An ode to self-documentation, writer Rachel Syme cooly explores the art form of the smartphone generation with a historical lens on artists who dabbled in similar explorations of identity and personhood, and shows how selfies challenge traditional power figures. This seven part article goes way beyond Selfish, Kim Kardashian's book, to peer into our cultural obsession with self-expression.

See: Iraqi Odyssey
Samir Jamal Aldin documents the diaspora of his own family, Iraqi emigrants living throughout Europe and North America. The film looks at the relative democratic conditions existing in Iraq prior to Saddam Hussein's regime, and posits an alternate fate for the country and its citizens now scattered throughout the world.

Narrated by Chan Marshall (Cat Power), director Amy Berg's documentary about the life of Janis Joplin manages to exhibit the blues singer's internal conflicts through concert and endearingly personal footage, as well as the testimony of those who knew her-or tried to.

Hear: But You Caint Use My Phone by Erykah Badu The R&B songstress riffs on her 1997 song "Tyrone" and Drake's hit "Hotline Bling" with this 11-track mixtape themed around the smartphone. (André 3000 and Drake guest appear.)

Recorded during the band's 2014 show at the Japanese club Fever, this album features rollicking live performances of Deerhoof's acclaimed record La Isla Bonita. Catch their surreal banter and avant-garde licks in your living room.

Make: Our Day-After-Tday SandwichChef Jeff shows you how to construct the perfect sammie using yesterday's delicious remnants and our cranberry chutney. Yum.

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