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Tv: The Beast in Me (Netflix from 13^th November)

Aggie Wiggs (Claire Danes), a once-famous author, has withdrawn from public life following her son's death and struggles to write. She finds a new subject for her writing when a mysterious and powerful real estate mogul, Nile Jarvis (Matthew Rhys), moves in next door. Jarvis was once the prime suspect in his wife's disappearance. Horrified and fascinated, Aggie begins to investigate him, leading to a dangerous psychological game where she is forced to confront both his secrets and her own demons,l eading to a dangerous game of cat and mouse. 

The series explores themes of obsession, grief, and the human fascination with monsters, as well as our tendency to make assumptions about others.  

Film: Wicked For Good (in cinemas from 21^st November) 

Years after the events of Wicked, Elphaba Thropp (Cynthia Erivo), now known as the Wicked Witch of the West, continues her fight for animal rights while living as a fugitive. Meanwhile, Glinda Upland (Ariana Grande), now known as the Glinda the Good, is a public figure watched over by the Wizard and Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh). As they face the consequences of their actions, their relationship is put to the test by a series of events, including the surprising arrival of Dorothy Gale from Kansas, that will change the Land of Oz forever.

Music: The Last Sound On Earth by Helado Negro (out from 7^th November)

Known for crafting compassionate, atmospheric and experimental pop music, Roberto Carlos Lange aka Helado Negro ushers in a new chapter with the announcement of his new EP ‘The Last Sound On Earth’.

Initially inspired by the question – what will the last sound I hear before I die will be? – the EP unfolds as a collection of songs embedded with ominous, often frenetic energy. This unease is amplified by Lange’s heavy use of electronics, echo and distortion, which lend a dazed, shell-shocked quality to his words – emphasising the intense feelings of dread and uncertainty that underscore his deep contemplation of a planet in crisis.

The EP’s lead-single and opening track “More” captures the soul-crushing pressure and isolation we can feel in a hyperconnected world, where despite being so well connected, we can all feel more alone than ever. “It’s about the day-to-day push and pull that can lead to being overwhelmed with more of everything,” says Lange.

Brimming with complex layers of emotion, ‘The Last Sound On Earth’ is the sound of an artist reckoning with the changing world around them and tentatively searching for a path forward. In doing so, he ultimately finds an answer to his own question:

“What is the last sound on earth? The last sound is love…That’s the sound I hope to hear.”