Gia Margaret Unveils New Song ‘Alive Inside’
Indie folk artist Gia Margaret released the single “Alive Inside” on April 2, previewing her forthcoming album Singing, slated for April 24. The track was recorded in Eau Claire with Sean Carey contributing vocals and production, while longtime collaborator Doug Saltzman handled drum programming, vocal production, and mixing. Margaret described the song as a response to a difficult personal period, finding solace by a lake. This marks her first studio session in years, signaling a renewed creative phase.
Take the First Brave Step Toward Healthier Living
Sometimes it's a matter of getting the courage to take the first step away from what no longer serves you and toward a healthy habit or relationship that will serve you. Think about how life would be if you...
This Hunan Restaurant Flew Under My Radar. Now I Can’t Stop Going Back.
Chef Tan, a Hunan restaurant in Vienna, Virginia, launched in July without a website, takeout, or delivery, insisting diners experience dishes fresh on site. Regional manager Albert Yang argues that packaging would alter the cuisine’s color, oil, and meat quality,...
Bong Joon Ho’s First Animated Feature Is About a Piglet Squid Who Dreams of Movie Stardom — First Look
Academy‑Award winner Bong Joon Ho is debuting in animation with “Ally,” a family adventure about a piglet squid dreaming of documentary fame. Development began in 2019, with Bong co‑writing alongside Jason Yu, and a first‑look reveal was issued today. The...
Seventy-Three Percent Of Marine Protected Areas Are Polluted By Sewage, Says Study
A joint study by the Wildlife Conservation Society and the University of Queensland found that 73% of the world’s 16,491 marine protected areas (MPAs) are polluted by sewage and non‑point source waste. In coral‑dependent regions, contamination rises to 87‑92%, with...
Success Comes From Inner Work, Not Just Harder Grinding
The female founders hitting $500K to $1M aren’t grinding harder than you. They’ve just gone deeper. The inner work, the body work, the identity work. That’s where everything shifted for them. You’re one decision away from going all the way in on yourself.
ILL NIÑO & Ex-Guitarist Release Joint Statement After Recent Drama
Latin‑metal veterans Ill Niño announced the abrupt removal of guitarist Xander Raymond Charles just weeks before his debut show, citing a scheduling conflict rather than any performance issue. Charles publicly described the decision as a "total shock" but emphasized there were...
From Kid's Sushi Toast to Chef's Refined Creation
Sushi Toast?? This is how I cooked when I was first started as a kid. After becoming a chef, going in with a blank chalkboard mentality, and now using my training. I still find myself able to create and explore...
Phillips to Stage Duchamp & Company Auction Celebrating the Artist’s Enduring Influence
Phillips is launching "DUCHAMP & COMPANY," a New York auction curated by Francis M. Naumann that assembles more than 100 works tracing Marcel Duchamp’s lasting impact. The sale pairs Duchamp’s own pieces—including the rare La Boîte‑en‑valise series F, estimated at $350,000‑$450,000—with works by Man Ray, Robert Rauschenberg, Sherrie Levine, John Baldessari...
Human (Molly Sarlé Cover)
Jeff Tweedy’s Substack highlighted a recent Napa performance where Molly Sarlé sang her folk‑rock anthem “Human.” The song, originally from her 2022 “Karaoke Angel” album, has become a staple of Tweedy’s pandemic‑era shows. Tweedy noted the cover as a personal...
GosT Creator James Lollar Dead at 46
James Cody Lollar, the mastermind behind the dark synthwave metal project GosT, died unexpectedly at 46, as announced by his management team Bad Behavior. Lollar founded GosT in 2013 after fronting Texas sludge band Vaste Burai and released six full-length...
Blackie Lawless Reveals the Title of His Upcoming Memoir
Rock veteran Blackie Lawless announced his forthcoming memoir, titled "Tales From the Square Mile," after five years of research. The book will examine the Hollywood neighborhood where he lived and its ripple effects on the broader music industry. Lawless says...
The Sloane Club Opens Doors to Public for First Time with New Café and Wine Bar in Chelsea
The Sloane Club, a historic Chelsea private members' club, is launching its first public venue, Café 1922, on April 7, 2026. Located on Lower Sloane Street, the all‑day café and evening wine bar offers handmade pastries, specialty coffee, and a...
‘Beef’ Season 2 Trailer: Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan Are in a Marriage From Hell in Netflix Series’ Sophomore Outing
Netflix unveiled the full trailer for "Beef" Season 2, an anthology drama returning April 16. The sophomore outing follows two affluent couples entangled in marital strife at a country‑club setting, starring Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan alongside Cailee Spaeny and Charles Melton. Creator Lee Sung Jin, who earned...
Humility Lets You Exploit Weakness, Not Match Strength
Ego makes you fight strength against strength. Humility makes you fight strength against weakness. David didn’t win despite being a shepherd. He won because of it. He knew exactly what he was — and what Goliath wasn’t.
Anxiety Lies—
Your anxiety is lying to you. You will be fine. You've survived this far, the odds actually are in your favor.
How a Lush Miami Park Was Designed to Keep Flooding at Bay – in Pictures
Bayshore Park, a 19.4‑acre former golf‑course site in Miami Beach, opened last year as a climate‑resilient public space. Designed by Savino & Miller, the park captures runoff from an 85‑acre watershed, storing up to 65.62 acre‑feet of water—enough for a three‑day storm—while providing recreation, native...
Of Montreal Announce New Album Aethermead, Share Forceful Lead Single “When”: Stream
American indie pop outfit of Montreal announced their 20th studio album, aethermead, slated for release on June 5 via Polyvinyl Record Co. The record, described as a breakup and personal rebirth narrative, was recorded in New York’s Honey Jar studio...
Software Package Makes Gene Regulation Easier to Study—And Tweak
Researchers at VIB and KU Leuven introduced CREsted, a new software package for modeling and designing gene regulatory enhancers. The framework unifies preprocessing, deep‑learning model training, interpretation, and synthetic enhancer generation into a single, reusable workflow. Demonstrated on mouse brain,...
Release Rundown: What to Watch in April, From “Bunnylovr” To “Omaha”
The Sundance Institute is rolling out five theatrical releases in April, each a feature debut that premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. The slate includes award‑winning titles such as DJ Ahmet, Bunnylovr, Mad Bills to Pay, Omaha, and Ricky,...
Beyond the Song: Why Artists Need Transmedia Storytelling
Artists are turning to transmedia storytelling to turn music into multi‑platform brands, as shown by BTS’s ARIRANG campaign that linked Spotify, Instagram and Google fan activities. Record labels are backing the trend, with Warner Music striking an exclusive Netflix documentary...
See These Ziti-Sized Fish Scale a 50-Foot Waterfall
Scientists have documented the shellear (Parakneria thysi), a ziti‑sized fish, scaling a 50‑foot waterfall in the Congo River Basin. The fish press fin‑covered microscopic hooks against the slick rock, using bursts of upward motion interspersed with long rests, completing the...
These Tiny Fish Climb Waterfall Cliffs for 10 Hours
Biologists have documented that the tiny shellear fish Parakneria thysi climbs the 50‑foot cliffs of Luvilombo Falls in the Democratic Republic of Congo, spending up to ten hours on the ascent. The fish use hook‑like fin projections and lateral body...
Renovation of the Ground Floor of the Prudência Building / Gui Paoliello Arquiteto
The Prudência building, a landmark of Brazilian modernism completed in 1948, underwent a comprehensive ground‑floor renovation completed in 2022. Guided by original drawings from Burle Marx and Rino Levi, the project restored the Portuguese mosaic flooring, recreated Burle Marx’s sinuous garden, and introduced...
Jonique: “I’m Trying to Be Less Afraid and More Open”
Joni Samuels, performing under the name Jonique, is postponing a formal music release to focus on live shows at Washington, D.C. venues such as Moth Club and The Windmill. She uses each performance as a testing ground, letting songs evolve...
Making a Star-Shaped Droplet
Researchers have demonstrated that tiny oil droplets suspended in a soapy fluid can form a crystalline shell that changes shape with temperature. By heating or cooling the system, the droplets reversibly morph from a regular hexagon to a six‑pointed star...
Muscle Loss Spikes After Inactivity, Not Just Aging
Muscle loss doesn’t just gradually decline with age. A lot of it may happen in ‘catabolic crises’ - sharp drops after periods of disuse like injury, bed rest, hospitalization, or stopping training. The real harm is not just aging itself,...
Art Lovers Movie Club: Gê Viana, ‘Radiola De Promessa’, 2025
Brazilian artist Gê Viana’s 2025 film "Radiola de Promessa" showcases the massive, custom‑built radiolas that dominate Maranhão’s public celebrations. The work frames these sound systems as altars, capturing pre‑festival rituals such as dough kneading, woodcutting, and communal singing before the...
Genesis' Sporty Luxury Wagon Concept Invokes Instant Stank Face
Genesis unveiled the G90 Wingback concept, a shooting‑brake version of its flagship sedan, at the 2026 New York International Auto Show. The model retains the G90’s 126‑inch wheelbase but adds a stretched roofline, 22‑inch wheels and dual rear spoilers for...
Moog Technology Successfully Steers Artemis II Launch
Moog Inc. supplied the critical actuation and motion‑control systems that steered NASA’s Artemis II launch, including thrust‑vector control, launch‑abort actuators, fluid‑control hardware, and mobile launch‑pad mechanisms. The SLS rocket lifted four astronauts from Kennedy Space Center, marking a record‑setting step toward...
Max Mara-Owned Marella to Open London Store
Italian label Marella, owned by Max Mara Fashion Group, opened its first United Kingdom boutique at 8 Marylebone High Street, a 1,410 sq ft flagship featuring the brand’s complete womenswear, footwear and accessories range. The store incorporates digital touchpoints and a minimalist lighting...
CMU Selects - the Last Week’s Standout Releases
The latest CMU Selects roundup spotlights five standout releases: Alewya’s genre‑bending single “ESHI” built around an Ethiopian masenqo, Pigeon’s “Black James Dean” leading up to the May debut album OUTTANATIONAL, Robyn’s synth‑pop album Sexistential tackling IVF and single parenthood, Lambrini...
Knocking on Quantum’s Door: QuiX Claims Photonic Error Reduction Breakthrough
QuiX Quantum announced the first below‑threshold error mitigation on a photonic quantum computer, using a 20‑mode processor and a photon‑distillation gate. The technique achieved a 2.2× reduction in photon‑indistinguishability error and a net 1.2× overall system‑error decrease. Collaborators include NASA’s...
Didi Rose Jewelry: A Handmade Jewelry Brand Creating Modern Day Heirlooms
Didi Rose Jewelry, founded by Nigerian‑American designer Benedicta Awere‑Malik in Buford, Georgia, blends personal heritage with modern design to create handcrafted pieces marketed as "modern day heirlooms." The brand evolved from early experiments with wire and palm oil to a...
Consistency Beats Quitting: Keep Swinging for Success
Most people don’t fail… they quit too early. The difference between the one who “made it” and the one who didn’t is often just a few more swings of the pickaxe. On a long enough timeline, consistency wins. Because most people stop when...
Everything We Know About The New Season Of Race Across the World
BBC's "Race Across the World" returns for its sixth season, launching on April 2 at 8 p.m. on BBC One and iPlayer. Five pairs of adventurers will traverse more than 12,000 km through Italy, Greece, Turkey, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia,...
Meet Our April Book Club Read
Katie Couric’s book club announces its April selection, *James* by Percival Everett, a Pulitzer‑ and National Book Award‑winning reimagining of *Adventures of Huckleberry Finn* told from Jim’s perspective. The paperback releases later this month, aligning with the club’s schedule. A...
Watch NEVERMORE Play Their First Show With New Lineup In Türkiye
Nevermore, the influential US metal band, returned to the stage on April 1 at Istanbul’s IF Performance Hall with a completely new lineup, marking their first live show since the 2011 split. The lineup features founding guitarist Jeff Loomis, drummer Van Williams,...
Ella Langley Chooses Texas Artists for New “Choosin’ Texas” Video
Ella Langley released an extended seven‑minute "Choosin’ Texas" video on April 1, featuring a cast of Texas‑based musicians and rodeo legends. The production was shot at Fort Worth’s historic Stagecoach Ballroom and highlights regional talent instead of Nashville’s typical star power....
Strengthen Hips and Improve Ankle Mobility to Ease Knee Pain
Knee Pain | Knee Stability Many people focus only on the knee, but the issue often comes from weak muscles around it and limited ankle mobility. Building strength and improving ankle movement helps distribute load better, reducing stress on the knee. This leads...
Readers Crave Good Books, Not Fleeting Trends
Yet another instance of a publisher spending time and money chasing the new new thing, when all readers really want—all we have ever wanted—is to read good books.
Passion Turns Work Into Play, Unlocking Your Best
“When we feel the vibe of our passion in our work, work never seems like ‘work.’ And that’s when we often discover or reveal our true capabilities and do some of our best work.” 🔗 https://t.co/MdzpHXyXWe #careeradvice #careerdevelopment #personaldevelopment https://t.co/AI368M1eep
When Executive Presence Behaviors Undermine Leadership Effectiveness
What exactly is "executive presence"? Maybe you know it when you see it. But can those behaviors you learned to lead and operate at the upper levels actually backfire? I found this @HarvardBiz article useful ... https://t.co/G1rGO62gR0 https://t.co/2jPN0IhIF7
Balancing Work and Life While Traveling Solo
Solo Travel for Digital Nomads: Finding Work-Life Balance https://t.co/PNTGCTH7oX #solotravel #solotraveler #solotraveling #travelingsolo #travelingalone #travel
Brian Dunne Discusses Favorite Albums and Human Touch
I interviewed Brian Dunne, who made one of my favorite albums of 2025 and will soon release one of my favorite albums of 2026 with his band Fantastic Cat. I remember we talked a lot about our fave HUMAN TOUCH...
Disney+ Must Add Fresh Content Beyond Sora
Sora or no Sora, Disney+ needs a lot more fresh content $DIS @OpenAI The LightShed Podcast, Ep. 307. With @BrandoLightShed and @WaltLightShed https://t.co/N2bEzJBhN5
March 2026 Ranks Fourth Warmest, 1.48°C Above Pre‑industrial
March 2026 was the 4th warmest March on record for the planet's surface in the ERA5 dataset, coming in at 1.48C above preindustrial levels. https://t.co/Z0Jja9ncx4
Louise Glück Sees a Door Beyond Suffering
The Wild Iris – Nobel laureate Louise Glück on the door at the end of your suffering https://t.co/77NZKWeLLS #NationalPoetryMonth
Accountability Unlocks Your Brain's Sales Potential
Episode #400 with Jeb Blount Jr. Your brain can help you—or hold you back. That’s why accountability matters. #Sales #Mindset #Leadership https://t.co/pHVeOWP4Rd
Brainless Clones: Expensive, Unethical, and Scientifically Useless
This thread explores many interesting aspects of brainless clones. It raises the issue of whether this is even useful (including as animal model) It surfaces the terminology "decorticate" which is what's in the literature.