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Lose Your Mind with the Warped and Wonderful Video for Addison Groove's "Changa"

We also caught up with the producer to hear about his year thus far and working with Vector Meldrew.
Josh Baines
2.22.17
Internet Insecurity

The FBI Is Sharing Seized TorMail Data with the DEA

In 2013, the FBI shut down privacy-focused email service TorMail, and searched its server's contents. It turns out, the DEA wanted some access too.
Joseph Cox
2.22.17
The VICE Morning Bulletin

The VICE Morning Bulletin

Homeland Security denies plan for "mass deportations," Texas judge protects Planned Parenthood funding, Malaysia names North Koreans wanted for questioning in Kim Jong-nam death, and more.
VICE Staff
2.22.17
50 states of art

Essay: A Hawaiian Artist Confronts the Lasting Legacy of Colonialism | #50StatesofArt

Drew Broderick discusses the legacy and long-term effects of colonialism in the Pacific.
Drew Broderick
2.22.17
stop and frisk

Milwaukee cops sued over allegedly racist stop-and-frisk program

Tess Owen
2.22.17
thump news

Arca Announces New Self-Titled Album, Previews First Track "Piel"

The London-via-Venezuela producer has also announced his biggest headline show to date at London's Roundhouse.
Angus Harrison
2.22.17
Interviews

The South African Artist Fearlessly Tackling Race, Sex, and Gender

Laura Windvogel a.k.a. Lady Skollie is the multi-hyphenate artist who paints, makes zines, and even hosts her own radio show. She talks about why the best art is also the most accessible.
Grace Banks
2.22.17
50 states of art

Animating Endangered Species to Save Them in Hawaii | #50StatesofArt

Using Flash and AfterEffects, filmmaker and eco-artist Laurie Sumiye reimagines disappearing species and ways of life.
Shana Nys Dambrot
2.22.17
Make this

What Is Piccalilli, Exactly? (Answer: Your New Favorite Condiment)

There are a bazillion condiments in the world, but let's hone in on chutneys, because piccalilli will be your new favorite thing to spread on a sandwich.
Munchies Staff
2.22.17
Interviews

12 Years Later, Dear Nora Looks Back on the Beauty and Terror of 'Mountain Rock'

"Overall this album is about bliss and terror, and how interactions with wilderness and humanity can provoke those emotions." Cult favorite Katy Davidson returns with a revival of her post-9/11 masterpiece.
Cory Lomberg
2.22.17
Mr. Freeze

The Father of Cryonics Never Really Died

Robert Ettinger 'died' in 2011 and was preserved according to his beliefs, but his work and message live on with his followers.
Mary Pilon
2.22.17
The High Life

What Mixing Weed and Alcohol Does to Your Mind

Researchers now understand the science behind the crossfade.
Thor Benson
2.22.17
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