Lyrical Muse

2026 VMAs

To mark World Mental Health Day, we asked our readers to give us a glimpse of their safe space. Swipe to read their submissions! This World Mental Health Day, experience a unique day of wellness at the Heal Your Life Super Fest, a free fest happening at Chennai’s Rathna Center for Conscious Living (RCCL). Pennywise, H2O, Circle Jerks and Murphy’s Law brought decades of punk history, high-energy performances and heartfelt tributes to New Haven’s Toad’s Place October 8 is International Lesbian Day, celebrated annually to honour lesbian history, culture, diversity, and community. Legendary actor Nana Patekar has passed away, following a cardiac arrest at the age of 75. Taking Back Sunday brought nostalgia and their enduring spirit to life during their show at Brooklyn Paramount. Swedish-American jazz vocalist, artist, and songwriter Åsa Orbison chats to Lyrical Muse on inspiration behind “Hand I Used To Hold,” career highlights and what’s next. New scientific discoveries and free book clubs to everyday heroes worth celebrating, here’s your monthly reminder that good things still happen in this world! Our favourite part of collaborating on workshops is knowing that we made things as easy and enjoyable as possible for facilitators and participants alike.