In recent weeks, the members of Clutch have played a few live-streamed mini-sets. Now the veteran rockers are teaming with several other bands to put on a virtual concert. “Live From the Doom Saloon, Vol. 1” will take place May 27, with the band supported by Crowbar, Blacktop Mojo and Saul. Each of the acts
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Whether you’re mourning a cancelled vacation, physical-distancing from your makeup bag or simply embracing hermit life to its fullest (blame Netflix), it’s safe to say that most of us are missing our usual pre-summer glow-up. Though nothing can fill in for those would-be Amalfi coast Insta Stories, you can lean on self-tanner for a little
Tourism Australia connected couches across the country with a live stream of crocodiles, cooking classes and Chris Hemsworth workouts. The virtual event, “Live from Aus,” is part of an ongoing push by Tourism Australia to inspire Aussies to travel locally when it is safe to do so. CNN’s Lynda Kinkade reports.
Viking River Cruises Viking, last week, announced the official launch of Viking.TV, a new digital platform designed to provide enriching cultural content and live streaming video experiences from around the world. The announcement was made by Executive Vice President Karine Hagen in a video for current and past Viking guests, posted on the homepage of Viking.TV. “Right
There are enough rules in life as it is. Some, however, are there to help. Like the rules that govern how to dress well. Of course, every man or woman that has an opinion on such things speaks from personal experience – and no doubt what works for one doesn’t always work for another; or
Geno Silva, the “Scarface” actor who performed one of the greatest hits in a hit movie … has died from complications related to dementia. His “Scarface” role, where he played The Skull and forever silenced Tony Montana [for the youngins … Al Pacino played him). It’s one of the most memorable scenes in what may
One of the most genre defying, musically insane bands Revolushn has recently released a new single called “Electric.” Because of the timely theme of the song, the super-sensational video, and the genius of frontman and writer “No” (aka Frank Schubert), the song has sky rocketed creating a massive Spotify buzz. I revisited the California based
‘Ode to the West Wind’ is one of the best-known and best-loved poems by Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822). It is a quintessential Romantic poem. But what does it mean? Its closing words are well-known and often quoted, but how does the rest of the poem build towards them? The best way to go about offering
Wakaan has officially announced it will not move forward with its 2020 installment. Just months ago, Wakaan Music Festival celebrated its inaugural year and set the bar remarkably high for bass music events to come. Needless to say, the label headed up by Liquid Stranger was looking forward to another extraordinary, cultivating year — but it
Don’t say you weren’t warned, telecoms industry. The tech big guns are trained on your home turf and they’re not afraid to splash the cash. Less than two months ago Microsoft bought into NFV by acquiring Affirmed Networks. Now it has doubled-down on that investment with the acquisition of Metaswitch Networks, which is also all
Photo courtesy of SΛM & LΛNCEFrom gorg Sam & Lance gift boxes for healthcare workers to clever WFH-focused beauty ads, here’s what caught our attention. By Natasha Bruno Date May 17, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Local online marketplace Sam & Lance has released self-care boxes that can be gifted to frontline healthcare workers Photo courtesy of
With the travel industry crushed by the coronavirus pandemic, it’s more than likely that people will be staying close to home this summer. Furniture and home goods retailers are reporting huge spikes in sales of outdoor furniture along with pool, grill and gardening items, as consumers look to make their staycations as fun and relaxing
The entire entertainment industry has shut down left and right these past few months. When it comes to the movie world, there is no exception. Not only are conventions, festivals, and concerts being shut down, among other major industries, the movie industry has taken just as big a hit. With theaters closing worldwide, there have
Playing music can bring immense joy, and you definitely can see the joy coming from 10-year-old drummer Nandi Bushell, as she absolutely crushes one of her favorite rock songs, “Out of the Black,” from Royal Blood. Bushell has become a YouTube sensation over the past year, with her passion on the kit catching the eye
Ryan Chapman hosts Nerd Jeopardy, the online literary game show. Tonight Ryan is joined by Kristen Arnett, author of Mostly Dead Things, and Katie Whittemore, translator of Sara Mesa’s Four by Four. This week’s indie bookstore spotlight is on Magers & Quinn. Sign up for next week, May 20, with guests Tracy O’Neill and Matt Gallagher. *
Including great local wineries When it comes to wine in Canada, no two provinces are alike. One thing that most of them have in common, though, is an increasing number of agents, retailers and wine-makers offering contact-free wine delivery. Wine might not be at the very top of our hierarchy of needs right now, but,
Facebook and a team of African and global telecom majors have struck a deal to build one of the world’s largest subsea cable networks, boosting internet availability across three continents, they said in a joint statement on Thursday. South Africa’s MTN GlobalConnect and Mauritius-based infrastructure provider WIOCC are partners in the project, along with China