Even if the document were entitled “The Constitution and Your Right to Wave an Assault Rifle About”, your guns are not as important as the life of a child.
Today we talk about the return of Big Bang, Lollapalooza’s 2022 lineup, and Disney’s response to “Don’t Say Gay” backlash. Big Bang’s Big Announcement K-pop fans are losing their minds because it looks like Big Bang is finally making a comeback after four long years. The last time they released new music was in 2018, and they went on hiatus due to the pandemic and South Korea’s mandatory military service mandate. In February of this year, Big Bang teased there would be new music soon but we now have a date. Members G-Dragon, T.O.P, and Taeyang all posted a teaser… Read more »
Often, when we celebrate Black History Month we think about the Civil Rights leaders and activists of long ago. I remember being in elementary school and feeling like racism was a thing of the past because of the way it was taught. It would be great if we could just talk about social injustices as something that happened long ago but no longer. However, the fact that just this weekend I saw a “White Lives Matter” shirt at an event, means that people still aren’t understanding. All of February, we see quotes from Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X.… Read more »
This week’s Singles Lost in Time showcases songs by Scary Kids Scaring Kids and Minus the Bear.
Geek Girl Riot’s dynamic duo get together to talk Bel-Air, Doctor Strange, and Euphoria. Oh, and love is in the air for some rom-coms…
Today we talk about the 2022 Oscar nominations, the Foo Fighters’ upcoming virtual performance, and Zendaya’s response to Euphoria criticism. 2022 Oscar Nominations The time has come, folks! The 2022 Oscar nominations have been revealed. The Power of the Dog has the most nominations, with twelve, and some nominees are making history. Jane Campion is the first woman director to have been nominated twice, and Steven Spielberg has created eleven films to have been nominated for an Oscar. Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, and Kristen Stewart have all been nominated for the first time. Disney has three animated films nominated: Luca, Encanto,… Read more »
Today we talk about how Discord is celebrating Black History Month, why two judges from The Masked Singer walked off set, four men who are being charged for Michael K. Williams’ death, and Netflix’s major announcement. Taking in the Black Joy Discord is celebrating Black History Month in a big way. Their Black and African American Movement Employee Resource Group is focusing on Black joy and spreading it around for everyone. On their website they write, “I’ve felt Black joy as the thread in the quilt of our people. There’s joy in seeing kids thrive, the joy of getting justice,… Read more »
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about requiring proof of vaccination and mask mandates in venues.
This week’s Rise Rock n’ Shine features singles from Misery Kids and The Technicolors.
Wake up with Rise Rock n’ Shine this morning featuring BLACKSTARKIDS, We’re Wolves, and Virginity.
