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Rise Rock n’ Shine: CHASER + Farhampton + Ada
The coffee is strong and the music is loud, it’s time to Rise Rock n’ Shine…
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The coffee is strong and the music is loud, it’s time to Rise Rock n’ Shine…
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 »
Rome has a special place in my heart. I had always dreamed of going to Italy and arriving in Rome was everything I expected it to be. Half hip, vibrant city, half ruined metropolis! Everywhere I turned I saw ancient buildings repurposed into cafés and hotels and even parking garages. Gates around homes were adorned with the heads of statues dug up from the surrounding area. And the food! OMG THE FOOD!!! A famous food (+ recipe) : Gelato Italy is the home of great food but ROME…y’all, I dream about the food in Rome! Everything from their pizza (complete… Read more »
The Inbox Jukebox brings you fresh new tunes and bands. This week features tracks from The Veronicas, Stay Over, The Driver Era, joan, and Low Float.
This week: Patriot Act, Eric Andre: Legalize Everything, Crazy Delicious, Doom Patrol, The Bold Type, Central Park, Snowpiercer
We are all looking for ways to support the Black Lives Matter movement (find a list of resources here) and that includes artists and creatives. It’s incredible to see people you admire taking a stand, using their platforms to amplify black voices and advocate for change, and doing what they can to stand on the right side of humanity. Here’s a list of some artists making their voices heard: Lizzo Lizzo has been posting videos on Instagram to spread awareness, educate, and provide information on where you can go to make a change. She’s remained vocal and has used her… Read more »
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about Kanye West.
Turn off the alarm and turn up the music, it’s time to Rise Rock n’ Shine…
Here we are a good 31 years after The Pixies first record, “Surfer Rosa”, and on September 13 the band will release their 7th studio album “Beneath The Eyrie”. The Pixies are required listening for anyone diving into rock music of any kind. The albums “Surfer Rosa” of 1988 and “Dolittle” of 1989 were, not the only, but 2 of the precursors of the birth of alternative rock. After 4 studio albums, the band split in 1993 only to reunite 11 years later in 2004. Another 10 years passed before the band would release another studio record in 2014. “Catfish… Read more »
The sun is up and so are we, it’s time to Rise Rock n’ Shine.
