Speed of Life

There is no Planet B: let's face it. pic.twitter.com/N3Cr5rE9TF — Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) April 25, 2018 What is the meaning of our lives if we spend it destroying the future of our children ? pic.twitter.com/HbfxlPCXkn — Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) April 25, 2018

Above is previously unseen rehearsal footage of Prince & The Revolution from the summer of 1984. NPR writes," It's remarkable how seamlessly this "Nothing Compares 2 U" fits alongside Prince's classic mid-'80s works. It's no bare-bones demo: Prince recorded it with engineer Susan Rogers, Eric Leeds on saxophone, and backing vocalists Susannah Melvoin and Paul "St. Paul" Peterson. Its video is a treat, too, as it pairs the song with a charming assortment of previously unseen Prince & The Revolution rehearsal footage." It was in this very room at Flying Cloud Drive Warehouse in Eden Prairie, Minnesota that Prince created and committed to tape one of his most beloved and iconic compositions, which six years later would become a worldwide hit for Sinead O’Connor. Prince’s original studio version of ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ is presented here for the first time. Video directed by Andrea Gelardin and Ruth Hogben. Listen now on...

Ari Berman at Mother Jones breaks down the country’s worst voter suppression laws, architects of voter suppression & biggest myths about voter fraud in new video series for @motherjones. This is how Trump & GOP are rigging elections

CIVILIZATIONS The Second Moment of Creation Season 1 Episode 1

On  Moby 's 15th studio album  Everything was Beautiful, and Nothing Hurt , the electronic music pioneer presents a view of the apocalypse with an undercurrent of beauty and a dash of hope. KCRW brings us highlights from a live session recorded at Apogee Studio, including some of his classic tracks. CREDITS Musicians: Moby-  Guitar, Vocals Jonathan Nesvadba-  Bass, Vocals Tripp Beam-  Drums Julie Mintz-  Keys, Vocals Mindy Jones-  Vocals Technical support: Bob Clearmountain, Brandon Duncan, Sergio Ruelas:  Recording Engineers JC Swiatek:  Editor Justin Preston: Web Video Producers:  Subtractive Lighting Special thanks to Betty Bennett and Bob Clearmountain Host: Jason Bentley Producers: Rachel Reynolds

“When I straightened up my back so oppressors could no longer ride upon it, some of the same people said I was arrogant...what they call arrogant, I call confidence. What they call argumentative, I categorize as articulate. What they label temperamental, I cite as human.” - Jackie Robinson