Joe Piket’s new single “Talk Like a Musician” revamps The Bangles’ pop classic “Walk Like an Egyptian”. It’s an unexpected novelty tune from a songwriter known for his piano-driven songwriting, stellar live work with band and longtime musical partners The Storm, and wide-ranging command of multiple genres. Labeling the track a novelty tune isn’t a
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Every business has to start somewhere. Although Studd Da Kidd’s new Exposure Explosion Festival Live app is in its infancy, it’s already starting to pick up a lot of hype around the industry, thanks in part to its creator’s reputation that has developed over the years. The new “Lover Girl” commercial for the app teases
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia is taking place on October 19 through 23 at the Museum of Moscow. 70+ designers will show their new collections in Moscow and other Russian cities – St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, and Sochi. The united MBFW Russia schedule will also include live streams of video presentations by designers from Bolivia, Brazil, Germany,
Gigi Vega comes by her talents, honestly. Her jazz musician father’s influence and instruction about music theory gave her the necessary bedrock for a future career, but it takes more. Vega has dedicated herself to pursuing her dreams and ambitions with the required discipline with her attendance at Boston’s famed Berklee Conservatory of Music, her
How was Hold On created? I saw a friend going through a difficult time – really down and struggling with anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts – and I wanted to write a song to lift them up and let them know they’re not alone. When my co-writer Mike Meiers (the Emmy winning songwriter/producer, Not the
Dressed in wild, multi-chromatic and vibrant Native American garb, Felipe Rose, singer, songwriter, producer and original Native American from the iconic “Village People” cascaded down the Red Carpet handing out feathers and looking as fabulous as always. King of the “YMCA” Felipe has recently released his brand new anti-pandemic dance anthem “Dance Again” which is
Model, TV Host and Influencer Simonetta Lein is set to launch the 4th season of her hit talk program “The Simonetta Lein Show.” With an incredible social media following that is over 5.2 million people strong, Simonetta Lein is one of the biggest influencers in the world. The Simonetta Lein show was just named #16
Describe the heart of your latest single and how it came to be? I go back and forth a lot with Anel Saucedo, a producer I work with regularly and dear friend. She is a great encouragement to me, pushing me to believe in my own voice and talent. We started talking about becoming comfortable just
Hi Blooming Fire! Thank you for speaking with me today! It’s our pleasure! You are gearing up for the release of the visual component of your project, Dunia! Will you tell us about it? Absolutely! Our Dunia EP had 4 tracks on it that created a collective vibe and concept if you will. The first
Hello! Thanks for chatting with me today! Tell us about your latest release! My latest release is titled “Your Loss.” I wrote this one after I heard from a past boyfriend who responded to one of my previous releases from this year, finally apologizing 10 years later. This definitely gave me a lot of new content for my
Depth in a contemporary rock band means more than just big guitars and bigger personalities; it means making complicated statements simple via the majestic tonal bond that comes from electric instruments playing in perfect unison. Burn the Ballroom have been thinking about this and other conceptual elements of their sound, and it’s evidenced quite profoundly in their
Photo by ImaxtreeHow many is too many? By Ivy Tang Date August 9, 2021 Facebook Twitter Fashion trends come and go, but there are some items that never seem to go out of style. Enter: patterned shirts. They have been around for decades and don’t seem like they’ll be going anywhere anytime soon. But we’re
How do you want to make a difference with your music? I want to inspire people to be themselves and I want them to just feel something with any song I put out there. Do you keep someone or something in mind any time you’re writing new material? Usually I write about a particular experience
Photography by Mathieu DupuisWe may not be venturing far this summer, but these destinations will transport you, even if it’s just for a day. Next up in our summer road trip series: picturesque Eastern Quebec. By Beka Shane Denter Date August 9, 2021 Facebook Twitter With everything that has been going on over the past
Photography by Getty Images. Design by Kayleen Dicuangco. We spoke to an expert about DaBaby and Matt Damon’s recent comments about HIV and the “f-slur” — and how they perpetuate harmful stigmas about the LGBTQ+ community. By Natalie Michie Date August 5, 2021 Facebook Twitter Carmen Logie remembers the very first time she heard of
Photography by Getty ImagesOn July 31, Penny Oleksiak became Canada’s most decorated Olympian ever, but some say the victory didn’t get the fanfare it deserved — and this points to deeper issues regarding women’s representation in sports. By Natalie Michie Date August 5, 2021 Facebook Twitter On July 31, Canadian history was made at the
Photography courtesy of La CanadienneIncluding a new genderless cashmere brand. By Sarah Mariotti Date August 7, 2021 Facebook Twitter It’s August and while we love summer, that can only mean one thing: fall fashion is on our — and many brands’ — minds. Come fall, several new retail spaces (including the beloved Montreal-based footwear mecca
Photography via instagram.com/burberrybeautyPlus, Sephora Canada carries its first supplements brand, a stylish sanitizer gets a makeover, and more. By Melissa Perdigao Date August 7, 2021 Facebook Twitter Burberry Hero has arrived Unless you’ve been living under a (social media-free) rock, you’ve likely been acquainted with Burberry’s new men’s fragrance launch, Hero, which dropped on August