I’m not sure if it’s a birthday or anniversary, but we made it to one year. Thank you to everyone who listens and extra thanks to those who take the time to click through the links I have been sharing since June. A mix a music that I have found through doing this podcast, some newer stuff and old faves.
Also, I talk a little bit about the rally to #StopAsianHate that took place this past weekend in New York. As always, I am aiming to provide a jumping off point for the purpose of learning more. Here are some links to read more:
Stop AAPI Hate
How You Can Join the Stop Asian Hate Movement
Whether you're a metalhead or not, this NYC trio will have you wrapped up in its soothing dark thrashers. | read
Bartees Cox is a songwriter and producer who spent years playing in bands in Brooklyn before making the move to Washington, DC, where his solo project, Bartees Strange, took focus and grew - from an album of reinterpretations of The National’s music to his stunning full-length, genre-bending… | watch
The Helen Keller hoax possesses the toxicity of a traditional conspiracy theory even if it doesn't quite fit the definition. | read
The March edition of Spotlight on the City features bands and musicians from Birmingham, Alabama. | listen
Ben details his experience of contracting the coronavirus back in late February/early March of 2020, before lockdowns shut NYC down. He also shares how the city and local indie rock scene he’s a part of reacted to the pandemic. | watch
Aliah Sheffield is the singer/songwriter also known as Nikkie Aliah. Her song, “Earth is Ghetto,” recently went viral and she chatted with Nikkiesha about what led her to her viral moment, her musical inspirations, and what she hopes and plans to do next… oh, and tequila. This podcast is… | listen