Welcome to August, friends! Sit back, cue "August" from Folklore (obviously), and browse some things that we are particularly into this month.
HEADPHONES IN
In the world of music, we have a couple exciting releases, most notably Lorde's long-awaited third album, Solar Power. We are cautiously optimistic for this one, as there are mixed reviews within the editorial team. The album comes out on August 20.
Also, Molly Burch just released her album Romantic Images, and of course, it is fantastic. Not to mention she has one of the most fun singing voices in the pop-indie industry. Give it a listen!
LOOK AT THIS
It turns out that Olympic skateboarding is a vibe- a huge congratulations to this 13-year-old who makes us feel tremendously uncool but at a very safe distance. Keep... shredding? What are the correct terms?
Summer of Soul is, um, really really good and everyone should watch it. Especially if you're into stunning previously unreleased footage of 1960s park concerts and all the excellent outfits that were involved. And crying about what a genius Nina Simone is. And witnessing a young Mavis Staples sing with Mahalia Jackson. It is available in some theaters or on Hulu.
While you're down the Woodstock-adjacent rabbit hole, check out this article on the festival from 1999 if you want to be upset.
SAVE THE DATE
Keep August 9 on your calendar if you're into rice pudding because this is your day to celebrate.
Painter Yuri Yuan has a show up at the Alexander Beggruen gallery in New York City until August 31.
Finally, this month is bringing us a real blue moon on August 21, so make sure to get out and do all the things you can really only do once in a blue moon. Now's the time!
Happy August, readers.
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