Major Laser, Nova and Out There: This Week’s Pop Culture Highlights

Summary

In this week’s pop culture highlights, we discuss Diplo’s new album from his side project, Major Lase, Marvel’s new cosmic superhero ongoing comic, Nova, and a new animated show from IF called Out There, with promising potential.

Meet Major Lase: Diplo’s new album

Peter Rubi introduces Diplo’s new album, Major Laser for the Universe, which features appearances from artists in both indie rock and dancehall reggae worlds. Rubi goes on to highlight his favorite track, Jono Partia, that uses an old Johnny Osborne song called Mr. Marshal, and mentions the album’s well-known tradition of doing jungle remixes of dancehall music.

Marvel’s Nova: The cosmic superhero we need

Moving on to comic books, Rubi talks about Marvel’s new ongoing comic, Nova. He describes the character Nova as Marvel’s cosmic superhero who has had a few iterations of his own comic book over the years. Rubi reveals that the new Nova comic book ties in with Marvel’s galactic superhero team, The Guardians of the Galaxy, which is the focus of a 2014 tentpole movie.

Out There: A new animated show from IF

Lastly, Rubi presents a new animated show from IF called Out There. The show is about two high school friends who are on a quest to find love and acceptance in the world. With animation by Ryan Quinc, who was an animator on South Park, the show has the potential to be a hit. Rubi compares it to a cross between Freaks and Geeks and Home Movies, with a great supporting voice cast.

Conclusion

In conclusion, this week’s pop culture highlights offer some exciting entertainment options. From Diplo’s eclectic new album to Marvel’s cosmic superhero, and a promising animated show, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on these gems!