Category: Spotlights

Music

Backline is on the frontlines of mental health advocacy | launches 24/7 crisis hotline

Backline is on the front lines of mental health advocacy launching music industry-specific 24/7 crisis hotline B-Line is here to help day or night starting now. Call: 1-855-BLINE99 Text: 254-639 Today, Backline launches B-LINE, a 24/7 mental health and crisis support line created exclusively for the music industry. B-LINE connects music professionals and their families […]

Jan 27, 2026 Read →

Festival Coverage

Cascade Equinox is almost here – only a few weeks left to grab tickets!

Oregon’s inaugural Cascade Equinox festival has announced its daily lineups, giving us a glimpse of what promises to be a stellar weekend from start to finish. Make the journey with us to Deschutes Campground in Redmond, Oregon to be a part of this momentous first year of Cascade Equinox. Friday will see headliners Big Wild, Phantogram, […]

Aug 15, 2023 Read →

East Coast

Festival Season 2023: The Top Fests To Set Your Sights On

With the essence of spring coming to full bloom in the northern hemisphere, the days have continued to grow increasingly brighter, longer, and warmer. These are just some of our favorite signs that awaken us to festival season distinctively striking at our door. For those who fill their live music cups and soul necessities in […]

Apr 12, 2023 Read →

Music

Songs that carried me through 2021

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, you will have a deeper exploration of the artist. Sometimes it just takes one song to really hit you – these are mine.  “The Light”, Nick Hakim Where Will We […]

Dec 31, 2021 Read →

Film

“C’mon C’mon” is striking, deeply moving and absolutely sensational [Film Review]

“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 truth or a casual glance that communicates volumes. Johnny, (Joaquin Phoenix), is a traveling radio journalist reconnecting with his estranged family. He begins to mend this relationship while caring for […]

Dec 20, 2021 Read →

Art

Black & Basel: A Guide to Black Fine Art at Art Basel / Miami Art Week 2021

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 that are invitation only, corporate art junk, etc.  These misconceptions have created a barrier that forces many to believe attendance is based on finances, when really the entire city is […]

Dec 12, 2021 Read →

Music

Jelly Ellington Finesses Blues-Rock Sound with New EP “Not All Who Wander Are Lost” [Album Review]

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 electrifying fusion of impassioned vocals and vivacious guitar playing, Jelly delivers his Blues-centric Rock and Roll by way of his dynamic stage presence and evident classical training. Jelly exclaims Not […]

Nov 5, 2021 Read →

East Coast

For the Culture: Pyer Moss Goes All Out for their premiere Couture Collection: WAT U IZ

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 you feel as if it had been a lifetime in the making. Each Pyer Moss production is an embodiment of Black celebration and WAT U IZ would be no different. […]

Sep 26, 2021 Read →

Electronic

Artist Spotlight: So Sus

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 sounds are composed of a future bass style fused in laser sharp insertions which are intertwined with trap elements. Fusing melodic pulses with r&b vibes, his remixes and originals stand […]

Sep 5, 2021 Read →

Art

Reflections from Orlando Estrada’s installation, The Infinite Vision in the Ethereal Rainbows Swarming Behind my Eyelids Reveals a Beacon, with Bas Fisher Invitational x Bridge Initiative

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 hadn’t previously known, seeing an artwork for the very first time is an intoxicating experience. Fortunately for me, I encountered Orlando Estrada’s poignant installation, The Infinite Vision in the Ethereal […]

Jul 7, 2021 Read →