Last year a report from USC brought to light that Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders make up less than 6% of speaking roles in the entertainment industry and 4% of lead roles. The study looked at 13,000 popular films and found that of the 4% with AAPI leads, only 6 were women, 0 were women over 40, 0 were in the LGBTQ+ community, and 14 were Dwayne Johnson. The numbers for people behind the camera were incredibly low as well. Every year, for one month, we tell people in the AAPI community they are important. We tell them we want… Read more »
Did you know that the actor who plays Steve in Stranger Things, Joe Keery, has a side gig that deserves a lot more attention?
Philly-based singer/songwriter Kayleigh Goldsworthy just released her new LP, “Learning to be Happy,” and we had a great conversation examining what makes us happy. Kayleigh breaks down the album’s final track, “Little Ghost.” You can stream “Learning to be Happy” now. I hope you enjoy this episode and will share it with a friend. This episode is brought to you by; Show your skin you care with the Athena Club Razor Kit! Sign up today, and you’ll get 20% off your first order! Just go to Athena Club dot com and use promo code SCOGGS. Give all the “fathers” in… Read more »
Just as she always had, she was sharing her innermost thoughts and even if it wasn’t your favorite music, it was real.
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about becoming a U.S. citizen.
Today we talk about Seventeen’s newest album, A$AP Rocky’s legal troubles, and Gov. DeSantis trying to take down Disney. Seventeen’s Fourth Studio Album K-pop fans get ready, because Seventeen is dropping a brand new album. Face the Sun is their fourth studio album and will be released on May 27th. Their last album was released in 2019 and an EP dropped late last year. If you haven’t fallen in love with this group already, Seventeen is made up of 13 members who create a powerhouse sound we can’t get enough of. The group has been making waves and just released… Read more »
This week we have an exciting singer/songwriter who just dropped their debut album, I Don’t Want You To Worry Anymore – Mothé! I had such a fun time getting to know them for this episode and talking about a few tracks I instantly connected with. It’s the perfect album to get out of a funk or make you feel validated. You can stream the album everywhere and enjoy this episode!
This week we chinwag about a funny story Jess encountered with her pup, Pepe. Like, it’s really funny! Afterwards we chat with Goldenvoice social media manager Kristina London, who is also the founder of Amplify Her Voice. In May 2019, London used her background in marketing and social media to create an active online space for women in the music industry to learn and find a sense of community. She also talks about her various jobs in the industry leading her to where she is today!
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about the return of the riot grrrls.
What better way to kick off a weekend than with new music? Featuring new tracks from Machine Gun Kelly, Weezer, Beabadoobee, and more.
