She’s given us Issues. She’s given us Uh Huh. Now that singer songwriter Julia Michaels has released her mini-album Nervous System, she gives us another reason to fall in love with her songwriting. Refreshing. Creative. In a league all on her own. The seven-track mini-album contains upbeat anthems, slow dreamy ballads and heartfelt lyrics. There’s… Continue Reading
All Is Vanity: Celebrating Christina Grimmie
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
Revolutionary Rock – Imagine Dragons: Evolve album review
When rock music is a down to earth celebration of guitars, anthems and driving rhythms. Heavy on the guitars? Yes, please! Listened to Imagine Dragons and their latest album, Evolve, yet? The band consists of four people: lead singer Dan Reynolds, lead guitarist Wayne Sermon, Ben McKee on bass and keyboards, and Daniel Platzman on drums.… Continue Reading
Witness wonders – album review
Witness Katy Perry’ latest album? A creative. A social advocate. A trailblazer. Katy Perry continues to entertain the world with her music. And challenges us with her lyrics. So here’s my Witness album review: (1.) Witness Lyrical love? Like nothing else. The album’s opening and title track’s pre-chorus and chorus lyrics speak for all of us.… Continue Reading
Betty Who – The Valley and epic dance pop
I can’t enough of Betty Who and her dance pop. Her music is pop made epic. She and her team of songwriters and producers create quality material. The Australian pop singer-songwriter’s new album, The Valley, came out March 24. If you’ve listened to her last album, Take Me When You Go, you’ll know that this… Continue Reading
Why music matters – creativity, healing and inspiration
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
Grammy nominations: Celebrating women in music
The 2017 Grammy nominations were released last week. And as a female and musician, I’m so proud to celebrate some amazing women in music. 👩🎤 From singers to songwriters to composers, so many women in the music industry are creating beautiful music – and are being recognized through the 2017 Grammy nominations. Some nominations of songs… Continue Reading