From “situationships” to “pink flags,” many dating and relationship terms have made the rounds on social media in recent years. But one that’s particularly impactful is “parallel play.” This concept ...

“These days I’m up to my ass in routine,” sings Sloan bassist Chris Murphy on his band’s tenth album in 15 years, Parallel Play. “I’m not a kid anymore!” No kidding—after spending more than a decade ...

Most humans are afraid of silence. We listen to music when we shower, and podcasts while we run. We watch TV while we eat. When a conversation briefly lulls, we call it “awkward silence” and fill it ...

As you progress through life, you’re likely experiencing a rise in the number of responsibilities demanding your time and attention. From your career to personal growth and everything in between, it ...

Are we who we are in spite of our afflictions, or because of them? This question beats at the heart of Tim Page’s brief, unadorned memoir, “Parallel Play: Growing Up With Undiagnosed Asperger’s.” An ...

hot on the heels of Sloan's exhaustive (and somewhat exhausting) 30-song epic Never Hear The End Of It comes a leaner but no less comprehensive survey of power-pop sounds past and slightly less past, ...