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Hey. Week #2 of me doing this thing. Enjoy your little wins.
Taking the time to quickly acknowledge your victories is a solid way to ensure you stay movitated and on track for your larger goals. Nas is streaming as I write this, and I’m reminded of his incredible journey from teenage breakout sensation to decamillionaire (probably more); the road was winding and long. Stay focused, have fun, and give yourself some respite via mini-wins (read gratitude).
Speaking of wins, today I get to chat with Canadian musician Alex Henry Foster. Episode #99 of the @Heartdea13r Podcast. If you asked me a year ago whether, within said year, I’d be nearing 100 episodes, I probably would have said that sounds rad, but couldn’t imagine actually getting here. Now, I am going on record saying it IS rad, and I can imagine getting to 200. 😀
Enough preamble for now…. Let’s do this!
// TRENDING
J. Cole has unveiled The Fall-Off Magazine, a publication that pays tribute to the legacy of hip-hop journalism.
Global Underground is marking its 30th anniversary with the release of ‘THIRTY,’ an expansive new compilation featuring 30 brand new tracks.
Philly Truce co-founder Mazzie Casher is asking Americans to embrace a simple Fourth of July message: “Thank a Black Person Today.”
Unexpectedly, during the BilliBilli First Look event, the world got the first trailer for Monster Fantasy, a project made by indie Chinese studio Jotoyo Games.
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// COVER STORY
In our latest Cover Story, Kyle Soto discusses Seahaven’s self-titled album, rediscovering creativity, writing from lived experience, and the band’s return after six years.
// PODCASTS
// PLAYLISTS
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// PHOTOS
Country rock favourite Orville Peck brings his European tour to a captivating close at the Camden Roundhouse in London, supported by Tallulah Argue.
Accompanied by Jade Elephant, math rock duo Angine de Poitrine made a stop at Fan Park in Edmonton for quite the polka-dotted experience.
// VIDEOS
// K-ALL
// REVIEWS
Lyrically dense and introspective, on ‘alt girl encounters,’ cae deals with the complexities of personal relationships.
“This Is Where” is a song for grown-ups, for people who are emotionally mature and know that part of life is moving on.
With ‘Todd Adelman and The Woodsmen,’ Adelman delivers an emotionally evocative album, one that reminds us of our humanity.
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