Oneohtrix Point Never: Black Snow

Oneohtrix Point Never (aka 0PN, aka Daniel Lopatin) is set to release a new record next month, and from it he has teased “Black Snow,” a super-atmospheric tune that is equal parts calming and unsettling. The composer/producer has created an ambient slow-burn with the song—thanks in part to Lopatin’s vocals and broken chords. The blossoming song is accompanied by a creepy, but perfectly paced video …

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 …