Today marks the start of a two-week protest by climate activists Extinction Rebellion, and with increasing demand for the government to take action, musicians have also been using their platforms to voice their concerns. Disco legend and dance music pioneer Cerrone is one of these. He’s been outspoken about climate change for over 40 years, [...]
On promo tour for his next album ‘Balance’, to be released on October 25th, Armin van Buuren visited the Dutch talk show Jinek to talk about the release. His appearances in Dutch television are scarce and usually very honest, but who would have thought that he would open up so much? The talked about his own legacy, struggles with social [...]
A Sit Down With Phoenix Fire AKA Tiffiney Henry Phoenix Fire AKA Tiffeny Henry By James Hall, My House Radio 9/24/19 Tiffiney Henry aka Phoenix Fire was born in Stamford, CT but raised in Bridgeport, CT. Her vocal range is versatile and powerful! Phoenix started singing professionally doing background vocals for various [...]
Bury the Plan Not the Park WHY WE PROTEST! Mayor Bill de Blasio to East River Park: “DROP DEAD!” Make some noise before New York City commits an environmental disaster in the name of flood protection. Mayor de Blasio: Closing and flattening the largest park in Lower Manhattan, a jewel along the waterfront, playground [...]
Honey DijonPhotography Ricardo Gomes The American house DJ discusses her upcoming Comme des Garçons collaboration, how social media transformed club culture and the state of America today “What else do I do besides work? Nothing!” laughs American house DJ Honey Dijon over the phone from Berlin, where she lives. Actually, she adds, that’s not [...]
By James Hall, My House Radio 9/6/19 Who is Cassandra Lucas? Back on the scene–and topping the charts–the singing/songwriting talent, Cassandra Lucas. Cassandra is best known as one-half of the 90's platinum-selling R&B vocal duo Changing Faces, who gave us hits such as “Foolin' Around,” “Stroke You Up” and“G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T.” Their debut self-titled CD hit [...]
by TONY BINNS The Gene Siskel Film Centers celebrates the 25th Anniversary of its Black Harvest Film Festival, which will showcase 17 feature films and over 40 shorts films by some of the most talented filmmakers in the business. Among the honorees, Sergio Mims will be recognized for his tireless contributions to the BHFF. One of the showcased films, Thee Debauchery Ball, [...]
AFRICA IS NOT A JUNGLE: HOW BLACK COFFEE IS LEADING A MUSIC INDUSTRY REVOLUTION "It’s a revolutionary decision, where we dismantle the industry as it is; so we own everything and are in control of our own destiny.” WORDS: DAVID POLLOCK | PHOTOS: JOE PLIMMER & HENRY MARSH | STYLING: LEWIS MUNRO & RYAN [...]
By JEM ASWAD Following his recent move into country music, prolific hitmaker Diplo is now doubling down on his roots by launching a new house music label called Higher Ground. Named after his recent deep-house inspired EP of the same name, according to the announcement the label is a platform to showcase both established and up-and-coming talent in house [...]
Oisin LunnySenior Contributor Media I write about great music, mobile-centric tech and related trends. "In 1977 Frankie moved to Chicago to reign over the turntables at the Warehouse for the next five years. If those walls could talk, the stories they would tell, they would tell of all the journeys that Frankie took his [...]
