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Heat Check: Off-Kilter Cuts For The In-Between

From a surprisingly sinister Frank Ocean freebie to a new direction for the normally airy and joyful April + VISTA, these Heat Check selections give you space to suspend yourself.
D.C.-hailing duo April + VISTA take a new immersive step with "Every Void."

Don't be fooled. Spooky season isn't just reserved for the weeks leading up to Halloween. As the season shifts into colder temps, cradling death is just part of the process.

The unflinching sincerity and inherent disillusion of this week's playlist additions freebie to a new direction for the normally airy and joyful April + VISTA, these selections give you space to suspend yourself, at least for a few moments at a time.

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