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Laura Veirs – “Pulse”

In May, Laura Veirs announced her new album Temple Songs and shared " Flying Into Darkness ." Now, the Portland indie-folk singer-songwriter is releasing "Pulse," which is a very beautiful song with a very amusing music video. The post Laura Veirs – “Pulse” appeared first on

Congress moves to end disability-based transplant denial

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee recently approved a bill that would prohibit discrimination by members of the national organ transplant network on the basis of an individual's disability, ensuring that all Americans have the ability to receive

Slothrust – “Burn The Deck”

Slothrust recently announced the Dystopian Theatre Tour, a run of US shows with Um, Jennifer and the Velveteers. To celebrate, the band is sharing a new track called "Burn The Deck." The post Slothrust – “Burn The Deck” appeared first on Stereogum .

Harvard professor to lead new White House UFO council

A Harvard University professor known for his polarizing theories about extraterrestrial life has been tapped by the White House to lead a scientific advisory council to study UFOs. Avi Loeb, who served as head of Harvard’s astronomy department until 2020 and has for years

How Do You Prove Arson When the Evidence Burns Away?

For the latest episode of Howtown , Adam Cole and Joss Fong look at wildfires and how investigators go about determining and proving how they start. The backdrop of video is the investigation into the Palisades Fire and the related arson trial that just concluded. What started

Margaret Glaspy – “That Rose”

Last month, Margaret Glaspy announced her new album I Am Both and shared the lead single " Michigan ." Now, the New York-based singer-songwriter is back with "That Rose." The post Margaret Glaspy – “That Rose” appeared first on Stereogum .

The Best TV Shows of 2026 (So Far)

We’re halfway through 2026, and the year has already delivered a plethora of brilliant television shows — sitcoms and medical dramas, horror and fantasy, period pieces and contemporary social commentary. With the hazy days of summer upon us, now is the perfect time to catch up