There's something beautiful and rich and honest in every song on Satellite's debut EP "Calling Birds" (released March 5, 2013, download via iTunes and Amazon) that is perfect for those introspective moments, rainy days, Sunday mornings, and love making. That's the musical magic that happens when a group made up of great musicians and songwriters come together. I had the great … [Read more...] about Satellite soars through Milwaukee with Tristan Prettyman (video, photos)
interview
MTV’s ‘Awkward.’ has surprise guest star on season 2’s most riveting episode (interview)
MTV's "Awkward." succeeds where prior MTV teen-focused shows like "Skins" failed and picks up where classics like "My So Calle Life" left off. Thursday, August 16, 2012 marks a highly anticipated continuation episode of the critically acclaimed, scripted comedy series about teen life "Awkward." All season long, I've been trying to figure out how Jake would learn that the … [Read more...] about MTV’s ‘Awkward.’ has surprise guest star on season 2’s most riveting episode (interview)
Interview with ‘Idol’ season 9 finalist Michael Lynche, debut album Aug 14
I recently spoke with final four contestant on the hit FOX reality competition series "American Idol," Michael Lynche (aka "Big Mike") who is about to release his self titled debut album on August 14, 2012 via Big3 Records. To refresh your memory, Michael was the 2nd contestant that judges Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi, and Ellen DeGeneres saved since the rule … [Read more...] about Interview with ‘Idol’ season 9 finalist Michael Lynche, debut album Aug 14
Interview with Manika: ‘The Middle of Hollywood EP’ and touring with One Direction
As promised, I checked back in with pop singer Manika when she toured through Chicago with One Direction and Olly Murs. The "Manikans" (fans of Manika) continue to grow with the release of her first EP entitled "The Middle of Hollywood of EP" on Wamaframa Records/CCA Entertainment on May 22, 2012. Just last night, for example, Milwaukee fans voted overwhelmingly on 97.3 Radio … [Read more...] about Interview with Manika: ‘The Middle of Hollywood EP’ and touring with One Direction
‘What Black Men Think’ documentary debunks common ‘truths’ about black men
There are more black men in jail than in college. Black women make more money than black men. Most black men don't pay child support. Statements like these are commonly thrown around by common folks and experts alike as if they were unequivocally true. Janks Morton has taken it as his personal mission to debunk these "truths" about black men in his documentary "What Black … [Read more...] about ‘What Black Men Think’ documentary debunks common ‘truths’ about black men