Album Review: Rhye Shows You The “Blood” of Seduction

Rhye has thrived on being alternative R&B. This genre, in general, is smooth and scintillates in passion, to which Rhye slows and simmers such passion…

Album Review: Anna Burch Asks You To “Quit The Curse”

Anna Burch’s Quit The Curse should really be called Quit Your Behavioral Patterns. Yes, that is an elaborate name ,but as Burch jumps or skirts…

Artist Close- Up: Too Attached’s Anger Celebrates Releasing Rage

When you hear somebody say, I am making an album celebrating “racialized rage”, your ears perk up. In these times, where racism, and thus hate…

TV Review: Another Period Shows Time Does Not Change Much For Women

I LOVE Another Period. It is crass, gross, and completely inappropriate. It is unabashed in its outlandishness, and it seems perfect to take on topics…

Concert Review: Jen Cloher Is A Strong Woman At Rough Trade NYC

Jen Cloher showed a Rough Trade NYC crowd how a wild heart grows tough skin. Her badass, “rock n’ roll chick” vibes amplify any crowd’s…

Film Review: Before We Vanish Is A Horror Film For Humanity

SYNOPSIS: In his twentieth film, acclaimed horror director Kiyoshi Kurosawa (Cure, Pulse) reinvents the alien movie as a unique and profoundly human tale of love and…

Diandra Interviews Micky James: Giving Theatre To Rock N’ Roll

Micky James feels like he is in the right place but the wrong time. He is a rock n’ roller that fits into the 70’s…

Artist Close-Up: SYML Aims For The Simple Spirit In “In My Body”

Bon Iver and Father John Misty are known for their capacity to orchestrate emotion. From depression to love, they make music feel like a platform…

Artists of 2018: Sam Fischer Gives Music Purpose In Not A Hobby

Berklee trained and world domination aimed, I really like Sam Fishcher. His sound pulses with R&B grooves that could revive even the deadest of nights,…

Artist Close-Up: Priest Makes Pop Feel Sacred

Pop is the most beloved and judged genre. It has the tendency to be celebrated for the same reason it is berated; it is happy.…

Artists To Watch 2018: Ravyn Lenae Gives You Vibe Music

Vibe Music! That is what I call artists from Jhene Aiko to Kali Uchis that aim for music frequencies rather than sound. It is as…

Concert Review: The Chordaes Play To City Lights At The Standard

The Standard has quickly become a premiere spot for rising artists. Entering the 23rd floor, you get one of the most beautiful views of NYC…

Artist Close- Up: The Suzan Say “Konichiwa” To Creating Joy

The Suzan’s Konichiwa glitters like its literal meaning: with welcome. In three bright tracks, The Suzan have created the sonic version of a 5-hour energy.…

Concert Review: Typhoon Give Offerings To Music Hall of Williamsburg

It was Grammy weekend, and NYC sparkled with artists like, Typhoon, who proved music is as diverse with options as ever. The Oregon band filled…

Concert Review: Introducing August Greene At The Highline Ballroom

Going to see August Greene was like going to see The Big Three of Jazz/ Music; Robert Glasper, Karriem Riggins, and Common. The crowd was…