When considering music as a whole, ambience isn’t something that’s always necessarily recognized or thought of, however ambiance has a major role that a good number of people fail to recognize, not only as an aspect of music, but as a genre of its own as well. Music that utilizes ambiance predominantly could be described […]
Day: July 1, 2025
More Than Makeup – It’s Therapy
I never thought a tube of mascara mattered much – until I needed it to. I mean it’s silly in theory, but doing my makeup each morning gives me a reason to start the day. And no, it isn’t about wanting to look different – it is a time that is mine, and mine alone. […]
Why Prestige Cinema Can’t Stop Fetishizing Pain
Prestige cinema has a pain problem. Not the kind that invites empathy or understanding but the kind that fetishizes suffering as a shortcut to artistic legitimacy. From Darren Aronofsky’s “The Whale” to Steve McQueen’s “12 Years a Slave”, the industry’s most lauded films often hinge on the spectacle of agony. Physical degradation, emotional torment and […]
Fantasy Sports and the Commodification of Pain
Fantasy sports have revolutionized how fans engage with games, transforming passive spectators into active strategists. But in the process, they’ve also done something more troubling: they’ve turned real human injuries into little more than strategic inconveniences. When a National Football League (NFL) running back tears his Achilles or a National Basketball Association (NBA) star tweaks […]
Tankinis Are Overhated
With summer being in full swing, the swimsuit design debate has started all over again, and will resume when the next summer rolls around. While everyone has their particular swimsuit design they gravitate towards, recent years have seen internet users expressing their hate for tankinis. For years, tankinis have been seen as a modest option […]
Upcoming Shows in 2025 to Look Forward To
With Summer now in motion, it may be a good idea to look ahead to see what options are available for people to binge not only throughout the summer, but the rest of the year. Premiering on July 9, 2025, “South Park,” is returning with its 27th season. With the trailer showing a small view […]
Borderlands 4 is Pushing It with Collector’s Edition
The gaming industry is in a very controversial position now, with the growing concerns of the high-ranking publishing companies becoming greedier than ever before. Increasing prices and dubious ownership have made video games more of a hobby that only some people can afford. However, with the recent announcement about Borderlands 4 collector’s edition, we can […]
Can Musk Do What Democrats Cannot – Break the Republican Party?
One common critique of the Democratic Party is its chronic inability to present as a united front. Unlike Republicans, who have successfully rallied behind Donald Trump, Democrats struggle to back just one single candidate. The GOP has increasingly become the Trump party, with critics likening the loyalty to cult-like, where actions are almost never questioned. […]
Queens Report Major Crime Reductions
Stopping crime has been a continuous effort for the people of New York, with most of the illegal activities being done in the city’s higher-populated areas. There will always be bad apples in the bunch, but that doesn’t mean the city hasn’t taken steps to make it safer. Mayor Eric Adams recently made an announcement […]
Gringo Man: The Godfather of Reggaeton and the Struggle You Don’t See
In the pulsing heart of reggaeton’s origin story sits Jaime A. Davidson, a Panamanian artist who isn’t just a musician but a cultural architect, activist and reformer. Davidson, most commonly known by his artist name Gringo Man or Gringo Man El General, was a pioneer in bringing reggaeton music from Panama to the worldwide scale. […]
Rami Karadi
DJ of the Month for July 2025 Facebook X-twitter Instagram Youtube Soundcloud Tiktok Bio Playlist Bio Rami Karadi aka Aftrnoondlite is where melodic bass meets gritty wubs in a journey of sound, emotion, and creativity. Inspired by that first smoke under the afternoon sun, his music blends cinematic storytelling with deep sub frequencies, ambient haze, […]
Lola Young
“New” Artist of the Month for July 2025 Facebook Instagram Youtube Tiktok Bio One Thing Bio Lola Emily Mary Young is a British singer and songwriter. Born in London, Young got her start in music at an early age. Her parents and great-aunt were at the forefront of her musical and creative development. Her first […]
