Orage à l'est (B_sides Vérandas)

from the album ESCAPISM B_SIDES

Wolf Alice have released the final B-side from their album ‘The Clearing’, titled ‘Hit The Sky’, which serves as the concluding track of the B-sides collection. The song, described as a stomping folk rock jam, features fiddle playing by James Gavin and backing vocals from Julia Cumming. Originally recorded as a demo during the sessions for ‘The Clearing’, the track was revisited and completed a year later. The full B-sides collection is now available digitally, with a physical seven-inch version set for release. Frontwoman Ellie Rowsell explained that ‘Hit The Sky’ is about encouraging loved ones to embrace their authenticity, highlighting the band’s evolution and growth. The B-sides, which include a cover of The Roches’ ‘Hammond Song’ and the delicate ‘Gospel Oak’, reflect songs that didn’t make the final album but are cherished by the band. Wolf Alice’s latest album, ‘The Clearing’, achieved a Number One chart position and earned them a fourth consecutive Mercury Prize nomination. The band is set to support Olivia Rodrigo on her North American tour, showcasing their continued artistic development and industry recognition.

Charli XCX has reluctantly made available the B-sides from her 'Music, Fashion, Film' album on iTunes, following initial resistance to digital streaming. The three tracks—'I Keep On Thinking Bout You Every Single Day and Night', 'Playboy Bunny', and 'If You Take the Music Then What Has She Got?'—were originally released as physical B-sides for singles like 'Rock Music' and 'Camera'. The artist expressed reluctance to place them on streaming platforms, citing a desire to maintain their artistic integrity, but ultimately complied with fan demand. The release coincided with the album's launch, which also included a theatrical short film previewed in cinemas. Charli's new album features collaborations with producers like Cook and Keane, marking her first conventional studio effort since 2024's 'Brat'. She is set to headline major festivals and embark on a North American tour. The article highlights her creative process and the cultural significance of B-sides in modern music.

What if the ingredients discarded daily in food production could become the foundation of a more sustainable food future? On this episode of Earth911's Sustainability In Your Ear,  discover the pragmatic vision with Yousuf Ahmed, founder of https://enjoybsides.com/, a Brooklyn-based startup, proving thathttps://earth911.com/business-policy/creative-companies-upcycling-food/ snacks can be delicious and environmentally responsible. Inspired by tasting a single slice of spent grain bread in 2014, Yousuf transitioned from finance and music to food innovation, launching B-SIDES to bring upcycled, plant-based snacks into the mainstream. The company's flagship product, Crunch Puffs, transforms oat pulp—typically discarded during oat milk production—into protein-rich, allergen-friendly snacks packaged in home-compostable materials. From sourcing pulp from small Midwest oat milk makers to manufacturing in Canada and selling through Amazon and New York indie grocers, B-SIDES is creating a playbook for how small brands can lead on both climate action and culinary creativity. Yousuf shares the technical challenges of working with oat pulp as a primary ingredient and the complexities of achieving a moisture seal with https://earth911.com/business-policy/are-compostable-products-best-choice/. We explore how his background in finance and music has influenced his approach to food startups, including the trade-offs between local production and proximity to raw materials, as well as strategies for positioning upcycled food to sustainability-conscious consumers. As Yousuf emphasizes, sustainable products must deliver on taste and price to succeed in the market—environmental benefits alone aren't enough. His pragmatic approach offers valuable lessons for entrepreneurs: real market-winning products that can change manufacturing's negative impacts while sustaining profitable companies must compete on quality first, with sustainability as an added benefit rather than an excuse for inferior performance. You can find B-SIDES Crunch Puffs on https://amzn.to/45HrFy2 and at select retailers. Learn more about the company at https://enjoybsides.com. - Subscribe to Sustainability In Your Ear on https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/earth911-com-sustainability-in-your-ear/id1384301001?mt=2 - Follow Sustainability In Your Ear on https://www.spreaker.com/user/earth911, https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-Earth911com-Sustain-29715785/, or https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOEAu3yE_OGPAQR9o8o9XeA/ Dive into our coverage of sustainable food and packaging innovation - https://earth911.com/podcast/earth911-podcast-alter-eco-foods-ceo-keith-bearden-is-all-in-on-regenerative-chocolate-farming/ - https://earth911.com/podcast/earth911-podcast-imperfect-foods-maddy-rotman-on-eliminating-food-waste/ - https://earth911.com/podcast/earth911-podcast-pfas-everywhere-consumer-reports-kevin-loria-on-forever-chemicals-in-food-packaging/ - https://earth911.com/podcast/earth911-podcast-farmsteads-pradeep-elankumaran-on-building-sustainable-food-delivery/ - https://earth911.com/business-policy/bioplastics-biodegradable-plastics-compostable-plastics/ - https://earth911.com/podcast/earth911-podcast-better-earths-savannah-seydel-on-compostable-packaging/ - https://earth911.com/podcast/earth911-podcast-world-centrics-resource-management-team-on-compostable-packaging-progress/

from the album ESCAPISM B_SIDES

from the album ESCAPISM B_SIDES