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In addition to his work with Mankunku

the neon-and-glass piece spells out a possibly paradoxical statement in blue spiraled cursive: "The True Artist Helps the World by Revealing Mystic Truths

Available from February 21

Anyone who has encountered Lunice live whether on his own or as part of the duo TNGHT with Hudson Mohawke will know that his presence is everything

The National Alligator Transparent Violet Vinyl Return with a statement inThe National: Matthew Berninger (vocals); Scott Devendorf (guitar, bass guitar); Bryce Dessner (guitar); Aaron Dessner (guitars, bass guitar); Bryan Devendorf (drums). The National's debut for Beggars Banquet Records boasts eloquent production and some of frontman Matt Berninger's finest songs. The Brooklyn band's sound includes elements of folk and swirling indie rock, with Berninger's literate, emotive tunes drawing heavily on the tradition of