The Disappearance of the Middle Child in America

In the ’70s, the most common family unit in America featured four children, according to a Pew Research Center study from 1976. At that time, only 24% of mothers between the ages of 40 and 44 had birthed just two children. Today, however, the default family size across America has shrunk to two children per unit. The Cut attributes this many things, including the fact …

Third Eye Blind: Joke (Chastity Belt Cover)

Teetering on some strange, beautiful line between ’90s radio-rock familiarity and the indie ethos of today, “Joke” sees Third Eye Blind reveal the first track from their forthcoming all-covers EP Thanks For Everything. Of course fans of the band will delight in their version of the Chastity Belt song, but it’s honest and lovable enough that it might just win over some new listeners. As …

NYC Expands the Role of the Library Card

Three library card systems divide New York City: the New York Public Library (for Manhattan, Staten Island and the Bronx, the Queens Library and the Brooklyn Public Library. Membership cards at all three will now offer a “culture pass” program granting free admittance to 33 museums and cultural institutions across the city. Cardholders can reserve two tickets at a time, with no limit on the …