Tag: Review

— Music Review, Review —

Music Review: Stephen Inglis – ‘Learning You By Heart’

June 6, 2016
Music Reviews on Sahar's Blog

Stephen Inglis is a Grammy-nominated Hawaiian slack key guitarist who recently released a new album titled Learning You By Heart, a fun, soothing, and very pleasant collection of 13 songs. While Inglis took care of a lot (vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, guitarlele, harmonica), he also got help from Jon Hawes (upright and electric bass),… Read More Music Review: Stephen Inglis – ‘Learning You By Heart’

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Music Review: The True Groove All-Stars – ‘Fully Re-Covered’

June 6, 2016
Music Reviews on Sahar's Blog

Set to be released at the end of March, Fully Re-Covered is a follow-up to The True Groove All-Stars’ hugely successful remix debut, Funky World and features 13 covers, some of them sounding quite familiar, the others retooled to such an extent that they are not easily recognisable. The songs were chosen both because of… Read More Music Review: The True Groove All-Stars – ‘Fully Re-Covered’

— Music, Music Review, Review —

Music Review: Nick de la Hoyde – ‘Passion’ EP

June 6, 2016
Music Reviews on Sahar's Blog

Sydney, Australia’s 21-year-old Nick de la Hoyde brings together the sounds and vibes of hip-hop, pop, soul, R&B, and spoken word, creating a collection of songs both unique in their breadth and depth, yet approachable and radio-friendly. His debut EP, Passion, features single “The Longest Way”, the result of a collaboration with Chicago-based hip-hop producer… Read More Music Review: Nick de la Hoyde – ‘Passion’ EP

— Author Spotlight, Writing —

Author Spotlight: Jackie Nastri Bardenwerper

June 2, 2016

As mentioned in my review of the book, I found between the covers of Jackie Nastri Bardenwerper’s Populatti a story that created a safe environment for a conversation on social media’s role in our relationships. The story delves into the increasingly complex maze of interactions that defines high school in the age of social media.… Read More Author Spotlight: Jackie Nastri Bardenwerper

— Book Review, Fiction, Review, Young Adult —

Book Review: ‘On Edge’, by Gin Price

June 2, 2016
Book Reviews on Sahar's Blog

About the author: Using knowledge learned from her childhood environment, Gin Price’s writing is often steeped in street life, whether good or bad. Hoping to show support for art that is often misunderstood, she published her debut novel, On Edge, focusing on graffiti and parkour, two expressions dear to her heart.  Currently, she is a… Read More Book Review: ‘On Edge’, by Gin Price

— Book Review, Books, Fiction, Review, Thriller —

Book Review: ‘The CleanSweep Conspiracy’, by Chuck Waldron {and Giveaway!}

June 2, 2016
Book Reviews on Sahar's Blog

About the author: Born in Iowa, Chuck Waldron lived in Ontario, Canada, before relocating to Florida’s Treasure Coast. Over the years, he’s held many jobs. The ones he can mention in print include US Army soldier, truck driver, office manager, mailman, real estate salesman, social worker, hardware store clerk, and shuttle driver. Fate played a… Read More Book Review: ‘The CleanSweep Conspiracy’, by Chuck Waldron {and Giveaway!}

— Baby Products, Brand, Household Products, Product Review, Review, The Honest Company —

Product Review: The Honest Company’s Free Discovery Kits (Part 1 of 2)

June 1, 2016
Sahar's Blog Product Review The Honest Company

When a company chooses, in the context of the current climate of distrust towards all things corporation, to use the word “honest” in their name, either they are supremely arrogant or they are extremely dedicated to creating a new kind of corporate culture. The overall feeling one gets from The Honest Company’s website is one… Read More Product Review: The Honest Company’s Free Discovery Kits (Part 1 of 2)

— Hip Hop, Music Review, Pop, R&B, Review —

Music Review: Nick de la Hoyde – ‘Passion’ EP

May 30, 2016
Music Reviews on Sahar's Blog

Music is a powerful form of art.  It always has an influence on our mind and on our soul.  In the context of constantly trying to contribute to one’s own personal development as well as to the development of our communities, music can be quite a potent ingredient.  But what kind of music?  How often? … Read More Music Review: Nick de la Hoyde – ‘Passion’ EP

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Music Review: Skittish – ‘Two Legs Bad’

May 30, 2016
Music Reviews on Sahar's Blog

Music is a powerful form of art.  It always has an influence on our mind and on our soul.  In the context of constantly trying to contribute to one’s own personal development as well as to the development of our communities, music can be quite a potent ingredient.  But what kind of music?  How often? … Read More Music Review: Skittish – ‘Two Legs Bad’

— Music Review, Review, Rock —

Music Review: DownTown Mystic – ‘DownTown Mystic on E Street’ EP

May 30, 2016
Music Reviews on Sahar's Blog

Music is a powerful form of art.  It always has an influence on our mind and on our soul.  In the context of constantly trying to contribute to one’s own personal development as well as to the development of our communities, music can be quite a potent ingredient.  But what kind of music?  How often? … Read More Music Review: DownTown Mystic – ‘DownTown Mystic on E Street’ EP