Sultry. Soulful. Sentimental. Lana del Rey shares her lust for life on her latest album. Released earlier this summer, Lust for Life consists of fifteen tracks. From parties to politics to power, Lust for Life features five collaborations with other artists and ten solo performances. Some tracks which stand out in my mind include: … Continue Reading
Something to Tell You – HAIM’s album is pop perfection
Pop music fan? Then I’ve got something to tell you. Haim’s latest album is pop perfection. An American band, Haim consists of three sisters: Danielle Haim, Este Haim and Alana Haim. If you haven’t had the chance to listen to their latest album, Something To Tell You, have a listen. The album is pop, electronic dance… Continue Reading
Fun Wav Bounces Vol. 1. – creative collabs
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
Zara Larsson – when edm is So Good
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
Bulletproof brew – coffee with a boost
Are you a crazy-busy person? Do you rely on lots of energy to get everything done? Do you spend time on creative projects in addition to your day job? Did you start your day with coffee? Writers and other creatives, if you rely on a boost of energy to start your day and give you… Continue Reading
10 ways to avoid creative burnout
This is it. You’re in love with your craft. Like an obsession. Writing ideas down every chance you get. Forgetting about everything else. Interrupting whatever you’re doing when you get an idea to catch it before it flies away. Making time for studying your craft – reading, listening to music, whatever – anything that helps… Continue Reading
6 ways to use your creative intuition
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
5 ways to get rid of creative guilt
Abandon creative guilt, ye who enter here. Creatives love to play. Writers, musicians, artists – whatever. We fall in love with words, melodies, colours – whatever your art – for the pure joy of making something through that artistic medium. I’m in love with words and music. Somewhere along the way, we grow up,… Continue Reading
Creation Mantra
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