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The Handmaid's Tale is the ultimate example of hard-to-watch but can't-look-away television. Its colour-drained world, uncomfortable violence, and ultra-dire predicaments make for a brutally harrowing watch. Tonight, the second season kicks off on Lightbox, and I've heard whispers that it's only levelled up the intensity. Praise be that we have a TV show that not only offers juicy, complex characters to a wide range of incredible actresses, including Elisabeth Moss, Samira Wiley and Ann Dowd, but holds a mirror to society's long history of mistreating women. It's gripping, emotional television, and I'm psyched for another 10 episodes that'll probably leave me feeling absolutely miserable.
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Three years after it was announced, Tinashe has released her long-delayed second studio album, Joyride. Despite a number of certified bangers, it's a bit of a mess – but it's also a fascinating example of what happens when artistry is restrained by label politics. Joyride contains less than half the seven singles released in promotion for it, a number of them dumped as perceived failures. Tinashe also fought fiercely for the title track, which was initially bought by Rihanna without her prior knowledge. While the singles that do appear sound like rushed jobs, there's plenty of genius at play to make it a worthwhile listen. Her falsetto is on fire on the smooth, airy He Don't Want It, and she's matched perfectly with Little Dragon on the brilliant Stuck With Me.
