These are the songs that have carried me through yet another strange year. My hope is that by introducing or reminding you of these tracks,
Year: 2021
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“C’mon C’mon” (A24) is a stunning exposition of the intimate and detailed moments we have with each other – whether they are utterances of deep
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Shaws of Awe fervently delivers their Funk, Soul & Blues fusion with the fresh release of new album ‘Shawtzee’.
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One of the largest misconceptions about Art Basel is based on what is seen from afar; celebrities jetting through the city on yachts, upscale events
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Blues-Rock guitarist and singer-songwriter Jelly Ellington infiltrates the sonic spheres with the highly-anticipated release of his sophomore album, Not All Who Wander Are Lost. An
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WAT U IZ is the first fashion show that continues to replay in my mind – it’s the kind of beauty and intentionality that makes
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Skyrocketing from a monumental night of taping for the official Austin City Limits TVs’ 47th season, Houston-based trio Khruangbin kicked off a four-night run on
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Just before the pandemic, I had the pleasure of creating an installation with social justice organization Don’t Shoot Portland at Portland Art Museum. Titled ‘Liberated
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So Sus is our artist spotlight for the month of September! Having had a steady release on numerous forward-thinking and respected collectives and labels, his
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What I’ve missed most during COVID is finally back in action; gallery shows! Whether it’s attending exhibits during art walks or stumbling upon those you