This song, accompanied by James Swindell’s music video, is simply stunning. And though life hasn’t been so exemplary for miss M, the melodies found in this particular tune makes today feel as if I am floating in a bounty of clouds and grace… Laura Mvula’s freshmen album titled, Sing To The Moon is very polished; the kind of … Continue reading »
So, as many of you may know, when I like something I play it OUT. I’ve been unabashedly listening to ‘Genesis’ from Grimes’ new album for about two and a half weeks straight; with some random 90′s hip hop and freak folk peppered into my playlist(s). To my pleasant surprise, the video came out a little under … Continue reading »
Nicola Noelle Buffa has worked with some of our clients at LOCZIdesign (the small interior design firm I blog for) to create custom conceptual textile pieces for their home. She is a traditionally trained fine artist, highly skilled third generation seamstress, treasure collector, and master of domesticity. Hailing from Orange County, Nicola admits to coveting her SoCal rockabilly roots in … Continue reading »
So if you know me outside of my alter ago — M-squared, you know that I’ve been an avid bike-rider for over a decade. You’ve heard me complain about public transportation, about cars, about sweating too much before I get to the club, and almost always about wearing a helmet. I often times come off … Continue reading »
I have the biggest crush on Fatime Al Qadiri— a lovely producer/composer; born in Senegal, raised in Kuwait and now based in Brooklyn. Who knows, maybe I’ll run into her on my birthday (sike, I wish). Turns out she’s been making music on her casio since 9-years-old as a vessel of escape from what the squares were … Continue reading »
My girl, Kelly Allen, exhibits the kind of mastery in her paintings that force the onlooker to double-take while gawking at her artwork. Her pieces, which are often mistaken for collages, in her own words, “honor” each animal, plant species, human body part and object through the assiduous strokes of her eye-lash thick paintbrushes. I … Continue reading »
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That’s Motoi Yamamoto, creating his piece back in 2011 titled, FOREST AND BEYOND. Can you believe this is actually made up of salt? It’s absolutely amazing. I don’t even really know what else to write: check it for yourself. Continue reading »
Marion Walter Jacobs also known as Little Walter couldn’t have sung today any better. I’m not sure if he’s referring to San Francisco or a dude name Frisco tho. Either way, he’s hands-down one of the best harmonica players (I know of) and played background Harmonica for Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf. He tragically died … Continue reading »
