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Moreish Idols Share Video for New Song ‘Slouch’

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Moreish Idols Share Video for New Song ‘Slouch’

South London’s Moreish Idols have released a new single, ‘Slouch’. Following the recently shared ‘Pale Blue Dot’, the track comes paired with a Lau Morales-directed video. Check it out below.

“To be told you have something for life can be daunting and scary, but you must be reminded how lucky you are when there is a system of care,” singer and guitarist Jude Lilley said in a statement. “This process forced a reconsideration of what has been taken for granted and presented the opportunity to rejuvenate oneself in a way that surpasses physical form. There is no cure but there are ways to adapt with the help of medication, and if you can keep going, it’s just another card that’s been dealt. In a way, Slouch is a love letter to the NHS, a thank you for making this slouching king feel pretty.”

Discovering Feldenkrais and Its Benefits for Mindful Movement

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Discovering Feldenkrais and Its Benefits for Mindful Movement

In our fast-paced world, many individuals experience physical discomfort and stress due to the demands of everyday life. Movement often feels rigid or uncomfortable, leading to a disconnect between the mind and body.

The Feldenkrais Method® offers a distinctive approach to movement that emphasizes mindfulness, awareness, and personal development. Focusing on how we move can enhance our overall well-being and reclaim a sense of ease in our bodies. Futurelifenow-online.com is a valuable resource for more information on integrating Feldenkrais into your life.

Understanding the Feldenkrais Method

The Feldenkrais Method was developed by Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, a physicist and judo expert who sought to improve human movement and overall quality of life. This method is based on the understanding that our physical actions are closely linked to our mental and emotional states. Through gentle, exploratory movements, individuals can develop greater body awareness, improve flexibility, and reduce tension.

Feldenkrais lessons are typically conducted in two formats: Awareness Through Movement® (ATM) and Functional Integration® (FI). ATM classes involve group sessions where participants engage in guided movement sequences, while FI sessions are one-on-one lessons tailored to the individual’s specific needs.

The Benefits of Feldenkrais

  1. Enhanced body awareness: One of the most important benefits of the Feldenkrais Method is increased body awareness. As you engage in mindful movement, you learn to notice your body’s sensations, tensions, and patterns. This elevated awareness allows you to make intended choices about moving, leading to improved posture and reduced discomfort.
  2. Improved flexibility and coordination: Feldenkrais’s gentle movements encourage the release of tight muscles and promote flexibility. As you explore different movement patterns, your range of motion improves, making daily activities more accessible and enjoyable. Additionally, better coordination can lead to a more balanced and agile body.
  3. Pain relief and injury prevention: Many seek the Feldenkrais Method to address chronic pain or discomfort. Understanding and changing movement habits contributing to discomfort can relieve pain, alleviate symptoms, and improve overall quality of life. Furthermore, the method teaches healthier movement strategies, reducing the risk of future injuries.
  4. Stress reduction and relaxation: The Feldenkrais Method encourages relaxation through mindful movement. As you become more aware of your body and its sensations, you can cultivate a sense of calm and ease. This practice can significantly reduce stress levels, helping to foster better mental health and emotional well-being.
  5. Greater ease in daily life: Incorporate Feldenkrais principles into your daily routine. Activities such as walking, sitting, and even breathing become more effortless. You can enjoy a more comfortable and fulfilling life as you learn to move with greater awareness and ease.

How to Get Started with Feldenkrais

If you’re interested in exploring the Feldenkrais Method, here are some steps to help you begin your journey:

  1. Find a qualified practitioner: Look for a certified Feldenkrais practitioner. These professionals have experienced extensive training and can effectively guide you through the process. Classes may be offered in various formats, including group sessions and individual lessons.
  2. Participate in classes regularly: Consistency is vital when experiencing the benefits of the Feldenkrais Method. Attend classes regularly to deepen your understanding and practice. Over time, you’ll notice changes in your body and movement.
  3. Incorporate Feldenkrais into your daily life: You can practice Feldenkrais principles outside the classroom. Focus on being mindful of your movements throughout the day. Easy tasks like walking or standing can become opportunities for self-discovery and awareness.
  4. Be patient and open-minded: The Feldenkrais Method encourages exploration and self-discovery. Be patient with yourself as you learn new movement patterns and develop greater awareness. Each person’s journey is unique, and progress may take time.

Mindful Movement in Everyday Life

Integrating the principles of the Feldenkrais Method into your day-to-day life can improve your overall well-being. Here are some useful tips for integrating mindful movement:

  • Practice mindfulness: Take a few moments daily to check in with your body. Notice how you feel, where you hold tension, and how your body moves in different situations.
  • Gentle stretching: Incorporate gentle stretching into your daily routine to maintain flexibility and ease in your body. Focus on areas that feel tight or tense.
  • Breathing exercises: Connect your breath to your movements. Practice deep, calming breaths to support relaxation and promote a sense of calm.
  • Self-reflection: Consider how your body feels after engaging in Feldenkrais practices. Journaling can help you follow your progress and gain insights.

Embrace Your Movement Journey

The Feldenkrais Method offers a profound opportunity to reconnect with your body and improve your overall quality of life. Embrace mindful movement and increase body awareness; you can experience renewed freedom and ease in your everyday activities. As you embark on this journey, remember to be patient with yourself and celebrate the progress you make along the way. Through Feldenkrais, you can discover a more vibrant, joyful, and fulfilling way through life.

Hex Girlfriend Drop New Single ‘Drugs, Oil & Guns’

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Hex Girlfriend Drop New Single ‘Drugs, Oil & Guns’

Hex Girlfriend have released a new single, ‘Drugs, Oil & Guns’. It’s set to appear on the band’s upcoming EP No Golf Cart Parking – out November 22 – along with the recent offering ‘Graveyard on a Beach’. Check it out below.

“‘Drugs, Oil and Guns’ is very directly about the military industrial complex, and the hypocrisy of the US and the UK in supporting, funding, and permitting atrocities while at the same time ‘condemning’ them,” the duo said of the track. “It’s about those who get rich from wars and human suffering, and how it is thus blatantly in their interest to cause human suffering – such as US members of Congress currently being allowed to own stock in weapons manufacturers whilst authorising weapons sales and provisions to tyrannical regimes.”

Tunng Share New Single ‘Deep Underneath’

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Tunng Share New Single ‘Deep Underneath’

Tunng have shared a new single, ‘Deep Underneath’, the second preview of their forthcoming album Love You All Over Again. It follows lead single ‘Didn’t Know Why’. Check it out below.

Love You All Over Again is set to arrive on January 24 via Full Time Hobby. “I went back to the first two albums to listen to how we fused genres – things like Davy Graham, Pentangle, the Expanding Records catalogue and the Wicker Man soundtrack,” the band’s Mike Lindsay said of the writing process. “Over the years, Tunng’s sound has varied and twisted, but at the root there is always a flavour of what Sam and I made on that first album. Rather than searching for a new avenue we went back to what we used to do, which, after all this time, felt like it was a new avenue.”

“For Tunng to work, it has to feel surprising, odd and unpredictable, and the new album has all that,” Lindsay added. “It’s all about Tunng being back, as a family, within our original boundaries, bringing the love to all who have been a part of our journey over 20 years.”

Rats on Rafts Announce New Album ‘Deep Below’, Share New Single

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Rats on Rafts Announce New Album ‘Deep Below’, Share New Single

Dutch post-punk band Rats on Rafts have announced a new LP called Deep Below. It’s out February 7 via Fire Records, and the first single, ‘Japanese Medicine’, is out today. Check it out below.

“‘Japanese Medicine’ is aimed at a former version of myself,” lead singer David Fagan said in a statement. “That person’s gone, but occasionally I miss him because life seemed very promising and unpredictable.”

“When I first listened to the vocal demo I recorded, I was amazed but really saddened,” Fagan continued. “I had no idea it would come out that way and affect me like that. When I sent it to the others, they all had the exact same feeling. The song touched us all and at the end of the day songs are about carrying emotions. It will always be a special one to us.”

The track comes with an accompanying video from Dutch filmmaker David Kleijwegt and cinematographer Reiner van Brummelen. “Working with David Kleijwegt and Reinier van Brummelen on the video was an experience we never had before,” Fagan added. “The day of shooting was set up so incredibly well with the team they assembled. It felt really great to be part of that focused team. Seeing Reinier and David at work and being part of that was very inspiring.”

5 Ways Digital Designs Are Revamping Hats

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5 Ways Digital Designs Are Revamping Hats

With modern technology, creating unique and customized hats has never been easier or more exciting. Whether it’s through intricate patterns, custom fits, or sustainable production methods, digital tools are revolutionizing the way we approach hat design and manufacturing. 

Plus, interactive shopping experiences mean you can explore endless styles at home. Dive into these innovations and discover how technology is transforming hats into pieces of wearable art.

5 Ways Digital Designs Are Revamping Hats

1. Personalization at Scale

Digital technology lets you design a hat that’s completely your own. Imagine picking the perfect color, creating a unique pattern, and even adding your initials – right from your computer screen. This level of personalization was unimaginable before digital tools came into play.

Not only can you choose from an array of styles, but you can also make adjustments to fit your personality and taste. The best part? You don’t need to be a designer to make something truly special. Just a few clicks, and your custom hat will be ready for production!

2. Intricate Patterns and Textures

With digital designs, hats now feature patterns and textures that were once impossible to create by hand. Advanced software allows you to craft detailed, intricate designs with high precision. 

CNC machines can stitch these complex patterns flawlessly, giving your hat a sophisticated and unique look. This technology has opened up endless possibilities for creative expression. From delicate floral motifs to geometric shapes, the level of detail is astounding. Digital tools have truly revolutionized how designers approach creating visually stunning hats.

3. Enhanced Custom Fit

Finding a hat that fits just right can be challenging, but digital design is changing that. With 3D scanning technology, manufacturers can capture your exact head measurements for a perfect custom fit. This ensures the hat not only looks stylish but is comfortable to wear, too. 

Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all; now you can have a hat tailored precisely to your dimensions. This innovation in fit makes wearing hats more enjoyable and personal, elevating both style and comfort to new levels.

4. Sustainable Production Techniques

Digital designs are playing a crucial role in promoting sustainable production techniques for hats. By using precise measurements, manufacturers can significantly reduce material waste. 

Digital prototyping allows designers to perfect their creations virtually before moving to physical production, saving both time and resources. This approach minimizes the environmental impact and promotes efficient use of materials.

Additionally, the ability to prototype digitally reduces the need for multiple physical samples, further contributing to sustainability efforts. These innovative methods make hat production more eco-friendly without compromising on quality or design creativity.

5. Interactive Shopping Experience

The way you shop for hats is being revolutionized by digital technology. Augmented Reality (AR) now allows you to virtually “try on” different styles from the comfort of your home. 

This interactive experience makes it easier to visualize how a hat will look and fit, boosting confidence in your choices. Online platforms and mobile apps feature this cutting-edge tech, making shopping both fun and convenient. 

It bridges the gap between online browsing and in-store fitting rooms, offering a seamless, modern shopping experience that feels incredibly personalized.

Digital Designs are Changing the Look of Hats

Excited to explore how digital designs are transforming hats? Embrace the innovation and discover your perfect fit. Dive deeper into this blend of fashion and technology, whether you’re looking for a personalized style, intricate patterns, or a more sustainable choice. 

Consider the limitless possibilities right at your fingertips. Don’t just settle for ordinary; make a statement with a hat that truly reflects who you are. Head over to your favorite online hat retailer or design platform and start experimenting today. Your next favorite hat is just a few clicks away!

Album Review: Haley Heynderickx, ‘Seed of a Seed’

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Album Review: Haley Heynderickx, ‘Seed of a Seed’

By the time Haley Heynderickx concludes that “there’s an artistry to going away” on her mesmerizing sophomore LP, she’s already provided ample evidence. As she did on her 2018 debut I Need to Start a Garden, the Portland-based singer-songwriter recognizes the stress and monotony of day-to-day life, but strives to find beauty within it: mirroring natural cycles rather than the frantic rhythms of city life, observing and communing with their most minute details, allowing her songs to get carried away in thought and whimsy. That’s where Haley Heynderickx’s music takes us; that’s the escape, and she’s a playful and compelling enough artist to make us feel like it’s a journey worth pursuing. “Oh, how sweet is the daylight/ When no one is around/ You take the soft road/ And you face the world like/ Someone is asking you to grow,” she sings on ‘Ayan’s Song’, and Seed of a Seed seeks to conjure the same warmth. It’s a gentle invitation as much as a challenge to the self.

Per the album’s sequencing, Heynderickx heads into the difficult part, the self-confrontation, first. She does so in quite a literal and instantly captivating way: ‘Gemini’ places her in a room with a former version of herself, and so the past, not some idealized vision of the future, becomes the driving force for growth – even if it just means pulling over to take a look at a purple clover. Instead of reintroducing us to Heynderickx’s delicate folk with some nimble fingerpicking, the strumming evokes a bubbling sense of anxiety, which softens – like her attitude towards that woman in the corner – as her band joins in. This woman, too, is tasked with awakening emotion and therefore artistry: “All the haggard things I didn’t want to feel/ She peels me back like I’m her cabbage.” It’s the reason why, on the mid-album highlight ‘Redwood (Anxious God)’, the singer is able to align herself with the water, the walnut tree, the pebble in the little stream, relaying their wisdom: no longer a person out of context, but deeply connected.

Songs like ‘Gemini’ and ‘Redwood (Anxious God)’ take intricate paths, but elsewhere the album eases us into what the former calls “a process” – of slowing down, letting the light seep in, believing in things you couldn’t. Over the uneasy stomp of ‘Foxglove’, it comes in the form of a plea: “Oh daydream, die slow.” As the song gets bigger, the cello (played by Caleigh Drane), so often an instrument of mourning, helps amplify the urgency. But the title track is quiet and unfussy in its longing, imagining a fortune no more complicated than “a glass of wine” and “a hand next to mine.” ‘Sorry Fahey’ frames the aging body as a vessel of gratitude for the small things, from “your old black cat” to the “kettle making you tea” (even when the cat’s asshole and the tea, well, ginger). Even ‘Mouth of a Flower’, which reminds us of humanity’s tendency to recklessly extract from nature, takes more delight in jaunting through its beautiful imagery, realizing that it, too – the hummingbird, the tide – “take, take, take.” There’s a deliberate rhythm to it; it seems to exist in that distant world where “man and bird had used to sing.” Now, “not even little bugs want to talk with us, us, us” – except perhaps through our own projected fears.

Seed of a Seed makes several references to ghosts – not as spirits of the dead, though they may still haunt old, empty spaces. The first one appears in ‘Gemini’; maybe it’s also that something “telling me you can’t be alone” on ‘Spit in the Sink’ or that someone on ‘Ayan’s Song’. Maybe it’s the thing sapping our creative energy: the reason “everyone around me is getting tired/ And everyone around me is trying to write.” On ‘Swoop’, Heynderickx’s affirmation turns to existential questioning: “Is there an artistry to feeling this way?/ Is there an artistry in the day to day to day to day?” And when she repeats that line one last time, you’d be mistaken for not hearing the preposition, a twist that would end the album on a startlingly grim note: There’s an artistry going away. With such a gap between albums, and so many things in our daily lives dissuading from the actual present, you can assume that sentiment at one point rang true. The artistry, however – the word Heynderickx ultimately stresses – is all but dwindling, not for her anyway. And if, more broadly, it seems like it is, she’ll use her gift to alter our perception.

Doves Announce New Album, Share New Single ‘Renegade’

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Doves Announce New Album, Share New Single ‘Renegade’

Doves have announced a new album, Constellations for the Lonely, which arrives on February 14 on EMI North. The follow-up to 2020’s The Universal Want is led by the single ‘Renegade’, which you can hear below.

“Looking at everyone’s lives over recent years, and considering the news at the moment, ‘Renegade’ feels a lot more loaded in retrospect,” Andy Williams, the band’s drummer, vocalist, and co-songwriter, said in a press release. “We wanted to go for a dystopian feel, thinking about Manchester itself over the next century or so. A totally imaginary thing… Blade Runner set in our home city.”

Constellations for the Lonely Cover Artwork:

Constellations for the Lonely Tracklist:

1. Renegade
2. Cold Dreaming
3. In The Butterfly House
4. Strange Weather
5. A Drop In The Ocean
6. Last Year’s Man
7. Stupid Schemes
8. Saint Teresa
9. Orlando
10. Southern Bell

Wussy Release New Song ‘Inhaler’

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Wussy Release New Song ‘Inhaler’

Cincinnati band Wussy have shared a new single called ‘Inhaler’. It’s the latest offering from their upcoming LP Cincinnati Ohio, which marks their first album in six years as well as their first since the 2020 passing of guitarist and co-founder John Erhardt. Check it out below.

‘Inhaler’ follows the previously released tracks ‘The Great Divide’ and ‘Cellar Door’. Cincinnati Ohio, along with the limited edition EPs The Great Divide and Cellar Door, is due November 15 through Shake It.

FACS Announce ‘Wish Defense,’ the Final Album Engineered by Steve Albini

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FACS Announce ‘Wish Defense,’ the Final Album Engineered by Steve Albini

FACS have announced a new album, Wish Defense, which is set for release on February 7 via Trouble in Mind. It marks the last album engineered by the late Steve Albini; the Chicago trio tracked it for two days with Albini at Electrical Audio before his death, with Sanford Parker stepping in to finish the record 24 hours later. Longtime collaborator John Congleton then mixed the LP using Albini’s notes about the session. Check out its title track, along with a video directed by Joshua Ford, below.

Wish Defense, FACS’ sixth proper full-length, also marks the return of original member Jonathan Van Herik on bass, replacing Alianna Kalaba. In a recent interview with Inc, the band’s Brian Case said: “It sounds like Steve recorded it. That’s exactly what it sounds like.”

Wish Defense Cover Artwork:

Wish Defense Tracklist:

1. Talking Haunted
2. Ordinary Voices
3. Wish Defense
4. A Room
5. Desire Path
6. Sometimes Only
7. You Future

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