(Single Review): On This Day in Black History Music: “Respect” by ARETHA FRANKLIN

Since doing this Black History Month project, the one thing that I learned from today is that Otis Redding initially did "Respect".  The song took on a much different connotation from what Aretha Franklin offered in her rendition.  Otis's interpretation was that he was a hard working man and he deserved respect when he got … Continue reading (Single Review): On This Day in Black History Music: “Respect” by ARETHA FRANKLIN

(The Don’s Hit List with The Don & The Grizz Ep. 180): MICHAEL MCCALL

Contributor's Note:  Washington country music artist Michael McCall appears on the 180th episode of The Don's Hit List with The Don & The Grizz via FAB Radio International.  In this episode, Michael McCall talks about his upbringing in Washington and his influences as a country singer/songwriter.  He talks about the latest single entitled "He Looks … Continue reading (The Don’s Hit List with The Don & The Grizz Ep. 180): MICHAEL MCCALL

(Mental Health Conversations): LINDSAY KOLSCH, Co-Director of TO WRITE LOVE ON HER ARMS

Editor's Note:  It was such an incredible conversation with a woman that I look up to, and that is Lindsay Kolsch.  Lindsay Kolsch is the co-director for a mental health organization that is near and dear to our hearts called "To Write Love On Her Arms".  Their focus is having a platform that deals with … Continue reading (Mental Health Conversations): LINDSAY KOLSCH, Co-Director of TO WRITE LOVE ON HER ARMS

NYC Songstress RACHEL LYNN Converses with Madness To Creation on “Look Into Me” and Mental Health Awareness!

Editor's Note:  Today, New York City songstress Rachel Lynn released her single entitled "Look Into Me" on all major platforms.  Major media outlets such as Baeble Music, The Huffington Post and PopMatters have all heralded her work, and her work is a combination of 90's pop with Motown vibes while having a classically trained voice … Continue reading NYC Songstress RACHEL LYNN Converses with Madness To Creation on “Look Into Me” and Mental Health Awareness!

Chelsey Hahn of PERENNIAL Converses with Evan of Madness To Creation on the Writing Process and Working with Howling Frequency!

Contributor's Note:  Perennial is Chelsey Hahn (organ and vocals), Chad Jewett (guitar and vocals) and Wil Mulhern (drums). The band members all grew up in Western Massachusetts and now live in both Massachusetts and Connecticut.  Chelsey Hahn and the band are active in the Northeast scene, as they also book shows in order to build … Continue reading Chelsey Hahn of PERENNIAL Converses with Evan of Madness To Creation on the Writing Process and Working with Howling Frequency!