
Martin Luke Brown has released his reflective new single “back of my mind” through Bright Antenna Records, marking his first output since the 2025 album “man oh man !”. The track was co‑written and produced with Grammy‑winner Matt Zara and is accompanied by a visualiser directed by Dana Trippe. Brown describes the song as an ode to lingering love and the emotional artifacts we carry into later life. The release coincides with the conclusion of his UK/EU tour alongside Madison Cunningham.

Spanish filmmaker Adrián Silvestre’s documentary *Shelter* follows four LGBTQI+ refugees from Colombia and Venezuela who, after being turned away by U.S. immigration, find a haven in a Guatemalan shelter. The film, which debuted in the Open Horizons section of the...

Jonathan Bernstein’s newly released authorized biography, "What Do You Do When You’re Lonesome," chronicles the turbulent life of singer‑songwriter Justin Townes Earle. The book uncovers his early immersion in Nashville’s underground Swindlers scene, chronic addiction battles, and fraught relationship with...

The Italian government has acquired a rare Caravaggio portrait for €30 million, one of the highest prices ever paid for artwork by the state. The painting, a 1598 depiction of Monsignor Maffeo Barberini—later Pope Urban VIII—was previously held in a private Florentine...
The Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration will return on September 4, 2026 at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia, featuring the National Symphony Orchestra. The concert honors 60 years of Grateful Dead music with classic tracks like “Dark Star” and “Ripple.” Veteran collaborators Melvin Seals, Jacklyn...
Episode 336 of the AwardsWatch Podcast features executive editor Ryan McQuade joined by Erik Anderson, Sophia Ciminello, and Mark Johnson to deliver their final predictions for the 98th Academy Awards. The three‑hour‑plus episode breaks down likely winners across major categories...

Modest Mouse released a new two‑minute single, “Look How Far,” featuring former Sleater‑Kinney drummer Janet Weiss. The track showcases the band’s signature indie‑rock sound while highlighting Weiss’s dynamic percussion. Ahead of the release, the group expanded its 2026 U.S. tour,...

Amazon’s $200 million sci‑fi epic “Project Hail Mary,” starring Ryan Gosling, opened to a near‑perfect 95 % Rotten Tomatoes score from 61 critics. The film adapts Andy Weir’s bestseller and aims to become Amazon’s first true blockbuster after earlier mixed results. Early box‑office forecasts...

Women Without Men, Shahrnush Parsipur’s late‑1970s novella, was banned in Iran and its author imprisoned for its frank treatment of women’s sexuality. After decades of censorship, the book has been released in English for the first time, translated by Faridoun...
The New York Film Critics Circle announced its 2027 Gala Awards dinner for Tuesday, January 5, 2027, to be held at TAO Downtown. David Rooney, chief critic at The Hollywood Reporter, will serve as the 2026 Chair, while Stephen Garrett...
Exhumed’s ninth studio album, Red Asphalt, turns America’s deadly highway culture into a visceral death‑metal experience. The record leans on grim statistics—45,000 road deaths in 2023—to fuel brutal riffs, snarling vocals, and a production that feels “molasses‑thick.” While some tracks,...
The Rio Grande Trail, a north‑south corridor spanning more than 300 miles across New Mexico, currently has a missing segment between Santa Fe and Taos counties. The Radavist, in partnership with state and local agencies, has drafted three alignment options...

Wellness tourism is set to exceed $1.4 trillion by 2027, and the 2026 trend is shifting toward low‑tech, nature‑based experiences. Luxury hotels worldwide are capitalizing on this momentum by embedding horseback riding into their guest programs, from Chile’s coastal Mari Mari...

New York designer Maria McManus has partnered with sustainable denim brand Agolde to launch a 16‑piece capsule collection. The line blends McManus’s ready‑to‑wear silhouettes with Agolde’s regenerative cotton, Eco‑Indigo dye, and Tencel‑enhanced fabrics, offering wide‑leg jeans, skater shorts, shirts, a...
Lifters often stall because they switch programs too often, sacrifice range of motion for ego lifts, and mismanage training volume. Frequent program hopping prevents progressive overload and reliable tracking, while ego lifting reduces muscle activation by shortening movement patterns. Unsystematic...

Kith and Swiss running‑shoe brand On announced a multi‑year partnership, unveiling the K‑Tech 1 and K‑Tech 2 sneakers as part of Kith’s 15‑year anniversary celebration. The shoes incorporate On’s Cloudswift tooling, CloudTec cushioning and dual‑density Helion™ foam, and arrive in six distinct...

South Korean actor Park Bo-gum will headline the upcoming epic period film “The Sword: A Legend of the Red Wolf,” directed by veteran filmmaker Kim Han‑min. Set in 668 AD, the gritty historical thriller follows Chil‑seong, a memory‑less slave who discovers...

First ride of the year in the Corvette. Took both my boys out, cruising NYC from Times Square all the way to the top of Manhattan. We've had this car since they were babies, now they're old enough to really...
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Professional horticulturists agree that salvia is the easiest perennial to grow, offering months of vivid blooms with minimal care. The plant tolerates extreme heat, cold, and drought while remaining deer‑resistant and pollinator‑friendly. Experts also highlighted other low‑maintenance options such as...
American Airlines announced plans to open a new, expanded Admirals Club at Austin‑Bergstrom International Airport. The lounge will more than double its size to over 12,000 square feet and will feature the airline’s first outdoor terrace, offering downtown Austin views....
Powder Mountain in Utah announced a $40 million multi‑year expansion that will bring lift service to its famed DMI (Don’t Mention It) zone. The new Skytrac fixed‑grip triple chair will open over 1,000 acres of steep, expert terrain, raising the resort’s lift‑served...

A new study published in *Urology* shows that states mandating insurance coverage for male infertility procedures, alongside female care, experience six times higher IVF utilization and the greatest number of IVF‑born babies per 100,000 women. Male factor infertility accounts for...

IYC released a comprehensive virtual walkthrough of the 345‑foot Black Pearl, one of the world’s largest sailing megayachts, now available for charter. The video showcases standout amenities such as the industry‑first exterior cinema, a convertible pool, and a gold‑clad main...
The Carol Shields Prize for Fiction unveiled its 2026 longlist of 15 titles, including Katie Kitamura’s *Audition* and Megha Majumdar’s *A Guardian and a Thief*, with a $150,000 award slated for June. Author Sarah J. Maas announced she has reclaimed the TV‑adaptation rights to...
Oceania Cruises has introduced a new model of hyperlocal shore excursions, exemplified by the Allura’s farm lunch in Brisighella, Italy. Rather than traditional mass‑tour itineraries, the line curates immersive experiences that connect travelers with local artisans, food producers, and hidden...

Condé Nast Traveler’s editor’s letter recounts a first‑time cruise on Silversea’s Silver Ray, using vivid sensory details to illustrate how travel can provide solace after personal loss. The piece weaves memories from Lisbon to Vigo with scenes of family moments worldwide, emphasizing that...
Researchers at Johns Hopkins found a single dose of psilocybin dramatically increased smoking cessation rates compared with nicotine patches. In a randomized trial of 82 smokers, 17 of 41 participants who received psilocybin remained abstinent after six months versus four...

Lowertown’s new single “Big Thumb” serves as the first taste of their upcoming album Ugly Duckling Union, slated for May 22 via Summer Shade. The track returns to the duo’s DIY folk‑jazz roots, featuring Avsha Weinberg’s 12‑string guitar and Olivia...

Allison Briggs describes moral injury as the deep wound caused when trusted adults or systems betray a child’s disclosure of abuse. She recounts her own experience of reporting family violence to a teacher who promised protection, only to be let...

What happens if you cut off the root of bok choy and place it in water? #Planting #GrowVegetables #GardeningTips

Deer Tick announced their ninth studio album, Coin‑O‑Matic, slated for a June 5 release on ATO Records. The record draws on Rhode Island’s hidden mob‑linked past, blending working‑class narratives with the state’s notorious underworld. Lead single “Mary Singletary” explores Catholic guilt...

The March Book Club spotlighted *Mattering* by Jennifer Breheny Wallace, a deep dive into the paradox of feeling overly important. Wallace argues that excessive self‑importance can erode authentic connections and mental wellbeing. The author blends personal anecdotes, Enneagram insights, and...
Montreal trio BIG|BRAVE announced their tenth album, *in grief or in hope*, slated for June 12 on Thrill Jockey. The lead single, *the ineptitude for mutual discernment*, arrives with a video directed by guitarist Mat Ball and colour‑graded by Stacy Lee. The record...

Australia & New Zealand — I’m coming back. This October, I’ll be returning for a 5-city tour to talk about Stoicism, discipline, leadership, and the lessons that have helped so many people around the world live a better life. Whether you’ve...

Wrote about new albums from Booker Stardrum and Gregory Uhlmann in today's newsletter, plus Philip Jeck, Nadia Struiwigh, DJs di Guetto, FAX, and Dntel's newly reissued Enya edits https://t.co/a7KTSupp1L https://t.co/W8mK4YyYe6
Mythical Motors released its second single, “Dismantled Man Tells You,” ahead of the full album _Tremolo On The Punch Line_ slated for April 10, 2026 via Best Brother Records. The track fuses power‑pop brightness with new‑wave nostalgia, echoing influences from Game...

You need to be embracing CBS this season—and I’m not talking about NCIS Here’s why spring’s biggest trend might be boats, sweatpants, and kicking back dockside Link in bio https://t.co/6a7gPC1L6t

On the latest edition of Catalog Club: Ramones (1976-1984), I talked about their most complete album (and also went on a long tangent about Cheap Trick). https://t.co/CAEtl3W5be https://t.co/EmbgWs9hTf
Umphrey’s McGee announced that guitarist Jake Cinninger will miss their 14‑stop West Coast March run, citing personal reasons. The notice arrived on March 10, the day the tour kicks off at Solana Beach’s Belly Up Tavern. This follows a similar February withdrawal from the...

Asa Butterfield & Jaeden Martell in 'Our Hero, Balthazar' Official Trailer https://t.co/tR4vJOEoVH #OurHeroBalthazar #JaedenMartell #AsaButterfield #OHBFilm #darkcomedy https://t.co/e5ZEOsTqk5
AI ‘Actor’ Tilly Norwood Sings About Backlash in Bizarre Music Video Claiming ‘AI’s Not the Enemy, It’s the Key’ https://t.co/72BC5zg938 via @variety

Cadillac's Formula 1 entry survived its maiden race in Melbourne, with Sergio Perez crossing the line in P16 and Valtteri Bottas retiring after a steering‑wheel issue. The weekend marked several firsts – running two cars simultaneously, executing the team's inaugural live pit stop...

The Longevity.Technology UNLOCKED episode highlights the mouth as a pivotal gateway to overall health, linking nasal breathing, oral microbiome, and dental habits to inflammation, sleep quality, and metabolic function. Clinicians Dr. Aoife Stack and Dr. James Goolnik argue that chronic...

Who doesn't dream of having a robot do all their chores? I tried out the Roborock Q10 S5+ Robot Vacuum & Mop and found it was great at vacuuming and... well... good at mopping. Here's the scoop, with lots of...
The 55th New Directors/New Films festival will run April 8‑19 at Film at Lincoln Center and MoMA, presenting 24 feature films and 10 shorts. Adrian Chiarella’s queer horror "Leviticus" opens the program, with Neon securing worldwide rights at Sundance. The lineup closes...
“To procrastinate is to willingly endure the discomfort of anticipation, rather than the discomfort of action. Both are burdens, but only one leads to progress.”

The perfect spring jacket does exist—and it’s been around for 80 years Here’s why I think everyone needs one, and the 21 best versions I found on the market today Link in bio https://t.co/m70EbWOdRj

Reservoir Media announced a worldwide publishing‑administration agreement with Academy‑Award‑winning composer Hans Zimmer, giving the company control over his extensive catalog through Remote Control Publishing. Zimmer’s body of work spans more than 200 projects and has generated over $30 billion in global box‑office...

Netflix released the first‑look teaser for "Remarkably Bright Creatures," a new film adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt’s novel slated for streaming on May 8, 2026. The story follows Tova, an elderly widow working night shifts at an aquarium, who bonds with a...

Adding 5 g of glycine to 25 g of glucose lowered the glucose response by >50% compared with glucose alone, without increasing total insulin secretion. PMID: 12450897 Why glycine is a blood sugar and glycation powerhouse: https://t.co/fEVjzefmyI https://t.co/dPaspTRBHF