I’ll admit it: there was once a time that I thrilled at the ease that came with downloading songs, movies, and TV shows for “free.” As a child of the ’90s, I remember having to go to the store and wait in line and pay hard-earned money if I wanted access to a CD or DVD, so when it all-of-the-sudden because so easy—just a few clicks!—to instantly access whatever creative work that crossed my mind, I didn’t hesitate.
Summer is officially here, and the festival season is upon us. Whether you’re taking in a one-day outdoor concert, or experiencing a weekend event, music festivals are an amazing and often unique experience.
I recently discovered the new Silk Watercolour polishes from Essie, which promised the ability to easily create beautiful watercolour nail art. I had to give it a test run, so I tried a different pattern on each nail, some that were shown on the box, some just freehand.
Ready to rock out? Here’s what the Other Press staff have been playing on repeat. You can access the full playlist on Spotify, just search “the Other Playlist” or watch for the link in our Twitter feed.
Being aware of our boundaries, as well as the boundaries of those around us is becoming increasingly important—and having the courage to establish these boundaries in any sort of relationship is often the first hurdle to forming a good personal or professional relationship.
There’s nothing like fresh pasta for dinner, and in the summer I like my dishes full of flavour and spice. This dish is not only super easy to prepare, but can be a fun twist on your average garlic shrimp pasta, if you’re not afraid of a little heat.
As the summer slowly trickles its way in, and the weather turns to clear blue skies and blistering heat, sooner or later everyone’s thoughts wander to the beach.
Life in ancient Mesoamerica can be a tough go—balancing day-to-day survival with piety and commerce. Luckily the gears of this game are well-oiled and run like clockwork.
The American Authors have returned with their second full-length studio album, What We Live For.
Where to begin with Discworld? The series is 41 novels long, published between 1983 and 2015. The books are all self-contained, following the story arcs of many different groups of characters.
