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Will Oliver describes Beck's single “Gimme”, released September 20th, 2013, as "a blippy pop song that sounds like its forever lost in a half-dazed dream state". The single follows the release of two others by the artist that same year.

NYC punk legend Patti Smith will be playing two shows at Webster Hall on December 29th and 30th - tour dates are available.

This Consequence article argues that Daft Punk's song "Get Lucky" was not plagiarized, citing common chord progressions and unique production elements. via Consequence.

Complex provides a humorous approach to what it might be like to visit Kanye West's Manhattan loft. via Complex.

Inventory Magazine has a new post up about a pair of Nanamica Wool Fatigue Pants that are perfect for colder weather. via Inventory Magazine

Jack White's first performance of 2013 will be at a concert hosted by the Coen brothers in anticipation of their new film Inside Llewyn Davis.

This article shares the author's top five picks for post-Christmas sales at stores like Brooks Brothers and Ralph Lauren. via Put This On.

NPR's article discusses the potential benefits and drawbacks of Google Glass, a new technology that allows users to access information and record their surroundings.

This photo of a frog using a leaf as an umbrella in the rain was taken by Penkdix Palme.

Street style photography from Capsule New York by Greg Babcock. via Complex

Economists studied how real prisoners behave in a Prisoner's Dilemma scenario compared to students, finding that female prisoners cooperated more in a simultaneous game. via The source of this content is Freakonomics.

Karen Cheng documented her year-long journey learning to dance, sharing her progress in a video. via kottke.org