Photo by Ramon Frias MuMu – “Wrapped Up” – Live SessionYouTube MuMu – “The Bitch In Me”Stream / YouTube With the recent, abhorrent overturning of Roe v. Wade at the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court, NYC singer-songwriter MuMu felt a responsibility to share her single, “Wrapped Up,” a song that retells real stories of three women who faced …
During the Fourth of July weekend violence, 71 people were shot and 8 killed in Chicago, Illinois. Those combined numbers easily exceeded the horrific and tragic shooting that happened in Highland Park, Illinois. While all major local networks fixated on Highland Park for several days, national outlets also devoted considerable resources to the suburban massacre. …
Saturday, July 4, 2022. Typical Saturday morning. Waited for my copy of Barrons to arrive; fed two guinea pigs and two cats; grabbed something for self from the fridge; read something quietly so as to not disturb anyone; retrieved said paper; ate breakfast while reading paper; watched tv; and, performed house/yard work as necessary. But this was …
LISTEN/WATCH & SHARE: SUNMI – “열이올라요 (Heart Burn)”Spotify / Apple Music / YouTube LISTEN & SHARE: SUNMI – “풋사랑 (Childhood)”Spotify / Apple Music LISTEN & SHARE: SUNMI – “Oh Sorry Ya”Spotify LISTEN & SHARE: Ed Sheeran – “Shivers” (ft. Jessi, SUNMI)Spotify / Apple Music / YouTube “One of SUNMI’s strengths has always been her artistic flexibility, and unwillingness to be shackled to any one style for too long. […] …
SMOKEY BRIGHTS LINKSWebsite | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Spotify SoundCloud | Apple Music | YouTube Perseverance through troubled times has a subtle shine and Seattle’s Smokey Brights have been shining through these times with songs of hope, determination, compassion, defiance and love. The very first band signed to Seattle label Freakout Records, the group quickly released a number of albums and a slew of singles while …
EXAMPLE PARTNERS WITH GELATISSIMO CELEBRATING HIS NEW ALBUM ‘WE MAY GROW OLD BUT WE NEVER GROW UP’ The spiritual Peter Pan of modern music, known globally as Example has added to his already illustrious career which includes platinum albums, chart-topping singles, world tours and countless festival slots. Released in conjunction with his 40th birthday, “We May Grow Old …
Lecade is from Hattiesburg, Mississippi. His latest single, “When I’m Gone,” has already amassed over 100,000 streams in the first week of its release. The new song is powerful and catchy with an edgy pop undertone that makes it stand out from the crowd. It is a very relatable song about the feelings that go …
Portland-based influencers are becoming increasingly valued for their niche expertise and trusted recommendations. In fact, consumers are as much as 10 times more likely to be influenced by a non-celebrity blogger than a celebrity. So, if you’re looking to stay up-to-date with the very best Portland has to offer, be sure to give some of the city’s biggest influencers …
Portland has been known as the City of Roses since 1888 when Madame Caroline Testout, a large, bright pink French hybrid tea rose, was first introduced to the city. If you’re looking to begin or expand your East Portland garden, it’s important to know which plants grow best in the area for best chances of success. Fortunately, there …
Engaging with wildlife can improve your cognitive health and give psychological benefits, according to research. Oregon currently ranks as the worst state for mental healthcare. Therefore, encouraging wildlife into your East Portland home’s backyard can be great for your mental health. Here are some of the most common species in the area and how to attract them to …
On Saturday May 14 I attended the Seattle Women’s March/Rally to support women’s reproductive rights. Seattle’s light rail system now goes north and is about six miles from my house. So I drove to the transit center and hopped a train and was at the rally in no time. When I arrived there was already …
The last two years have been tough on everyone. In fact, there are very few of us whose lives haven’t been altered in some way or another as a result of this recent change of events. For many artists, including musicians, Rolling Stone notes that this unexpected change of life events has affected their livelihoods …
This is the third in a series titled My Friend Herb. The intention is to introduce you to some of my favorite herbs, their traditional uses and the stories surrounding them. Today I would like to introduce you to my friend Herb, his friends call him Catnip. He is the most fascinating of my herb …
Portland, Oregon, has some of the most beautiful landscapes and recreational spots in the entire country. One of the most engaging ways to experience its beauty is by going on a relaxing train ride around the area. Oregon has a robust rail system that connects its major cities, so there are plenty of sights to see. Train …
On Sunday, I attended a memorial service for a deceased neighbor whose family could not have a proper Jewish service due to COVID gathering restrictions. Ruth would have turned 85 years old yesterday. The outdoor service, situated next to Ruth’s headstone and that of her husband who had died 106 weeks earlier, started with a …
Simply titled, “Don’t Stop Believin’ (Marching Band) – SNL” this recent satire featuring Bowen Yang, Zoe Kravitz, Ego Nwodim, Chris Redd and Heidi Gardner is the undeniable greatest SOAT (skit of all time). Mr. Yang’s illuminating commentary gives furtive dramatic life to the manic hopes, troglodyte fears and impermissible ambitions of partially informed music bloggers …
Image via Pexels While many factors are at play when it comes to buying a home in Portland, it doesn’t have to be an overwhelming experience. As long as you learn about the process and take the necessary steps to prepare, then you can put yourself on the path to homeownership. East Portland Blog shares …
Are you a nature enthusiast dreaming of becoming a digital nomad and taking your business on the road? Are you tired of office life and looking for ways to work in the great outdoors? Courtesy of East Portland Blog, here are some things to think about before zipping up your backpack. Become a Full-Time Remote …
Greetings…We have a problem. The companies want something done about their sluggish economic situation. Profits have been running a little thin lately and we need to stimulate some growth…now we know there are an alarming high number of young people roaming around with nothing to do but stir up trouble for the police and damage …
Photo Credit: Shot by Sed Queen Naija and GRAMMY®-nominated, multi-Platinum artist Big Sean heat up the snowy streets and rooftops of New York City in the official video for their new single, “Hate Our Love.” The two Detroit natives shot the romantic visual with director Cam Busby (Wiz Khalifa, Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Baby). DJ Envy of “The Breakfast Club” has a …
The above photo has been floating around Facebook the last few days, to much chortling hilarity. Anyone familiar with the northwest side of Chicago will recognize not just the public Catholicism of this picture, but also the style of boxy, brick-only, housing built in the far north end of Chi-town where tradition holds that homeowners …
Candy is Dandy, but liquor is quicker. -Ogden Nash I remember when I saw this quote as a kid (far too young to know what sex was – but I knew what candy was), and it stuck with me. The line is from the 1931 poem by Ogden Nash, ‘Reflections on the Ice Breaking’ – and …
Did Western states make a promise to Moscow in 1990, not long after the fall of the Berlin Wall, that if Moscow allowed for the reunification of Germany, then there would be “not one inch” of eastward expansion by NATO? Debatable. The pessimist would argue victors write history. We know NATO expanded and has made …
It’s even better than I remember it. POTA: https://youtu.be/Jfku0iyUre4 Here’s an old tribute to the film, written on the occasion of her 30th birthday in 1998. The movie is 54 now– in this plague year of 2022– and counting. Planet of the ApesHits 30:And She’s None the Worse for Wear “I left both earth and …
This is the second in a series titled My Friend Herb. The intention is to introduce you to some of my favorite herbs, their traditional uses and the stories surrounding them that have been passed down through the ages. Today I would like to introduce you to my friend Herb. He is formally known as …
On January 20th, the Oregon Arts Commission announced a total of $1,265,166 of aid distributed between 154 art-focused Oregon organizations through the Operating Support Program. This program focused on large arts organizations with budgets of $150,000 or more. Jenny Green, the chair of the Arts Commission, mentioned that this year’s aid is especially helpful in light of …
David Crosby, Graham Nash, and Stephen Stills have requested that their labels remove their collective recordings from Spotify. In solidarity with their bandmate, Neil Young, and in support of stopping harmful misinformation about COVID, they have decided to remove their records from the streaming platform including the recordings of CSNY, CSN, and CN, as well as Crosby’s …
On Friday, January 28, just before 10 am in Oklahoma City, a 2.5 hour trial commenced with Joe Exotic flown in from North Carolina to be resentenced. With an orange jumpsuit that looked too big for his now skinny frame, it was clear Joe had lost lots of weight in prison, looking frail and weak. …