Aly & AJ Released a Glorious Synth-Rich Single “Church” – LISTEN
Aly & AJ are back with a new single titled "Church." A tongue-in-cheek track features some glorious pop synth reminiscent of the 80s. The duo's gorgeous vocals overlap with a kaleidoscopic burst of synth, thus flooding our eardrums and our hearts
Chatting Music, Style & Tarot with The New Tarot
It was a truly magical night to roam the streets of New York City and beyond transcendental to meet The New Tarot's Monika & Karen Walker. Our destination - Yorkafe Deux, a lovely tiny nook of a café on the East 59th Street. I first notice Karen (vocals/keyboard), comfortably seated in the corner and surrounded by kids. She greeted me with the biggest smile. There's something very darling and comforting about her aura. A very sensitive soul who finds a creative outlet everywhere - whether it be through the music that she makes with her sister, by writing in her journal or even drawing with the kids at the local coffee shop. While Monika was busy with tarot readings, I've asked Karen if it would be alright to ask her a bunch of questions.
Era Istrefi Talks Sinful Colors Collaboration, New Music and Has a Message for LGBTQ Community
Era Istrefi is an Eastern European musical sensation, who won the world over with her incredibly infectious jam - "Bon Bon." (Don't tell me that just thinking about that song doesn't make your hips want to move...) I met Era at the hotel she was staying in, just before her NYC Pride performance. As she came out of her room to meet me, I immediately thought - this is the coolest person I've ever seen! In her white jeans, black bra and colorful blouse, Era is rocking flawless makeup with word "LOVE" spelled in gold under her right eye. Her braids are a color of the rainbow.
Best Albums of 2016
These are the best albums of 2016 (in no particular order):
Single Review: Lauren Carnahan – “Catch 22”
Coming from a small town in Oklahoma, Lauren Carnahan has first dazzled her hometown audience at the age of four when she performed “Tomorrow” (from Annie) at her hometown church. Little girl, who was adopted at birth and had just survived heart surgery, received a standing ovation from the churchgoers. That was the defining moment of what’s soon to become her life’s calling.
New Artist To Watch: Gutxi Bibang
Who says rock ’n’ roll is dead? If you do, then you haven’t met Gutxi Bibang. He is an unlikely candidate to carry the rock 'n’ roll torch, a second-generation African from the Basque region of northern Spain. Yet he still has more in common with larger-than-life musical icons like Jimi Hendrix, Led Zepplin, and Peter Tosh than he does with his Basque countrymen. Even his unique moniker speaks of his cultural clash heritage – Gutxi (pronounced “Gu-chee”), a common nickname in his Basque homeland, and Bibang, from his roots in Africa.
I Went to The 1975 Concert Alone and Here’s What Happened…
Confession: I am an avid concertgoer and have been one since my teenage angst kicked in. A year after year, and concert after concert, there happen to be two things that this music addict never experienced – seeing her favorite band at the arena and going to a concert alone.
Interview: “PROPS (I.C.E) on Music, Dreams, Style and What the Future Holds”
Photo courtesy of PROPS Are you constantly listening to the same artists over and over again? Is the music you’re listening to right now actually speaking to your soul? Do you feel like you need to expand your musical horizons? If this applies to you, then sound the alarm, because your life is in a serious state of emergency! And you know what people do in case of emergency? Break the glass and listen to I.C.E!
You’re Sorry? Say it With a Song.
So you really, absolutely, terminally, karmically messed it up. Big time. Right now, you can feel that your soul died a little inside and you have no freaking clue how to make your friends, family or romantic partner forgive you or trust you again. If you hurt someone real bad, you’re not the only one. We all do it, we’re human after all and sometimes we’re just plain - well, stupid. Good news is that there is an antidote, there is a silver lining and for only $9.99 this world of possibilities will be yours when you purchase my book. JK…
All Eyes on Grace Mitchell
Meet Grace Mitchell, your new obsession. She has been on so many “Artists To Watch” lists, but I have found out about her by clicking on a Facebook Ad for her “NoLo” video. When I saw it, I thought: “What is this? Looks fun!” But fun doesn't even begin to describe this young up-and-coming artist.