You know that moment when life feels like it’s too much? When the daily grind consumes your find and a bit of peace is too hard to find? Sometimes, you need to take a break to recharge. From your creative life, too. Creativity is tension and release. Creativity is meant to be shared. Creatives inspire… Continue Reading
Ever listen to Christina Grimmie? The real Grimmie was for real. The rising star, who was a self-made YouTube star as well as contestant on The Voice, was shot at her Florida concert last year. Singer. Pianist. Songwriter. Talent and creativity. Her legacy lives on through her beautiful music. Been addicted to her covers ever… Continue Reading
Sometimes, inspiration from a master of electronic dance music is all you need. Calvin Harris’ Fun Wav Bounces Vol. 1., anyone? If you’re looking for new music or inspiration, Fun Wav Bounces Vol. 1.is all you need for creative flow. Here’s 10 feel-good summer jams to add to your playlist: 1.) Slide feat.… Continue Reading
Fallen in love with and become obsessed with dance music over the past – probably few years, but that’s grown from love to obsession over the past number of months. Searched for some new jams last week. Saw Zara Larsson’s recent album release So Good. Swedish singer songwriter. I love edm. I love new music.… Continue Reading
Did you catch the 2017 JUNOS? Music night in Canada. Music’s biggest night in Canada. Maple leaf music inspiration? I think so! While the JUNOS celebrates well-known artists–Celine Dion, The Weekend, Sia, Drake, Shawn Mendes and the late Leonard Cohen were all nominated–and the beautiful late and great Leonard Cohen received album of the year.… Continue Reading
When a tale as old as time enchants you with new magic? Saw the new Beauty and the Beast movie this past Saturday. In 3D. With shivers. And gained an even deeper appreciation for Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice. There’s something about that surround sound. Action. Amped. With incredible performances from the… Continue Reading
Got a feeling? Trust your creative intuition. Gut. Instinct. First thought? Go. Our intuition is designed to tell us something-to warn us before we do something stupid, to advise us when we’re unsure. Like a sixth sense. So here’s six ways to use your intuition when you’re creating something. (1.) Write your first thought.… Continue Reading
Chapter One: Blue. Sounds like sentimental slow jams. Have you listened yet? I’m talking about warrior princess singer-songwriter Bea Miller and her new EP. Epic beauty. Feminine jams. Released in a three-song EP on Friday (February 24). I discovered Bea Miller when I read Jennifer Donnelly’s book, Deep Blue. Bea sang a song to help… Continue Reading
Music. Inspiration. In an epic celebration. Catch the 2017 Grammy’s last night? We think of music’s biggest night as a ceremony that celebrates legends—legendary artists, legendary singers, songwriters, composers, producers and engineers, but when you get right down to it, they are all creative doing the same thing every creative does every day—sweating it out… Continue Reading
Creation heals the soul Creation makes us whole Creation is our lifelong Never ending goal. Creation makes us crazy Creation makes us hazy Dreamers of magic Because that’s all we know. Hear your voice Within the noise When an idea lights up your brain You think you’ll go insane. Art doesn’t have to be complicated Thinking too much is overrated.… Continue Reading
Monika Weatherly 