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Kendrick Lamar's Surprise Drop at 3AM Crashes Streaming Servers
A 12-track ambient album with zero features. Critics are calling it his most personal work.
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The $400 Omakase That's Redefining What Sushi Means in 2025
Chef Mori's 17-course counter in the Flatiron is booked six months out. We got in.
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Zone 2 Training Is the Longevity Protocol Peter Attia Actually Uses
80% of your training at 130-140bpm. It sounds boring. The biomarkers tell a different story.
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Pappy Van Winkle 23-Year Just Hit the Secondary Market at $8,000
The most sought-after bourbon in America quietly appeared on three auction platforms this week.
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Runtz x Gelato #41 Crosses Are Commanding $80/Eighth in LA
Small-batch craft genetics with terpene profiles that rival Sonoma County wine.
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Korean BBQ Marinades That Actually Penetrate Thick Cuts
The pear vs. kiwi debate, settled — plus the overnight fridge trick no one talks about.
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Tokyo's Hidden Whisky Bars: A Connoisseur's Map
Golden Gai's 300 sq ft temples of aged single malts — ranked and mapped.
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Volcano Classic vs. Mighty+: The Definitive Vaporizer Comparison
After 200 hours of testing, we know which one actually delivers on flavor retention.
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The Vinyl Revival Is Real: Independent Press Sales Up 34% YoY
Collectors are outbidding each other for first pressings. Here's what's worth your money.
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Cold Plunge vs. Contrast Therapy: Which Actually Reduces Inflammation?
The literature is more nuanced than the influencers admit. A meta-analysis breakdown.
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March can mean many things: 🌷The first sign of spring ⚾The first crack of the bat as baseball season begins ⛹️♀️The first tingle of hearts breaking with broken NCAA March Madness brackets. But in our neck of the woods,
Read Full Article →Best THC Drinks for the Perfect Nightcap
As the craft beverage world continues to evolve, THC-infused drinks have emerged as a sophisticated and alcohol-free way to cap off the night. Whether you’re winding down after a long day or elevating a social evening sa
Read Full Article →Hop Culture’s 5 Best Beers in the Shop in February
Hop Culture’s 5 Best Beers in the Shop Right Now (February) Graphic courtesy of Derek Campos, Senior Graphic Designer, Next Glass Welcome to a brand-new Hop Culture series designed to answer one simple question: What bee
Read Full Article →The Road Less Traveled, Revisited: Two Roads’ Bold Bet on Brewing Belgium’s Legendary PALM
Two roads diverged in the craft beer woods, and Two Roads Brewing has never hesitated to take the one with fewer footprints—and better beer at the end of it. From day one, the Connecticut brewery has built its identity a
Read Full Article →Top 11 THC Drinks We Tried in 2025
THC drinks had a breakout year in 2025. What was once a novelty shelf at the corner dispensary has graduated into a full-blown beverage category, with items available at some of the largest retailers nationwide, includin
Read Full Article →Podcast Episode 470: Ryan Allen of Soul & Spirits Summons Unusual Flavors with Traditional Methods
From cereal-mashed rice and Riwaka in “Southern pilsner” to barrel-aged stout that’s a dead-ringer for a well-known cola, Tennessee’s Soul & Spirits takes a methodical approach to even the most outlandish ideas.
Read Full Article →Recipe: Georgian-Style Aludi
As a way to illustrate the methods that go into one of the world’s oldest surviving brewing traditions—including wind-dried malt, foraged hops, and a boiled mash—here’s a recipe for aludi, the farmhouse ale from Georgia’
Read Full Article →Video Tip: Going Cuckoo for Coconut as a Flavor Adjunct
Among brewers who use it, coconut is notorious for soaking up liquid, destroying yield, and leaving behind an oily sheen... but people sure do seem to love the flavor. In this clip from his video course, Horus Aged Ales
Read Full Article →The Story of To Thee! Pils
New for 2026, Rahr Malting Co. is introducing a new low-color pilsner malt, developed in collaboration with our friends at pFriem Family Brewers.
Read Full Article →Podcast Episode 469: How Indeed Uses Data to Make Better Brewery Decisions, in Partnership With Encompass
Despite the challenging headwinds in the beer market, Minnesota and Wisconsin's Indeed Brewing has found ways to grow distribution sales by using data to make better decisions. This conversation, produced in partnership
Read Full Article →Mahi Mahi Recipes 🐟🐟 Light, Flavorful & Versatile
Mahi mahi is a lean, mild white fish that holds up beautifully to grilling, baking, and pan-searing. Its meaty texture and subtle sweetness make it... The post Mahi Mahi Recipes 🐟🐟 Light, Flavorful Vers
Read Full Article →Blackened Mahi Mahi with Avocado Salad 🌶️🐟🥑 Bold, Zesty, and Perfectly Fresh
This dish pairs spicy, smoky blackened mahi mahi with a cool and refreshing avocado salad. The contrast of heat and freshness makes it a vibrant,... The post Blackened Mahi Mahi with Avocado Salad 🌶️Ǵ
Read Full Article →Mahi Mahi in Coconut Curry 🐟🥥🍛 Creamy, Fragrant, and Packed With Bold Spice
This dish features tender mahi mahi simmered in a rich coconut curry sauce infused with garlic, ginger, and warm spices. It’s vibrant, comforting, and perfect... The post Mahi Mahi in Coconut Curry 🐟🥥
Read Full Article →Garlic Butter Baked Mahi Mahi 🧄🐟🍋 Tender, Flaky, and Bursting With Flavor
This baked mahi mahi is smothered in a garlic butter sauce with lemon and herbs, then baked until tender and flaky. It’s quick, elegant, and... The post Garlic Butter Baked Mahi Mahi 🧄🐟🍋 Tender, F
Read Full Article →Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos 🌮🐟🥭 Fresh, Zesty, and Packed With Coastal Flavor
These mahi mahi tacos are light, flavorful, and perfect for a taco night upgrade. With tender, seasoned fish, crisp slaw, and a creamy sauce, they’re... The post Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos 🌮🐟🥭 Fresh, Ze
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Coachella 2026: A hand-picked guide to the best of the fest
With well over 100 acts on eight stages, almost all of them streaming live, Coachella can be overwhelming. Here's a day-by-day guide to the can't-miss music at the season's biggest musical gathering.(Image credit: Arturo
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St. Vincent offers tension, release and sonic 'jump scares'
Known for her often dark, poetic songs and powerful guitar riffs, St. Vincent is backed by a 60-piece orchestra in her new album, St. Vincent: Live in London! Originally broadcast April 23, 2024.
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YOSHIKI Set to Make Triumphant Return with Prestigious Two-Night Engagement at Walt Disney Concert Hall
Yoshiki (Photo Courtesy of A List Media Entertainment) YOSHIKI is officially back and ready to conquer Los Angeles. The composer, pianist, and X Japan leader has announced a two-night engagement at Walt Disney
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Live For Live Music Sets Fest By Nite Schedule
The Black Keys (photo: Romeo Okwara) The lineup is complete for the Jazz Fest-adjacent Fest by Nite in New Orleans, which is produced by Live for Live Music and GMP Live in partnership with Dayglo Presents and S
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Inside Coachella: The Real Brand Battleground
Inside Coachella: The Real Brand Battleground This weekend marks the 25th anniversary of Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. For the next three weeks, the industry migrates to Indio.Three weekends. Three c
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Kronos Quartet’s ‘Glorious Mahalia’ Honors Mahalia Jackson’s Voice and Activism
Midway through Martin Luther King Jr.’s historic speech at the 1963 March on Washington, a voice called out from behind him: “Tell them about the dream, Martin!” That voice belonged to Mahalia Jackson, King’s close frien
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Allen Toussaint’s ‘Songbook’ Live Album: Five Decades of New Orleans Music Reissued
Allen Toussaint (1938–2015) was a New Orleans treasure whose songs and productions defined the city’s sound for decades. His first live album, Songbook (2013), bottled that energy, recorded during two intimate 2009 New Y
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Trey Anastasio Announces Live and Acoustic Album, Capturing 2025 Tour Performances
Trey Anastasio has announced the upcoming release of Trey Anastasio – Live and Acoustic, a new collection of stripped-down performances captured last year on his sold-out 2025 Spring Acoustic Tour. Produced by Vance Powe
Read Full Article →Oteil Burbridge & Lamar Williams Jr. Announce Collaborative Album, Release Lead Single
Bassist Oteil Burbridge and vocalist Lamar Williams Jr. have announced The Offering, a full-length studio album set for release May 1 via Floki Studios. Recorded at the rising destination studio on Iceland’s Northern Coa
Read Full Article →Previously Unreleased Gregg Allman Band Concert Recording Live in Philadelphia ’86 Arrives April 10
The musical legacy of Gregg Allman continues with Great As Ever: Live In Philadelphia ’86, a previously unreleased concert recording from the Gregg Allman Band, arriving April 10 via his posthumous label, Sawrite Records
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NO DEPRESSION SESSIONS at Chelsea Studios NYC: The Brook & The Bluff
Birmingham-bred, Nashville-based The Brook the Bluff arrived at Chelsea Studios NYC as a trio for their No Depression Session, with vocal harmonies locked in tight from a decade of daily use.All three songs in this ses
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ALBUM REVIEW: Mikaela Davis Plays With Genre On ‘Graceland Way’
Mikaela Davis has never been a stranger to transformation. She’s tried on hazy pop, whimsical folk, jam band grooves, and now, donning a bejeweled Western suit, finds herself fusing all these sounds and more on Gr
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ALBUM REVIEW: Retro Folk Rock Purrs From Fantastic Cat
Fantastic Cat is a sort-of New York City super-group composed of four would be singer-songwriter stars: Anthony D’Amato, Brian Dunn, Don DiLego and Mike Montali (of Hollis Brown). They regularly wear cat masks in
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ALBUM REVIEW: On ‘Total Dive’ Brown Horse Balance Originality and Derivation
Brown Horse’s first two albums, 2024’s Reservoir and 2025’s All the Right Weaknesses, established the band’s presence in the world of country rock. With their latest set, Total Dive, they furt
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ALBUM REVIEW: Nashville Rebel Tenille Townes Reboots Her Music on ‘The Acrobat’
What is real love? What’s the difference between “good” love and “bad” love? Pondering these and other knotty questions, the Canada-bred, Nashville-based Tenille Townes makes her escape
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Debashish Bhattacharya To Release New Single For The Durga Puja Festival
Who is Debashish Bhattacharya? Debashish Bhattacharya is arguably the greatest slide guitarist in the world. He is an undisputed master of the demanding technique and discipline of both Hindustani classical music and mod
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December album releases
Always Can't Go On Forever - Don Kipper Don Kipper supercharge their Balkan and Mediterranean roots in these wonderfully original songs steeped in heavy electronic grooves, elastic disco basslines and splashes of psych
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NEW RELEASE
Live session from the album ALIGNED at Jerusalem’s YMCA Hall. In a mesmerizing live video session that took place in the heart of Jerusalem’s YMCA Hall, Itzhak Ventura and his jazz trio perform four pieces from his widel
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NEW ALBUM & VINYL RELEASE
Lost In Tajikistan The mountains of Tajikistan are home to an incredibly rich musical heritage which has largely remained a mystery to the wider world. Recorded by Lu Edmonds, these remarkable performances by local musi
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NEW Vinyl out today
We’re delighted to announce the release of the LP version of the acclaimed Rough Guide To The Best Country Blues You've Never Heard (Vol.2), which is out today! BUY NOW
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From People-Pleasing to Self-Trust: How to Come Back to Yourself
“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” ~Carl Jung Where did I want to go out to eat? The question was straightforward, and the answer should have been easy. But as my mind flipped through the optio
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Phone Down, Eyes Up: How to Really See the People We Love
“The most precious gift we can offer anyone is our attention.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh Judy was three the first time I missed it. She had spent a solid ten minutes stacking every couch cushion on our living room flo
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5 Quotes for Hard Times (and a Free Ebook)
Sometimes everything feels like too much, and it’s hard to use all the valuable lessons you’ve learned when life requires you to use them all at once. It’s also easy to feel overwhelmed by the magnitude of what you’re fa
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The Pressure to Dream Big and the Beauty of Wanting Less
“What if I accept that all I really want is a small, slow, simple life? A beautiful, quiet, gentle life. I think it is enough.” ~Krista O’Reilly-Davi-Digui Why do we feel such pressure to dream big? I think it star
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The Seven Strengths: A Rare Free Training
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about how easy it is to feel overwhelmed—by the news, by life, by everything we’re carrying day to day. I know I’ve been feeling this lately. And when things feel like a lot, the question
Read Full Article →Scientists say 7 days of meditation can rewire your brain
A single week of intensive meditation and mind-body practices led to measurable changes across the brain and body. Researchers observed improved brain efficiency, boosted immune signaling, and increased natural pain reli
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28+ Earthships in Ontario, Canada | The Earthship Revolution
People in Ontario and all across the world, with big hearts and unbreakable human spirits, are escaping dystopian cities and creating a new and better culture from the ground up. For many of them, the process begins with
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Your Ultimate Guide to The ‘Blue Bottle’ Experiment | Methylene Blue Science Experiment
Looking for a fun science experiment to show your children or grandchildren? Or perhaps you’re a student and want your science teacher to do something interesting in class. Either way, the answer is The Blue Bott
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Methylene Blue for Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and Dementia
The blockbuster drug methylene blue is experimentally proven to restore brain function in people with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other forms of dementia – but big pharma says you can’t have it!
Read Full Article →Methylene Blue: Miracle Antidote for Poisonings and Overdoses
Got bit by a rattlesnake or eat a poisonous mushroom and looking for an antidote? Look no further than the wonder-drug methylene blue – a medicinal blue dye that acts as an antidote for chemical poisoning and over
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Methylene Blue: A Scientific Breakthrough for COVID-19?
Can methylene blue, an inexpensive drug that’s routinely used in hospital emergency rooms, cure COVID-19? Emerging evidence shows MB can rapidly inactivate the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Almost immediately following the
Read Full Article →Rhode Island Marijuana Business License Lottery Blocked By Federal Judge Amid Challenge To Residency Rules
“Knowing the Act was facing legal challenges…CCC continued forward with its plan to implement the Act and its licensing scheme. The resulting fall-out will be, to be blunt, self-inflicted.” By Christopher Shea, Rho
Read Full Article →Cleveland City Council Proposal Would Use Marijuana Tax Money To Support Neighborhood Projects
“Legalization created opportunity. This ordinance ensures that this opportunity is shared, shared fairly, shared transparently and shared with the residents who made it possible.” By Nick Castele, Signal Cleveland This
Read Full Article →Texas Judge Pauses New Rules Banning Hemp Products Like Smokable THCA Flower Amid Legal Challenge From Industry
A Texas judge has issued a temporary restraining order preventing the enforcement of new state rules restricting access to hemp-derived products such as smokable THCA flower. The ruling on Friday comes in a lawsuit broug
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Hawaii Senate Votes To Ask Congress To Federally Legalize Marijuana
The Hawaii Senate has passed a pair of resolutions calling on Congress to federally legalize marijuana, support state efforts to clear people’s conviction records and take steps to facilitate access to banking serv
Read Full Article →Oregon Governor Signs Bill To Allow Medical Marijuana Use In Hospices And Other Health Facilities
Oregon’s governor has signed a bill to allow patients with debilitating medical conditions to access medical marijuana in certain health facilities such as hospices. Gov. Tina Kotek (D) approved the legislation fro
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How $10 Million Meant for Florida Taxpayers Ended Up in the Anti-Marijuana War
A $10 million payment tied to a Florida Medicaid settlement moved through the Hope Florida Foundation, into two anti-drug nonprofits, and then into a political committee fighting marijuana legalization. Public filings al
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Clean Label Cannabis: Returning to the Plant That Started It All
As we all know, cannabis is a plant. But many cannabis products aren’t. That might sound obvious, but if you walk into most dispensaries today, you might start to wonder if the industry remembers that. Because the
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The Real Cost of Cannabis Prohibition
Cannabis reform is often framed as a business or cultural issue. In reality, cannabis policy goes far beyond dispensaries; it touches the health, security, and financial stability of every American family. Decisions on c
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Inside the DEA’s Crisis of Legitimacy
A long trail of corruption cases, oversight failures, and drug-war contradictions has left the DEA with a credibility problem, even as it continues to influence how cannabis is scheduled, researched, and regulated in the
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The NBA Put Al Harrington Through 12 Surgeries. Cannabis Helped Him Cope. Science Made Him Look Closer.
After years of surgeries, rehab and a recovery machine built for return-to-play, the former NBA forward stopped asking whether cannabis could help and started asking harder questions about how it actually worked. Al H
Read Full Article →Q1 2026 Psychedelic Patent Update
Written by Psychedelic Alpha’s Noah Smith with support from Editor-at-Large and patent attorney Graham Pechenik of Calyx Law. The Psychedelic Patent Update provides headline figures and data regarding published psychedel
Read Full Article →The Psychedelic Practitioner Issue 4: Integration
The Psychedelic Practitioner Issue 4: Integration
Read Full Article →March 2026 Psychedelic Bill Round-up
With 11 new bills introduced across 7 jurisdictions and significant movement on dozens of existing measures, March added to a record-setting year for U.S. psychedelic policy reform. Combined with the activity we covered
Read Full Article →Serotonin, Synapses, and Setting: Gitte Moos Knudsen on the Neurobiology of Psychedelic Action
Serotonin, Synapses, and Setting: Gitte Moos Knudsen on the Neurobiology of Psychedelic Action
Read Full Article →Pα+ Psychedelic Bulletin #222: Unpacking EPIsoDE; Meta-Analysis Says Psychedelics No Better than Traditional Antidepressants; Usona’s First Patent Application Publishes
A 144-patient, two-site German study that evaluated two different doses of psilocybin versus nicotinamide in patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD), dubbed EPIsoDE, was published this month (Mertens et al., 2
Read Full Article →Best CBD Flower Brands for Smoking
The CBD flower market has exploded in recent years, giving consumers more options than ever before. But with so many brands claiming to offer premium hemp flower, how do you separate genuinely quality products from... Th
Read Full Article →From Ritual to Routine: How People Use Mushrooms and Cannabis for Mindful Living
For a long time, both cannabis and mushrooms were associated with special occasions—ceremonies, weekends, or moments set apart from everyday life. But that narrative is changing. More people are now integrating these pla
Read Full Article →7 Lesser-Known Benefits of CBD
When you hear the word CBD, what comes to your mind? Well, for most people, the first thought that comes to mind is reducing pain and anxiety. However, many other, more significant benefits of CBD... The post 7 Lesser-Kn
Read Full Article →SAFETY STANDARDS FOR THC VAPING PRODUCTS
The safety of THC vaping products is a critical concern for consumers and regulators alike, given the unique challenges associated with inhaled substances. Ensuring product integrity from manufacturing to consumption inv
Read Full Article →Why Runtz Seeds Took Over the American Cannabis Scene
In the past few years, few strains have made as big a splash as Runtz. From coast to coast, this fruity, candy-flavored hybrid has become a favorite among growers and consumers alike. What started as... The post Why Runt
Read Full Article →New to mushrooms, asking for advice!
Hi everyone, I am seeking a non-alucinogenic experience with mushrooms with the purpose of feeling connected with nature. Having bought microdoses of fresh truffles (pajaritos, mexicana and atlantis), I have tried three
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Ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT: An Uneasy Partnership?
When and why did ibogaine experiences start including toad medicine? Ibogaine, the psychedelic compound derived from the West African iboga shrub, has emerged as a dark horse darling of psychedelic research and legisl
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Queering Psychedelics: A Resource Toolkit”
Art by Karina Álvarez Queering Psychedelics is part of Chacruna’s ongoing work to uplift queer, trans, non-binary, and gender-expansive voices within psychedelic healing, spirituality, and liberation. This page gather
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Press Release – Announcing Chacruna’s Psychedelic Culture Conference, April 17–19 2026
3 days. 200+ speakers. One transformative gathering at a pivotal moment for psychedelics. San Francisco, California [March 2026] – From April 17–19, 2026, the Chacruna Institute for Psychedelic Plant Medicines w
Read Full Article →Extended State Dimethyltryptamine (DMT): Psychedelic Renaissance Progresses to Psychedelic Enlightenment
Extended state dimethyltryptamine (DMT) may be the next frontier in characterising the complex effects of psychedelics. This approach offers an opportunity to advance past dominant and harmful paradigms, opening doors to
Read Full Article →Press Release – Chacruna Institute Launches 2026 Course on The Science of Psychedelic Healing
San Francisco, CA — [March 2026] — The Chacruna Institute for Psychedelic Plant Medicines announces its upcoming course “The Science of Psychedelic Healing,” running May 12 – July 14, 2026. This online course brings toge
Read Full Article →Shhh, Be Still: Explore the Softer Side of Fizz
A wave of intentionally uncarbonated beers and adjacent drinks is putting greater focus on how texture plays on our palates. Whether you’re going low- or no-fizz, here’s what fewer bubbles mean for the rest of your beverage.
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NEW SINGLE
Listen to the hypnotic and Maghrebi-influenced 'Ya Leyli', Don Kipper’s second pre-release single from their forthcoming album Always Can’t Go On Forever (release date 1st Dec). LISTEN NOW Watch the music video Pre-order Always Can't Go On Forever Don Kipper supercharge their Balkan and Mediterranean roots in these wonderfully original songs steeped in heavy electronic grooves, elastic disco basslines and splashes of psychedelic synth funk. PRE-ORDER NOW
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NEW SINGLE and Vinyl Release
‘Ahora más cerca’ Sangit, ft. Yasmin Levy We are excited to announce today's release, 'Ahora más cerca' by Sangit featuring Yasmin Levy. This beautiful ballad is a highlight of Sangit’s upcoming album 'Ooroo' and features the heartfelt vocals of Yasmin Levy, the queen of Ladino music. LISTEN NOW Rough Guide to Memphis Minne: Queen of Country Blues Memphis Minnie was one of the greatest guitarists and blues singers of her time and a pioneering influence in the urban transformation of country
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“Flying Over Highways Like We Weren’t Butterflies”: Kevin Morby Reflects on What It Means to “Die Young” in a Road-Worn Reverie
Kevin Morby drifts through memory and motion on “Die Young,” a warm, midtempo reflection on his roots, resilience, and life’s fragility – and the quietly expansive second single off his upcoming eighth LP, ‘Little Wide Open.’
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What My Body Taught Me: 13 Surgeries, One Coma, Countless Powerful Lessons
“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.” ~Khalil Gibran I was born with spina bifida. When I was ten years old, doctors told me I might not walk again after a surgery that would change my life. I don’t remember every word they said, but I remember the feeling, the air shifting in the room, the adults speaking carefully, the quiet that followed. Paralysis was a possibility. By that point, my body already knew hospital ceilings well. I
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Illinois Court Hears Final Lawsuit Challenging Marijuana Social Equity Business Licensing Lottery
“We just want a fair shot. We’re not asking for anything special, no special privileges, but what they promised from the very beginning.” By Hannah Meisel, Capitol News Illinois Nearly seven years after Illinois lawmakers approved recreational cannabis legalization, applicants who lost out on coveted business licenses are still battling the state in court, alleging the law’s rollout undermined its purported equity goals. At the time of its passage in 2019, supporters of Illinois’s la
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Georgia’s Forgotten Stoner Food: Inside the Lost Cannabis Cuisine of the Caucasus
The European country of Georgia has a distinct landscape. The Svaneti province is evidence of this; its mountain peaks are always snow-capped, and its valleys so remote that for seven months each year, the region is completely snowbound. This is where the Svan people built defensive towers back in the 9th century that are now recognized and protected by UNESCO, this is where they preserved their pagan-inflected animist traditions and polyphonic folk music, and cultivated a relationship with cann
Read Full Article →Recipe: Jester King Still Wild Ale
Want to try your hand at brewing an uncarbonated ale with enough acidity to refresh and complexity to intrigue? Here’s a recipe from Austin’s Jester King for a lambic-inspired beer that’s ready to drink in just a few months.
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How Dizzy Gillespie helped forge a new jazz era in America
Dizzy Gillespie and his iconic trumpet -- with its turned up bell -- brought a new era of American jazz to a global audience. It's part of our 250th anniversary series America in Pursuit.
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TRAILBLAZER
It's an amazing time to be in this world, says REZZ. (Photo by Matt Barnes) DJ/Producer REZZ’s signature downtempo bass music is a deeply hypnotic, wildly powerful listen. Her live PORTAL shows further elevate that experience through a groundbreaking visual format. REZZ made history in 2018 as the first female dance artist to headline Coachella’s Sahara Tent, and she’s performing at the festival again this Spring. Your sound design and composition are inspired — how did you ge
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Can red light therapy really deliver a beauty and health glow up? Here's the science
Wellness influencers tout the therapy's power for everything from rejuvenating skin and hair to boosting longevity. Devices sold for at-home use abound. We look at the evidence behind the hype.
Read Full Article →Stanford scientists discover “natural Ozempic” without side effects
A newly discovered molecule could reshape the future of weight loss treatments by mimicking the powerful appetite-suppressing effects of drugs like Ozempic — but without many of the unpleasant side effects. Identified using artificial intelligence, this tiny peptide, called BRP, appears to act directly on the brain’s appetite-control center, helping animals eat less and lose fat without nausea or muscle loss.
Read Full Article →RFK And Dr. Oz Want Anti-Marijuana Groups’ Lawsuit Challenging Medicare Hemp Coverage Program Dismissed
Federal health officials are asking a court to dismiss marijuana legalization opponents’ lawsuit challenging a new Trump administration initiative to cover up to $500 worth of hemp-derived products each year for eligible Medicare patients. The program being implemented by the Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services (CMS) focuses largely on CBD but also allows a certain amount of THC in products. Lawyers for Health and Human Services Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and CMS Director Mehmet Oz fi
Read Full Article →Texas hemp product ban paused by judge (Newsletter: April 13, 2026)
OR gov signs medical marijuana in hospices bill; HI Senate pushes federal legalization; Poll: Americans support cannabis homegrow; Hemp industry op-ed Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. (function() { window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { listeners: [], forms: { on: function(evt, cb) { window.mc4wp.listeners.push( { event : evt, callbac
Read Full Article →Repeatable Experiences
One of the common refrains is that psychedelic experiences are always individual and can’t be replicated. You can’t jump in the same river twice, right? My experience is different. I am able to reproduce nearly identical psilocybin journeys. I think you can jump in the river at...
Read Full Article →Can red light therapy really deliver a beauty and health glow up? Here's the science
Wellness influencers tout the therapy's power for everything from rejuvenating skin and hair to boosting longevity. Devices sold for at-home use abound. We look at the evidence behind the hype.
Read Article →Inside Coachella: The Real Brand Battleground
Inside Coachella: The Real Brand Battleground This weekend marks the 25th anniversary of Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. For the next three weeks, the industry migrates to Indio.Three weekends. Three completely different plays More from Spin: Does ‘Arena Rock’ still exist in 2026? TRAILBLAZER Update: Lady Gaga, Doechi Team For ‘Prada’ Sequel Song Weekend 1: Industry, tastemakers, press, creators Weekend 2: Fans, scale, repeatable momentsWeeken
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THROUGH THE LENS: Big Ears 2026 Was a Homecoming
THROUGH THE LENS: Big Ears 2026 Was a Homecoming
Read Article →Scientists say 7 days of meditation can rewire your brain
A single week of intensive meditation and mind-body practices led to measurable changes across the brain and body. Researchers observed improved brain efficiency, boosted immune signaling, and increased natural pain relief chemicals in participants’ blood. The effects even promoted neuron growth and stronger brain connectivity. Surprisingly, the experience mirrored psychedelic-like brain states—without any drugs involved.
Read Article →Americans Support Legalizing Marijuana Home Cultivation Amid Concerns About Pesticide-Tainted Products, Poll Shows
Three out of five Americans say it should be legal for people to grow their own marijuana plants at home, according to a new poll that also shows cannabis consumers are broadly concerned about harmful pesticides in the products they consume. The survey, which was conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Royal Queen Seeds (RQS), found that 61 percent of U.S. adults back legalizing marijuana home cultivation, which the company points out is greater than 43 percent of Americans who say they have c
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Psychedelics at the Heart of Ancient Greece: Unveiling the Eleusinian Mysteries
One of the biggest myths about drugs is that their use is new, purely recreational, or a way to escape reality. “In the good old days, people didn’t do drugs—that’s something for the lost youth,” a sentiment that still resonates today. However, historical evidence tells a very different story. Various substances have played a significant role across cultures throughout human history, from pre-Columbian populations to Siberian shamanism, to traditional African medicine. Now, some withered hearts
Read Article →Repeatable Experiences
One of the common refrains is that psychedelic experiences are always individual and can’t be replicated. You can’t jump in the same river twice, right? My experience is different. I am able to reproduce nearly identical psilocybin journeys. I think you can jump in the river at...
Read Article →“Flying Over Highways Like We Weren’t Butterflies”: Kevin Morby Reflects on What It Means to “Die Young” in a Road-Worn Reverie
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