Songs from the Storm

Raindrops race Heartbeats chase Give me one more chance To kiss your face. Let love stall. Let rain fall. I don’t feel The pain at all. Summon songs from the storm Is love wrong if our hearts are torn? Love is never going to warn me. Let the moment come and be reborn. Summon songs… Continue Reading


Out of Sight

Crystal chills Shimmering thrills. Mermaids Green around the gills. Go for gory glory In our war of wills. Before the glory falls. Moonlight shimmers out of sight. Ripples vanish in the night. Someone tell me love was right. Now love’s going out of sight. Sunset sinking On the beach. Melodies fading Just beyond your reach.… Continue Reading


Bebe Rexha – Expectations album review

Singer. Songwriter. Producer. Pop meets country meets dance? Bebe Rexha’s debut album exceeds Expectations. I’ve been a fan of hers since listening to “In the Name of Love” – gorgeous melody and lyrics. Vulnerability. Confidence. Creativity. Love. Life. Guitar is prominent on the album. So here’s a track-by-track review: (1.) Ferrari Beautiful, raw opening track. The… Continue Reading


Liberation – Christina Aguilera

When pop meets R&B meets musical theatre? On one studio album. A concept album of sorts? Christina Augulera is back with Liberation. As the album title suggests, Liberation represents and reflects creative freedom and artistic mastery. (1.) Liberation A short prelude to the rest of the album, Liberation features a haunting minor key melodic line that… Continue Reading


Speak Your Mind: Anne-Marie album review

Blast from the past meets pop drop beats? Yes, please. Anne-Marie’s debut studio album, Speak Your Mind, offers refreshing pop. With 17 tracks, the album is longer than an average long play studio album. More music to love. Here’s a track-by-track review: (1.) Cry Bass, beats and bold song. Because forget the tears. (2.) Ciao… Continue Reading


drop the heartbeat

Drop the heartbeat Play me on repeat. Stream the song Like a dream gone wrong. Drop the beat. Play love on repeat. High on glory Of an unwritten love story. Feel the rhythm, Repeat the chords. Switch it up Before love gets bored. Drop the heartbeat Play me on repeat.


5 lessons in creativity from Avicii

With the passing of Avicii, the music industry and the world has lost a revolutionary creative. Electronic dance music (edm) powerhouse. Musician. DJ. Creative soul. There is so much that musicians and other creatives can gain through listening to Avicii’s music. Here’s 5 lessons from Avicii. (1.) Nothing beats an upbeat track. Two words: Pop drop. The… Continue Reading


5 ways anime inspires creativity

Creatives – ever watch anime for inspiration? Not that I have much time to watch anime. I’m a fan of mermaids and shiny things. So anime that’s focused on a crystal – or anime focused around mermaids, I’m all for. I’ve watched Mermaid Melody in recent months – beautiful music, by the way. So here’s… Continue Reading


5 lessons from American Idol

  Reality TV meets music meets inspiration? American Idol is back. Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan all bring experience and creativity to the table. Here’s 10 lessons creatives can learn from American Idol: (1.) Diversity There’s room for all types of creativity. There’s room for all types of personalities. We’re all different. And we… Continue Reading


Keto Pizza Bites – protein fuel

Creatives need energy to fuel their art. And everyone’s different. We’ve got different body types. We’ve all got different food preferences. Or requirements, in some cases. Figuring out food can take work. Your health and energy are both worth taking time to explore food options. If you like low-carb eating and keto foods, feed your… Continue Reading