Reading

Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien said the band worried their song "Lift" would make them too popular, so they waited 20 years before releasing it. via Consequence.

Bon Appétit has a roundup of six canned cocktails to try, including a caipirinha and a spicy bloody Mary. via Bon Appétit.

Barack Obama responds to Jimmy Kimmel's monologue about his newborn son's open heart surgery. via Mashable

This long-form article explores various facets of the alt-right movement, including its origins, ideology, tactics, key figures, and relationship with Donald Trump. via New York Magazine.

Lew Bryson discusses American craft breweries producing "Mexican Lagers", arguing that the use of the term "Mexican" is cultural appropriation when the beer is brewed in the US. via The Full Pint - Craft Beer News

Cool Tools features a photo book documenting life with the Grateful Dead and a comic collection about the anxieties of adulthood. via The source of this content is Cool Tools.

This WIRED article summarizes a TED Talk by Anil Seth, arguing that consciousness is intertwined with being human and that our brains function as prediction engines. via WIRED

Samuel Scott's article in The Drum discusses the impact of ad-blocking on the future of digital marketing and the potential need for a return to brand-building. via The Drum

Brad Bennett reviews a pair of Japanese-made jeans, available in a variety of washes. Photos and purchasing information are also included. via Well Spent

Dangerous Drinks and How To Spot Them explores potential risks associated with unusual cocktail ingredients, emphasizing the importance of understanding their potential toxicity and safe usage. via Imbibe Magazine

Wake up refreshed with these tips from Valet Magazine, such as sticking to a consistent sleep schedule and getting up as soon as your alarm goes off. via Valet.

Brian Bartels, author of "The Bloody Mary," shares his tips for crafting the perfect brunch cocktail, emphasizing the importance of balancing acidity, spice, and sodium. via PUNCH