Old-school can swing both ways, either stagnating in the stifling melancholy of the past or blossoming thanks to experience. Nashville’s Billy Crain’s latest effort, Family Matters, seems to be a little bit of both. In its 10 tracks (released last September), listeners and lovers of classic rock are bound to find something that they will… Read More Music Review: Billy Crain – ‘Family Matters’
Demarkation, Opium Denn’s debut (released October 23) is a concept album clocking in at a little over half an hour that is meant to “invoke the deepest parts of the soul.” Reminiscent at times of Pink Floyd, at others of Blue Oyster Cult, and at times bringing to mind Queensryche’s “Silent Lucidity” and Poison’s “Every… Read More Music Review: Opium Denn – ‘Demarkation’
Happy Sunday! As you ready yourself for another great week, are you wondering what book to take along with you on your commute? Take a peek at this week’s recommended commute companion! ‘Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)’, by Mindy Kaling Review here. Purchase here. Author website here. Synopsis: Mindy Kaling has… Read More Book Recommendation: ‘Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)’, by Mindy Kaling
Name: Alana Robin Blog Reviewed: Sophistication and Sparkles Her favourite post: http://sophisticationandsparkles.com/plan-spring-break-on-a-budget/ There is something both elegant and girly about Alana Robin’s blog, Sophistication and Sparkles, which reflects well her intentions with this project of her. As Alana explains in her “About” page, she is inviting us to join her on her “journey into finding… Read More Blog Review: ‘Sophistication and Sparkles’ by Alana Robin
About Coleen M. Story Colleen M. Story writes imaginative fiction and is also a freelance writer, instructor, and motivational speaker specializing in creativity, productivity, and personal wellness. Her latest novel, “Loreena’s Gift,” was released with Dzanc Books April 12 2016. Her fantasy novel, “Rise of the Sidenah,” is a North American Book Awards winner, and… Read More Book Review: ‘Loreena’s Gift’, by Colleen M. Story
Australia’s Billy Roberts and the Rough Riders released this month the 11-track Go By Myself, their latest album which blends country, rock, Americana, folk, and blues. Roberts (vocals, guitars), Alex Quinn (guitar, bass), Ed Glass (drums), and Billy Anderson (piano) have written songs about the daily struggle to survive, be it because of the breakdown… Read More Music Review: Billy Roberts and the Rough Riders – ‘Go By Myself’
Cashavelly Morrison’s debut album, The Kingdom Belongs to a Child, is a collection of songs exploring the deeper side of the human experience. The journey she takes listeners on was born out of Morrison’s own painful experiences, which lend each track a level of authenticity that captures from the very first moments of the album.… Read More Music Review: Cashavelly Morrison – ‘The Kingdom Belongs to a Child’
The latest offering of New York City-based Jordan Okrend is a six-track EP titled World Keeps Turnin’, a collection of comforting and uplifting songs that seem to be a form of therapy, be it for the singer-songwriter or for the listener. While the overall genre is deemed to be pop, there are soul, blues, jazz,… Read More Music Review: Jordan Okrend – ‘World Keeps Turnin’
Happy Sunday! As you ready yourself for another great week, are you wondering what book to take along with you on your commute? Take a peek at this week’s recommended commute companion! Recommended Book: ‘The Dress Shop of Dreams’ by Menna Van Praag Review. Author Spotlight. Purchase here. Synopsis For fans of Alice Hoffman, Sarah… Read More Book Recommendation: ‘The Dress Shop of Dreams’ by Menna Van Praag
Name: Sophia Blog Reviewed: SOFIEYAH Her favourite post: http://sofieyah.com/2015/12/28/december-realife-2015-powerofmakeup/ Blog Review: Introduction Blogging for a little over two years now, Sophia explains her blog as “[n]ot just the average beauty, fashion, and lifestyle blog with tips about life and love is intermixed with the regular blog posts.” Rather, she is trying to create “[a] blog… Read More Blog Review: ‘SOFIEYAH’ by Sophia