This is the harsh truth revealed by Olivia Attwood’s posts following Bradley Dack split. I made the same mistake as her… I’m so embarrassed: JANA HOCKING

I’m saying this because I care, but seriously consider protecting yourself from the temptation to reach out after a breakup. Maybe lock your phone away, or even get rid of it temporarily. If you can, give it to a friend you trust and ask them not to return it until you’ve fully processed the breakup – that means going through denial, anger, trying to negotiate, feeling down, and finally, acceptance.

How Mount Wilson and Calabasas roads fueled Don Toliver’s new album, ‘Octane’

I was really struck by something Caleb Toliver said recently. He explained that being an astronomer, patiently waiting for a planet to appear, is surprisingly similar to his creative process. He feels like making music is about sitting with an idea, waiting for that spark – a feeling or a sign – to finally emerge and make everything click. It’s about that moment of understanding and connection he gets when it finally happens.