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Janet's back, Swaai Boys dream of the tropics, same love anthems and more in this week's look at music

Swaai Boys: REF_HS_001 (I Dream of Ganges) NYC band Swaai Boys may call the concrete jungle home, but their spirits are in dunes far, far away. They’ve encapsulated this restlessness in their light rock, tropical-tinged song “REF_HS_001 (I Dream of Ganges),” with an accompanying music video featuring green screens strapped to their backs, and your calling card for escaping—if for a moment—your windowless dungeon of …

Link About It: This Week’s Picks

History-making changes to US law, music's healing powers and internet cats in this week's look around the web

1. Important Quotes From the Supreme Court’s Decision on Gay Marriage In a narrow five-to-four decision, the US Supreme Court voted to legalize same-sex marriage in all 50 states, marking a momentous decision in American equality. Justice Anthony Kennedy held the power of the swing vote and, on his way to securing a landmark majority vote, penned a 100+ page document detailing the importance of …

Listening to Music Eases Physical Pain

Start building up your “Pain” playlist; a recent study suggests that listening to your favorite songs can actually reduce physical discomfort—even after major surgery. Northwestern University’s Sunitha Suresh and her father Santhanam Suresh discovered the benefits of audio therapy after examining 60 young patients at a local hospital. Those who listened to their favorite music soon after surgery reported a one-point decrease (on a 10-point …