowned for her shimmering voice and innovative sound, Polachek's concert was a display of her evolution from the ethereal, crystalline vibes of her 2019 album Pang to the more physical, tone-poetic explorations of her recent work.