Louisville crossover thrash outfit Belushi Speed Ball announced their fourth studio album, Toxic Waste Was Everywhere In The ’80s, slated for release on June 5. The record, featuring 12 high‑speed tracks, showcases new bassist Justin McClure and drummer Ben Cotton, and sports artwork by metal illustrator Andrei Bouzikov. The band debuted the single “I Ought Not Know,” accompanied by a stop‑motion clay‑animation video. A day after the album drops, they will headline a chaotic set at Milwaukee Metal Fest.

Foy Vance's seventh album, The Wake, arrives as a 13‑track collection that fuses acoustic intimacy with gospel‑tinged production. Produced by Ethan Johns, the record showcases Vance's raw vocal delivery across themes of faith, fatherhood, love, and self‑reflection. Standout songs such...

Have you read about the Foundational Lifestyle Pyramid in the PAVING the Path to Wellness Workbook 2nd Edition? You think about which lifestyle medicine pillar (exercise, nutrition, sleep, stress resilience, social connections, or avoidance of risky substances) has the greatest impact...

A new Nature study finds that roughly 90 % of existing sea‑level impact assessments underestimate baseline coastal water heights by about one foot, especially in the Pacific, Southeast Asia, and other Global South regions. This mis‑measurement could increase projected inundated land...

Shooting has wrapped on Anna Foglietta’s directorial debut, *Una storia*, marking the Roman actress’s first feature behind the camera. The intimate drama follows a small‑town couple, Erika and Mauro, as they grapple with the emotional vacuum left when their daughter...
Meanwhile, shockingly, the other major global power is doing the very opposite within its own borders... https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-13/china-s-new-law-signals-xi-won-t-curb-environmental-ambitions
NASA’s 6U CubeSat, part of the SPARCS exoplanet mission, has returned its first images of a distant planetary system. Launched in early 2025, the spacecraft captured ultraviolet and visible light data of the star Proxima Centauri and its orbiting exoplanet,...
Brain Retraining Vs Nervous System Regulation: •Brain Retraining Uses Top-Down Cognitive Tools (Thought, Visualization) To Rewire Neural Pathways. •Nervous System Regulation Often Employs Bottom-Up Somatic Tools (Breathing, Movement) To Calm Physiology. •They Are Most Effective When Used Together: Regulation Provides Immediate Relief, While...
Hospitality executives operate in a 24‑hour environment where guest expectations never pause, creating relentless pressure for leaders. The author, a general manager and father, describes the guilt of missing personal milestones like his son’s Christmas show due to non‑negotiable work...

German director Jens Schanze’s new documentary Materia Prima premiered at CPH:DOX, exposing the contentious push for lithium mining in Bolivia. The film juxtaposes EU‑driven investment with historic colonial exploitation, highlighting how the country’s salt flats—critical for batteries—are threatened by environmentally...

Sturgill Simpson, under the Johnny Blue Skies moniker, dropped the new LP Mutiny After Midnight on March 13 as a vinyl‑only release, emphasizing support for independent record stores. A surprise YouTube upload of the full album appeared a week early...

The article argues that true productivity in the Getting Things Done (GTD) framework comes from deliberately slowing down rather than pushing harder. It highlights how constant busyness erodes perspective, leading to frustration‑driven task management. By embracing surrender, idle moments, and...
WalletHub analyzed 15 metrics to rank the United States' best St. Patrick's Day celebrations, grouping data into tradition, cost, safety and weather categories. Boston, Massachusetts claimed the top spot, drawing roughly one million visitors to its historic parade dating back...

Brit Taylor’s new album *Land Of The Forgotten* channels the rugged spirit of Western Kentucky and Appalachian tradition through unapologetically raw country songwriting. Produced and co‑written with her husband Adam Chaffins, the record arrives as the couple welcomes a newborn,...

Max Walker‑Silverman’s second feature, Rebuilding, drops its first trailer and poster ahead of a UK/ROI theatrical launch on April 17. The drama stars Josh O’Connor as Dusty, a rancher forced into a trailer park after a wildfire destroys his home, and reunites...
Celebrity River Cruises announced a Destination Discovery Program for its 2027‑2028 sailings, adding four themed experience series to its European itineraries. The Storyteller Series pairs guests with local artists and cultural experts, while the Skillmaster Series offers hands‑on craft and...

Irish‑language rap trio Kneecap, thrust into global headlines for pro‑Palestinian remarks and a dismissed terrorism charge, lost its US visa sponsor and cancelled a sold‑out North American tour. The six‑week scheduling gap prompted the group to record a new album,...

Recent commentary highlights how the body communicates mental overload through subtle physical cues. Tight shoulders, shallow breathing, and lingering fatigue often appear before overt emotional distress. These sensations reflect the nervous system’s early warning system when cognitive load exceeds capacity....
Hot take: “High-achiever” is often socially rewarded dysregulation. If you can’t stop without guilt… If you can’t delegate without anxiety… If you never settle for less than perfection… That’s not excellence - it’s attachment.

Cafe Kowloon, a Hong Kong‑inspired eatery, has opened beneath a railway arch in London Fields. The venue combines neon décor with modern Cantonese dishes, including a peanut‑butter‑filled French toast that has become the menu’s standout. Its drink program features thimble‑sized,...

Actress Demi Moore stepped onto the SXSW ‘I Love Boosters’ premiere in Austin wearing a draped Saint Laurent Resort 2026 gown featuring a thigh‑high slit and orange‑ribbon detail reminiscent of Zoe Saldana’s previous look. The ensemble was accessorized with gold Saint Laurent bracelets and...
Last week I was inducted into the Pennsylvania (D3) Wrestling Hall of Fame. My dad presented me with the award. My son Severus was in my arms. Three generations standing on a wrestling mat. That moment meant more to me than I can put...

Thomas Ancora is shooting his second feature, *L’Ordre Pourpre*, an atypical slasher set in Wallonia that tackles toxic masculinity, racism and homophobia. The story follows a hazing‑related murder at an elite Belgian university and a subsequent revenge plot. Filming began...
Elegant Weapons, the heavy‑metal supergroup featuring Rainbow vocalist Ronnie Romero, Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner, Uriah Heep bassist Dave Rimmer and Accept drummer Christopher Williams, released the single “Bridges Burn” and announced their sophomore album Evolution, slated for April 24...
Pioneering grindcore veterans Napalm Death and sludge‑metal icons the Melvins have released a second track, “Rip The God,” from their upcoming collaborative album. The eight‑track record, titled Savage Imperial Death March, will be widely available on April 10 after debuting as...
The 2025 film slate is dominated by politically charged works that confront the Trump era and its cultural fallout. High‑profile directors such as Paul Thomas Anderson, Yorgos Lanthimos, Kathryn Bigelow and Óliver Laxe use genre conventions—from satire to dystopian neo‑realism—to...

At W Magazine’s pre‑Oscars dinner in Los Angeles, Dior showcased its Spring 2026 collection alongside archival pieces, drawing a star‑studded crowd. Hailey Bieber paired a cropped bar jacket from Jonathan Anderson’s debut Spring 2026 show with low‑rise bootcut jeans, echoing...

Ultragenyx announced that its investigational gene therapy for ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC) deficiency met a primary endpoint in a Phase 3 trial involving 37 patients. The study demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in blood ammonia levels, the key marker of disease...

Hollywood faces a crossroads as streaming accelerates and theater attendance slips, prompting a debate over the future of film distribution. Industry veterans Hawk Koch and Chris Aronson argue that blockbuster spectacles still thrive on the big screen, while streaming champions...
Daniel Romano’s Outfit releases *Preservers of the Pearl*, a record that fuses rock, folk, R&B, and power‑pop while emphasizing group harmonies. The album marks a lineup change as Julianna Riolino departs, giving Ian Romano and Carson McHone songwriting credits. Critics...

The Pretty Reckless have unveiled their fifth studio album, “Dear God,” slated for release on June 26 through Fearless Records. The record mixes gritty, punk‑infused rock with darker lyrical themes and incorporates the previously released singles “For I Am Death”...

The post outlines a "retirement distraction paradox" where the loss of work‑day structure leaves retirees mentally fragmented. Unlimited free time, rather than delivering clarity, often breeds restlessness and difficulty prioritizing tasks. This isn’t laziness but a predictable cognitive shift that...
Altin Gün’s sixth album, Garip, arrives as the band’s first release without vocalist Merve Daşdemir, who departed in 2024. The record leans into synth‑wave, funk, and orchestral textures while reinterpreting Turkish folk classics. Collaborations with the Stockholm Studio Orchestra and...

Boots Riley’s second feature, I Love Boosters, blends absurdist sci‑fi with a razor‑sharp satire of the fashion industry. The story follows Corvette (Keke Palmer), a “booster” who steals overpriced designer clothes to fund her dream of becoming a designer, sparking...
I think accurate heart rate measurements are helpful for training, but NOT during the run. I use HR/pace analysis combined with RPE for myself and my clients, but I rarely ever tell someone to check their HR while running. Monitoring...

Langhorne Slim visited Chelsea Studios NYC for a No Depression Session, delivering acoustic renditions of two tracks from his upcoming album *The Dreamin' Kind*. The stripped‑back performance contrasted with the album’s fuller, louder production, showcasing his voice and guitar. Slim...

Italian‑born, London‑based musician Ferman released his new single “Old Hipster Blues” on March 13 across all streaming services. The track, a gritty rock‑and‑roll homage to early White Stripes, is paired with a Bethnal Green‑filmed video directed by George Kashcheev that features a...
Trust the process. Patience and time win. 🎸 Luke Combs 📝 Ray Kroc on work 📚 Ikigai and living longer Read Friday Five → https://michaelwmchugh.com/friday-five-no-323-march-13-2026/

As far as 80s rock goes, Cinderella is criminally underrated. Both of these albums are peak https://t.co/8TZyqaXZpI

Most people try to fix back pain by directly treating the back, but this often fails because the body is interconnected. The post promotes a free webinar on March 17 at 7 pm EST that demonstrates a method using motions in other body...

Links between gut microbiome proteins and pace of aging, metabolic diseases, and medications @Cell_Metabolism https://t.co/Vg6vMPjnXm https://t.co/3SKNH6IEhJ

From statement hardware and bold colors to technology that enhances wellness, experts are loving these popular bathroom upgrades. https://t.co/89otcLAByb https://t.co/2d6kUZn8Cy

Russian‑born, UK‑based artist n0trixx released her debut album “A Catalogue of Madness and Melancholia,” a high‑intensity journey through dissociative identity disorder and borderline personality disorder. Each track embodies a distinct psychological state, merging dark trap beats, industrial textures, and nu‑metal...
Eye opening perspective from @SolRucaWWE. Whatever we are thinking, positive or negative, becomes our reality. Don’t miss an all new #whatsyourstory. @WWE @Fanatics @EGxo https://t.co/hEOepdb9gy
Come see the US premiere of Nawi tonight at the Angelika Film Center with a Q&A session https://t.co/6nis7l7wQj

Catherine Ryan Howard’s thriller 56 Days, published by Corvus in August 2021, follows strangers Ciara and Oliver as they meet in a Dublin supermarket just as COVID‑19 spreads across Ireland. The novel’s dual‑timeline structure—56 days before and after a body is discovered...

Reality is a book, and experience is a sentence. From my wonderful conversation this week w/ @nireyal—> https://t.co/FCPUJH0VhL
United’s Business Class Amenity Kit Barely Uses the Airline’s Name — Here’s Why Brooks Brothers Is Paying for the Bag - View from the Wing https://t.co/0ZU1h5SAul

The article highlights the silent pressure created by numerous open loops—unfinished tasks, unanswered messages, and postponed decisions—that quietly tax mental bandwidth. It explains how these lingering items generate background tension, reducing focus and increasing cognitive load. By referencing the Zeigarnik...
I wrote about R.E.M.'s "7 Chinese Bros." for @Spin's Deep Cut Friday column this week: https://t.co/8xXVfM2VJz