music journalism
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Steven Sharpe Jr. Preaches ‘Rest Before Hustle’
This is something we all need to learn. Myself included! Why is it that we think we have to “earn” rest before we take it?
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Frankie Thompson-Smith Shares Thoughts On Cruelty Free Beauty
It’s so important to do our best to use cruelty free products, but it turns out it’s a lot harder to be totally cruelty free than we thought it was.
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Ariel View Recount Pop-Punk Roots And Further The Genre
You don’t need any more street cred in the pop-punk world than playing on stage with Green Day, and Harmonie Martinez of Ariel View has done exactly that. There’s video evidence of it. Add in some more pop-punk loving musicians, and you’ve got a kickass band!
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Chelsea Walker Discusses The Importance Of Being The Representation You Don’t See
One of my favorite content creators is Chelsea Walker, known as the @themodlittlemelanin online. Her story is incredible. It’s a lesson in being the representation you don’t see online. In other words, not seeing enough of “you” out there? BE the “you” you want to see.
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Root River Jam Creates Music That Honors Their Midwest Roots
When you talk to David Wilson from Root River Jam, it’s obvious that he loves the spirit of folk and Americana music. That’s probably because he grew up right here in Minnesota – where the natural beauty screams Americana at its finest.
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Stina Turner Shows Us How To Rewear Items From Your Closet Again And Again, And Chats Shag Haircuts
If you’ve ever wanted inspiration to create new outfits from what’s already in your closet, look no further than Stina Turner.
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Eli Lev Brings Tour To Rochester
Fans of folk and Americana style music are going to love what Eli Lev is bringing to Rochester!
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Yes Ma’am! Bailey Lavender Takes Over Mental Health TikTok With 1 Million Followers
Misogyny? Toxic work environments? “Karen” behavior? To all of this, Tik Tok star Bailey Lavender says “ew, no ma’am!”
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Natalie Dillon Shares Her Love Of Minnesota Online, And Embraces Winter
There’s quite a few Minnesota content creators that I love following, and one of them is Natalie Dillon.
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Lindy Gabriel Teases New Music From Gabriel And The Apocalypse
It’s about time! Minnesota’s own Gabriel and The Apocalypse has plenty of newness coming our way, and Lindy Gabriel is excited about it.