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Two Men in Love: An Interview with PS Classics’ Philip Chaffin
Philip Chaffin has a story to tell. Actually, he has one to sing. The co-founder of PS Classics has recently released an album which spans a life fully lived from the gay perspective–from the nervous first date through the loss of a partner. “Will He Like Me” is a collection of both well-known and rare gems. Produced with his husband Tommy Krasker, the album has been selected as a 2018 NY Times pick for Gift Giving. Times critic Jesse Green wrote, “Chaffin turns the great songs of love gay, merely by refusing to alter the titles and pronouns. From “When I Marry Mr. Snow,” to “I Got Lost in His Arms,” he tells a familiar story that has never sounded so new.”
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Izzy Escobar Talks ‘Broken Wings’ and Changing the World Through Music
It’s easy to admire someone who has a lot of drive and tenacity in any industry they work in. 18-year-old Izzy Escobar is definitely one of those people. [Read more…] about Izzy Escobar Talks ‘Broken Wings’ and Changing the World Through Music
Another Exclusive: Country Rock Trio Honey River Makes ‘Sweet’ Love With Their Amazing Music
The world of country has found its footing in the mainstream music world over the past couple of years, thanks to a ton of artists that have found success outside of their industry hopping in and working with some of the biggest talents out there. For Country rock trio Honey River, they have a different idea on what type of music should be out there as the inspirations for their sounds date back to a time where artists were truly known as iconic. [Read more…] about Another Exclusive: Country Rock Trio Honey River Makes ‘Sweet’ Love With Their Amazing Music
Vaeda Black’s Indie-Pop Sound Blends Well Within the Industry Today
Several music icons have come from Long Island. Mariah Carey, Busta Rhymes, LL Cool J. 16-year-old Vaeda Black, who comes from the North Shore (an area I am all too familiar with) could be next on that list given how incredible her indie-pop and alternative sound is that resonates so well with what’s going on in the music industry today. [Read more…] about Vaeda Black’s Indie-Pop Sound Blends Well Within the Industry Today
Monsieur Job on Their Meteoric Rise in the Music Industry
A trend that has occurred for several years now is primarily Spanish-speaking songs finding their way to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 charts. This dates all the way back to the mid-90’s when Los Del Rio released “Macarena” and has continued on from there with songs from J. Balvin, Luis Fonsi and several more just to name a few. [Read more…] about Monsieur Job on Their Meteoric Rise in the Music Industry
One on One with Pop Star on the Rise Mariel Darling
Mariel Darling could be one of many things in the entertainment industry: a singer, actress, model and more. What’s even better is that she isn’t just another person trying to make it in Hollywood… she’s the real deal and can easily be the next big thing in the next few months. [Read more…] about One on One with Pop Star on the Rise Mariel Darling
Spencer Day Returns to The Green Room 42 This Friday
Vocal jazz fans and aficionados of handsome men have somewhere to go this weekend. [Read more…] about Spencer Day Returns to The Green Room 42 This Friday
Kansas City Brings Unique Flavor to New York City
“The true New Yorker secretly believes that people living anywhere else have to be, in some sense, kidding.” -John Updike. [Read more…] about Kansas City Brings Unique Flavor to New York City
J. Hernandez and Sons’ Pop-Up Brings Community and Spice To Brooklyn
Those that got a chance to attend the J. Hernandez and Sons (named for the brand’s father-son distiller duo of Jesus Hernandez and Jesus Hernandez Jr.) Pop-Up Bodega in Brooklyn this week were gifted with a great night of food, drink, and music. Part of a continued series that started in April, the pop-up bodega series has been going to several major cities across the country, providing people with the irresistible taste of Altos Tequila, one of Mexico’s premiere liquors. Opening for two nights in six different cities, the brand has appeared in Los Angeles, Denver, Austin, and Nashville before coming to New York, right before making its final stop in Chicago. With these events, Altos Tequila is ardently trying to communicate a strong honor for community. [Read more…] about J. Hernandez and Sons’ Pop-Up Brings Community and Spice To Brooklyn