Studio Visit: Artist + Musician David King Reuben

With an album on the way, the painter splits his time between Electric Lady Studios and a Brooklyn loft

To follow the path of an artist over time, one must accept surprise and delight, awe and the unknown. For half-a-decade, we’ve trekked along with London-born, Brooklyn-based David King Reuben. His fine art captures the soul, oftentimes upending reality—playing with it in a colorful, comedic and contentious way. Reuben’s artistry has developed in tangent with the interest of a slew of collectors—and an audience. Through …

Yale’s Psyc 157 aka The Happiness Class

With a goal to rewire the way Yale students viewed the pursuit of happiness, Professor Laurie Santos developed what has become the most popular course in the institution’s history. Aimed at addressing mental health, sleep, stress and happiness, Psych 157 utilizes Santos’ understanding of positive psychology and behavior change. Broken down into twice-weekly lectures, the class empowers by driving home topics like “time affluence” and …

Premiere: “O, My God” by Solomon’s Seal

More than seven minutes of songwriting splendor set to soothing, manipulated visuals

A gentle breeze upon the face, the tang of salt one tastes with a deep breath by the sea; these are experiences of calm sensory awareness. Such is the energy flowing through singer/songwriter Solomon’s Seal‘s debut single “O, My God.” Its gentle magnificence does not lay one to sleep but encourages wakefulness. From warm vocals to percussive orientation and protective instrumentation, the song acts as …