The Hospital of the Future Will Sound Different

The hospitals of the future are going to sound different. At the moment, they are full of beeping and buzzing, footsteps and chit-chat—all noise that’s perceived differently by different patients. Some find the sounds very disruptive, which is understandable considering some hospitals have registered sound at 42+ decibels (the WHO suggests 30 decibels for sleeping, and anywhere over 55 can cause heart disease). Ultimately, a …

Psychic Twin: Hopeless

From the album Strange Diary, Psychic Twin’s “Hopeless” is an upbeat and melodic—but slightly maudlin—track that was apparently written as “a personal lullaby.” The artist (aka Erin Fein) offers gentle vocals on the tune, which contrastingly features a powerful ’80s-tinged avant pop vibe. Strange Diary is officially released 9 September, and Psychic Twin will perform all over the country come October.

Zine Highlights How Often The Simpsons Predicted the Future

Guillaume Pavia and Emma Chapuis’ zine “Secret Museum of Mankind” has just released an issue dedicated to The Simpsons—specifically the ways in which the show managed to predict the future correctly. Focusing on nine episodes, the publication shines a light on “the demise of Siegfried & Roy, corruption at Fifa and Donald Trump’s presidential campaign.” The zine is appropriately printed on yellow paper, with lots …