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Album Review: grandson – Death of an Optimist


If you bite the hand, get louder and defiant A couple of years ago when reviewing grandson’s first EP, a modern tragedy vol. 1, I referred to the multi-talented musician as being an artist to help you survive today’s uneasy world. With the release of his debut album, Death of an Optimist, I’m even more convinced that if anyone is going to soundtrack a revolution, it will be grandson. For an album that clocks in at less than forty minutes, Death of an Optimist takes us on a whirlwind journey that perfectly encapsulates this chaotic year and what it means… Read more »

Editorial

Watch This Week – 11/30/20


This week: The Disney Holiday Singalong, CMA Country Christmas, His Dark Materials, 88th Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center, Sound of Metal, Small Axe “Red, White and Blue”, Selena: The Series, Big Mouth, Mank, The Hardy Boys, The Great British Baking Show: Holidays, Euphoria

Editorial

Hands Like Houses: Taking a Genuine Step Forward


Photo: Micala Austin While watching the Netflix show Chef’s Table, I came across the episode on Australian chef Ben Shewry. In the episode he describes his start as a young chef, mimicking his idols and contemporaries. He relates how he only found success when using his skills to create dishes true to his creative heart. I was immediately reminded of another Australian entity in pursuit of creative integrity: Hands Like Houses. Late night in my home office, I greet lead vocalist Trenton Woodley with a “good morning” at the other end of the phone. He’s basking in the sun of… Read more »

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Don’t Miss Tour Stop(ped): An Honest Conversation With Touring Artists


The Recording Academy is best known for its awards shows, however, this afternoon they will be throwing a smaller more personal event and you’re invited. At 4pm PT, The Recording Academy is joining MusiCares in hosting a conversation with some of our favorite artists to discuss their self-care and how it relates to Covid, their careers, and strategies moving forward.

Editorial

idobi’s Wifi World Tour: Paris, France


Today we take you to France, more specifically to Paris for the latest stop on idobi’s Wifi World Tour. You will find insights about what to do, see, or eat in the City of Love or (more likely for now) on your couch at home. A famous food (+ recipe) : Crêpes with Salted Caramel Butter Not a typical Parisian recipe but a French one from Brittany, that you can eat in Paris. It’s one I absolutely love: Crêpes with Salted Caramel Butter. Crêpe batter: 300g of flour 3 whole eggs 3 tbsps of superfine sugar 2 tbsps of oil… Read more »

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