Surrealist blues poet and cultural worker aja monet has released another moving single from her forthcoming album when the poems do what they do, slated for release June 9 via drink sum wtr, a new imprint of Secretly Canadian. “for sonia” is a love poem for the legendary poet Sonia Sanchez and the inspiration behind …
Surrealist blues poet and community organizer aja monet has announced her debut album when the poems do what they do is set for release June 9th via drink sum wtr, a new Secretly Canadian imprint. As previewed by the recently released piece “the devil you know,” and the newly shared “castaway,” the album’s thematic origins center around Black resistance, love, and the inexhaustible quest …
Social historian and the coolest guy in the 21st Century, Pat Thomas, just tweeted: “60 years ago this week – the Beatles debut LP is unleashed into the world (at least in the U.K.); so fresh, visceral, original, vibrant – still exciting to hear it today – it topped the British album charts for 30 …
Credit: Nairobi Jones LoRen is excited to present the music video for her new single “Black Women,” an examination that the Pittsburgh-based singer-songwriter hopes will further dismantle the “strong Black woman narrative” but rather embrace their humanity and the variety of emotions they possess. A stunning visual that amplifies the soul-stirring message of the song, “Black …
Org Music is once again thrilled to be celebrating with participating record stores for the next Record Store Day on April 22. But this year the beloved label that cares as much about music as you do is bringing out a long-underground mystery in subversive Soviet punk history: In 1989, the Ukrainian band Vopli Vidopliassova, …
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN) – The fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban on August 15, 2021, continues to resonate and claim new victims. At the end of 2022, the group banned women from working in local and foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs). No one can say how much worse the oppression against women and girls in …
When Madonna tweeted half jokingly about the swelling on her face subsiding, one could acutely feel the sting she felt to even have to respond back in that way. Of course, such viral and widespread criticism has an effect on a person’s psyche and she’s still at the end of the day, a human. But …
NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 16TH, 2023 – British musician, author, and poet Kae Tempest kicks off 2023 with the announcement of a 4-track EP release entitled Nice Idea, in support of Record Store Day. Produced by Dan Carey, the EP tracks were written and recorded over a five-day period, during a brief gap in Kae’s extensive 2022 touring schedule. LISTEN …
Interview with Today’s Esquire’s Celebrity Lawyer Aron Solomon With Britney Spears dominating the news again, just hours ago, the “Baby One More Time” hitmaker and her husband Sam Aghzari shut down rumors that she needed help and an intervention, a narrative outlets like TMZ and some “fans” on the Internet have been spreading. Britney stated, …
Photo By Joshua Black Wilkins Sunny War will release her New West Records debut Anarchist Gospel on February 3rd, 2023. The 14-song set was produced by Andrija Tokic (Alabama Shakes, Hurray for the Riff Raff) and features appearances by Jim James of My Morning Jacket, Allison Russell, David Rawlings, Jack Lawrence of the Raconteurs, Micah Nelson, John …
There is nothing that pairs with New Year’s Eve as well as Champagne (or Prosecco, or Cava). Champagne is an excellent choice to celebrate one door closing and another door opening, but there are a lot of ways to step up your bubbly game – or celebrate with a unique cocktail that is perfect for …
What follows is another powerful chapter in my ongoing musical journey. While volunteering my regular Monday evening shift at the local no-kill animal shelter for dogs and cats, C.A.R.E. (Community Animal Rescue Effort), YouTube played two excellent songs in succession which had never previously been heard by my ears and I must tell you about …
Los Angeles, CA (December 16, 2022) – On Thursday, December 8th, 2022, the Estate of one of the most influential and legendary American entertainers of all-time—Sammy Davis Jr.—orchestrated an homage in honor of his 97th birthday at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale, California, by hosting a very special and intimate private ceremony. The commemoration began at 1:30pm, and the proceedings …
NEW YORK, NY (December 05, 2022) – Speaking straight from the heart and delivering a must-hear statement, buzzing Chicago phenom KB Mike writes an open letter to his city with a new single and music video entitled “Chiraq” today via Republic Records. Listen to “Chiraq”: HEREWatch the “Chiraq” video: HERE On the track, emotionally charged piano and strings set the scene as KB Mike promises, “I’ll paint you a picture.” He proceeds …
“I don’t know if people realize this, but the hood has lots of comedians. And this one guy walked up to me and he was like, ‘What ship is you the captain of?’ I still think about this to this day.” – Fantastic Negrito In celebration of his fourth GRAMMY nomination for his song “Oh Betty” in …
Photo by Paul R. Burley – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=94250424 Five centuries before Columbus made his journey to the New World, a party of Viking explorers led by Leif Eiriksson set sail from Greenland westward to the North American continent on a voyage of discovery. After the successful journey, word traveled back via …
Dyatlov Pass is an 8 – song historical concept album by Welcome to the 21st! about the mysterious fate of eight college – age students and their guide who died while on a winter trek in the USSR’s Ural Mountains in February 1959. The students were found over time after they disappeared, with varying injuries, and …
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CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA – On Sunday October 23rd, at the Pacific Palms Resort, Fixn’ Fidos’ 2nd annual day of fundraising featured the same winning elements: a golf tournament, a talent show and a late afternoon gala featuring a red carpet and music by Trevan. This year, the event was attended by an even more …
September 16, 2022 – Atlanta, GA – On September 14, Rae Sremmurd linked with Making Wishes Matter to organize a water drive for their fellow Mississippians, who are currently without potable drinking water. The rap superstars donated more than 2 trucks full with over 100 cases of water, 100 water filters to the elderly , and called on fans to …
Tickets: https://www.slimslastchance.com/event-details/as-many-weirdos-as-possible Slim’s Last Chance Saloon will host the event Saturday, September 17, 2022 Seattle musicians Carrie Akre, Kid Sensation and DJ Funk Daddy have teamed up with Slim’s Last Chance Saloon to support the As Many Weirdos As Possible photography documentary project. Proceeds from the concert will go directly to support the project. “The ultimate …
Your Majesty, The fact that you continued to serve the Realm almost until the day of your death was unsurprising; you could’ve retired your crown years ago, but felt that your subjects needed you. And they did. Say what some may about the idea of a royal family in modern times, but the truth is …
Photo by Patricia Valério on Unsplash Like any other big urban area, Portland has always had to deal with pests – rats and mice especially so. The temperate climate makes it even easier for rats to survive, and thrive, and now, according to WJBQ 97.9, construction is pushing even more of the rodents out into the …
Image via Pexels Are you looking for ways you give back to the community? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Today, the East Portland Blog explores the ways to contribute your valuable time and efforts towards the betterment of the community. Become a Contributor Non-profit organizations depend on financial contributions from the community for …
Today, Meditations on Crime has announced the eponymous collaborative new album and art book, due out September 23. The multimedia project includes a Harper Simon produced & co-written album of musical collaborations with a sweeping range of contributors including Julia Holter, Cole Alexander of Black Lips, Jennifer Herrema of Royal Trux, King Khan, Animal Collective’s Geologist + Sun Ra Arkestra. Adding Cindy Sherman, Nate Lowman, Julian Schnabel and Laurie Anderson and more to the range …
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 …
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 …
I was involved in a car accident on a snowy evening in Minnesota during the Christmas break of my freshman year in college. I sustained numerous injuries: a broken clavicle; ligaments torn from the spine; a fractured elbow; and, a fractured pelvis. I remained in the hospital for three weeks. I had to suspend my …
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 …
This is an incredibly fun punk pop tune, as it should be. No one should fear the good health which comes from a plant-based diet. Whalien will perform in Portland at Starday Tavern on April 10th, and at Goodfoot Lounge on April 16th. East Portland Blog has been known to frequent at least two of …