Amusements and Distractions

Amusements and distractions

Killings brings you our weekly selection of posts that have amused, enlightened and generally distracted us.

The Melbourne Prize for Literature was awarded this week.

Call that a music blog? This is a music blog. NPR’s All Songs Considered lives up to its name.

If you were under a rock, in the middle of a rainforest or just woke up from a two year coma, here’s Barack Obama’s acceptance speech for you.

Be hypnotised by animated GIFs based on movie classics.

Awkward Family Photos; it’s like wrapping yourself in a warm, creepy blanket.

It’s hard not be inspired by some of the world’s most brilliant people just … hanging out.

Finally, some tunes to take out your working week:

• Three MCs + One DJ = one dance-worthy track.
• Let’s continue with that theme. Here’s Azealia Banks.
• Thanks South Africa, these guys are rad.
• And now for something completely different.

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   Stephanie Van Schilt
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   Kill Your Darlings
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   Kill Your Darlings
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   Kill Your Darlings