Area 25’s At-Home Acupressure

We speak with acupuncturist Jessica Klein about exercises to relieve stress and elevate moods

NYC acupuncture clinic Area 25 was founded in 2018 out of frustration. Co-founders Amy Diaz (CEO) and Dr Robert MacDonald (chief clinical officer) felt the practice was wildly underutilized, and decided to make it less intimidating and more accessible in order to help individuals maintain their health, address pain and prevent illness. While still regarded as alternative medicine, acupuncture can result in patients take a …

Yebba: Distance

Meditative and ethereal, “Distance” by singer-songwriter Yebba (aka Abbey Smith) blends folk, jazz and neo-soul. Featuring bassist Pino Palladino (The Roots) and co-produced with Mark Ronson, the delicate tune is carried by Yebba’s exquisite vocals. Heartbreaking but beautiful, the song will appear on the artist’s upcoming debut album.

Betty Wright: Clean Up Woman

Talented soul, funk and R&B singer Betty Wright (born Bessie Regina Norris) has passed away at 66 years old. Perhaps not a household name, Wright’s influence stretched further than many might realize. Releasing her first album, My First Time Around (1968), at just 14 years old, she went on to make her breakout funk hit “Clean Up Woman” three years later. That song and many …