What The Nell designer, Nell Johnson

Posted Under: Features | December 3, 2011

Fashion Institute of Technology student, Nell Johnson, in NYC has been making working with wire since she was a child. Johnson was an only child, so making her own entertainment was of the norm to her. Rather than being “unproductive” and “playing with [her] stuffed animals,” she learned to work with wire and has been making jewelry ever since.

YouTubers: VanJess24

Posted Under: Features, Youtubers | December 2, 2011

Self described “eclectic R&B” sister act Ivana Nwokike and Jess Nwokike, otherwise known as VanJess on YouTube, have always had music around them. These Lagos, Nigerian natives have been around music and performing very early on whether it was “singing in school plays, piano lessons, [or] choir.” Coming from parents who are avid music lovers, the singing bug bit them early and Ivana and Jess have always sang together but when exactly did they discover their sound?

Album Review: Chris Naish – Light a Cigarette

Posted Under: Album Reviews | November 26, 2011

Canada’s own folk/garage musician Chris Naish is like an unpolished but louder Bright Eyes. A true story teller whose convincing songs make you sympathetic with just one listen. Chris Naish’s natural, raw, honest sound makes this EP a refreshing listen. It does what you want from a full length album in just six songs. There is no hiding behind synthesizers and auto tune in this EP. It’s pure emotion. And it’s something you yearn to hear live.

The Song That Changed My Life: Adam Swink (Our Vintage Film)

Posted Under: Uncategorized | November 23, 2011

Our Vintage Film’s vocalist, Adam Swink, took some time out to share about emotional realness, the loss of friendship, and the song that changed his life: “The Mixed Tape.”

The OverUnder

Posted Under: Features, Fresh Faces | November 14, 2011

When Jimmy Connors got out of school, music was always the dream but what to do with it was the question still unanswered. “A lot of my friends were getting 9-5 jobs and sort of going the typical route which I could’ve just as easily done myself. I knew though that I had to at least try to make a career out of music or I’d regret it, regardless of whether I succeeded or not” he says. With this, Jimmy moved to New York from a small city in Pennsylvania with the “hopes of making a better life” for himself.

The Cab Interview

Posted Under: Interviews | November 9, 2011

The Cab have had a tumultuous time since their release of Whisper War to say the least. Leaving their record label and lineup changes left original members, Alex DeLeon and Alex Marshall, to reevaluate things. With the addition of bassist, Joey Thunder, the Cab can’t be and won’t be stopped. Despite all the setbacks and after three very long years, the Cab have released their newest album, Symphony Solider.

The Song That Changed My Life: The OverUnder

Posted Under: Uncategorized | November 5, 2011

Our first series of guest blogs will be the “Song That Changed My Life” edition. Basically it’s musicians writing about the song that changed their lives, musically, emotionally. Jimmy Connors of The OverUnder is the first to have his say in our “The Song That Changed My Life” guest blog.

Uh Huh Her Interview

Posted Under: Interviews | October 4, 2011

You know that when a producer calls an artist, “pie cooking shit kickers,” that great music will be coming out of whoever this comment was directed toward. It’s inevitable. Every artist is called “new, fresh, and innovative” but when will you hear “pie cooking shit kickers?”

Nancy Crocker

Posted Under: Photojournal, Project 365 | September 22, 2011

For Sociology we had to bring in something for Show & Tell to get to know each other and I brought baked goods in as my second show&tell because I’m obvs the Asian Betty Crocker! I want copyright on that. Chocolate chip cookie covered Oreo’s. My famous yellow cupcakes with brownie & Oreo’s in the [...]

Powderpuff

Posted Under: Photojournal, Project 365 | September 20, 2011

I wish I had a shot of me with the football. Such a boss. QB! Actually, I wasn’t a boss on the field at all. Gabby hit me in the face with the football that I was so dazed I threw the football to the other team. -_- But at least I have some cute [...]