Six Eye-Catching Beach Towels for Summer

From graphic eye motifs to tie-dye, our picks for attention-grabbing towels this season

When summer is approaching, it’s usually the swimsuit that beach-goers think hard about, and the humble towel is just an afterthought. Have a wander through the internet, though, and you will find there are bold beach towels that are just as attention-grabbing—and one size fits all. From sophisticated artist collaborations to bright, cheerful graphic designs, here are six beach towels that are so eye-catching, you …

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Bob Dylan on Letterman, new music from Bilal and ActiveChild, and more in this week's musical round-up

Son Of Sun: Whispers (Soul Clap Remix) Boston-based DJs Soul Clap have been making feet move and hips grind with their ever-evolving explorations of funk, disco and house, and their strength lies in teasing out the dance potential lying dormant in other tracks. Their latest re-work is of the house track “Whispers,” from the little known production duo Son of Sun, adding an extra layer …

Link About It: This Week’s Picks

Obama's own Twitter account, spiders falling from the sky, the imitable Grace Jones and more in this week's look at the web

1. The Skate Girls of Kabul Award-winning photographer Jessica Fulford-Dobson’s powerful “Skate Girls of Kabul” series is currently on display at London’s National Portrait Gallery and is set to be published in an upcoming book. Dobson traveled to Kabul, Afghanistan to capture the inspiring story of the organization Skateistan, which empowers young Afghan girls through the usually male-dominated sport of skateboarding. By providing the girls …