Monday Mix

Check out these artists’ covers of classics new and old, from Taken By Trees’ piano cover of Guns N’ Roses’ “Sweet Child O’ Mine” to Anya Marina’s sentimental take on T.I.’s rap hit “Whatever You Like.”

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Editors’ Picks

Film | Emily Holland, Culture Editor

This week’s pick: Tim Burton’s “Big Eyes”

Though it won’t hit theaters until Christmas, check out the trailer for Tim Burton’s latest, “Big Eyes,” starring Amy Adams and Christoph Waltz, which looks more along the lines of “Big Fish” than Burton’s typical monster-based flicks.

Music | Morgan Baskin, Assistant Culture Editor

This week’s pick: Aphex Twin, “Syro”

There are only a handful of albums I am obsessed with getting my hands on, and Aphex Twin’s “Syro” tops the list. It’s Irish producer Richard James’ first full album in 13 years, and I will never stop writing ad nauseam about his bizarre and brilliant little gems, which range from the grotesque and industrial to the sweetly melodic.

Lit | Tatiana Cirisano, Contributing Culture Editor

This week’s pick: Banned poetry

If you’re looking for a way to celebrate Banned Books Week but don’t have time to digest a whole novel, delve into some banned poetry. Check out excerpts from Walt Whitman’s “Leaves of Grass” or, for a lighter read, Shel Silverstein’s “Where the Sidewalk Ends.”