Annie Southam
Small gatherings will warm your heart when winter’s chill drives everyone indoors. We love pianos for such occasions because they add informal music to the atmosphere. A small upright in a social location will lift everyone’s spirits. Add a few collectibles and your own source for musical inspiration and you’ve got the perfect touch. Pianos + Hygge Don’t box yourself […]
Gina Speed
Nothing beats the Summer heat like a sizzling playlist that keeps your hips in motion. If you’re new to bossa nova, get ready for a treat with roots embedded in samba and jazz. Our favorite artists are sure to keep your mood at its peak and your feet on the move. Bossa Nova Beginnings The term “bossa” is old-fashioned slang […]
Jason Speed
Looking for your next hook of melancholic music? Then Mitski Miyawaki is the perfect singer/ songwriter for you. Mitski is a unique indie rock artist whose songs deal with the struggles we face as humans. Her songs mainly focus on seeking a sense of identity. Through her lyrics, she seeks a place where she belongs. She longs for successful adult […]
Gina Speed
If you’re looking for music that will speak to your soul, jazz is the right choice 365 days a year. Our favorite female jazz singers include legends from the 30s and 40s up to today’s French jazz-pop darlings. Start adding these soulful and sultry voices to a playlist and let them warm your little heart. We’ll give you our favorite […]
Ellie Prince
Did you fall in love with the warmth of Hygge last season? Keep the coziness going with some of our favorite Spring Hygge decor tips. The Danish concept of comfort goes beyond hot cocoa and fuzzy blankets. It’s actually more about camaraderie and teamwork. When the weather is terrible, Danes have mastered the way to make the best of it. Pulling family and friends […]
Gina Speed
If you’ve seen the new Tumblr logo, then you’ve gotten your first dose of the Vaporwave sweep that’s starting to permeate mass media. Vaporwave is ultimately a DIY movement created by mostly by millennial teens and is considered to be on the same parallel as punk. Also, the MTV-inspired logo has brought awareness to a music/ art genre that has been […]
Gina Speed
Festival fashion just got a major improvement! Now that designers are getting closer to the 70s, I am taking notice with my wallet on stand-by! I keep flashing back to the old Val Kilmer / Meg Ryan movie The Doors. Where’s Jim Morrison when you need him? You’re Lost Little Girl Well, you won’t find him unless you become a […]
Gina Speed
David Byrne (whom I ADORE) recently announced that he has written a new musical based on the story of Joan of Arc (“Saint Joan”). When I heard the news, I was immediately filled with a combination of mass excitement and intrigue. If you haven’t seen any of his movies, check out two of my favorites: “Stop Making Sense” (featuring a […]