Day: February 1, 2024

Are record labels obsolete? (Op-Ed)

Are record labels obsolete? (Op-Ed)

What do Taylor Swift, Prince, The Beatles, Iggy Azaela, Jay-Z, and Chance the Rapper all have in common? They are big names in the great struggle of artists wanting to own their music. But the real question is: should artists even sign to a record label at all? To understand this issue, we’ll have to […]

Washington faces a deadly fungal disease

Washington faces a deadly fungal disease

Four people have tested positive for a rare fungal infection this month alone in Washington state. The fungal infection is a potentially deadly infection named Candida auris. The infection continues to spread in the US. Furthermore, cases have risen every year since 2016. Unfortunately, the pathogen is resistant to some common antifungal medications, and it […]

McCarthy’s vengeance: what to know

McCarthy’s vengeance: what to know

After spending 16 years pursuing Speaker of the House, Rep. Kevin McCarthy was booted out, and now he wants revenge. What was a devastating ejection for the former speaker, has become a personal vendetta. The Californian Republican is trying to make a comeback, and this time with a vengeance. Along with his allies, McCarthy is […]

Tom Odell

Tom Odell

Artist of the Month for February 2024 Facebook Instagram Tiktok Youtube Spotify Music Mouse-pointer Bio Tom Odell – Black Friday (Official Music Video) Bio Tom Odell is a platinum-selling British singer-songwriter who made the world stop in ponderous awe with the release of his debut album in 2013, “Long Way Down”. With notable accomplishments such […]

Sabrina Lang

Sabrina Lang

Videographer of the Month for February 2024 Instagram Tiktok Mouse-pointer Bio Sabrina Lang – Demo Reel Bio Sabrina Lang is a Videographer, Photographer, and Filmmaker from Long Island New York. As a recent graduate from Binghamton University, she aims to expand her creativity and knowledge of her craft. Her passion for photography and film has […]

John Kasko

John Kasko

Photographer of the Month for February 2024 Facebook Instagram Mouse-pointer Bio Gallery Bio John Kasko started in photography full time in 1983 as an entertainment and event photographer. Kasko’s career soon expanded to professional sports and studio work. Over the past 40 + years Kasko has had the opportunity to work with some amazing clients […]

Alex Morgan

Alex Morgan

Athlete of the Month for February 2024 Facebook Twitter Instagram Bio Highlights Bio Alex Morgan was born on July 2, 1989, and she is a forward for the US Women’s Nation Team.     Among her notable achievements, she has scored over 100 goals for the national team and won a gold medal at the 2012 Olympics […]

Dwight “Doc” Gooden

Dwight “Doc” Gooden

Flashback Athlete of the Month for February 2024 Twitter Instagram Mouse-pointer Bio Highlight Bio Born in 1964, Dwight “Doc” Gooden is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played an impressive 16 seasons in the MLB. During his career of 430 games, he pitched 2,800 2/3 innings and a win-loss record of 194-112 Gooden has played […]

Ludwig Wildorff

Ludwig Wildorff

Male Model of the Month for February 2024 Instagram Bio Gallery Bio Hailing from Munich, Germany, at just 19 years old, Ludwig Wilsdorff is already the face of Dior Men. He works exclusively for Dior and Hugo Boss. His career began when he was approached by a Munich model scout at 16 while shopping. Although he […]

Benson Boone

Benson Boone

“New” Artist of the Month for February 2024 Facebook Twitter Instagram Tiktok Youtube Spotify Mouse-pointer Bio Benson Boone – Beautiful Things Bio Benson Boone began sharing his music on TikTik in 2021 and would audition, but withdraw, for American Idol. However, he continued to share his music on TikTok where he subsequently amassed 1.7 million […]

Hollow Coves

Hollow Coves

Underground Artist of the Month for February 2024 Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Spotify Music Bio Hollow Coves – Photographs Bio From Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, Hollow Coves consists of two members, Ryan Henderson and Matt Carins. Their mix of soul and folk brings every listener into a state of nostalgic wonder that often supersedes the […]

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