Anna Meredith, "The Vapours"

Maybe you should just stay indoors until spring.

New York at noon. Photo: Colin Poellot

It’s cold and dark and dangerous and it’s only getting worse. Why even go outside at all when there’s so much good TV to watch these days? Just stay safe and warm in front of your nice TV.

If you do need to venture outdoors, here is something energizing from Anna Meredith’s Varmints, one of the most interesting records of the year. Enjoy. And be careful out there.